University of St. Thomas Athletics
2021-22 Men's Hockey Roster
Roster
Sofo, Joey
Jersey Number 21
Joey Sofo
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Sylvania, Ohio
Bio
Career:
Has played in 76 of his team's games on career (15 at St. Thomas)... three goals and 13 assists on career… scored first-period goal in 5-1 loss to Minnesota State, his first goal of the season… played four seasons of NAHL Juniors hockey before playing his first three seasons in D-I at Alaska-Anchorage… transferred to St. Thomas in January 2021 when Anchorage suspended its season, and he score twice in his first game with the Purple.
Academic Major:
Economics
Career Goal:
College graduate
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?
“I chose St. Thomas for the academics, location, and the opportunity to play Division 1 ice hockey.”
Former Club Team:
University of Alaska Anchorge
High School Athletic Highlights:
2017 NAHL top prospect
2017 NAHL team leader in goals
Self-proclaimed middle school basketball phenomenon
Fun Fact:
“I was a lifegaurd one summer and saved a 4 year-old from drowning. I am also halfway to completing my private pilots license.”
Family:
Son of Kim and Joe, brother of Jase and Kyla
Campus and Community Service Involvement:
4x Dean’s List
Nominated SAAC vice president
Voted 2x fan-favorite in juniors
Has played in 76 of his team's games on career (15 at St. Thomas)... three goals and 13 assists on career… scored first-period goal in 5-1 loss to Minnesota State, his first goal of the season… played four seasons of NAHL Juniors hockey before playing his first three seasons in D-I at Alaska-Anchorage… transferred to St. Thomas in January 2021 when Anchorage suspended its season, and he score twice in his first game with the Purple.
Academic Major:
Economics
Career Goal:
College graduate
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?
“I chose St. Thomas for the academics, location, and the opportunity to play Division 1 ice hockey.”
Former Club Team:
University of Alaska Anchorge
High School Athletic Highlights:
2017 NAHL top prospect
2017 NAHL team leader in goals
Self-proclaimed middle school basketball phenomenon
Fun Fact:
“I was a lifegaurd one summer and saved a 4 year-old from drowning. I am also halfway to completing my private pilots license.”
Family:
Son of Kim and Joe, brother of Jase and Kyla
Campus and Community Service Involvement:
4x Dean’s List
Nominated SAAC vice president
Voted 2x fan-favorite in juniors
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