Articles by Michael Sonday

Ryan O’Neill Continues to Impress

Hometown: Roseville, MN DOB:2/25/2001 Height: 5’10 Weight 161 Team: St. Cloud Norsemen (NAHL) Ryan O’Neill of the St. Cloud Norsemen registered a game-winning-goal on Friday, and then scored 4 points on Saturday. O’Neill now has…



Luc Laylin Commits to St. Thomas

Photo by David Romuald Former St. Michael-Albertville star Luc Laylin has announced his verbal commitment to play for the University of St. Thomas. Laylin, 19, played junior hockey in 2020-21 for the Minnesota Magicians of…





Nine Minnesotans Drafted into the NHL

Congratulations to the nine Minnesotans drafted into the NHL. Chaz Lucius was the first skater from the State of Hockey to be selected, as the Winnipeg Jets selected the gifted forward with the 18th pick in…


The Jets Nab Lucius at Pick 18

Chaz Lucius, Minnesota’s top-rated prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the 18th pick in the first round. The selection ended the draft day wait game for Lucius and gave…


Odeen Tufto A Top-10 Finalist For Hobey Baker Award

Photo By: David Romuald Former St. Thomas Academy standout and current Quinnipiac forward Odeen Tufto was named as one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. The senior captain has accumulated 44 points (6 goals, 38 assists)…


45 Minnesotans Currently In The NHL

There have been 45 Minnesota born players that have skated in the NHL this season. This list does not include players such as T.J. Oshie, Tucker Poolman, Jake Gentzel, Josh Archibald, and Neal Pionk, who…