Jim Thomas
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Now available: “The Franchise - St. Louis Blues. Interested in hosting a book-signing event? Email me: [email protected].
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Imagine that! A book on the history of the #stlblues now available at the Missouri History Museum gift shop.
(3/3) This year’s team record is 17-24-1 but keep in mind, they are up against teams with players several years older. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for youth. The teams also play indoors at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at Centene.
www.lindenwoodlions.com/ticket
www.lindenwoodlions.com/ticket
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February 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
(3/3) This year’s team record is 17-24-1 but keep in mind, they are up against teams with players several years older. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for youth. The teams also play indoors at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at Centene.
www.lindenwoodlions.com/ticket
www.lindenwoodlions.com/ticket
(2/2) This year’s squad has No. 1-ranked North American goalie according to NHL Central Scouting midseason rankings (Brady Knowling) and 4 skaters ranked in top 40, headed by forward Cullen Wyatt (No. 23). The U-18 squad plays a schedule consisting of NCAA, USHL, and international opponents. . . .
www.lindenwoodlions.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
(2/2) This year’s squad has No. 1-ranked North American goalie according to NHL Central Scouting midseason rankings (Brady Knowling) and 4 skaters ranked in top 40, headed by forward Cullen Wyatt (No. 23). The U-18 squad plays a schedule consisting of NCAA, USHL, and international opponents. . . .
Lindenwood men’s hockey hosts U.S. U-18 National Team on OUTDOOR rink at Centene – aka The Barn – 7:10 p.m. Saturday. Over the years, US National Team Development Program has had 432 players drafted, including 5 No. 1 overall picks (among them Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane). (1/3). . .
www.lindenwoodlions.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Lindenwood men’s hockey hosts U.S. U-18 National Team on OUTDOOR rink at Centene – aka The Barn – 7:10 p.m. Saturday. Over the years, US National Team Development Program has had 432 players drafted, including 5 No. 1 overall picks (among them Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane). (1/3). . .
Lindenwood men’s hockey ends regular season w/4-2 win Sat. at Centene over Alaska-Anchorage. Lions (14-14-0) lost Fri.’s series opener 5-4. Lions goals Saturday by Fletcher (12th), Houde (12th), Kuzma (4th) & Savoie (9th). Beerman w/28 saves in goal.
February 15, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Lindenwood men’s hockey ends regular season w/4-2 win Sat. at Centene over Alaska-Anchorage. Lions (14-14-0) lost Fri.’s series opener 5-4. Lions goals Saturday by Fletcher (12th), Houde (12th), Kuzma (4th) & Savoie (9th). Beerman w/28 saves in goal.
Offensive tackle Rob Havenstein, a 2nd-round pick by St. Louis Rams in 2015, announced his retirement today.
I remember interviewing Rob at the indoor field at Rams Park in Earth City that year. Long snapper Jake McQuaide, an undrafted free agent in 2011, is only remaining "StL" Ram with the team.
I remember interviewing Rob at the indoor field at Rams Park in Earth City that year. Long snapper Jake McQuaide, an undrafted free agent in 2011, is only remaining "StL" Ram with the team.
February 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Offensive tackle Rob Havenstein, a 2nd-round pick by St. Louis Rams in 2015, announced his retirement today.
I remember interviewing Rob at the indoor field at Rams Park in Earth City that year. Long snapper Jake McQuaide, an undrafted free agent in 2011, is only remaining "StL" Ram with the team.
I remember interviewing Rob at the indoor field at Rams Park in Earth City that year. Long snapper Jake McQuaide, an undrafted free agent in 2011, is only remaining "StL" Ram with the team.
In final road game of season, Lindenwood men's hockey lost 5-1 Sat. to Stonehill (Mass.) to split weekend series.
Lions (13-13-0) play rest of schedule at Centene:
- Alaska-Anchorage next weekend.
- US 18 &Under development squad, Feb20-21.
- United Collegiate Cup tourney, March 5-7.
Lions (13-13-0) play rest of schedule at Centene:
- Alaska-Anchorage next weekend.
