June 26, Bruce M. McLeod, commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) announced the association will expand to include Bemidji State and Nebraska-Omaha in its membership for the 2010-11 season.
photo: Andy Visockis Photography
July 2, 2009 - Niagara to host final CHA Tournament
College Hockey America officials announced today that the league has selected Niagara University and Dwyer Arena as the location of the 2010 CHA Tournament March 12-13.
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June 26, 2009 - WCHA admits Beavers as members for 2010-11
Bruce M. McLeod, commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), announced today that the association has voted to approve the membership of Bemidji State University and University of Nebraska Omaha into its men’s ice hockey conference for the 2010-11 campaign.
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June 17, 2009 - Serratore unveils 2009-10 slate
A rematch of the 2009 national semi-final game versus Miami University, first-ever clashes with Northern Michigan University and The Ohio State University and match up with University of Minnesota for the first time since 2003 highlight Bemidji State University’s 34-game 2009-10 men’s ice hockey schedule announced today by head coach Tom Serratore. In addition to the Beavers’ 18-game College Hockey America (CHA) line-up, BSU has 16 non-conference contest which includes a holiday tournament at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
[release][2009-10 schedule]
May 21, 2009 - Bostock and Winter anchor academic all-district squad
Bemidji State men’s hockey defenseman Cody Bostock (Sr., Salmon Arm, British Columbia) and center Travis Winter (Sr., St. Cloud, Minn.) have been selected to the ESPN The Magazine / College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) University Division All-District V At-Large Teams. Bostock debuts on the all-district squad with a first-team nod, while Winter logs his second consecutive season on the second team.
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May 13, 2009 - McKelvie, Hardwick and Read to captain Beavers
Bemidji State University head men’s ice hockey coach Tom Serratore today announced that Chris McKelvie (Sr., New Brighton, Minn.), Kyle Hardwick (Sr. Warroad, Minn.) and Matt Read (Jr., Ilderton, Ontario) have been selected as the Beavers’ 2009-10 captains.
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Apr. 28, 2009 - Bemidji State's WCHA bid on hold
Bruce McLeod, commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, announced today that the association has declined to vote on Bemidji State’s application for membership on behalf of its NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey program. The WCHA will remain at 10 teams but will immediately and indefinitely lift its moratorium on expansion in the hopes of seeking a potential partner for Bemidji State, which would bring the association’s membership to 12. McLeod indicated a 12-team league as the association’s preference as it looks toward future.
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Boston Bruins sign Dalton to entry level deal
Bemidji State University sophomore goaltender Matt Dalton (Clinton, Ontario) has made his last save for the Beavers, but his hockey career is far from over. Today the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins announced they have signed Dalton to an entry level contract.
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Apr. 20, 2009 - BSU inks three for 2009-10 campaign
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey program today announced the addition Jake Areshenko (Port Coquitlam, British Columbia), Brance Orban (Lethbridge, Alberta) and Brady Wacker (Jansen, Saskatchewan) to the Beaver men’s ice hockey program for the 2009-10 season. Each incoming student-athlete signed National Letters of Intent during the NCAA’s regular signing period beginning April 9.
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Apr. 20, 2009 - Scofield, Hunt honored with Beaver Pride awards
Bemidji State playmaker Tyler Scofield (Sr., Prince George, British Columbia) and rookie Brad Hunt (Fr., Ridge meadows, British Columbia) were among the individuals honored Sunday evening, at the 2008-09 BSU Student-Athlete Appreciation Banquet. The individual awards were the culminating point of a program that honored nearly 60 seniors, while recognizing all of BSU's team and individual accomplishments from 2008-09 campaign.
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Apr. 9, 2009 - BSU's season ends with 4-1 loss in national semifinal
The 12th-ranked Beavers’ improbable run to the 2009 Frozen Four ended with a 4-1 loss in the national semifinal to No. 4 Miami (Ohio) University Thursday evening at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
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Apr. 6, 2009 - Frozen Four viewing parties pop up all over region
If you can't make it to Washington D.C. this week to watch the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team participate in its first ever Frozen Four, viewing parties are popping up all over the State of Hockey.
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Apr. 6, 2009 - Bemidji State prepares for Frozen Four; Miami (Ohio)
Bemidji State University, the 2009 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Champion continues its Cinderella season this week with its first ever trip to the Frozen Four. The Beavers open semifinal play versus Miami (Ohio) Thursday at 4:00 p.m. (CST) at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The winner of the semifinal match up will advance to the National Championship April 11, at 6:00 pm.
[postseason media guide][tournament central]
Apr. 3, 2009 - Dallas Stars call on former BSU goaltender Climie
The National Hockey League's Dallas Stars today announced that they have called up former Bemidji State University goaltender Matt Climie under emergency conditions. The 2008 graduate of BSU, and rookie in the East Coach Hockey League (ECHL), is expected to join the team for its game versus the St. Louis Blues Saturday.
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Apr. 1, 2009 - Anderson, Scofield named BP Athletes of the Week
Bemidji State University’s Courtney Anderson (Fr., Virginia, Minn.) and Tyler Scofield (Sr., Prince George, British Columbia) have been selected as Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for outstanding performances from March 23-29.
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Apr. 1, 2009 - Serratore among nine finalists for Penrose Award
For the fifth time in his eight-year reign as Bemidji State University’s head men’s ice hockey coach, Tom Serratore has been named as a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award--the American Hockey Coaches Association’s National Coach of the Year.
