MINOT, ND – The Minot State women's hockey team is set to welcome Assiniboine College to Maysa Arena for a two-game home series this weekend as the Beavers look to build on their recent success.

The Beavers enter the weekend with a 5-2-1 overall record. Their two losses came three weeks ago against Midland University, while their lone tie came against Sault College, a game Minot State ultimately won in a shootout. The Beavers are coming off a two-game home sweep of the University of Jamestown two weeks ago, earning victories by scores of 5-2 and 4-2, respectively.

The Assiniboine Cougars, located approximately three hours north of the Magic City in Brandon, Manitoba, enter the weekend with a 7-1 overall record. Their only loss of the season came against the University of Wisconsin-Madison in mid-October, setting up a matchup between two teams that have enjoyed strong starts to their seasons.

Leading the Beavers offensively is Kaitlyn Snyder, who has recorded five goals through eight games. Jade Olszewski, Karlyn Gudz, and Abby Tallman follow with four points apiece through eight games, while Abby Pineau has contributed four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games. Five additional Beavers have recorded three points through eight games, while Sydney Sass has also contributed three points (one goal, two assists) in her six appearances.

Between the pipes, Minot State has primarily relied on Minot native Jillian Ackerman, who has started seven games and posted a 1.93 goals-against average (GAA) and a .908 save percentage. Bailey Grunewald has appeared in two games, including one start, recording a 2.25 GAA and a .909 save percentage.

The Beavers will look to defend home ice and carry their momentum from the Jamestown sweep into the weekend series. Puck drop is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m., followed by Sunday's matchup at 1 p.m. Both games will be played at Maysa Arena.