O'FALLON, IL - The Minot State Beavers women's hockey team defeated #3 McKendree University 2-1 on Saturday, November 9, to go 3-0 at the WMCH. Coming into this game, the Beavers shutout the University of Minnesota 2-0 on Friday, November 8. With today's win, the Beavers improved their record to 10-3-0, while McKendree dropped to 14-3-0 on the season. The Beavers are currently on a 4 game winning streak. 

The first period was all Minot State as the Beavers scored two goals in the first 20 minutes and held McKendree scoreless. The Beavers first goal was scored on the power play by Mia Mckee at 8:06 into the period to give Minot State a 1-0 lead. The Beavers second goal was scored on the power play by Olivia Opheim at 9:33 into the period to put Minot State on top 2-0. Haylie Biever kept McKendree scoreless in the first period with 2 saves on 2 shots on goal. 

In the second period, McKendree answered with a goal of their own scored by Aria Groot at 1:41 into the period to make the score 2-1 in favor of Minot State. The Beavers were held scoreless in the second period by McKendree's goaltender, Rachel Staresinic, who tallied 3 saves on 3 shots on goal. 

The Beavers were able to hold McKendree scoreless in the third period to secure the 2-1 victory for the Beavers. Haylie Biever tallied 5 saves on 5 shots on goal in the third period for the Beavers. 

Makena Welby, Payton Lang, Paige Kozak, and Abby Tallman were credited with assists in today's game. Haylie Biever led the way in goal for the Beavers with 15 saves on 15 shots on goal to improve her record to 4-2-0 on the season. 

Following today's 2-1 victory over #3 McKendree, the Beavers will be back in action at home at the Maysa Arena in a two-game series against Adrian College. The first game is Friday, November 15, at 3:45 pm, and the second game is Saturday, November 16, at 3:45 pm. Before coming home for the two-game series against Adrian College, Paige Kozak, Krissy Rink, Journey Miller, Paige Ackerman, Makenna Beard, and Haylie Biever will all be competing in the WMCH Showcase all-star game on Sunday, November 10, at Maryville Hockey Center in Chesterfield, Missouri at 12:00 pm.