MINOT, N.D. - On Friday November 1, Minot State men's hockey team took on #14 Grand Canyon University in game one of a two-game set. Minot State came away with the win by a score of 4-2. With this win, the Beavers have improved their record to 7-1-1, while Grand Canyon falls to 3-3-0 on the season.

The first period was kept quiet with a solid performance by Minot State and Grand Canyon's goalie. Minot State's goalie, Jake Anthony, had 6 saves on 6 shots on goal. Grand Canyon's goalie, Jacob Demoranville, had 12 saves on 12 shots on goal. 

Jay Buchholz started the scoring in the second period with a goal scored at 2:33 into the period to put the Beavers on top 1-0. Reid Arnold was the second Beaver to find the back of the net in the second period with a power play goal scored at 10:27 into the period. Grand Canyon remained scoreless throughout the first two periods. 

Richard Nelson cut down the Beaver's lead with a goal scored 2:00 into the third period to make the score 2-1 in favor of the Beavers. Josh Pederson scored his first goal on the season at 4:34 into the period to extend the Beavers' lead to 3-1. Jay Buchholz scored his second goal of the night at 6:37 into the third period to put Minot State ahead by a score of 4-1. Triston Tabucol scored a power play goal at 8:14 into the third period to make the score 4-2 in favor of the Beavers. 

Joey Moffatt, Trenton Curtis, Reece Henry, and Braden Pawluk were all credited with assists in tonight's game for the Beavers. Jake Anthony led the way in goal for the Beavers improving his record to 5-1-1. Jake Anthony recorded 23 saves on 25 shots on goal to secure the victory.  

The Beavers will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, November 2, against Grand Canyon University at 7:30 pm in game two of the two-game series at the Maysa Arena. Admission to Saturday's game will be free to anyone who donates 2 non-perishable food items in honor of Minot State men's hockey food drive.