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Mar. 31, 2009 - Frozen Four tickets on sale now
Tickets for the 2009 Frozen Four, scheduled for April 9-11, in Washington, D.C., are now on sale at the Bemidji State University cashier's office.
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Mar. 29, 2009 - The glass slipper fits; BSU is Frozen Four bound
The No. 16 seed Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team became the lowest ranked team to ever advance to the Frozen Four Sunday after the Beavers upset Cornell University 4-1 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. BSU will now play Miami (Ohio) University Apr. 9 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., for the right to play in the national championship.
[recap][box score][Frozen Four bracket]
Mar. 28, 2009 - BSU stuns Notre Dame, 5-1; Advances to regional final
No. 4 Bemidji State advanced to the second round of the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship for the first time in school history after defeating No. 1 University of Notre Dame 5-1 Saturday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. The Beavers will now take on ECAC foe Cornell University, who defeated Northeastern University 3-2 Saturday, for the Midwest Regional Championship and the right to advance to the Frozen Four in Washington, D.C. The two teams will do battle Sunday at 7:00 p.m. CST.
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Mar. 25, 2009 - NCAA Midwest Regional broadcast schedule
If you can't make the trip to Grand Rapids, Mich. this weekend to take in Midwest Regional action, there are several ways to follow the Beavers.
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Mar. 25, 2009 - NCAA bound Beavers prepare for Notre Dame
Hockey America Tournament, opens its “second season” this weekend as the 2009 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional’s No. 4 seed. The Beavers’ semifinal draw is the region’s top seed, Notre Dame (31-5-3), Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (CST) at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. The winner of the semifinal match up will regional championship at 7 p.m. (CST)
[Tournament Notes][Tournament bracket][BSU Tournament Central]
Mar. 23, 2009 - NCAA Midwest Regional tickets are on sale
Tickets for the 2009 NCAA Midwest Regional scheduled for March 28-29, in Grand Rapids, Mich., are now on sale at the Bemidji State University Cashier's Office for $65.
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Mar. 22, 2009 - BSU draws Notre Dame in Midwest Regional semifinal
The Bemidji State University men's hockey team has been placed in the Midwest Regional of the 2009 NCAA Ice Hockey Championships and will play University of Notre Dame in the first round. The announcement came this morning from NCAA Tournament selection committee on a live selection show aired on ESPN2. The Midwest Regional will be held at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. March 28-29.
[release] Tournament Bracket [PDF][BSU Tournament Central]
Mar. 19, 2009 - Beaver Pride names Read Athlete of the Week
Bemidji State's Kristi Buerkle (Stacy, Minn.) and Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) have been selected as Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for outstanding performances from February Mar. 9-15.
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Mar. 14, 2009 - Overtime heroics propels BSU into NCAA Tournament
The hallowed John S. Glas Fieldhouse has been the site of nearly 700 Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey games and countless championship contest during its 42-year history, but before all is said and done and Vance swings the Zamboni door closed one last time, tonight's 3-2 overtime victory may be remembered as one of the greatest.
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Mar. 13, 2009 - BSU advances to CHA Championship with 4-1 win
The Bemidji State hockey team got a goal early and clamped down defensively to pull out a 4-1 victory over University of Alabama-Huntsville, Friday evening, to advance to the College Hockey America Tournament championship game for the sixth time in program history.
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Serratore on semifinal [mp3]
Serratore on Read's goal [mp3]
Brandon Marino on the advantage of home crowd [mp3]
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Mar. 12, 2009 - Hunt tabbed league's top newcomer
College Hockey America recognized its 2009 awards winners Thursday and Bemidji State University was well represented. Beaver freshman Brad Hunt (D, Ridge Meadows, British Columbia) was named CHA Rookie of the Year, while eighth-year head coach Tom Serratore garnered Coach of the Year honors in a poll of CHA coaches.
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Mar. 11, 2009 - Five Beavers earn all-CHA honors
(Fr., D, Ridge Meadows, British Columbia), Matt Read (So., F, Ilderton, Ontario) and Tyler Scofield (Sr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) of the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team were announced as members of the 2009 All-College Hockey America Teams in a release by the league office today. League coaches voted Hunt and Read to the first team while Bostock, Dalton and Scofield were each selected Second-Team All-CHA.
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Mar. 10, 2009 - Hunt and Kinne picked to CHA All-Rookie Team
Bemidji State University freshman Brad Hunt (D, Ridge Meadows, British Columbia) and Ben Kinne (F, St. Paul. Minn.) have been named to the 2009 College Hockey America All-Rookie Team today in a vote by the league’s coaches. The placement of the Beavers’ duo on the squad marks the 15th and 16th for BSU since the CHA’s inception in 1999-2000.
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Mar. 9, 2009 - Bemidji State lands 15 on all-academic squad
Fifteen Bemidji State men's hockey players have been named to the 2008-09 College Hockey America All-Academic squad continuing a seven-year stronghold the program has had on the league-wide academic honor roll.
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Mar. 9, 2009 - CHA tabs Scofield and Hunt Players of the Week
College Hockey America tabs senior forward Tyler Scofield (Prince George, British Columbia) and freshman defenseman Brad Hunt (Ridge Meadows, British Columbia) have been selected Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by College Hockey America. League officials made the announcement today for duo’s role in the Beavers’ weekend series versus Robert Morris.
