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Tom Vannelli and Greg Vannelli

Head Coach


Section:	3AA
Conference:	Metro East
Enrollment:	1092
Nickname:	Cadets
Colors:	Royal Blue, White
Assistant Coaches:	Mike Vannelli, Rob Vannelli, Greg Monahan, Aaron Hoiland, Mark McKasy, Joe Vannelli
Home Ice:	St. Thomas Ice Arena, Mendota Heights
State Tournament Appearances:	9 (Class 1A: 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, Class 2A: 2015)
State Titles:	5 (Class 1A: 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013)
2015-16 Record:	16-7-5

Recent St. Thomas Academy News

Ousted Hall of Fame coach isn't done yet

By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 05/02/2024, 2:15pm CDT

At age 72, Mike Randolph didn't get a new contract from St. Thomas Academy, which replaced him with Mark Strobel.

Legendary coach Randolph loses his job
By Star Tribune staff 05/01/2024, 8:45pm CDT
St. Thomas Academy has decided not to renew his contract because of "little things," the state's co-leader in career victories said.
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Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'It's gotten a little busy'
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/25/2024, 8:30am CDT
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state champion hockey team.
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USA Hockey leans on Minnesota for U17 roster
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/11/2024, 9:45am CDT
Eight from the state make up more than a third of the development program's squad. Two played for their high schools last season.
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Coach with Minneapolis Park and Rec roots dies at 81
By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune 04/11/2024, 9:00am CDT
Jeff Shelstad coached at St. Anthony and Hastings and was older brother to two Gophers players.
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Holy Family hires coach from program on rise
By Star Tribune staff 03/28/2024, 11:30am CDT
Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the 2A final, will lead the Fire.
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