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Sights and Sounds: St. Thomas Basketball Debuts at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
University NewsA new era in St. Thomas basketball tipped off on Nov. 8 when the men’s and women’s teams played their first-ever games in the 5,300-seat Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. How loud was the action as the Tommies took on Army? The noise turned up several decibels many times throughout the day – especially during…
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In the News: John Tauer on St. Thomas Basketball’s Debut in the New Arena
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas men’s basketball head coach Johnny Tauer spoke with WCCO Radio host Vineeta Sawkar to discuss the excitement surrounding the Tommies’ home opener at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena against Army. From the conversation:Sawkar: Tell me a little bit about the arena. Hockey already opened their season and they’re part… -
In the News: Ruth Sinn on Finding Home in Every Arena
AthleticsRuth Sinn, head coach of the Tommie women’s basketball team, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about what it means to lead her program into the University of St. Thomas’ new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Having both played and coached in every St. Thomas basketball facility, Sinn shared reflections on her decades of dedication, the growth… -
Sights and Sounds: Lee & Penny Anderson Arena Opens With Inaugural Games
AthleticsNathan Pilling ’29, a forward on the University of St. Thomas Men’s Hockey team, dashes down the ice with the puck and is isolated with the opposing goalie. He slaps the puck and scores the goal. The buzzer goes off as fans, from students, family, staff and alumni, jump and roar with excitement inside the… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Opens Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas officially opened the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on its St. Paul, Minnesota, campus on Oct. 24. The opening attracted coverage from numerous media outlets. From the Minnesota Star Tribune: ... This arena is a threat to the Gophers and other hockey programs in the state that ended up with… -
In the News: Feature Story on St. Thomas’ Kasota Stone Tradition
AthleticsKARE 11 recently ran a feature on St. Thomas’ nearly 100-year tradition of building with Kasota stone, a distinctive Minnesota limestone that has become a hallmark of its campus architecture. Jim Brummer, vice president of facilities management, spoke with the station. From the story:The University of St. Thomas is built on tradition. “Since 1931, it… -
In the News: St. Thomas Men’s Basketball Deemed Summit League Preseason Favorite
AthleticsThe St. Thomas men’s basketball team was featured in a FOX 9 video about the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and the Summit League Championships. Coach Johnny Tauer and student-athletes Nolan Minessale and Carter Bjerke spoke at Summit League Media Day about the upcoming basketball season. From the story: Reporter: Another question for both of… -
Tales from the Archives: Echoes from Past Basketball Courts and Hockey Rinks
AthleticsAs we count down to the opening of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, let’s look back at the many venues St. Thomas basketball and hockey teams once called home. The first St. Thomas basketball team tipped off in 1904 inside a narrow, low-ceiling gym on the first floor of the Dormitory Building. The space… -
In the News: Phil Esten on Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to WCCO Radio about the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena sports schedule. From the interview: Host: The men’s hockey team has been getting some good preseason reviews ... picked by many to win their conference. Esten: We had… -
In the News: Head Men’s Hockey Coach Rico Blasi on Upcoming Season Opener
In the NewsRico Blasi, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team, recently spoke to KSTP about the team’s preparedness for their upcoming season opener game Oct. 4 against St. Cloud State. From the interview: The University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team is now eligible for the NCAA Tournament and they have a…