MINOT, N.D. - The 3rd-ranked Minot State men's hockey team improved to 2-0 in exhibition action, skating to a 6-5 win over the visiting Briercrest Clippers at the Maysa Arena on Friday night. 

Walker Jerome scored a pair of goals and teammates Trenton Curtis, Jaxon Grosdidier, Brett Tataryn, and Colby Joseph each added one goal apiece for the Beavers, who forged a 6-2 lead then held off a charge by the Clippers. 

Blake Sittler got the start in goal and won his Minot State debut. 

The two teams resume their weekend series Saturday at the Maysa Arena at 7:30 pm in another exhibition contest.