MINOT, ND -- The #2 Minot State Beavers men's hockey team is back on home ice this weekend, hosting #8 Maryville University for a two-game series at the Maysa Arena. Game one is scheduled for Friday, October 17, at 7:30 pm, with game two set for Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 pm.
 
The Beavers enter the weekend with a 1-0-1 record, while Maryville comes in at 5-2-0 on the season.
 
Minot State is coming off an intense home series split against in-state rival #6 University of Jamestown. The Beavers took game one by a score of 3-2, before falling in overtime 4-3 in game two.
 
Historically, these two programs have played competitive hockey against each other, with Minot State holding a 2-1-2 record all-time versus Maryville. The last meeting between the two teams came on February 8, 2025, when the Beavers skated to a 5-1 victory.
 
Players to Watch: Forward Colby Joseph leads the Beavers offensively with 3 points and 2 goals through the opening weekend. Defensemen Christian Kadolph, Austin Clyne, and Logan Rands have each recorded 1 point, with Kadolph leading all blueliners with 1 goal. In goal, Will Dyke has been solid early on, posting a 1-0-1 record with a 0.882 save percentage and a 2.92 goals-against average (GAA).
 
Following this weekend's series against #8 Maryville University, the Beavers will hit the road for a two-game matchup against Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Game one is set for Friday, October 24, at 7:00 pm, with game two to follow on Saturday, October 25, at 7:00 pm.