JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The #1 ranked Minot State Beavers men's hockey team scored 3 unanswered goals to defeat the University of Jamestown in overtime by a final score of 3-2 on Friday, January 31. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 29-2-3, while the University of Jamestown falls to 19-11-1. 

The University of Jamestown jumped out to a 0-1 lead at 7:53 into the first period on a goal scored by Darius Makse. Jamestown extended their lead to 0-2 at 11:19 into the period on a power play goal scored by Darius Makse, his second goal of the game. 

The Beavers cut Jamestown's lead down to 1-2 on a goal scored by Brett Tataryn at 4:36 into the second period. Minot State tied the game at 2-2 on a power play goal scored by Trenton Curtis at 16:02 into the period. The Beaver's goalie, Jake Anthony, held Jamestown scoreless in the second period, tallying 9 saves on 9 shots on goal. 

Both Jamestown and Minot State were held scoreless in the third period thanks to each teams' goalies. Jake Anthony tallied 4 saves on 4 shots on goal for the Beavers, and Brandon Weare tallied 19 saves on 19 shots on goal for the Jimmies. 

At 2:05 into the overtime period, Brayden Pawluk scored the game-winning power play goal for Minot State to secure the 3-2 victory. 

Logan Rands, Jay Buchholz, Matthew Yakubowski, Joey Moffatt, and Reid Arnold were credited with assists in the game. The Beaver's goaltender, Jake Anthony, led the way in goal, tallying 21 saves on 23 shots on goal, improving his record to 15-2-2. 

Following the 3-2 overtime victory over the University of Jamestown, the Beavers will be back in action at home in a two-game series against Maryville University. Game one is scheduled for Friday, February 7, at 7:30 pm, and game two is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, at 7:30 pm. For game one, the Beavers will be hosting Agriculture Night sponsored by Farmers Choice Seed, and for game two, the Beavers will be celebrating Senior Night.