MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team defeated the University of Mary for the fourth time this season on Wednesday, January 8, with a final score of 6-2. With the win, the #2 ranked Beavers improve to 21-2-3 on the season, while the #14 ranked University of Mary drop to 16-7-0 on the season. 

The Beavers opened up the scoring in the first period with a goal scored by Brett Tataryn at 10:16 into the period to put Minot State ahead 1-0. The Beavers quickly took a 2-0 lead on a goal scored by Reid Arnold at 12:08 into the period. The Marauders got one back at 15:10 into the period on a goal scored by Crae Dawson to make the score 2-1. The Beavers took another two-goal lead at 17:47 into the period on a power play goal scored by Colby Joseph to make the score 3-1. The Marauders brought themselves within one at 19:22 into the period on a goal scored by Joe Gronholz to make the score 3-2. 

The Beavers took a 4-2 lead at 10:14 into the second period on a power play goal scored by Sheldin Howard. Right before the second period could end, the Beavers increased their lead to 5-2 on a power play goal scored by Reid Arnold, his second goal of the game, at 19:56 into the period. Minot State's goalie, Jake Anthony, held the Marauders scoreless in the second period, tallying 6 saves on 6 shots on goal. 

Minot State scored the lone goal in the third period to secure the 6-2 victory. The third period goal for the Beavers was scored by Walker Jerome at 7:53 into the period. Jake Anthony held the Marauders scoreless in the third period, tallying 4 saves on 4 shots on goal to secure the win for the Beavers. 

Austin Clyne (3), Ryan Monias, Sheldin Howard, Reece Henry (2), Joey Moffatt, Brayden Pawluk, Matthew Yakubowski, and Colby Joseph were all credited with assists in the game. Jake Anthony led the way in goal for the Beavers, tallying 14 saves on 16 shots on goal and improving his record to 12-2-2.

Following the 6-2 victory over 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.