Siska’s Historic Hat Trick Earns College of Saint Benedict Athlete of the Week Honors
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A remarkable performance by first-year centre Helena Siska has earned her the The House / St.Cloud Orthopedics CSB Athlete of the Week award, marking a significant moment for the College of Saint Benedict hockey program. Siska’s recent hat trick in a 3-1 victory over UW-Superior not only propelled her team to success but also etched her name into the Bennies’ record books.
A Rising Star for the Bennies
Siska has quickly become an indispensable player for the College of Saint Benedict. Through the early part of the season, she currently leads the team in goals (five), shots (35), and points (nine) as the bennies maintain a 6-2-3 record. This weekly honor represents the first CSB award for the Naperville, Illinois native, signaling the start of what promises to be a distinguished collegiate career.
Historic Performance on the Ice
Siska’s three-goal performance against UW-Superior was a watershed moment for the program. It was the sixth hat trick recorded by a CSB player since 2016, and notably, only the second instance in school history where the Bennies have seen multiple players achieve this feat within the same season. Previously, Aurora Collection and Ava Stinnett both recorded hat tricks during the 2023-24 campaign, and senior Presley Kraemer added one earlier this season on November 30 against Lake Forest.
What sets Siska’s achievement apart is that she is the first first-year player in a decade to score a hat trick for the College of Saint Benedict. During the game, Siska demonstrated her all-around skill, registering five shots and winning 12 of 18 faceoffs. She opened the scoring late in the first period with a goal at 19:49, then took command in the third, scoring an unassisted goal at 3:33 to give CSB a 2-1 lead, and completing the hat trick at 9:50.
Weekend Impact and future Outlook
Over the course of the two-game weekend, Siska won an impressive 22 of 36 faceoffs, contributing to the Bennies’ overall 1-0-1 record. The team will return to action this weekend, hosting Dubuque in nonconference play on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. at Ritsche arena in St. Cloud.
why this matters: Helena Siska’s hat trick was a pivotal moment for the College of Saint Benedict hockey program, showcasing a rising star and contributing to a accomplished weekend. Who was involved: the key player was first-year center Helena Siska, with contributions from teammates Aurora Collection, Ava Stinnett, and Presley Kraemer who previously achieved hat tricks this season. UW-Superior was the opposing team. What happened: Siska scored three goals in a 3-1 win against UW-Superior, earning her Athlete of the Week honors.She also excelled in faceoffs throughout the weekend. How it ended: The bennies secured a 1-0-1 record over the weekend, with Siska’s performance being a major factor, and will next face Dubuque in nonconference play.
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