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Mar. 7, 2009 - Scofield hat trick lifts Beavers over Robert Morris, 6-4
On a night when the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team honored its seniors, appropriately it was a fourth-year player who took center stage as the Beavers came from behind to defeat Robert Morris University, 6-4, to wrap up the 2008-09 regular season. Tyler Scofield (Prince George, British Columbia) netted his first collegiate hat trick during a second period in which BSU scored five goals and grabbed the lead for good.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Mar. 6, 2009 - Francis nets two goals in 3-2 loss to Colonials
Matt Francis (Sr., F, Surrey, British Columbia) netted the first multi-goal effort of his collegiate career, but that’s where the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team’s offense would end as the Beavers fell to Robert Morris University, 3-2, in College Hockey America (CHA) play Friday at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Jan. 3, 2009 - Beavers fight back but fall 4-3 in extra session
The Bemidji State University men’s hockey team threw everything it had at the University of North Dakota, but in the end it wasn’t enough as the Fighting Sioux were able to find the back of the net in overtime to defeat the Beavers 4-3 Saturday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Jan. 2, 2009 - North Dakota Drops BSU 4-3
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team got a goal and an assist from Matt Read (So., F, Ilderton, Ontario) and Tyler Scofield (Sr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) and goaltender Matt Dalton (So., Clinton, Ontario) turned away a career-high 36 shots Friday, but the University of North Dakota was too much in the final two periods, stealing a 4-3 non-conference victory in front of a capacity crowd at the John Glas Fieldhouse.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Dec. 31, 2008 - Beavers open new year with North Dakota
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey team returns to the John Glas Fieldhouse to host nationally-ranked University of North Dakota for the front half of a non-conference, home-and-home series. The match-up pits the 8-8-0 Beavers versus the 9-10-1 Fighting Sioux who each look to right the ship after losses last weekend. Friday's match up is set for 7:35 p.m. at the "The Glas," while the team will take to the ice at Ralph Engelstad Arena Saturday at 7:35 p.m. to wrap up the series.
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Dec. 31, 2008 - Marino earns Athlete of the Week accolades
Bemidji State University guard Heidi Matzke (Sr., G, Red Lake Falls, Minn.) and forward Brandon Marino (Sr., Riverside, Calif.) have been named Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for exceptional athletic performances from Dec. 14-29.
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Dec. 29, 2008 - Dartmouth stops Beavers' streak at six, 4-2
After assembling a string of six consecutive victories, the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team saw its streak come to an end tonight in the championship game of the Ledyard National Bank Classic. Hosting Dartmouth University scored first, piled on a pair of second period goals and held off a third-period barrage by the Beavers to claim the title, 4-2.
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Dec. 28, 2008 - BSU extends win streak with victory over UMass
Four different Beavers netted markers and sophomore goaltender Matt Dalton (Clinton, Ontario) recorded 24 saves as BSU defeated the University of Massachusetts 4-2 Sunday evening in the opening round of the Ledyard Bank Classic in Hanover, N.H. Bemidji State extended its current win streak to six games and will play host Dartmouth College in the championship game Monday at 6 p.m CST.
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Dec. 10, 2008 - Billberg tabbed Beaver Pride Athlete of the Week
Bemidji State forward Emil Billberg (So., Stockholm, Sweden) has been named Beaver Pride Athlete of the Week for an exceptional performance versus Ala.-Huntsville, Dec. 5-6.
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Dec. 8, 2008 - College Hockey America tabs Dalton Player of the Week
Bemidji State University sophomore goaltender Matt Dalton (Clinton, Ontario) has been named College Hockey America Defensive Player of the Week for his role in the Beavers' conference series sweep over University of Alabama-Huntsville, Dec. 5-6. League officials made the announcement today.
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Dec. 6, 2008 - Beavers rally to sweep series over Ala.-Huntsville
The Beavers may have been down 2-1 entering the final period of play Saturday night at the John Glas Fieldhouse, but for the second consecutive night, BSU netted three third period goals to capture a 4-2 victory over the University of Alabama-Huntsville and sweep the series in dramatic fashion.
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Dec. 5, 2008 - Trio of third-period goals spark BSU to victory
Emil Billberg (So., F, Stockholm, Sweden) broke a scoreless tie 6:27 into the third period and the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team pilled on two more goals in the game's final 12 minutes to claim a 3-1 victory over University of Alabama-Huntsville.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Dec. 4, 2008 - BSU hosts Chargers; Looks to extend winning streak
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team turns its focus back to College Hockey America play this weekend as it hosts a two-game series versus long-time rival University of Alabama-Huntsville. The Chargers enter the series after a week off and having played just two games since the teams met Nov. 7-8, while the Beavers ride a three-game winning streak into the match up and, including their exhibition series versus Manitoba, the team has won seven of its last 10.
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Dec. 4, 2008 - Dalton named Beaver Pride Athlete of the Week
Bemidji State University guard Melissa Roberts (Sr., Staples, Minn.) and goaltender Matt Dalton (So., Clinton, Ontario) have been named Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for exceptional athletic performances during the week of Nov. 24-30.
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Dec. 4, 2008 - Fur will fly during this weekend’s hockey series
The Bemidji State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will hold its annual Teddy Bear Toss Friday, Dec. 5, during the Beavers' men's ice hockey contest versus long-time rival University of Alabama-Huntsville.
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Nov. 29, 2008 - Scofield nets two in 2-1 victory over Michigan Tech
Bemidji State senior Tyler Scofield (F, Prince George, British Columbia) scored twice Saturday as the Beavers posted a 2-1 victory over Michigan Tech and earn the first series sweep of the season Saturday a the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
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Nov. 28, 2008 - Dalton holds Michigan Tech scoreless, 3-0
In a defensive battle, the puck stops at the goaltender and tonight Bemidji State University's Matt Dalton (So., Clinton, Ontario) was as sharp as they come. Dalton made 23 saves en route to his second career shutout and led the Beavers to a 3-0 win over Michigan Tech University.
