St. Thomas men’s hockey beats Alaska-Fairbanks 3-2 with overtime goal

First-year goaltender Aaron Trotter blocked 34 out of 36 shots on goal and made a crucial save in overtime, giving first-year right wing Josh Eernisse the opportunity to score. The game-winning goal gave the St. Thomas men’s hockey team its first win this season as the Tommies defeated Alaska-Fairbanks 3-2 Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.

St. Thomas hockey starts quick against Alaska-Fairbanks, cannot stay consistent in 4-2 loss

Despite a quick goal 25 seconds into the first period by first-year forward Ryan O’Neill, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team could not surpass Alaska-Fairbanks as the Tommies fell 4-2 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Last season, the Nanooks (2-0-1) defeated the Tommies (0-3, 0-0 CCHA) in February on the road 6-1 and 7-3. …