MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State women's hockey team will be heading north to Regina, Saskatchewan, this weekend for a two-game series against the University of Regina Cougars.

The Beavers enter the weekend with a 2-0 record to start the season and will look to continue their strong opening against the Cougars.

Minot State has faced Regina just twice in program history, with both meetings coming in September 2019. The Cougars earned victories in both contests.

Leading the Beavers offensively through the first two games are Kinley Brassard and Jade Olszewski, who have each recorded two goals to open the season.

Three Beavers have also contributed two assists apiece, with Paige Crossley, Karlyn Gudz, and Abby Tallman providing additional offensive production.

In net, Jillian Ackerman has been strong to begin the season, posting a .949 save percentage and a 1.00 goals-against average through the first two games.

The Beavers and Cougars will meet Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m., before closing the series Saturday, October 3, at 4 p.m.