University of St. Thomas Athletics
11/10/2026 11:25:00 AM | Men's Hockey
Five-goal weekend propels Tommies to series sweep
ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Thomas sophomore forward Lucas Van Vliet was named NCHC Forward of the Week for the first time in his career, the league announced Tuesday. Van Vliet earned five CCHA Rookie of the Week honors last season.
The Livonia, Mich., native became just the second Tommie in program history to score five goals in a two-game weekend series, following a hat trick on Friday night and a two-goal performance on Saturday. He added two assists to lead the Tommies with seven points in their sweep of Alaska Anchorage. He also led the Purple with two power-play goals, one shorthanded goal and 14 shots on goal.
Van Vliet has scored eight goals in eight games and leads the NCHC with that 1.00 goals-per-game mark early this season.
Up Next
The Tommies welcome No. 8 North Dakota (5-3-1) for their conference home opener on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. CT.
Tickets
Single-game tickets are still available for both games this weekend and for the remainder of the season. Visit HERE to check availability and purchase tickets today.
The Livonia, Mich., native became just the second Tommie in program history to score five goals in a two-game weekend series, following a hat trick on Friday night and a two-goal performance on Saturday. He added two assists to lead the Tommies with seven points in their sweep of Alaska Anchorage. He also led the Purple with two power-play goals, one shorthanded goal and 14 shots on goal.
Van Vliet has scored eight goals in eight games and leads the NCHC with that 1.00 goals-per-game mark early this season.
Up Next
The Tommies welcome No. 8 North Dakota (5-3-1) for their conference home opener on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. CT.
Tickets
Single-game tickets are still available for both games this weekend and for the remainder of the season. Visit HERE to check availability and purchase tickets today.
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