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Nov. 25, 2008 - Walters tabbed CHA Rookie of the Week
Bemidji State University freshman forward Shea Walters (Hibbing, Minn.) has been named College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for his role in the Beavers' conference series split at Niagara University Nov. 21-22. The league officials announced the award today in a press release.
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Nov. 22, 2008 - Beavers hold on for 3-1 conference win at Niagara
For the second consecutive night the Bemidji State University hockey team out played Niagara University at Dwyer Arena in Niagara Falls, N.Y., but tonight the Beavers got the bounces they needed to gain a 3-1 victory and earn a split in the two-game College Hockey America road series.
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Nov. 21, 2008 - Purple Eagles hand Beavers a 3-1 loss in The Falls
A regulation hockey game spans three periods and a total of 60 minutes, but tonight Niagara University needed less than a minute to get all the scoring it would need to prevail over Bemidji State with a 3-1 victory in CHA play. The Purple Eagles scored a pair of second period goals just 46 seconds apart, and despite a marker by Tyler Scofield (Sr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) as the third period got underway, the Beavers were unable to ground the Eagles.
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Nov. 20, 2008 - BSU travels to Niagara for CHA title game rematch
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team returns to College Hockey America action this weekend with a road trip to Niagara University. The game pits the 2007-08 CHA Regular-Season Champion Beavers versus the 2008 CHA Tournament Champion Purple Eagles in a rematch of the 2008 league tournament title game. The series is set for a 6:05 (CST) opening face off each night from Dwyer Arena in Lewiston, N.Y.
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Nov. 20, 2008 - Beavers ink three during early signing period
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey program today announced the addition of forwards Jordan George (Madison, Wis.), Matt Hartmann (Hugo, Minn.) and Aaron McLeod (Ottawa, Ontario) to the Beaver men's ice hockey program for the 2009-10 season. Each forward signed National Letters of Intent during the NCAA's early signing period Nov. 12-19.
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Nov. 18, 2008 - BSU given green light ot pursue events center lease
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities system today voted to authorize Bemidji State
University to move forward with its negotiations with the City of
Bemidji on a lease agreement for the proposed Bemidji Regional Events Center.
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Nov. 8, 2008 - Marino lifts BSU to OT victory over Ala.-Huntsville, 2-1
Bemidji State got a goal from senior forward Brandon Marino (Riverside, Calif.) 2:02 into overtime to earn a 2-1 victory over Ala.-Huntsville Saturday in Huntsville, Ala. The Beavers used the victory to rebound from a 4-2 loss Friday to salvage a CHA series split.
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Nov. 7, 2008 -Beavers fall to Alabama-Huntsville in CHA opener, 4-2
The University of Alabama-Huntsville got three power-play goals en route to a 4-2 victory over Bemidji State University in the team's 2008-09 College Hockey America opener Saturday at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Nov. 6, 2008 - BSU opens CHA slate with trip to Alabama-Huntsville
The Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team is back in action this week when it travels to Huntsville, Ala. for a College Hockey America match up with the University of Ala.-Huntsville. The conference-opening series is set to begin at 7:05 p.m. Friday with the series finale slated for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop.
[game notes]
Nov. 1, 2008 - Special teams shine in BSU 4-2 exhibition
Once in a while a lucky bounce is all it takes to win in college hockey and tonight the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team was the beneficiary of a break as the it completed the exhibition series sweep over the University of Manitoba with a 4-2 victory at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
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Oct. 31, 2008 - BSU nets seven goals in exhibition rout of Manitoba
Matt Read (So., C, Ilderton, Ontario) and Brent Tamane (Fr., F, Pickering, Ontario) each contributed three points and freshman goaltender Dan Bakala (Calgary, Alberta) stopped all 14 shots as the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team ran over the Bisons of the University of Manitoba, 7-0, in exhibition play at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
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Oct. 30, 2008 - Read named Beaver Pride Athlete of the Week
Bemidji State University women's soccer sophomore Jenny Stromberg (Elk River, Minn.) and sophomore forward Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) of the men's ice hockey team have been named Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for exceptional athletic performances during the week of Oct. 20-26.
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Oct. 29, 2008 - Beavers to host Manitoba this weekend
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team is back in action this weekend as it host the University of Manitoba for a two-game set. The exhibition series is a match up of two unique schools with very proud hockey traditions. Manitoba first supported a hockey squad in 1919-20 and has piled up nearly 700 wins, while BSU’s hockey roots go back to 1946-47 and boast over 900 wins and 13 national championships. Friday’s exhibition showdown is slated for a 7:35 p.m. and the series finale will begin at 7:05 p.m. Saturday. Both games are set for the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
[game notes]
Oct. 27, 2008 - Dalton tabbed CHA Defensive Player of the Week
Bemidji State University sophomore goaltender Matt Dalton (Clinton, Ontario) has been named College Hockey America Defensive Player of the Week for his role in the Beavers' first win of the 2008-09 campaign. League officials made the announcement today.
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Oct. 25, 2008 - SCSU gains series split with 5-2 win over the Beavers
The Beavers provided St. Cloud State with four second period power-play opportunities and the No. 15 Huskies capitalized by netting three power-play goals and a total of four goals in the period. Play during the second would swing the game in SCSU's favor as the Huskies evened the series with a 5-3 victory.
