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In the News: Coach Joel Johnson Leads U.S. Women's Hockey to Olympic Silver Medal
In the NewsThe U.S. women’s hockey team, coached by St. Thomas women's hockey head coach Joel Johnson, earned a silver medal after they fell 3-2 to Canada on Thursday. This was the sixth meeting between the U.S. and Canada for Olympic women's ice hockey gold since the event was added in 1998. Media outlets worldwide covered the…
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Two Tommies Compete in Beijing for Winter Olympics
AthleticsAs St. Thomas students tuned in to February’s Winter Olympics opening games in Beijing, they may have recognized some of the players flying across the ice over the weekend in the women’s hockey competition. Two freshmen teammates on the St. Thomas women’s hockey team, goaltender Saskia Maurer and defender Nicole Vallario, were competing for Team… -
In the News: U.S. Olympic women's hockey coach Joel Johnson is a 'Ted Lasso' type
In the NewsSt. Thomas women's hockey head coach Joel Johnson was featured in an article by USA Today on his coaching style and relationship with the women's national team as they prepare for the Winter Olympics. From the article: “I would never pretend to be a professional or an expert, certainly. What I try to do with… -
Football Adds Seven to the Signing Class of 2022 in Second Signing Period
AthleticsSt. Thomas football continues to build its roster with the addition of seven student-athletes making their formal commitment to the university and coach Glenn Caruso's program. The seven-player class features student-athletes from five states, including three from the Golden State. Of the seven prospects, four are offensive players and three are defenders. The Tommies placed… -
Tales from the Archives: Tommie Olympic Speedskaters
AthleticsIn advance of the Beijing Winter Olympics, where St. Thomas' Joel Johnson will be coaching the U.S. women's hockey team and Tommies Saskia Maurer and Nicole Vallario will be competing on the Swiss women's hockey team, Ann Kenne tells the tales of Tommie Olympic speedskaters. When thinking about St. Thomas and excellence in winter sports,… -
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Hockey Day Minnesota
AthleticsBoth the St. Thomas men's and women's hockey teams competed in their first Hockey Day Minnesota as a Division I program, bringing in thousands of spectators to watch as they competed against Minnesota State. The men's hockey team lost 7-1 against Minnesota State, unable to generate many offensive chances and battling a deep and experienced… -
In the News: Joel Johnson on Coaching Team USA and St. Thomas
In the NewsSt. Thomas women's hockey head coach Joel Johnson was featured in an article by the Star Tribune on how he is juggling coaching both the St. Thomas women's hockey team and the Olympic women's hockey team. From the article: "I love telling people that, like, my coach is also the Olympic coach." Tommies forward Anna… -
Student-athletes' Classroom Success Continues Into D-I
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas' move into Division I competition last fall has led to more intensity on the field of play, as well as additional time demands for student-athletes. But the new landscape hasn't changed Tommie student-athletes' focus and success in the classroom. That continued high standard was reflected again in the athletic department's overall… -
Maurer, Vallario of Women's Hockey Named to Team Switzerland
University NewsTwo St. Thomas women's hockey players, Saski Maurer and Nicole Vallario have been selected to the Swiss women's national team. Maurer, a freshman goaltender, and Vallario a freshman defender have been key contributors to St. Thomas' first DI season. As members of the Swiss women's national team they will compete in the 2022 Beijing Winter… -
In the News: Men’s Basketball – Parker Bjorklund Finds Success
AthleticsThe Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins profiled men's basketball player Parker Bjorklund, calling him one of St. Thomas' best players. From the article: "Parker Bjorklund barely picked up a basketball his first two years of college at St. Thomas. He played some intramurals, but nothing too serious because he was busy running a successful social media…