Reporter Jordan Kruger and sports editor Tom Pitzen talk about St. Thomas men’s hockey injuries, goaltending and more.
Tommie Chalk Talk – Dec. 9, 2014
Strong defense, fast start lead Tommies over Cobbers
Center Alex Altenbernd tallied a goal for the St. Thomas men’s hockey team and an assist in a 5-1 domination of Concordia-Moorhead (5-4-2 overall, 2-2-1 MIAC) Friday.
Junior leagues provide pipeline for men’s hockey
Although more prevalent in Division-I, a stop before college is becoming more common in D-II and -IIl, and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team is no different.
Men’s hockey tops Oles
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team came on late to defeat St. Olaf 4-1 Friday night, scoring all four goals in the final frame.
The Locker Room with Tom Palkowski – Nov. 20, 2014
Women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski, forward Tara Baago and defenseman Nuala Flood join reporter Theresa Bourke in The Locker Room.
Women’s hockey seeks to regain momentum
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team has a lot of hills to climb this season if it wants to repeat or surpass last year’s groundbreaking performance.
3 goals in 3rd period seal win for women’s hockey
In the third period, the St. Thomas women’s hockey team exploded for three goals en route to a 3-2 win against Eau Claire Friday, the team’s first victory this season.
Men’s hockey notches tie against Johnnies
Backstopped by All-American goaltender Drew Fielding, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team skated to a 0-0 tie with St. John’s Friday in its first game of the MIAC Showcase.
Men’s hockey eyes national championship
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team finished first in conference playoffs last year, but a loss to Wisconsin-Stevens Point ended its hopes of a national championship.
The Locker Room with Tom Palkowski — April 3, 2014
Women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski, forward Jenny Saxon and goalie Alise Riedel join reporter Briggs LeSavage in The Locker Room.
Six St. Thomas athletes receive Elite 22 honors
Elite 22 is a new MIAC honor modeled after the NCAA Elite 89 award, which recognizes the player in each sport who has the highest GPA and whose team played in the conference championship.
Falcon women’s hockey seals Tommies’ fourth-place finish
Forward Courtney Umland’s goal and assist were not enough to boost the St. Thomas women’s hockey team past Wis.-River Falls Saturday afternoon.
National title hopes end for women’s hockey in OT
The No. 6-ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team was eliminated from national championship contention after losing 1-0 Saturday.
Women’s hockey best friends Mumm and Bishop
Seniors Lauren Mumm and Andrea Bishop have been playing on the same hockey team for 17 years now.
Riedel receives All-American honors at banquet
Goaltender Alise Riedel of St. Thomas was named an All-American at the Division-III national championship banquet Thursday night in Plattsburgh, N.Y.