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Oct. 24, 2008 - BSU drops No. 15 St. Cloud State for first win of 08-09
Bemidji State got a goal and an assist from sophomore Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) and Matt Dalton (So., G, Clinton, Ontario) posted 33 saves as the Beavers defeated No. 15 St. Cloud State to open the home portion of its season Saturday at the john Glas Fieldhouse. The win was the first of the season for the Beavers and marked the first over SCSU since Dec. 6, 1986.
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Oct. 24, 2008 - MIX 103.7 unveils new post game show format
The hockey games don't always have to end with the sounding of the final buzzer. MIX 103.7, the radio home of Bemidji State University men's hockey, will unveil "Shooting for the Corner," an interactive post game show after each Friday evening Beaver hockey broadcast. Join Brian Schultz, Brian Bissonette, Mark Ricci and former Beaver Jake Bluhm as they look beyond the score and the stats and breakdown what really happened on the the ice.
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Oct. 22, 2008 - Beavers open home slate with St. Cloud State
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team hosts intrastate rival St. Cloud State University in its 2008-09 home-opener this weekend. Although the Beavers are in search of their first victory of the young season, they are not the only team desperately seeking a win. The Huskies come to the Glas after seeing two games slip through their hands last weekend. The non-conference series gets underway at 7:35 p.m. Friday night, and the puck will drop at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in the final game of the two-game set.
[game notes][live stats]
Oct. 18, 2008 - Beavers shut out by Air Force, 6-0
The U.S. Air Force Academy got three points from Jacques Lamoureux and Brent Olson, while Greg Flynn and Mike Phillipich each scored two goals to power the Falcons to a 6-0 victory over Bemidji State University in the series finale at the Cadet Ice Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Saturday.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Oct. 17, 2008 - Beavers drop 6-2 decision to Air Force
The Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team entered the Cadet Ice Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. for its series with the United State Air Force Academy unbeaten in 19 of the last 20 meetings, but the Falcons turned the tables tonight netting three goals in the first and three more in the third to cruise to a 6-2 victory.
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collegehockeystats.net [go]
Oct. 16, 2008 - Beavers continue life on the road at Air Force
The Bemidji State (0-2-0; 0-0-0 CHA) finds itself back on the road this weekend to battle the U.S. Air Force Academy (2-0-0; 2-0-0 Atlantic Hockey) in non-conference play. Although the Beavers’ trip west to Colorado Springs, Colo. rekindles a rivalry 31- games deep, it marks the first time the teams have met as non-conference opponents since CHA’s inaugural season (1999-2000). The series gets underway at 8:05 CST Friday night while the puck will drop at 8:05 p.m. CST Saturday for the season finale.
[game notes]
Oct. 13, 2008 - Walters announced as CHA Rookie of the Week
Bemidji State freshman forward Shea Walters (Hibbing, Minn.) has been named College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for his role in the Beavers' season-opening series at Minnesota State University, Mankato Oct. 10-11.
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Oct. 11, 2008 - Beaver comeback falls short in Mankato, Minn., 4-2
It was business as usual in Mankato, Minn. Saturday at Alltel Center. The Bemidji State men's hockey team used good team defense, solid goaltending, and 60 minutes of tenacity to put itself in position for a victory versus Minnesota State University, Mankato, but the Beavers ran out of time and the Mavericks netted an empty-net goal in the final minute to take the game 4-2 and sweep the series.
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Oct. 10, 2008 - Minnesota State spoils men's hockey opener, 5-2
In a game littered with 26 penalties, rhythm and momentum were hard to come by for either team. But Minnesota State University, Mankato scored a pair of unanswered goals during the final nine minutes of the second period to shake Bemidji State University en route to a 5-2 victory in the teams' 2008-09 season-opener, Friday at Alltel Center in Mankato, Minn.
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Oct. 10, 2008 - Beavers open 53rd season at Minnesota State
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey team breaks the seal on its 53rd season of collegiate competition Friday when the it travels to Mankato, Minn. to rekindle a long-standing rivalry with intrastate foe Minnesota State. The Beavers enter the series owing a 44-31-13 lead in the all-time series and look to extend a two-game winning streak over the Mavericks at Alltel Center. Opening faceoff is set for 7:37 p.m. Friday, while the puck will drop on the series finale Saturday at 7:07 p.m.
[game notes]
Sept. 24, 2008 - Bemidji State to host 2009 CHA Tournament
The spring of 2009 will bring with it a treat for Northern Minnesota fans of hockey. College Hockey America Interim Commissioner Ed McLaughlin today announced that the league has selected the John S. Glas Fieldhouse and Bemidji, Minn. as the location of its conference tournament, March 13-14.
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July 11, 2008 - Read gets a taste of NHL at Developmental Camp
Bemidji State sophomore forward and 2008 College Hockey America Rookie of the Year Matt Read (Ilderton, Ont.) is one of 26 young hockey athletes from around the world currently participating in the second annual Boston Bruins' Development Camp.
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June, 20, 2008 - BSU announces 2008-09 men's hockey schedule
Seventeen home contests, 10 non-conference games scheduled against Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) opponents, 12 games versus NCAA Tournament participants and a holiday tournament at Dartmouth highlight Bemidji State University’s 36-game 2008-09 men’s ice hockey schedule announced today by BSU head coach Tom Serratore. In addition to the Beavers’ 18-game College Hockey America (CHA) line-up, 14 non-conference contest and a pair of tilts versus each of the University of Manitoba and the USA under-18 squad round out the schedule.
[release][2008-09 schedule]
May 22, 2008 - Weselowski; Winter anchor Academic All-District team
Bemidji State men's hockey defenseman Riley Weselowski (Sr., Pilot Mound, Manitoba) and center Travis Winter (Jr., St. Cloud, Minn.) have been selected to the ESPN The Magazine / College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) University Division All-District V At-Large Teams. Weselowski records his third consecutive appearance on the all-district squad with a first-team nod, while Winter makes his award debut on the second team.
