Maggie Malecha Recipient of 2026 CHI Scholarship

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Former University of St. Thomas goaltender Maggie Malecha has been named the 2026 recipient of the annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship, presented by JLG Architects. Malecha will receive the $2,500 postgraduate scholarship given annually to the NCAA men’s or women’s hockey student-athlete who helps build the game through their support of the next generation of hockey players. The scholarship is awarded in honor of JLG founder Lonnie Laffen, a passionate college hockey supporter who passed away in 2020. A native of Northfield, Minn., Malecha appeared in 21 career games for the Tommies from 2022-23 through 2025-26…