University of St. Thomas Athletics
Chase Cheslock and Carsen Musser pick up CCHA monthly honors
1/6/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Hockey
Cheslock is the Defenseman of the Month for December and Musser is Goaltender of the Month
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Chase Cheslock and Caren Musser were two key pieces in the Tommies' strong December and they have been rewarded with monthly honors by the CCHA league office this week. Cheslock is the Defenseman of the Month and Musser is Goaltender of the Month, a career first for both Tommies.
Chase Cheslock has been one of the best offensive defensemen in the country this season and showcased his skills especially in December with six points in four games. The Rogers, Minn. native finished the month with a +6 rating and six assists and led the Toms in both categories. After a two-assist weekend against Ferris State to begin January, Chase's 17 assists this season lead all d-men in the country.
Carsen Musser had an unbeatable December with a 3-0-0 record, 1.34 goals against average, and .945 save percentage. All statistics were single-month career highs for the Utah Mammoth draft pick. He also recorded the first shutout of his collegiate career in a 29 save performance against Northern Michigan on 12/12. Musser's 1.99 goals against average in CCHA play this season is good for fourth in the conference.
Cheslock is the third different defenseman to earn D-man of the Month for St. Thomas. His former defensive partner, Chase Foley, earned the honor for November of last season and his current teammate Mason Poolman earned recognition for his performance in October last season. Musser is also the third Goaltender of the Month in program history, Aaron Trotter and Jake Sibell did it in back to back months (October and November) in 2023.
Up Next
The second place Tommies have a chance to overtake first place Minnesota State next weekend in Mankato on Saturday, January 10th at 6:07 p.m.
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For any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas Men's Hockey team, follow along on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) at @TommieMHockey.
Tickets
Tickets to see Tommie Men's Hockey can be purchased HERE.
Chase Cheslock has been one of the best offensive defensemen in the country this season and showcased his skills especially in December with six points in four games. The Rogers, Minn. native finished the month with a +6 rating and six assists and led the Toms in both categories. After a two-assist weekend against Ferris State to begin January, Chase's 17 assists this season lead all d-men in the country.
Carsen Musser had an unbeatable December with a 3-0-0 record, 1.34 goals against average, and .945 save percentage. All statistics were single-month career highs for the Utah Mammoth draft pick. He also recorded the first shutout of his collegiate career in a 29 save performance against Northern Michigan on 12/12. Musser's 1.99 goals against average in CCHA play this season is good for fourth in the conference.
Cheslock is the third different defenseman to earn D-man of the Month for St. Thomas. His former defensive partner, Chase Foley, earned the honor for November of last season and his current teammate Mason Poolman earned recognition for his performance in October last season. Musser is also the third Goaltender of the Month in program history, Aaron Trotter and Jake Sibell did it in back to back months (October and November) in 2023.
Up Next
The second place Tommies have a chance to overtake first place Minnesota State next weekend in Mankato on Saturday, January 10th at 6:07 p.m.
Follow Along
For any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas Men's Hockey team, follow along on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) at @TommieMHockey.
Tickets
Tickets to see Tommie Men's Hockey can be purchased HERE.
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