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May 9, 2008 - BSU in good standing with NCAA for academic progress
The Bemidji State men’s and women’s ice hockey teams have again met the Academic Progress Rate (APR) standards set fourth by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). These scores provide performance benchmarks for all NCAA Division I programs under the association’s standards for academic progress and performance beginning with data from the 2003-04 and extending through the 2006-07 academic year.
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Apr. 16, 2008 - BSU adds six players during spring signing period
The Bemidji State men's hockey program today announced the signing of six players to National Letters of Intent. Dan Bakala (Calgary, Alberta), Brad Hunt (Ridge Meadows, British Columbia), Tyler Jundt (Williston, N.D.), Ben Kinne (St. Paul, Minn.), Jamie MacQueen (London, Ontario) and Brent Tamane (Pickering, Ontario) will join the Beavers in 2008-09 marking the largest incoming class since seventh-year head coach Tom Serratore took the reigns of the program prior to the 2001-02 campaign.
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Serratore named finalist for Spencer Penrose Award
For the fourth time in his seven-year reign as Bemidji State University's head men's ice hockey coach, Tom Serratore has been named a finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award--the American Hockey Coaches Association's National Coach of the Year.
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Mar. 20, 2008 - Matt Climie inks deal with Dallas Stars
Former Bemidji State University goaltender Matt Climie (Leduc, Alberta) has signed a one-year professional hockey contract with the Dallas Stars. He will complete the 2007-08 season with the Iowa Stars, Dallas' primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Mar. 16, 2008 - Beavers fall to Niagara in CHA Tournament title game
Two goals in the final four minutes of the second period lifted Niagara University past the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team Sunday, in the 2008 College Hockey America Tournament Championship game. The 3-2 Niagara victory ends the Beavers’ campaign while it punches the Purple Eagles’ ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
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Mar. 16, 2008 - BSU and Niagara battle for tournament title at 1 p.m.
The 2008 College Hockey America tournament has unfolded just as seedings predicted placing No. 1 Bemidji State versus second-seeded Niagara in the championship. The Beavers battle hosting Niagara for the tournament crown and berth into the NCAA Tournament today at 1:00 p.m. from the Dwyer Arena in Lewiston, N.Y.
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Mar. 15, 2008 - Beavers advance to CHA title game with 4-1, victory
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey team is just 60 minutes from its third College Hockey America Tournament title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. With a 4-1 victory over the No. 4 seed Wayne State University Saturday afternoon, the top-seeded Beavers advance to the 2008 CHA Championship game for the fourth time in five years.
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Mar. 13, 2008 - CHA Champion Beavers open Tournament play Mar. 15
The top-seeded Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team opens College Hockey America Tournament action Saturday Mar. 15. The CHA Champion Beavers are set to face the winner of the play-in quarterfinal match up between No. 4 Wayne State and No. 5 Ala.-Huntsville. BSU's semifinal game is set for 1 p.m. Central open face off at Dywer Arena in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
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Mar. 13, 2008 - Individual accolades continue to roll in for Beavers
When the College Hockey America officials released the list of 2008 individual award winnings Thursday Bemidji State University was well represented. Beaver freshman Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) was named CHA Rookie of the Year, while seventh-year head coach Tom Serratore garnered Coach of the Year honors in a poll of CHA coaches.
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Mar. 12, 2008 - Three BSU skaters selected for All-CHA honors
Cody Bostock (Jr., Salmon Arm, British Columbia), Matt Climie (Sr., G, Leduc Alberta) and Travis Winter (Jr., St. Cloud, Minn.) of the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team were announced as members of the 2008 All-College Hockey America Team in a release by the league office today. League coaches voted Bostock to the first team while Climie and Winter were each selected to the second team.
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Mar. 11, 2008 - Read earns spot on CHA All-Rookie Squad
Bemidji State freshman forward Matt Read has been named to the 2008 College Hockey America All-Rookie team today in a vote by the league's coaches. The Ilderton, Ontario native's placement on the squad marks the 14th time a BSU skater has been picked for the honor since the league's inception in 1999-2000.
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Mar. 11, 2008 - Follow the Beavers to the CHA Tournament
The Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team opens play at the College Hockey America Tournament Saturday at 1 p.m., if your travel plans will not be taking you to Niagara Falls, N.Y, this weekend, don't let that stop you from following the Beavers. There are several ways to support the Green and White from the comfort of your own home.
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Mar. 10, 2008 - BSU land record number on CHA All-Academic Team
The Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey program leads College Hockey America in the number of skaters named to the annual CHA All-Academic squad for the sixth consecutive season. BSU placed a league-record 18 skaters on the 2008 team, continuing its domination of the league-wide academic honor roll.
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Mar. 7, 2008 - Blue Jackets re-sign Murray to three-year contract
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that the club has re-signed former Bemidji State University standout Andrew Murray to a three-year contract, keeping him with the team through the 2010-11 season. Blue Jacket General Manager Scott Howson made the announcement today. As is club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Mar. 4, 2008 - Cramer nets CHA Rookie of the Week award
Bemidji State freshman forward Ryan Cramer (International Falls, Minn.) has been named College Hockey America Rookie of the Week for his role in helping the Beavers' post a series sweep over Wayne State University Feb. 29 and Mar. 1 to claim the leagues' regular-season crown.
