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    Minot State Men's Hockey Head Coach Wade Regier Withdraws from Consideration

    Date:05/04/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

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    All Tournament Teams Announced

    Date:04/23/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      CHESTERFIELD, M.O. -- The 2021 National All-Tournament teams were announced Thursday and it had several Beavers listed on it.  1st Team All-Tournament Goalie - Chad Duran Defense - Paul O'Connor Forward - Drew Carter 2nd Team All-Tournament  Forward - Blake Fournier Honorable Mention Eric Soar Nick Doyle "These guys are very deserving." Said Head Coac...


    Beavers Fall In Championship

    Date:04/21/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      CHESTERFIELD, M.O. — The Cinderella national championship run came to an abrupt end in a 6-1 loss to eventual champion Adrian College. A run, that included a win over the top ranked Lindenwood Lions and 4th ranked Liberty University.    The Bulldogs got off to a hot start scoring just six minutes into the game. The Beavers would find the equalizer two minutes later on...


    Beavers Back in the Championship

    Date:04/19/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    CHESTERFIELD, M.O. — The Beavers have done it again. The improbable national tournament run now has the Beavers back in the championship game. The toughest path for any team was going to be for the Beavers. The Beavers battled the 4th ranked Liberty Flames to the very end on route to a 3-1 victory.    The first period was fast and furious. Both teams having chances, with bot...


    Advancing To The Semi's

    Date:04/18/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      CHESTERFIELD, M.O. -- In what was billed as one of the best games of the tournament. The #6 Beavers and #3 Lions matchup showed every reason why these two programs are two storied powerhouses in the ACHA. The two programs have been in the final four a combine 16 times in the past decade. Each team has won two titles in that span. On Sunday afternoon, the two teams did not disappoint. ...


    First Round Win

    Date:04/17/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      CHESTERFIELD, M.O. -- The Beavers advanced to their 10th straight quarter final appearance at the national tournament after a 2-1 win over the 11th ranked Calvin Knights. The Beavers dominated the first period with a 16-2 shot advantage but could not find the back of the net. In the second, the Beavers were finally able to get on the board on a nice shot from the slot by freshman Nick...


    Beavers Ready For Nationals

    Date:04/16/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      MINOT, N.D. -- We are finally here. After last year's tournament was cancelled due to the pandemic, the 2021 national tournament begins today. The Beavers will face the 11th ranked Calvin Knights in round one tomorrow afternoon at 1:30pm. The Beavers and Knights have never faced each in college hockey play. The Beavers enter the tournament on a high note defeating the rival J...


    Support The Beavers

    Date:04/12/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. — The Beavers are set to take off for the national tournament on Wednesday. A trip of this magnitude requires substantial amount of money to attend. For the second year in a row the Beavers are seeking donations for team meals for the duration of the tournament. Individuals or families can donate money to go towards pre and post game meals, team lunches or hotel rooms....


    Honoring the Builders

    Date:04/07/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      MINOT, N.D. -- The last home game of the season is finally here. After months of uncertainty, the Beavers will battle the Jimmies for one final time in preparation for the national tournament. This final home game will be a special night, as the Beavers will get a chance to celebrate and support the Minot Hockey Boosters. Last season, the Beavers ordered special Minot Hockey Booster t...


    Bounce Back Win

    Date:04/06/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. — After suffering one of the worst loses in the past decade, the Beavers bounced back with a 5-2 win over the Jimmies. In the first, the Beavers got on the board quickly with goals from Drew Carter and Rhett Lough. The Jimmies would get one, to give the Beavers the 2-1 lead after the first. In the second, the Beavers added another from Adam Wowryk to give the Beavers the 3-1 lead...


    National Tournament Set

    Date:03/31/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- The 2021 national tournament if finally here. In what seemed impossible six months ago, has become a reality as 16 teams will head to St Louis, M.O. to crown a champion. The tournament begins on Friday April 16th and runs through until Tuesday April 20th. The defending champions enter the tournament in a familiar spot as the sixth seed. A spot, they held entering into the ...


    Final Games Set

    Date:03/26/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- The final two games of the season are set. The Beavers will travel to Jamestown on Tuesday April 6th, with the Jimmies traveling back to Minot the next night on Wednesday April 7th to wrap the regular season. Both games will not count for the national tournament seedings, which will take place on Tuesday. The games however, will be used as a vital tune up prior to the...


    Weekend Series Cancelled

    Date:03/24/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- This weekend series with the Jamestown Jimmies has been cancelled. With both programs sitting comfortably inside the top 10 nationally, both programs decided in the best interest for the players, the weekend should be cancelled. The Beavers and Jimmies will faceoff two more times, once in Jamestown and once in Minot the week after Easter as tune up games in preparation for the natio...


    Beavers Blown Out

    Date:03/19/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      MINOT, N.D. – You have to look back, way back, to find the last time the Beavers had been blown out in a hockey game. In fact, you have to look all the way to October 21st, 2012 when the Adrian College Bulldogs blew out the Beavers 8-1 in Adrian, Michigan. It was so far back, that current assistant coach Wyatt Waselenchuk was then goaltending for the Beavers. Ironically, the Beavers ...


    One Final Time

    Date:03/18/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- For the 12th and final time, the Beavers and Jimmies will battle for a game that will count towards the national tournament. The Beavers currently lead the season series 7-3-1 this season. There are major national tournament implications for tonight's game. The Beavers currently ranked 5th, are one spot away from the top four. The top four teams play on day one, then get a day o...


