Freshman Goalie Steinman Shines in Falcon Hockey Victory

BGSU's Jacob Steinman makes 31 saves to defeat No. 15 St. Thomas

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Freshman goaltender Jacob Steinman put together an impressive performance, making 31 saves to lead the BGSU hockey team to a 3-1 victory over No. 15 ranked St. Thomas. Steinman was tested throughout the game, facing numerous breakaways and power play opportunities, but he remained calm and composed to secure the win for the Falcons.

Why it matters

Steinman's standout performance against a highly-ranked opponent showcases the young goaltender's talent and potential. The Falcons' victory over St. Thomas, a team known for its offensive firepower, demonstrates the team's ability to win tough games against top competition.

The details

St. Thomas struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the first period on a power play goal by senior forward Caige Sterzer. However, Steinman shut the door the rest of the way, making 17 saves in the third period alone to preserve the Falcons' lead. The 31 saves and .969 save percentage were both career-highs for the Ottawa, Ontario native.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026.
  • Steinman's previous career-high in saves was 36, also against St. Thomas, on November 21.

The players

Jacob Steinman

A freshman goaltender for the BGSU hockey team who put together an impressive 31-save performance to lead the Falcons to victory over No. 15 St. Thomas.

Lucas Wahlin

The senior forward and captain of the St. Thomas hockey team, known as one of the top goal scorers in the NCAA this season.

Alex Gaffney

A graduate forward for St. Thomas who is also among the NCAA's top point scorers this season.

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What they’re saying

“What was your favorite save he made? That two-on-zero, it was pretty good, eh”

— Dennis Williams, Head Coach (bgfalconmedia.com)

“He was good, calm. Tough game, he let that first one in, you're probably going holy smokes and their (St. Thomas) feeling good, but he really settled in. I thought he played great tonight, Cole (junior goaltender Cole Moore) played great last night, and they both gave us a chance to win a hockey game”

— Dennis Williams, Head Coach (bgfalconmedia.com)

“You see your goalie make a save like that and you see him battling, it makes you want to work that much harder and play harder in front of him”

— Jackson Niedermayer, Redshirt Senior Defenseman (bgfalconmedia.com)

What’s next

Steinman and the Falcons will hit the road next weekend to face Augustana (18-9-3, 12-7-2) at Midco Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The takeaway

Steinman's standout performance against a highly-ranked opponent showcases the young goaltender's talent and potential, and the Falcons' victory over St. Thomas demonstrates the team's ability to win tough games against top competition.