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Mar. 1, 2008 - BSU clinches CHA title with 5-3 win over Wayne State
The Peters Cup is back in Bemidji. The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team clinched the 2008 College Hockey America regular-season crown Saturday with a 5-3 victory over Wayne State University. The Beavers bounced back from an early 2-1 deficit on the strength of the first multi-goal game of freshman Ryan Cramer's young career.
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Beavers outlast WSU in barn burner at the Glas
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey team found a way to win Friday but not without first taking the Beaver faithful on quite a roller-coaster ride. Despite grabbing a 2-0 lead less than five minutes into the contest, the Beavers found themselves down 4-3 after 40 minutes of play and needed four third-period goals to skate out of the John Glas Fieldhouse with a 7-5 victory over CHA foe Wayne State University.
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Feb. 28, 2008 - BSU hosts Wayne State to wrap regular season
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team hosts Wayne State (Mich.) Feb. 29 and Mar. 1 in the last regular-season series of the 2007-08 season. The first-place Beavers look to end the campaign in style. A sweep over the Warriors would clinch BSU's third outright College Hockey America regular-season crown.
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Feb. 24, 2008 - Late North Dakota goal sinks Beavers, 1-0
The Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team had the No. 2 team in the country on the ropes for 55 minutes Sunday afternoon at Ralph Engelstad Arena, but an Andrew Kozek goal late in the third would give the University of North Dakota a 1-0 non-conference victory over the Beavers.
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Feb. 23, 2008 - North Dakota nets four power-play goals to down BSU
The University of North Dakota men’s ice hockey team netted three-first period power-play goals and did not look back dropping Bemidji State University, 5-1, in non-conference play Saturday afternoon in front of a capacity(11,842) crowd at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. Chris VandeVelde and T.J. Oshie paced UND scoring three points apiece while Ryan Duncan led all scorers with two goals.
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Feb. 22, 2008 - Beavers to battle No. 2 North Dakota
The Bemidji State men's hockey team takes its final hiatus from league action Feb. 23-24 when it travels west to Grand Forks, N.D. to Battle No. 2 University of North Dakota in a rare Saturday/Sunday matinee.
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Feb. 16, 2008 - BSU win at Robert Morris keeps CHA title hopes alive
With their backs against the proverbial wall and the 2007-08 College Hockey America regular-season championship banner hanging in the balance, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team responded with an offensive explosion. The boys from BSU scored four first-period goals and would not look back taking a 7-2 victory out of the Island Sports Center managing a series split with second place Robert Morris University to hold the five-point lead in the race for the title.
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Beavers fall to Robert Morris on the road, 4-1
Robert Morris University netted three even-strength second-period goals en route to handing the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team a 4-1 loss in College Hockey America play Friday at the Island Sports Center in Moon Township, Pa.
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Bemidji State back in action at Robert Morris
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team returns from an idle week with a trip to Moon Township, Pa. for a CHA twist with Robert Morris. With just three weeks remaining in the 2007-08 regular-season and five points separating the top three teams in the league standings, the first place Beavers could make great strides towards a conference championship this weekend at second-place RMU.
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Feb. 4, 2008 - Climie among 66 finalist for 2008 Skills Challenge
The NCAA today announced that Bemidji State University senior goaltender Matt Climie (Leduc, Alberta) is a finalist for the 2008 Frozen Four Skills Challenge. Beaver hockey fans can help place him in the event as fan voting begins online today and runs through February 14.
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Feb. 2, 2008 - Pope nets game-winner in overtime
It may have taken five periods, but the Beavers awoke from their slumber and it could to have happened at a more opportune time. Senior center Matt Pope (Langley, British Columbia) scrapped for a loose puck in front of the net an pushed it past the WSU goaltender Brett Bothwell to give the Beavers a 4-3 overtime victory and extend their overtime unbeaten streak to 12 games.
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Feb. 1, 2008 - Wayne State battles back to clip BSU, 3-2
A trio of unanswered goals during the final 40 minutes by the Wayne State University men’s ice hockey team propelled the Warriors past Bemidji State University Friday at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse. The CHA loss was the first for the Beavers since falling to the same WSU team, 5-2, in the finale of the series in Detroit Nov. 17th.
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Jan. 31, 2008 - BSU wraps homestand with series versus Wayne State
The first-place Bemidji State men's hockey team (12-11-3/9-2-3 CHA) looks to extend its current 10-game home unbeaten streak versus Wayne State (7-17- 2/ 3-7-0 CHA) this weekend when it hosts the Warriors in the second of three College Hockey America series between the teams this season. With just six league games remaining on the current CHA slate, the Beavers could make major strides towards a third CHA regular-season title this weekend with a sweep of the Warriors.
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Jan. 28, 2008 - Pope garners CHA Player of the Week Award
Bemidji State University senior Matt Pope (Langley, British Columbia) has been named College Hockey America Offensive Player of the Week for his role in helping the Beavers' claim three of four points in the Jan. 25-26 series versus Robert Morris University. The league office announced the award in a release today.
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Jan. 26, 2008 - Climie; BSU blank Robert Morris, 4-0
Through the clutter of 24 penalties whistled for a total of 83 minutes, Matt Climie’s (Sr., G, Leduc, Alberta) school-record 12th career shutout propelled the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team (12-11-3/9-2-3) to a 4-0 victory over College Hockey America foe Robert Morris University (10-9-3/5-3-2) Saturday night in front of 1,618 at the John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Jan. 25, 2008 - Beavers and Colonials open series with 2-2 draw
Matt Pope (Sr., C, Langley, British Columbia) registered his second two-goal game of the season, but College Hockey America’s leading scorer, Ryan Cruthers potted a pair of his own in the third period to force a 2-2 stalemate in the opening game of the conference series.
