MINOT, ND - The #1 ranked Minot State Beavers men's hockey team recorded their first ever win over #9 Maryville University in game one of a team game series on Friday, February 7, by a final score of 5-2. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 30-2-3, while Maryville University falls to 16-9-3. 

The Beavers opened up the scoring in first period, taking a 1-0 lead just under two minutes into the period on a goal scored by Colby Joseph. The Beavers quickly extended their lead to 2-0 at 6:52 into the period on a goal scored by Logan Cyca. Before the end of the first period, Maryville cut the Beavers lead down to 2-1 at 15:55 into the period on a power play goal scored by Sam Edwards. 

At 4:03 into the second period, the Beavers took a 3-1 lead on a power play goal scored by Matthew Yakubowski. Not long after, Minot State increased their lead to 4-1 at 4:31 into the period on a goal scored by Reid Arnold. Minot State's goalie, Jake Anthony, held Maryville scoreless throughout the second period, tallying 3 saves on 3 shots on goal. 

Maryville opened up the third period on a power play, and Same Edwards scored his second power play goal of the game at 0:21 into the period, to cut the Beavers lead to 4-2. At 16:54 into the period, Reid Arnold scored his second goal of the game to give Minot State a 5-2 lead. Jake Anthony shut down Maryville for the remainder of the period to secure the 5-2 victory for the Beavers. 

Walker Jerome, Logan Cyca, Colby Joseph, Jay Buchholz, Brayden Pawluk, Reece Henry (2), and Sheldin Howard were credited with assists in the game. Jake Anthony led the way in goal for the Beavers, tallying 20 saves on 20 shots on goal, securing the victory and improving his record to 16-2-2. 

Following the 5-2 victory over #9 Maryville, the Beavers will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, for Senior Night in game two of a two-game series against Maryville University at 7:30 pm at the Maysa Arena.