- US 18 &Under development squad, Feb20-21.
- United Collegiate Cup tourney, March 5-7.
February 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM
In final road game of season, Lindenwood men's hockey lost 5-1 Sat. to Stonehill (Mass.) to split weekend series.
Lions (13-13-0) play rest of schedule at Centene:
- Alaska-Anchorage next weekend.
- US 18 &Under development squad, Feb20-21.
- United Collegiate Cup tourney, March 5-7.
Lions (13-13-0) play rest of schedule at Centene:
- Alaska-Anchorage next weekend.
- US 18 &Under development squad, Feb20-21.
- United Collegiate Cup tourney, March 5-7.
Blues have claimed forward Jack Finley off waivers from Tampa Bay. He's a St. Louis native whose father Jeff was Blues defenseman from 1998-2004. Jack, 23, had 2 goals, 1 assist in 22 games for Lightning this season. Has played in only 23 NHL games overall. Former 2nd-round pick.
February 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Blues have claimed forward Jack Finley off waivers from Tampa Bay. He's a St. Louis native whose father Jeff was Blues defenseman from 1998-2004. Jack, 23, had 2 goals, 1 assist in 22 games for Lightning this season. Has played in only 23 NHL games overall. Former 2nd-round pick.
Despite spending much of 3rd period in penalty box, Lindenwood held off Stonehill 3-1 Friday in men's hockey in North Easton, Mass. Liam Beerman, a freshman from Marquette, Mich., had 38 saves for Lions (13-12-0). Lions went 5-for-5 on penalty kill, including a lengthy 5-on-3.
February 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Despite spending much of 3rd period in penalty box, Lindenwood held off Stonehill 3-1 Friday in men's hockey in North Easton, Mass. Liam Beerman, a freshman from Marquette, Mich., had 38 saves for Lions (13-12-0). Lions went 5-for-5 on penalty kill, including a lengthy 5-on-3.
Good friend Bob Wallace, longtime StL Rams exec, and most recently director of Convention & Visitors Commission, is guest speaker at Feb. 11 National Football Foundation luncheon at Lombardo's-Airport (11:30 a.m., $35). Bob brings stories & facts! For reservations: 314-277-5458.
February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Good friend Bob Wallace, longtime StL Rams exec, and most recently director of Convention & Visitors Commission, is guest speaker at Feb. 11 National Football Foundation luncheon at Lombardo's-Airport (11:30 a.m., $35). Bob brings stories & facts! For reservations: 314-277-5458.
Blues have traded Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils for forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 4th-round pick. Bordeleau, 24, was playing with the Utica Comets of the AHL.
February 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Blues have traded Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils for forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 4th-round pick. Bordeleau, 24, was playing with the Utica Comets of the AHL.
St. Louis to host early rounds of 2028 Olympic soccer tournament www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
St. Louis to host early rounds of 2028 Olympic soccer tournament
Energizer Park will be one of the sites for early play in the men's and women's soccer tournaments for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
www.stltoday.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
St. Louis to host early rounds of 2028 Olympic soccer tournament www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
There are 365 colleges that play Div. 1 men's basketball. With February upon us, there are 7 that have zero or one loss:
Arizona 22-0
Miami (Ohio) 22-0
Gonzaga 22-1
UConn 21-1
St. Louis 21-1
Duke 20-1
Michigan 20-1
Enjoy the ride.
Arizona 22-0
Miami (Ohio) 22-0
Gonzaga 22-1
UConn 21-1
St. Louis 21-1
Duke 20-1
Michigan 20-1
Enjoy the ride.
February 2, 2026 at 2:13 AM
There are 365 colleges that play Div. 1 men's basketball. With February upon us, there are 7 that have zero or one loss:
Arizona 22-0
Miami (Ohio) 22-0
Gonzaga 22-1
UConn 21-1
St. Louis 21-1
Duke 20-1
Michigan 20-1
Enjoy the ride.
Arizona 22-0
Miami (Ohio) 22-0
Gonzaga 22-1
UConn 21-1
St. Louis 21-1
Duke 20-1
Michigan 20-1
Enjoy the ride.
