The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers faced off against the University of Saint Thomas Tommies in a thrilling game at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Despite a valiant effort, the Golden Gophers fell short with a final score of 5-2 in favor of the Tommies.

The Tommies came out strong, dominating the shot count with 45 shots compared to the Golden Gophers’ 23 shots. Despite their efforts, the Golden Gophers were unable to capitalize on their powerplay opportunities, going 0/1, while the Tommies went 0/0 on their powerplay chances.

In the goaltending department, Tommies’ Van Eigner stood tall, making 21 saves on 23 shots faced. On the other end, Golden Gophers’ Owen Peterson faced a barrage of shots, stopping 40 of the 44 shots he faced.

A standout performance came from Tommies’ #8 Austin Stoneking, who tallied an impressive 3 assists in the game. For the Golden Gophers, #6 Henry Lawrence shined with 2 goals to his name.

While the outcome may not have been in the Golden Gophers’ favor, the team showed resilience and determination throughout the game. This game serves as a learning experience and an opportunity for the team to regroup and come back stronger in their next matchup.

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