The St. Thomas Tommies (6-7-3) faced a challenging game against the Lake Superior State Lakers (6-10-1), struggling with special teams that set them back early. Power play goals from the Lakers quickly established a lead, despite the Tommies' efforts to respond. Lucas Van Vliet marked a personal milestone, extending his point streak to six games, while the team racked up a notable 47 shots against the Lakers. Ultimately, their comeback attempts fell short, with a late goal from Nathan Pilling providing little consolation.

By the Numbers
  • Tommies outshot Lakers 47-31.
  • Lucas Van Vliet has a six-game point streak, including two points in this match.
State of Play
  • Special teams issues plagued the Tommies early on, allowing two quick goals for the Lakers.
  • Chase Cheslock achieved his first career three-point game.
What's Next

The Tommies will attempt to recover from this loss in a rematch against the Lakers on Saturday, December 6, seeking to turn their performance around.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong offensive showing, the Tommies must address their special teams to have better success in upcoming games. Consistency and discipline will be key to overcoming their current challenges.