Sibley Basketball, St. Thomas Hockey Highlighted in Town Square's Winter Sports Recap

Henry Sibley and St. Thomas Academy's basketball, boys hockey and girls hockey teams feature in Town Square Television's recap of the winter sports season

Town Square Television's recap of the winter sports season includes footage of Henry Sibley and St. Thomas Academy's basketball, boys hockey and girls hockey postseasons. Watch the video above to see St. Thomas win its third state championship and more.

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St Thomas Academy Hockey Team Completes the "Threepeat", defeating Hermantown for the State Championship

Thriller of a game completes a solid season for the Cadets

After two blowout victories in the quarter and semifinals of the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, St Thomas Academy won the championship game Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in thrilling fashion with a last minute goal, defeating the Hermantown Hawks 5 to 4.   Sophomore forward Tom Novak scored a power play goal with 6.1 seconds remaining to put the Cadets on top for good, and the team won it's third straight State Class A championship.  Matt Perry scored the first three Cadet goals for a hat trick, and Henry Hart scored to tie the score at 4 in the third period.  David Zevnik made 19 saves in goal for the Cadets. The Cadets trailed 4 to 2 after the second period and the comeback victory capped a great season for the …

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St. Thomas Academy Wins Big Over St. Cloud Apollo in State High School Hockey Quarterfinal Action

The Mendota Heights-based school won 12-0 Wednesday at the 2013 state boys Class A hockey tournament.

It was an easy, and big, win for St. Thomas Academy during the quarterfinal round of the 2013 Minnesota state boys Class A hockey tournament. St. Thomas Academy won 12-0 over Saint Cloud Apollo High School Wednesday, March 6. Scoring for St. Thomas Academy, according to the Star Tribune’s Hockey Hub, was: Matt Perry with two, Alex Johnson with two, Austin Sattler, Wyatt Schmidt, Jake Geiser, Alec Broetzman with two, Henry Hart, Matt Perry and Peter Tutto. The St Thomas Academy Cadets, ranked No. 1 in class A Minnesota high school hockey during the regular season, were among the four teams to advance to the semifinals. Sixteen players tallied points for the Cadets in a balanced scoring attack which featured good puck movement and foot speed…

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Mendota Heights Homeowners Embrace 'Ice' Indoors

Families are installing year-round skating surfaced on their property.

Jenna Privette Will Recover From Paralysis, But No Timetable

The high school senior spoke to reporters on Wednesday, says God put her in the situation to help others.

"I believe God put me in this situation to help other people. And I believe he's going to get me out of it. I know it's going to happen soon." Those are the words Jenna Privette, a Lakeville native who suffered a serious spinal injury during a high school hockey game on Jan. 7, spoke to the Pioneer Press on Wednesday. In a pretty thorough interview, Jenna and her mom, Penny Rich-Privette, talked about life, the struggles the injury has caused, and her recovery. The good news: Penny told the Pioneer Press that "doctors are anticipating a full recovery." But Jenna's still paralyzed from the waist down and her recovery timetable is uncertain. She's recovering from what doctors describe as a "concussion to her spine." "It's kind of day-by-day…

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Lord Stanley's Cup Bar Hops in Mendota, Lilydale

Mendota Heights resident Kevin Ryan, senior VP of the company that owns the Chicago Blackhawks, took the silver vessel to a few local drinking holes Saturday night.

The Stanley Cup visited a few local hotspots Saturday night, due to a Mendota Heights man's affiliation with the Chicago Blackhawks NHL organization. Kevin Ryan is senior VP of Wirtz Beverage Minnesota, a beverage distribution company in Minnesota and Iowa. The Wirtz family also happens to own the 2010 Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks. Ryan said he found out ten days ago when his day with the hallowed trophy would be. The company organized an employee function for Saturday afternoon to celebrate the arrival of the Cup. Former Blackhawks goalie and Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito was onhand at the event to sign autographs. Money raised from employee picture and poster sales with the cup will be donated to Minnesota Special Hockey, …

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Daily Patchcast: Elementary School to Close, Wrestling Champions, Sun Country Sold?

A roundup of the region's major developments from March 4.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Apple Valley Wrestlers 'Leave No Doubt' Winning 6th-Straight AAA State Title Lakeville’s Crystal Lake Elementary School to Close Bonstrom Scores Lone Goal, Wildcats Going To State UPDATED: Sale of Mendota Heights-Based Sun Country Airlines on The Horizon?

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Daily PatchCast: Prostitution Charge, Hockey Highlights, Cadets Win Big

A roundup of the region's major developments for Feb. 25.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Prostitution, Disorderly House Charges Filed Against Apple Valley Business Owner and Employee Apple Valley City Council Looks to Further Discuss Massage Therapy Licensing, Fees GALLERY: Rev Girls Hockey Hits The Ice At The X VIDEO: Northfield Boys Hockey Loses to New Prague; Season Over Saint Thomas Academy Swimmers Soar in Section Meet Eagan's 'Encore!' Looks Like a Smash

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Daily PatchCast: Catching Up With Girls Hockey Sectional Play

A roundup of the region's major developments for Feb. 16.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: VIDEO: Northfield Girls Hockey Cruise to a 6-0 Win, Section Finals PHOTOS: Without Coach, Lakeville North Falls in 3OT Thriller PHOTOS: Simley Girls Hockey Shut Out by South St. Paul PHOTOS: Eastview Sweeps Apple Valley in Tuesday Hoops

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