University of St. Thomas Athletics
Saturday, March 8
Mendota Heights, Minn.
6:00 p.m. Central
18-13-5
4
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Ferris State
13-20-3
1
2
3
F
Ferris St.
0
0
1
1
St. Thomas (MN)
0
2
2
4
Photo by: Nick Wosika
Malmquist scores three; Tommies move on
3/8/2025 10:34:00 PM | Men's Hockey
Men’s Hockey completes the sweep of Ferris State with 4-1 win
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – The Tommies (18-13-5 overall) completed the sweep of the Ferris State Bulldogs (13-20-3) and secured a spot in the Mason Cup Semifinal with a convincing 4-1 win on Saturday night at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
Liam Malmquist recorded his second hat trick of the season (and second against Ferris State) after Grant Docter got the scoring started for the Tommies in the second period. Jake Sibell just missed out on his second shutout of the season with 25 saves on 26 shots. The Tommies won their 14th of 2025 (tied for the most in the country) and Sibell won his 11th straight start in goal.
Next week's opponent hangs in the balance and depends on the winner of tomorrow's game three between the Augustana Vikings and Bemidji State Beavers. If the Vikings win, the Toms will be on the road at Midco Arena, if the Beavers win, the Purple will host one final game at Saint Thomas Ice Arena against the Bowling Green Falcons.
Recap
The first period of Saturday's game could not have looked more different than Friday's. Just 14 shots on goal between the two sides (8 for UST) and no goals during the first 20 minutes.
St. Thomas came up empty on the power play once again in the series with its lone chance of the period at 9:39. The Toms did not even muster a shot on goal during the one-man advantage.
Five minutes into the second period, Grant Docter broke the seal and scored for the second time this season. Matthew Gleason and Liam Malmquist assisted on what was a pinpoint shot in the top corner by the senior blue liner. Malmquist was called for cross-checking after the play and the Tommies killed of his minor penalty.
Luc Laylin was called for charging at 10:33 and the Tommies came out on top with a shorthanded goal at 12:32. The only shot of the Ferris State power play was Liam Malmquist's goal from Lucas Wahlin on a 2-on-0 rush to double the Toms' lead. The goal was Malmquist's 40th point of the season and made him the first Tommie to reach the milestone in DI program history.
The Edina, Minn. native struck again at 15:01 from his linemates Wahlin and Matthew Gleason on a slapshot with no one in front of him but the goalie. He completed his second hat trick of the season with an empty net goal at 19:35 after the Bulldogs scored their only of the game at 17:57.
The Tommies' top line of Malmquist-Wahlin-Gleason combined for eight points. The Toms were 0-2 on the power play and 3-3 on the penalty kill. St. Thomas won the shots on goal battle, 28-26 and the faceoff matchup, 35-26.
Up Next
The Tommies' future next weekend remains in the balance. They will play the Augustana Vikings on the road or the Bowling Green Falcons at Saint Thomas Ice Arena next Saturday in the Mason Cup Semifinal round.
Liam Malmquist recorded his second hat trick of the season (and second against Ferris State) after Grant Docter got the scoring started for the Tommies in the second period. Jake Sibell just missed out on his second shutout of the season with 25 saves on 26 shots. The Tommies won their 14th of 2025 (tied for the most in the country) and Sibell won his 11th straight start in goal.
Next week's opponent hangs in the balance and depends on the winner of tomorrow's game three between the Augustana Vikings and Bemidji State Beavers. If the Vikings win, the Toms will be on the road at Midco Arena, if the Beavers win, the Purple will host one final game at Saint Thomas Ice Arena against the Bowling Green Falcons.
Recap
The first period of Saturday's game could not have looked more different than Friday's. Just 14 shots on goal between the two sides (8 for UST) and no goals during the first 20 minutes.
St. Thomas came up empty on the power play once again in the series with its lone chance of the period at 9:39. The Toms did not even muster a shot on goal during the one-man advantage.
Five minutes into the second period, Grant Docter broke the seal and scored for the second time this season. Matthew Gleason and Liam Malmquist assisted on what was a pinpoint shot in the top corner by the senior blue liner. Malmquist was called for cross-checking after the play and the Tommies killed of his minor penalty.
Luc Laylin was called for charging at 10:33 and the Tommies came out on top with a shorthanded goal at 12:32. The only shot of the Ferris State power play was Liam Malmquist's goal from Lucas Wahlin on a 2-on-0 rush to double the Toms' lead. The goal was Malmquist's 40th point of the season and made him the first Tommie to reach the milestone in DI program history.
The Edina, Minn. native struck again at 15:01 from his linemates Wahlin and Matthew Gleason on a slapshot with no one in front of him but the goalie. He completed his second hat trick of the season with an empty net goal at 19:35 after the Bulldogs scored their only of the game at 17:57.
The Tommies' top line of Malmquist-Wahlin-Gleason combined for eight points. The Toms were 0-2 on the power play and 3-3 on the penalty kill. St. Thomas won the shots on goal battle, 28-26 and the faceoff matchup, 35-26.
Up Next
The Tommies' future next weekend remains in the balance. They will play the Augustana Vikings on the road or the Bowling Green Falcons at Saint Thomas Ice Arena next Saturday in the Mason Cup Semifinal round.
Team Stats
FSU
UST
Shots
26
28
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
1
Penalties
2
3
Penalty Mins
4
6
Faceoffs Won
26
35
Game Leaders
Skaters
+/-
4
Goals
3
Sh
5
A
1
+/-
4
Goals
0
Sh
1
A
2
+/-
3
Goals
0
Sh
1
A
2
+/-
0
Goals
1
Sh
1
A
0
Players Mentioned
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