University of St. Thomas Athletics
Friday, February 14
Mendota Heights, Minn.
7:00 p.m. Central
vs
Bemidji State
Photo by: Kylie Macziewski
Women’s Hockey welcomes Bemidji State to St. Paul
2/12/2025 10:39:00 AM | Women's Hockey
The Tommies host the Beavers in WCHA series from Feb. 14-15
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team is back at home for a series against Bemidji State. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
Where to watch FOX9+
Friday's contest is the final women's hockey game this season that can be viewed on FOX9+.
Where to watch FOX9+
Friday's contest is the final women's hockey game this season that can be viewed on FOX9+.
| Comcast | Ch. 10/807 |
| DirecTV | Ch. 29 |
| DISH | Ch. 29 |
| Spectrum | Ch. 10 |
| MediaCom | Ch. 10/803 |
| Over-the-air | Ch. 9.2 |
Be sure to follow along for live streams and stats through links found at tommiesports.com/sports/whockey/schedule – and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
Last Weekend Recap
St. Thomas women's hockey traveled to Columbus for a series against #2 Ohio State. In game one, the Tommies fell 5-4 in overtime. On Saturday, the Buckeyes defeated St. Thomas by a score of 5-1.
Head Coach Bethany Brausen
The University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced Bethany Brausen as the next head coach of the Tommie women's hockey program.
Brausen brings a wealth of experience to the head coaching roll, serving as St. Thomas top assistant, active head coach and interim head coach since joining the program in 2021.
As the interim head coach in 2024-25, Brausen led the Tommies to their first sweep of a top-5 opponent, upending the #4 Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.
Scouting the Beavers
The Bemidji State Beavers (5-25-1, 3-21-0 WCHA) are coming off two losses against #6 UMD. Bemidji State fell 2-0 in game one, followed by a 6-0 defeat in game two at the Sanford Center.
Morgan Smith leads the Beaver offense with 16 points (8G, 8A) in 31 games played this season. The freshman has tallied six power play goals, which ranks third in the WCHA.
History Against Bemidji State
- The Tommies hold a 5-8-1 record against Bemidji State, including a 4-2 record at home.
- St. Thomas earned its first DI victory on Oct. 2, 2021 against the Beavers.
- Last time out, the Bemidji State earned the weekend sweep, defeating St. Thomas in both games at the Sanford Center.
Current Tommies Against Bemidji State
14 current Tommies are on the stat sheet against Bemidji State, led by:
- Lauren Stenslie – 4 goals, 2 assists
- Maddy Clough – 1 goal, 4 assists
- Ella Boerger – 3 goals, 1 assist
- Haley Maxwell – 2 goals, 2 assists
- Nicole Vallario – 1 goal, 3 assists
- Rylee Bartz – 3 assists
- Madison Brown – 3 assists
- Ellah Hause – 1 goal, 1 assist
- Maddie Jurgensen – 1 goal, 1 assist
WCHA Leaders
- Through 30 games played, Ellah Hause ranks second in the WCHA in blocked shots (78).
- Rylee Bartz leads the Tommies and ranks seventh in the WCHA in face-off wins (280).
- Dani Strom leads WCHA goaltenders in total saves (724).
WCHA Weekly Honors
Five Tommies have earned WCHA Weekly honors this season:
- Chloe Boreen – Rookie of the Week (10/7/24, 11/25/24)
- Cara Sajevic – Forward of the Week (11/11/24)
- Dani Strom – Goaltender of the Week (11/4/24), Rookie of the Week (1/27/25, 2/3/25)
- Lauren Stenslie – Forward of the Week (1/27/25)
- Nicole Vallario – Defender of the Week (11/11/24)
WCHA Pre-Season Poll
Tommie Women's Hockey was picked to finish sixth in the eight-team WCHA preseason poll, voted on by league head coaches.
Last season's national runner-up Wisconsin was selected among league head coaches to win the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's 2024-25 regular season title. The top four teams in the poll qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year.
Record Setters
- Single season goals (Ella Boerger / 11 goals / 2023-24)
- Single season assists (Rylee Bartz & Ella Boerger / 13 assists / 2023-24)
- Single season total points (Ella Boerger / 24 points / 2023-24)
- Single season saves (Alexa Dobchuk / 846 / 2021-22)
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas plays eight of its final 14 games at home in 2025, including series against Wisconsin, Duluth and Bemidji State.
The Tommies wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home series against Minnesota State, playing the series finale at Saint Thomas Ice Arena on Feb. 22.
Follow Along
Any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas women's hockey team can be found at tommiesports.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
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