St. Thomas beats Alaska Anchorage 7-4 to Secure first season sweep

St. Thomas secures first season sweep with 7-4 victory over Alaska Anchorage

St. Thomas returned to the .500 mark on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after a high-scoring 7-4 win against Alaska Anchorage. The victory marks the first time the Tommies have swept a series this season, a momentum-shifting result that comes after a volatile weekend of collegiate hockey action.

The game was defined by a dramatic shift in momentum during the third period. While St. Thomas established an early 3-1 lead in the first period, the Seawolves of Alaska Anchorage fought back to tie the contest at 4-4 early in the final frame. According to a report from bvmsports.com, the Tommies regained control late in the game, fueled by a decisive surge that prevented an Alaska Anchorage comeback.

Lucas Van Vliet emerged as the central figure in the offensive effort. Van Vliet recorded two goals during the Saturday matchup, extending his personal weekend total to five goals. His ability to find the back of the net during critical stretches proved to be the difference-maker in a game where both teams displayed significant offensive volatility.

Statistical breakdown of the Saturday contest

The offensive output was high for both sides, but St. Thomas controlled much of the puck movement and shot volume. The Tommies outshot the Seawolves 34-28, a margin that reflected their ability to maintain pressure even when Alaska Anchorage threatened to take the lead.

Metric	St. Thomas	Alaska Anchorage
Goals	7	4
Shots on Goal	34	28
Goaltender Saves	24 (Ingemann)	6 (Rocha)
Penalty Minutes	15	10

Goaltender William Ingemann provided a stabilizing presence for St. Thomas, making 24 saves to earn his third win. On the other side, Alaska Anchorage goalkeeper Joey Rocha faced a heavy workload, recording six saves as the Seawolves struggled to contain the Tommies’ multi-pronged attack.

Discipline played a secondary role in the outcome, as both teams faced various infractions throughout the game. St. Thomas recorded 15 penalty minutes, including infractions such as boarding by Nathan Pilling and charging by Winter Wallace. Alaska Anchorage also saw time in the box, including a bench minor for too many players and a cross-checking penalty by Tye Spencer.

Looking ahead to the NCHC home opener

This sweep provides St. Thomas with a crucial psychological boost as they prepare for a significant jump in competition. The team is currently transitioning from the momentum of this weekend into a high-stakes matchup against top-tier conference opponents.

St. Thomas beats Alaska Anchorage 7-4 to Secure first season sweep — Photo: bvmsports.com

The Tommies are scheduled to host No. 10 North Dakota for their NCHC home opener on November 13 and 14. Both games are set to begin at 7:07 p.m. CT, representing a major test for the program following their successful weekend against Alaska Anchorage.

For Alaska Anchorage, the loss ends a competitive series but leaves the team with significant questions regarding their ability to close out games after tying high-scoring opponents in the third period.