MINOT, N.D. - The #6-ranked Minot State women's hockey team is set to take on in-state rival #14 University of Jamestown in a two-game road series this weekend. The Beavers will travel to Jamestown, North Dakota, for back-to-back games against the Jimmies, with game one scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 7:00 pm, and game two set for Saturday, December 7, at 3:30 pm.
Minot State enters the weekend with an impressive 11-5-2 record, while Jamestown sits at 4-9-2. The Beavers have historically dominated this match-up, holding a perfect 19-0 record against the Jimmies. Their last meeting, on October 12, 2024, was a close contest, with Minot State coming out on top in a 3-2 victory. The Beavers will aim to maintain their undefeated record against Jamestown and build on their strong season.
Players to watch:
Forward Journey Miller has been a standout for the Beavers, leading the team with 17 points on the season. Miller and forward Paige Kozak share the lead in goals scored, with each netting 8 goals this season. Defenseman Paige Ackerman has been a force on the blue line, leading all defensemen with 11 points. Makenna Beard is the top-scoring defenseman in goals, with 3 goals on the season. In goal, Haylie Biever has been solid, posting a 4-4-2 record and a strong .932 save percentage.
Following this weekend's two-game series in Jamestown, the Beavers will return to home ice on Saturday, December 14, to take on Dakota College at Bottineau. That game is scheduled for 3:30 pm at the ND State Fairgrounds (All Seasons Arena) in Minot, North Dakota.