    Beavers Defeat Marauders

    Date:03/14/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- A tie equals a draw unless it feels like a loss. That was the feeling last Wednesday when the Beavers and Marauders battled to a 1-1 tie in Bismarck. The Beavers looked sluggish and uninspired as they skated off the ice at the Starion Sports Complex. A 1-1 tie to their arch rivals, fueled a much different performance on Saturday night. The Beavers came out with more energy in front ...


    Rivalry Win

    Date:03/12/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The Beavers squared off against the Jimmies for the 11th time on Friday night. With yet again, another tight battle between these two formidable North Dakota rivals. The Beavers got goals in each period from Drew Carter, Paul O’Connor and Carter Barley to beat the Jimmies 3-1 in Jamestown. Freshman Riley Wallace made 24 saves for the win in his impressive freshm...


    Battle to a Draw

    Date:03/11/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- You knew the battle would be tight as it has always been. The same thing was the case on Wednesday night as the Beavers and Marauders skated to a 1-1 tie. In the ACHA Division 2 level, there are no shootouts. Another difference was overtime was played four on four. The rules governed by the ACHA determine rules are dictated by the home site. In this case it was in Bismarck. Had the ...


    Rivalry Week

    Date:03/09/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. – We all knew there would be uncertainty during the 2020-2021 season. Would teams be playing, who would be playing and when would these teams be playing. The Beavers, with the full support from the administration at Minot State University, knew they would be playing. They just did not know what the outlook and landscape of the ACHA would be. Back in fall of 2020, the American C...


    Ranking #3

    Date:03/03/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    UNION LAKE, Mich. – (March 3, 2021) – Lindenwood University keeps the top spot in the 2020-2021 American Collegiate Hockey Association Men's Division 1 Ranking No. 3.  The Lions (10-0-0) remained undefeated after sweeping Missouri State University (4-6-2) on the road.  Friday night, Brady Griffin nearly stole one for the Bears by making 37 sa...


    Beavers Finish Off Tetons

    Date:02/27/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D — Battling the Tetons for the 6th and final time, you didn’t know what to expect. The first period showed similar signs to every other start during the season series, a tight, low scoring affair. The second period is when the sparks began to fly. A couple late goals from Carter Barley and Justin Metcalf gave the Beavers the 4-1 lead heading into the final frame. I...


    Game time Change 7:00pm

    Date:02/27/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    Game time for Saturday Feb 27th is now 7:00pm ...


    Battling the Tetons

    Date:02/26/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- In a rare scheduling situation, the Beavers will host the Williston State Tetons for back to back home contests this Friday and Saturday. Back in October, there were ice issues at the Pepsi Rink. As you can imagine, the Pepsi Rink is one of the only main arenas to house five major programs in one facility. This of course, creates challenges for ice forcing the Beavers to head to Wil...


    Tight Finish

    Date:02/24/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- The Beavers continued its winning ways on Wednesday night beating the visiting Lumberjacks 4-2. The game was a tight contest, arguably one of the tightest games between the two programs. The game had it all. Back and forth action, lead changes and a final charge from the Lumberjacks. The game came down to the final minute and required an empty net goal by the Beavers to seal the dea...


    Beavers Host Jacks

    Date:02/24/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      MINOT, N.D. -- The rivalry isn't what it used to be, however whenever the Beavers battle the Lumberjacks the games are always exciting. Including a couple seasons ago, when the Beavers scored late to upend the Jacks in a tight contest. The Jacks enter the contest with an 11-8-1 record and currently sit ranked #4 in the latest ACHA D2 ranking. The Beavers enter the game with a 18-2...


    Soaring Victory

    Date:02/20/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    MINOT, N.D. -- Whenever the the Jimmies and Beavers square off, it's always a battle....... literally. These two top programs play each other so many times out of necessity. On a figurative island in North Dakota and due to teams being reluctant to come all the way up north, these programs have to compete numerous times. The fact both programs are two of the top teams in the ACHA the game...


    Overtime Heroics

    Date:02/19/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    Jamestown, N.D. — With 2:35 on the clock, the Beavers were down 2-0. The Beavers were short handed and all signs pointed to another loss to their arch rival Jamestown. 20 seconds later..... cue the comeback. With 2:12 on the clock, short handed, Davis Sheldon corralled a rebound to find the back of the net cutting the lead to 2-1. Then, with less than a minute, the Beavers pul...


    Home Sweet Home

    Date:02/19/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

      MINOT, N.D. -- The Beavers are finally back on home ice. After being on the road for over a month, the Beavers will be back on home ice. They will begin with a home and away series with rival Jamestown. Heading down to Jamestown on Friday before coming back to Minot on Saturday. The Beavers will then host Bottineau on Wednesday and Williston State on Friday and Saturday. The Beavers w...


    Beavers Win Thriller

    Date:02/13/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    AMES, I.A. — The Minot State, Iowa State rivalry goes back 25 years. The two storied programs have put on thrillers many times in the past. The game Saturday night didn’t disappoint. It featured back and forth action with leads changing hands throughout the night. In the third both teams ran into a goaltending battle between the Cyclone’s Moon and the Beaver’...


    Beavers Take Down Cyclones

    Date:02/12/2021  Source:Minot State University Beavers Hockey 

    AMES, I.A. — It was anticipated to be one of the best series in the ACHA this season. Two perennial powers squaring off. Friday night’s game didn’t disappoint. The Beavers got off to a great start with a goal from Jagger Thiessen halfway through to give the Beavers the 1-0 lead. In the second, the Beavers continued to produce, adding another goal from Rhett Lo...