MINOT, N.D. – Minot State women's hockey returned to the Magic City and put on a show for the hometown crowd, scoring nine goals as they take care of business against the Lumberjacks of Dakota College at Bottineau.
There was plenty of offense on display at Maysa Arena, with the No. 8 Beavers (8-9-0) getting the bulk of the load. Three total goals made up the first period, followed by an onslaught by Minot State in the second period with five, and two more Beaver tallies for good measure. The Lumberjacks (4-5-0) scored once in every period during regulation as they managed to net three themselves. Special teams were a huge factor, as the Beavers collected three short-handed goals and a power-play marker themselves. Bottineau also registered a shorty and power-play tally themselves.
Minot State opens the weekend slate with a win after defeating Dakota College at Bottineau 9-3 on Friday in the first meeting between both teams since January 21. Both teams will battle again tomorrow in Bottineau at the Lumberdome for a 2:00 p.m. puck drop.
The ice breaker belonged to
Aspen Cooper at 5:49 of the first period, as she knotted her fifth goal of the season from
Gillian Gervin. After Bottineau scored while being down a skater,
Mia Mckee ended period one with the first of two goals on the night from
Paige Kozak and
Makena Welby. The Lumberjacks tied it midway through the second period, but it was all Beavers after that.
Kaitlyn Snyder,
Chloe Stewart, and
Olivia Kirwan scored their first collegiate goals, with Snyder scoring again and both of her goals being shorthanded.
Makenna Beard made a nice move to grab her first of the season also while the Beavers were down a skater.
Makena Welby notched her second goal on
Mia Mckee's first assist of the young season. Also getting on the scoresheet was
Payton Lang with her first assist of the year just like Mckee.
Anna German also picked up a helper in the victory.
Morgan Baker got the call to start in net for the Beavers, making 14 saves on 17 shots.
The Beavers scored in bunches through all facets of the game. Even strength, shorthanded, power plays, you name it. They extended their winning streak to three games.
Minot State moves ahead with a 1-0-0 record against Dakota College at Bottineau this season.
