The East Grand Forks (MN) varsity ice hockey team will play a home non-conference game against St. Thomas Academy (Mendota Heights, MN) today at 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Academy vs East Grand Forks Ice Hockey Game Info:
What: Minnesota Varsity Boys Ice Hockey
Who: St. Thomas Academy vs East Grand Forks
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: St. Thomas Academy vs East Grand Forks
The high school Varsity Boys Ice Hockey season is heating up, with two top teams in Minnesota: St. Thomas Academy and East Grand Forks showing impressive performances. Here’s a closer look at the two teams, their records, and how they stack up against each other.
St. Thomas Academy (24-25)
St. Thomas Academy has been dominant in the 2024-2025 season, boasting a 9-1 overall record. With a strong home performance of 4-0 and a solid away record of 5-1, the team is excelling with a .900 win percentage. The Academy’s offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 6.9 goals per game, while only allowing 19 goals throughout the season.
Key statistics:
- Overall Record: 9-1
- Home Record: 4-0
- Away Record: 5-1
- Win Percentage: .900
- Goals For: 69
- Goals Against: 19
The team’s offense has been explosive, and their defensive consistency has allowed them to dominate throughout the season. However, they faced a tough opponent in Moorhead on 12/28/24, losing 4-1 to the team.
East Grand Forks (24-25)
East Grand Forks, with a 5-3-1 record, has been solid but not as dominant as St. Thomas Academy. The team has performed well at home with a 3-1-1 record but faced some challenges on the road, going 2-2 in away games. Their overall win percentage stands at .611, with an impressive 1.000 conference win percentage, signaling their strength in league matchups.
Key statistics:
- Overall Record: 5-3-1
- Conference Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 3-1-1
- Away Record: 2-2
- Win Percentage: .611
- Goals For: 30
- Goals Against: 24
East Grand Forks’ offense is averaging 3.3 goals per game, a decent output, but their defense has been a little leaky, allowing 24 goals so far. Their notable wins include a 3-1 victory over Mahtomedi on 12/14/24 and an impressive 4-0 loss to Hermantown on 12/6/24.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced some common opponents, which provides valuable insight into their strengths and weaknesses.
- Moorhead:
- St. Thomas Academy: Lost 4-1 on 12/28/24.
- East Grand Forks: Will face Moorhead on 1/28/25.
- Mahtomedi:
- St. Thomas Academy: Will face Mahtomedi on 1/16/25.
- East Grand Forks: Beat Mahtomedi 3-1 on 12/14/24.
- Hermantown:
- St. Thomas Academy: Will face Hermantown on 1/24/25.
- East Grand Forks: Lost 4-0 to Hermantown on 12/6/24.
The common opponents show both teams have faced similar challenges, but St. Thomas Academy has generally had the upper hand, with only a loss to Moorhead on the books so far.
Record Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ performance across various categories:
| Category | St. Thomas Academy | East Grand Forks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 9-1 | 5-3-1 |
| Home Record | 4-0 | 3-1-1 |
| Away Record | 5-1 | 2-2 |
| Non-League Record | 9-1 | 4-3-1 |
| League Record | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State Record | 9-1 | 2-3-1 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 3-0 |
Conclusion
As the season progresses, St. Thomas Academy remains the favorite, with an impressive 9-1 record and strong offensive and defensive numbers. East Grand Forks, while competitive, has had more mixed results with a 5-3-1 record. With both teams showing promise, matchups between them and their common opponents will continue to highlight where each team stands in the race for top honors. Fans can look forward to an exciting remainder of the season as these two teams face off and fight for supremacy in Minnesota high school ice hockey.
