MINOT, ND – The Minot State men's hockey team opened its two-game exhibition series against Briercrest College with a 4-1 victory Friday night at Maysa Arena. 

The Beavers struck first when Walker Jerome found the back of the net, assisted by Colby Joseph and Joey Moffatt. Briercrest responded shortly after, tying the game at 1-1. 

Minot State regained the lead late in the second period when Matthew Yakubowski scored with 1:31 remaining. Cooper Kasprick and Colton Getzlaff recorded assists on the goal, giving the Beavers a 2-1 advantage heading into the final period. 

Getzlaff extended the lead to 3-1 just 7:13 into the third period, with Kasprick picking up another assist. 

The Beavers added one final goal in the closing moments when Logan Cyca scored with 1:31 remaining in the game. Trenton Curtis and Anthony McIntosh assisted on the goal, securing the 4-1 victory for Minot State. 

Goaltenders William Dyke and Blake Sittler split time in net for the Beavers. Dyke played the first two periods, recording 11 saves on 12 shots, while Sittler finished the game with three saves on three shots in the third period. 

Minot State will close out its exhibition series against Briercrest College on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maysa Arena.