Tommies advance to CCHA hockey semifinals

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The St. Thomas men's hockey team defeated Lake Superior State 5-2 in Game 2 of their CCHA playoff quarterfinal series, scoring three goals in the final three minutes of the third period to advance to the Mason Cup semifinals. The Tommies never trailed in the game, with Lucas Wahlin and Lucas Van Vliet each scoring twice for the home team.

Why it matters

The Tommies, seeded second in the CCHA playoffs, were able to overcome a late tie and pull away from the seventh-seeded Lakers to keep their postseason hopes alive. St. Thomas is now one step closer to the conference championship, while Lake Superior State's season has come to an end.

The details

St. Thomas opened the scoring just two minutes into the game on a goal by Colton Jameson, but Lake Superior State tied it up before the first intermission. The Tommies took a 2-1 lead in the second period on a goal by Lucas Wahlin, but the Lakers drew even again early in the third. However, St. Thomas then scored three unanswered goals in the final three minutes, with Wahlin and Van Vliet each netting their second goals of the night to seal the victory.

• The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
• St. Thomas scored the opening goal just two minutes into the game.
• Lake Superior State tied the game 1-1 before the first intermission.
• Lucas Wahlin scored to give St. Thomas a 2-1 lead in the second period.
• The game was tied 2-2 with under 5 minutes remaining in the third period.

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What’s next

The Tommies will now advance to the CCHA semifinals next Saturday against an opponent to be determined. Their semifinal opponent will depend on the outcome of the third game between top-seeded Minnesota State and eighth-seeded Ferris State on Sunday.