The two teams combined for six power play goals and one shorthanded goal throughout the evening and a wild second period that saw four goals scored three by Stout (2-2-1, 0-2-1).

The Saints (3-1-1, 2-0-1) took an early lead, scoring twice in the first period. Jeremy Dawes got a shorthanded goal three minutes into the contest and Chris Meagher picked up the first power play goal of the evening with two minutes left in the first period.

The second period, for the most pat, belonged to Stout. Andy Sternberg (Sr, Duluth, Minn) scored two goals in his hometown – the second time this season he has scored two goals in a game – getting the only even strength goal of the game just a minute into the period. Sternberg scored on the power play at 9:32 to open a brief scoring frenzy.

The Saints Austin Brown rapped in a power play goal at 11:43, but Stout’s Joel Gaulrapp (Sr, Owatonna, Minn) knotted the score at 3 apiece at 12:11.

St. Scholastica grabbed the lead back two minutes into the third period, again on a power play. Scott Motz (Sr, Lake Elmo, Minn) scored with seven minutes left in regulation to tie the score at 4-4.

Neither team recorded much of an attack in the overtime session, with St. Scholastica putting two shots on net, while Stout had one shot.

Stout’s Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) recorded 32 saves on the evening, while the Saints’ Brennan Poderzay (12) and Zach Kleiman (5) combined for 17 saves.

After his high school days, Sternberg headed to the North American Hockey League (NAHL) where he played seven games for the Minnesota Blizzard in 2003-2004.  The following season Sternberg found himself playing for the Springfield Spirit and finally the Wasilla Spirit in 2005-2006.  During his last year of juniors, Sternberg notched 11G and 10A in 54 games.

Sternberg matches the philosophy of head coach Terry Watkins.  Bring in good kids from good families and develop them into great hockey players.  ’Bergy’ as he is better known around the Dunn Co. will be looked to for his leadership both on and off the ice.  During the 2008-2009 season, Sternberg contributed 19pts including three on the power play and two shorties.

Andy Sternberg vs. CSS in NCAA quarterfinal

Andy Sternberg hoisting the NCHA Peter's Cup

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Q&A With Andy

Stouthockey.com – Favorite NHL player, past or present?

Andy Sternberg – George Parros

Stouthockey.com – Favorite NHL team?

Andy Sternberg – Minnesota Wild

Stouthockey.com – Favorite DI collegiate team?

Andy Sternberg – North Dakota

Stouthockey.com – Best hockey moment in your life to date?

Andy Sternberg – I have a couple of them:  Minnesota State High School tournament, winning the Peter’s Cup and playing in Lake Placid, NY.

Stouthockey.com – Favorite place to play in the NCHA?

Andy Sternberg – Dunn Co.

Stouthockey.com – Do you have any pre-game rituals or

Andy Sternberg: Stretching Larson’s hamstrings until he screams

Stouthockey.com – Favorite kind of stick?

Andy Sternberg: CCM U+ Recci

Stouthockey.com – Favorite kind of skates?

Andy Sternberg: Graf

Stouthockey.com – Do you prefer blondes or brunettes?

Andy Sternberg – Blondes

Stouthockey.com – The ladies want to know Andy, boxers or briefs?

Andy Sternberg - Boxers

Stouthockey.com – Cruising the lake on a pontoon boat or ripping wake on a speed boat?

Andy Sternberg – I’d rather opt for the 16.5’ Lund fishing boat equipped with a 25 horse Evinrude

Stouthockey.com – What are your plans after you graduate from UW-Stout?

Andy Sternberg – Land a job which allows me to fish a few times a week! That or become a driller.

Stouthockey.com – Hobbies outside of dangling on the ice?

Andy Sternberg: Golf and fishing

Stouthockey.com – What are your goals/expectations of yourself and your teammates in 2009-2010.

Andy Sternberg – Continue off of our success the past few years. Keep pushing each other and making strides to become a better team every day.

Stouthockey.com – What was it like to play where Team USA won the gold medal in the 1980 Olympics?

Andy Sternberg – Something I will never forget. It was an honor to be able to skate in that building knowing the events that took place in that arena.

Stouthockey.com – What do you see your role as on the team next season?

Andy Sternberg – Be a leader on and off the ice, do whatever it takes for the team to succeed.