Spark Plug
The electric Ella Boerger jumpstarts
young Tommies program to the next level
Q&A
by Steve Mann
Like St. Thomas' fledgling Division I wom-
en's hockey program, freshman forward
Ella Boerger has come a long way, quickly.
The former Andover High School
star, who won two state champion-
ships and was named Minnesota's Ms.
Hockey, enjoyed a fast start to the 2023-24 season with
four consecutive victories. The Tommies, in their third D-I
season in the WCHA, hope Boerger can infuse some high-
end offense into their lineup.
MHJ // Why did you choose St. Thomas?
Ella Boerger // It just felt like it was home. Everyone is so respect-
ful of each other and at the same time everyone pushes each other.
When we lift in the weight room everybody cheers and it really
creates a great culture.
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