MINOT, N.D. - The #2 ranked Minot State Beavers men's hockey team is set to host #14 University of Mary for a midweek match-up on Wednesday, January 8, at 7:00 pm at the Maysa Arena. For Wednesday's game, the Beavers will be hosting Hockey Booster Night and Youth Sports Night at the Maysa Arena. This match-up is the fourth meeting of the year between these two teams as the Beavers are currently 3-0-0 this season against the University of Mary. Minot State currently holds a record of 20-2-3, while the University of Mary holds a record of 16-6-0 on the season.
The Beavers are currently coming off of a two-game series sweep over #17 Midland University back on Saturday, January 4, and Sunday, January 5. In game one, Minot State shut out Midland with a final score of 8-0. In game two, Minot State shut out Midland once again with a final score of 6-0. The Beavers outscored their opponent 14-0 in the two-game series and are looking to continue their impressive offensive display against the University of Mary on Wednesday.
Minot State and the University of Mary are no strangers to one another as Wednesday's match-up will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this season. The Beavers currently hold the upper hand over the University of Mary as Minot State is 3-0-0 on the season against the Marauders. The last match-up between these two teams took place back on October 30, 2024, when Minot State defeated the University of Mary by a final score of 4-1. Over the years, the Beavers have been extremely successful when taking on the University of Mary as Minot State holds a record of 13-2-0 when taking on the Marauders.
Players to watch:
Joey Moffatt is the leading forward for the Beavers in both points and goals scored with 27 points and 15 goals scored on the season.
Logan Rands is the leading defensemen for the Beavers in both points and goals scored with 20 points and 10 goals on the season.
Jake Anthony and
William Dyke have made for an impressive tandem in goal this season for the Beavers.
Jake Anthony currently holds a 11-2-2 record with a 0.932 save percentage, and
William Dyke currently holds a 8-0-1 record with a 0.936 save percentage.
Following this midweek match-up against the University of Mary, the Beavers will be back in action at home in a two-game series against Iowa State University. Game one is scheduled for Friday, January 10, at 7:30 pm at the Maysa Arena, and the Beavers will be hosting Cancer Awareness Night. Game two is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 pm at the Maysa Arena, and the Beavers will be hosting Military Appreciation Night.
