MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The #5 ranked Minot State Beavers women's hockey team shutout the University of Minnesota in a 3-0 victory in game one of a two-game series on Saturday, February 1. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 19-7-2, while the University of Minnesota falls to 4-15-2. 

The Beavers opened up the scoring at 19:14 into the first period on a goal scored by Cameron Schmidt to take a 1-0 lead. Minot State's goalie, Jillian Ackerman, held Minnesota scoreless through the first 20 minutes of play, tallying 5 saves on 5 shots on goal. 

Both Minot State and Minnesota were held scoreless throughout the second period thanks to the performance of each teams' goalie. For the Beavers, Jillian Ackerman tallied 8 saves on 8 shots on goal, and for Minnesota, Kailee Medved tallied 12 saves on 12 shots on goal. 

At 1:58 into the third period, the Beavers extended their lead to 2-0 on a goal scored by Paige Kozak. At 10:19 into the period, the Beavers added on some insurance on a goal scored by Paige Ackerman to take a 3-0 lead. Jillian Ackerman continued her impressive night in goal for the Beavers, tallying 10 saves on 10 shots on goal to secure the 3-0 shutout victory. 

Makena Welby was credited with two assists in tonight's game for Minot State. Jillian Ackerman led the way in goal for the Beavers, tallying 23 saves on 23 shots on goal to secure the shutout victory, and improve her record to 6-1-0. 

Following the 3-0 victory over the University of Minnesota, the Beavers will be back in action tomorrow, Sunday, February 2, in game two of a two-game series against the University of Minnesota at 1:00 pm in Minneapolis, Minnesota.