Many thanks to Tom and the hard-working staff at the Blarney Stone in Oakville. We've done only a few book-signings at Blues bars/grills, but Saturday's was a lot of fun and our most successful! #stlblues book.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Many thanks to Tom and the hard-working staff at the Blarney Stone in Oakville. We've done only a few book-signings at Blues bars/grills, but Saturday's was a lot of fun and our most successful! #stlblues book.
We’re live at the Blarney Stone on Telegraph in beautiful downtown Oakville. Come by, have a beer, watch the Blues, say hello!
January 31, 2026 at 11:42 PM
We’re live at the Blarney Stone on Telegraph in beautiful downtown Oakville. Come by, have a beer, watch the Blues, say hello!
BOOK SIGNING: I’ll be at the Blarney Stone, THE place to watch Blues hockey in Oakville, at 6 pm Saturday for Blues-Columbus. Come on by, grab a delicious mother-clucker chicken sandwich and support local book-writing!
January 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
BOOK SIGNING: I’ll be at the Blarney Stone, THE place to watch Blues hockey in Oakville, at 6 pm Saturday for Blues-Columbus. Come on by, grab a delicious mother-clucker chicken sandwich and support local book-writing!
Had a great time talking about sportswriting, St. Louis sports history, and my Blues book with @dgoold earlier this month at the Leviathan Bookstore. Here's a recording of the event from hosts Unseen StL History:
unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl...
unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl...
Unseen STL History Talks: Talking about St. Louis sports history
A fascinating inside look at the career of a sportswriter in a sports town
unseenstlouis.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Had a great time talking about sportswriting, St. Louis sports history, and my Blues book with @dgoold earlier this month at the Leviathan Bookstore. Here's a recording of the event from hosts Unseen StL History:
unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl...
unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl...
With several injured players returning to health, Blues have sent rookie Otto Stenberg back to their Springfield AHL affiliate.
January 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
With several injured players returning to health, Blues have sent rookie Otto Stenberg back to their Springfield AHL affiliate.
After a 5-2 loss Friday at Alaska-Fairbanks, Lindenwood men's hockey returned the favor Saturday with 7-4 win. Jacob Fletcher, a freshman from Midland, Ontario, scored twice for the Lions, giving him a team-leading 11 goals for the season. Lions (12-12-0) snapped a 5-game road losing streak.
January 25, 2026 at 5:11 AM
After a 5-2 loss Friday at Alaska-Fairbanks, Lindenwood men's hockey returned the favor Saturday with 7-4 win. Jacob Fletcher, a freshman from Midland, Ontario, scored twice for the Lions, giving him a team-leading 11 goals for the season. Lions (12-12-0) snapped a 5-game road losing streak.
5-1 victory Sat. at Centene for Lindenwood men’s hockey over Stonehill College. 2 goals for Jake Southgate; 33 saves for Klayton Knapp. Lions improved to 11-11-0.
January 18, 2026 at 3:23 AM
5-1 victory Sat. at Centene for Lindenwood men’s hockey over Stonehill College. 2 goals for Jake Southgate; 33 saves for Klayton Knapp. Lions improved to 11-11-0.
Wonders never cease. Blues have won an OT/shootout game in our lifetime.
January 17, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Wonders never cease. Blues have won an OT/shootout game in our lifetime.
Lindenwood men's hockey beat Stonehill 6-2 Friday at Centene. Six different players scored for Lindenwood, including Jacob Fletcher and Giovanni Morneau, who share team lead with 9 goals apiece. 30 saves for goalie Klayton Knapp for Lions (10-11-0). Teams back at it Sat at 7:10.
January 17, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Lindenwood men's hockey beat Stonehill 6-2 Friday at Centene. Six different players scored for Lindenwood, including Jacob Fletcher and Giovanni Morneau, who share team lead with 9 goals apiece. 30 saves for goalie Klayton Knapp for Lions (10-11-0). Teams back at it Sat at 7:10.
