St. Thomas (Minnesota) Tommies women's ice hockey

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St. Thomas (Minnesota) Tommies women's ice hockey
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University University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Conference WCHA
First season1998–99
Head coach Bethany Brausen [1]
1st season, 0–0–0 (–)
Arena St. Thomas Ice Arena
Saint Paul, Minnesota
ColorsPurple and gray [2]
   
NCAA tournament Frozen Four
DIII: 2014, 2019
NCAA tournament appearances
DIII: 2003, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Conference tournament champions
MIAC: 2003, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Conference regular season champions
DIII: 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019

The St. Thomas (Minnesota) Tommies women's ice hockey team represents the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) in NCAA Division I competition in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).

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History

St. Thomas played their first varsity game during the 1998–99 season. In the last 20 years, the Tommies have never had a losing season. They finished third or better in the MIAC every year. In the program's 23-year history at the NCAA Division III level, the Tommies have won six conference championships, six conference tournament titles and reached the NCAA Division III frozen four once. [3] [4]

In 2019 the MIAC took the unprecedented step of removing St. Thomas from its membership because of concerns about “athletic competitive parity.” [5] Because the removal affected all sports and was effective at the end of the 2020–21 season, St. Thomas had time to decide what it would do next. The women's ice hockey program was given the green light to jump directly to the Division I level in July 2020. [6] The women's hockey team joined the WCHA for the 2021–22 season. [7] [8]

In 2023, St. Thomas announced plans for the new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, with the team planned to begin playing its home games there in the fall of 2025. [9]

Current roster

As of August 21, 2022. [10]

No. Nat.PlayerClassPosHeightDoBHometownPrevious team
2Maddy CloughSophomore D 5' 3" (1.6 m)2003-03-31 Andover, Minnesota Andover High School
4Mary ZavoralFreshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m)2004-02-11 Edina, Minnesota Benilde-St. Margaret's
5Maija Almich ( C )Senior F 5' 6" (1.68 m)2001-01-05 Lino Lakes, Minnesota Centennial High School
6Jenna HartungSenior F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2001-04-18 Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville High School
7Emma LarsonSenior D 5' 6" (1.68 m)2001-03-30 Maple Grove, Minnesota Maple Grove High School
8Emma McCauleyFreshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m)2002-10-20 South Portland, Maine Burlington Jr. Barracudas
9Kate HaugFreshman F 5' 6" (1.68 m)2004-04-06 Roseville, Minnesota Roseville Area High School
10Isabel LippaiJunior D 5' 4" (1.63 m)2002-06-25 Woodbury, Minnesota Woodbury High School
11Abby PromersbergerSophomore F 5' 6" (1.68 m)2002-09-27 Fargo, North Dakota Fargo North/South Spruins
12Maria CooperFreshman F 5' 5" (1.65 m)2003-12-24 Eagan, Minnesota Eagan High School
13Molly GrundhofferFreshman F 5' 5" (1.65 m)2004-02-04 Mankato, Minnesota Shattuck-Saint Mary's
14Allie MonreanSenior F 5' 5" (1.65 m)2001-05-08 Anchorage, Alaska Culver Academies
15Luci Bianchi ( C )Senior F 5' 3" (1.6 m)2000-12-22 Bloomington, Minnesota Bloomington Jefferson High School
16Lauren StenslieSophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2002-10-24 Maple Grove, Minnesota Maple Grove High School
17 Lotti Odnoga Graduate D 5' 9" (1.75 m)1999-01-19 Győr, Hungary Dartmouth College
18Gabby BillingGraduate F 5' 3" (1.6 m)1999-10-18 Rogers, Minnesota Dartmouth College
19Anna Solheim ( C )Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m)1999-01-01 Shoreview, Minnesota Mounds View High School
20Marki ObergSophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2002-09-06 Alexandria, Minnesota Alexandria Area High School
21Alli PahlSophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m)2002-12-24 Medicine Hat, Alberta Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna
22Maddie JurgensenSophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m)2003-05-05 Andover, Minnesota Andover High School
23Brieja ParentJunior F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2001-11-09 Forest Lake, Minnesota University of Minnesota Duluth
24Haley MaxwellFreshman D 5' 4" (1.63 m)2003-08-07 Edina, Minnesota Edina High School
26 Nicole Vallario Sophomore D 5' 5" (1.65 m)2001-08-30 Lugano, Switzerland HC Thurgau
27Anna PromersbergerGraduate F 5' 8" (1.73 m)1999-09-14 Fargo, North Dakota Penn State University
29 Saskia Maurer Sophomore G 5' 5" (1.65 m)2001-07-29 Röthenbach, Switzerland EV Bomo Thun
30Alexa DobchukSenior G 5' 8" (1.73 m)2000-07-01 Eden Prairie, Minnesota Colgate University
35Maggie MalechaFreshman G 5' 5" (1.65 m)2003-09-05 Northfield, Minnesota Northfield High School

Head coaches

As of November 20, 2024
TenureCoachYearsRecordPct.
2001–2007Kevin Gorg7143–75–13.647
2008–2021Tom Palkowski14220–99–40.669
2021–2024 Joel Johnson 3+28–88–4.250
2024–present Bethany Brausen 10–0–0–
Totals4 coaches24 Seasons391–262–57.591

Season-by-season results

Won ChampionshipLost ChampionshipConference ChampionsLeague Leader
YearCoachWLTConferenceConf. WConf. LConf. TFinishConference TournamentNCAA Tournament
2023–24 Joel Johnson 10261WCHA42317th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (2-4, 1–9)Ineligible due to D1 transition
2022–23 Joel Johnson 8271WCHA32417th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (0-7, 2–6)Ineligible due to D1 transition
2021–22 Joel Johnson 5271WCHA32318th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (0–4, 1–5)Ineligible due to D1 transition

References

  1. ↑ Velazquez, Giselle (November 19, 2024). "St. Thomas' Women's Hockey Coach Joel Johnson Resigns". TheIceGarden.com. The Ice Garden. Retrieved November 20, 2024. Joel Johnson resigns from head coaching role at St. Thomas.
  2. ↑ "Athletic Brand Standards – The University of St. Thomas". March 3, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ "St. Thomas Women's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Program Overview". tommiesports.com. August 10, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  5. ↑ "D-III Powerhouse St. Thomas Is Getting Kicked Out of Its Conference Because It's Too Good at Sports". Sports Illustrated. May 22, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ "At the rink, it's 'Tommie Time,' as St. Thomas moves hockey programs to Division I". Duluth News Tribune. July 15, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  7. ↑ Jay, Michelle (July 15, 2020). "University of St. Thomas joins the WCHA for 2021-22 season". theicegarden.com. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  8. ↑ "St. Thomas can go D1; Minn. school was ousted from D3 league". Minnesota Public Radio. July 16, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ Wald, Jeff (January 17, 2023). "St. Thomas announces plans for hockey, basketball arena starting in 2025". FOX 9. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2022–23 Women's Hockey Roster". The University of St. Thomas. August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
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