FREMONT, NE -- The #2 Minot State Beavers men's hockey team is back on the road this weekend, traveling to Fremont, Nebraska, for a two-game series against #25 Midland University. Game one is scheduled for Friday, October 24, at 7:00 pm, followed by game two on Saturday, October 25, at 7:00 pm.
Minot State enters the weekend with a 3-0-1 record, while Midland holds a 2-6-0 record on the season.
The Beavers are coming off an impressive home sweep of #8 Maryville University, winning 3-1 in game one and 5-2 in game two. Minot State has yet to lose in regulation this season and has generated strong offensive production while staying disciplined defensively.
Historically, the Beavers have dominated the matchup against Midland, holding a 16-0 all-time record against the Warriors. The last meeting came on January 5, 2025, when Minot State secured a 6-0 victory.
Players to Watch:
For Minot State, forwards
Colby Joseph and
Slade Stanick lead the team with 4 points each. Joseph, along with
Reece Henry,
Joey Moffatt, and
Jaxon Grosdidier, leads the team in goals with 2 apiece. On the blue line,
Christian Kadolph leads all defensemen with 4 points, while Kadolph,
Jeremy Dewar, and
Matthew Yakubowski each have 1 goal. In net, goaltender
William Dyke has been strong to start the season, holding a 3-0-1 record, along with a 0.919 save percentage and 2.22 goals-against average.
Following the weekend series in Nebraska, the Beavers will return home for a marquee matchup at the Maysa Arena, hosting #1 UNLV in a top-two showdown on Tuesday, October 28, at 7:30 pm.
