MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team score 4 unanswered goals to defeat #5 University of Jamestown by a final score of 4-2 on Saturday, December 7. This win, coming in game two of a two-game series, gives Minot the sweep over Jamestown and puts the Beavers at 3-1-0 against their in-state rival this season. The Beaver's record now improves to 16-2-2, while the Jimmies fall to 15-4-0.

Jamestown came out strong in the first period scoring two goals and holding the Beavers scoreless to give the Jimmies a 0-2 lead. The first goal was scored on the power play by Kole Christensson at 11:11 into the period. The second goal was also scored by Kole Christensson at 18:44 into the period. 

The second period belonged to Minot State's power play unit as the Beavers scored all three of their second period goals while on the power play. The first power play goal was scored by Jay Buchholz at 3:58 into the period. The second power play goal was scored by Colby Joseph at 4:53 into the period. The third power play goal was scored by Reid Arnold at 16:43 into the period. Minot State's goalie, Jake Anthony, held the Jimmies scoreless in the second period, tallying 6 saves on 6 shots on goal to give the Beavers a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes of play. 

Reid Arnold added some huge insurance in the third period for the Beavers, scoring a goal at 15:51 into the period to give Minot State a 4-2 lead. Jake Anthony once again held the Jimmies scoreless in the third period to secure the 4-2 victory for Minot State. 

Reid Arnold, Matthew Yakubowski (2), Joey Moffatt, Christian Kadolph, Logan Rands (2), and Reece Henry were all credited with assists in the game for Minot State. Jake Anthony led the way in goal tallying 27 saves on 29 shots on goal to improve his record to 9-2-1 on the season. 

Following the two-game series sweep over #5 University of Jamestown, the Beavers will be back in action on the road in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona against the University of Arizona and Grand Canyon University. Game one against the University of Arizona is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, at 8:30 pm in Tucson, Arizona. Game two against Grand Canyon University is scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 8:00 pm in Phoenix, Arizona, and game three against Grand Canyon University is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, at 8:00 pm in Phoenix, Arizona.