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CCHA Student-Athlete of the Year – Lucas Wahlin
2/17/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
First Tommie to win the prestigious award
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) recognizes outstanding achievement both on and off the ice through its annual Student-Athlete of the Year Award. Lucas Wahlin is the latest recipient of this prestigious honor for the 2025-26 season.
A business administrative major with a minor in sports management, Wahlin carries an impressive 3.85 cumulative grade point average. He has earned Dean's List recognition every semester and exemplifies academic excellence while balancing the demands of DI hockey. His dedication in the classroom mirrors his discipline on the ice, consistently demonstrating leadership, engagement, and respect.
A third-year captain for St. Thomas, Wahlin has led the Tommies through a critical period of growth. His leadership helped establish the cultural foundation of Tommie hockey, one built on brotherhood and relentless compete.
Head coach, Rico Blasi had this to say about Wahlin, "Lucas embodies our culture on and off the ice. His ability to navigate his rigorous coursework while continuing to lead our team is impressive."
In the community, Wahlin is equally impactful. He volunteers with a local hockey club during J-terms and summers, introducing young athletes to the sport. He organizes and runs summer shooting clinics for youth players and recently spoke at the Minnesota Wild Leadership Summit, sharing insights with aspiring student-athletes about leadership and balancing athletics with academics. Wahlin also mobilized his teammates to serve as volunteer readers at JFK Elementary, supporting students working to improve their literacy skills.
On the ice, Wahlin's accomplishments are second-to-none. He is the St. Thomas DI program's all-time leader in goals, assists, and points. He became the first Tommie to reach both 100 points and 50 career goals at the DI level. This season he leads the CCHA with 18 goals and is the conference's all-time leader in points. He recently reached 30 points in a season for the third time in his career, a program best.
A two-time CCHA Forward of the Month and four-time Forward of the Week honoree, Wahlin has consistently been recognized for his excellence. His sustained performance, leadership, and sportsmanship embody the standards the CCHA Student-Athlete of the Year Award was created to honor.
Lucas Wahlin exemplifies the highest ideals of a CCHA student-athlete, excelling academically, leading competitively, serving selflessly, and fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the ice.
Up Next
The Tommies welcome in the nationally ranked Augustana Vikings on February 20-21. Both games are scheduled for 7:07 p.m. at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena.
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.
A business administrative major with a minor in sports management, Wahlin carries an impressive 3.85 cumulative grade point average. He has earned Dean's List recognition every semester and exemplifies academic excellence while balancing the demands of DI hockey. His dedication in the classroom mirrors his discipline on the ice, consistently demonstrating leadership, engagement, and respect.
A third-year captain for St. Thomas, Wahlin has led the Tommies through a critical period of growth. His leadership helped establish the cultural foundation of Tommie hockey, one built on brotherhood and relentless compete.
Head coach, Rico Blasi had this to say about Wahlin, "Lucas embodies our culture on and off the ice. His ability to navigate his rigorous coursework while continuing to lead our team is impressive."
In the community, Wahlin is equally impactful. He volunteers with a local hockey club during J-terms and summers, introducing young athletes to the sport. He organizes and runs summer shooting clinics for youth players and recently spoke at the Minnesota Wild Leadership Summit, sharing insights with aspiring student-athletes about leadership and balancing athletics with academics. Wahlin also mobilized his teammates to serve as volunteer readers at JFK Elementary, supporting students working to improve their literacy skills.
On the ice, Wahlin's accomplishments are second-to-none. He is the St. Thomas DI program's all-time leader in goals, assists, and points. He became the first Tommie to reach both 100 points and 50 career goals at the DI level. This season he leads the CCHA with 18 goals and is the conference's all-time leader in points. He recently reached 30 points in a season for the third time in his career, a program best.
A two-time CCHA Forward of the Month and four-time Forward of the Week honoree, Wahlin has consistently been recognized for his excellence. His sustained performance, leadership, and sportsmanship embody the standards the CCHA Student-Athlete of the Year Award was created to honor.
Lucas Wahlin exemplifies the highest ideals of a CCHA student-athlete, excelling academically, leading competitively, serving selflessly, and fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the ice.
Up Next
The Tommies welcome in the nationally ranked Augustana Vikings on February 20-21. Both games are scheduled for 7:07 p.m. at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena.
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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