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Jan. 24, 2008 - Beavers host Robert Morris to begin CHA stretch run
The Bemidji State University (11-11-2/8-2-2 CHA) men ice hockey team returns to the John Glas Filedhouse this weekend to host Robert Morris University in the first meeting between the teams in 2007-08. With just eight league games remaining on the conference schedule and four coming versus RMU (10-8-2/5-2-1 CHA), the series could have major conference title implications for the teams.
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Jan. 19, 2008 - No. 4 Denver too much for Bemidji State
Tyler Scofield (Jr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) and Blaine Jarvis (Sr., F, Gladstone, Manitoba) each scored goals but the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team ran into a tough University of Denver squad Saturday falling to the fourth-ranked pioneers, 4-2 at Magness Arena in Denver, Colo.
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Jan. 18, 2008 - McKelvie nets pure hat trick in 5-4 loss an No. 3 CC
Bemidji State University sophomore forward Chris McKelvie (New Brighton, Minn.) recorded the first pure hat trick at BSU in more than 50 years, but it was not enough as No. 3 Colorado College erased a 4-2 deficit with a trio of third-period goals to escape with a 5-4 victory.
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Jan. 18, 2008 - BSU enters into scheduling agreement with WCHA
Bemidji State University and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) announced today a future scheduling agreement involving the BSU men’s ice hockey program. Beginning with the 2010-11 season, and in conjunction with the opening of the Bemidji Regional Events Center, the WCHA will include in its annual composite schedule guaranteed home contests in men’s ice hockey at Bemidji State.
[release]WCHA release [PDF]
Jan. 16, 2008 - Beavers set to take on the nation's best in Colorado
The Bemidji State men's hockey team takes a break from CHA play this weekend to measure themselves up to a pair of the best teams in college hockey this weekend. Friday the team will battle No. 3 Colorado College at 8:37 p.m. with an 8 p.m. follow up Saturday at No. 4 Denver.
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Jan. 15, 2008 - Climie named INCH Player of the Week award
Bemidji State senior goaltender Matt Climie has been named as the INCH Player of the week in a recent posting by the INCH / InsideCollegeHockey.com Web site. The national award marks just the third time BSU has had an individual selected for a weekly national honor. He follows Grady Hunt and Brendan Cook who were named USCHO.com Players of the Week during the 2003-04 season.
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Jan. 15, 2008 - Momentum grows for Bemidji State in national polls
A convincing sweep over the University of Alabama-Huntsville in College Hockey America play last weekend has garnered more support for the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team in the latest release of the national polls. The Beavers make their debut in the INCH Power Rankings while continuing to receive votes in the USCHO.com/CSTV ranking of the top 20 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey teams.
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Read pulls down CHA Player of the Week honor
Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario), a freshman forward on the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team, has been named College Hockey America Offensive Player of the Week after posting five points (1-4=5) in the Jan. 11-12 sweep over University of Alabama-Huntsville. The league office made the announcement today.
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Jan. 12, 2008 - Beavers complete sweep at Alabama-Huntsville, 7-1
Behind three points from Tyler Scofield (Jr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) and Matt Read (Fr., F, Ilderton, Ontario) the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team defeated Alabama-Huntsville, 7-1, Saturday to finish the team's first sweep over the Chargers in the Von Braun Center since the teams made the jump to the major college hockey level in 1999-2000.
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Climie blanks Chargers for third time this season
Two goals from junior defenseman Cody Bostock (Salmon Arm, British Columbia) and a 25-save, shutout for Matt Climie (Sr., G, Leduc, Alberta) powered the first-place Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team to a 4-0 College Hockey America victory over the University of Alabama-Huntsville Friday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
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Jan. 9, 2008 - Beavers jump back into CHA play at Ala.-Huntsville
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team looks to improve on its first place record of 6-2-2 in CHA play this weekend when it travels to Alabama-Huntsville for a two-game set. The road trip kicks off a four-game swing that will take the Beavers from Alabama to the Rocky Mountains to face Colorado College and Denver--both of which are ranked in the top five nationally.
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Jan. 8, 2008 - Bemidji State plays its way back into the national polls
After a brief absence, the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team is back in the national spotlight receiving votes in both the USCHO.com/CSTV and Inside College Hockey Power Rankings view of the top NCAA Division I programs.
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Jan. 7, 2008 - Dalton's first collegiate shutout draws CHA accolades
Matt Dalton (Clinton, Ontario), a freshman goaltender on the Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team, has been named College Hockey America Rookie of the Week in a release sent out by the league office today. The rookie garners the award after recording his first collegiate shutout in a non-conference victory over University of Minnesota Duluth Saturday.
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Jan. 5, 2008 - Dalton stops 'Dogs in thier tracks
A Rock-solid defensive effort and a pair of collegiate hockey first led to a Bemidji State men’s ice hockey 2-0 victory over non-conference foe Minnesota Duluth Saturday at the Glas. The Beavers used a two third period goals and the first career shutout by freshman goaltender Matt Dalton (Fr., G, Clinton, Ontario) to salvage a split in the home-and-home series and retain ownership right to the “Blue Ox” traveling trophy for the third consecutive season.
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Jan. 4, 2008 - Bulldogs use two third-period goals to down BSU, 5-3
Two third period goals made the difference Friday as the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team dropped the first half of a non-conference home-and-home series with the University of Minnesota Duluth Friday at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, 5-3.
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Jan. 3, 2008 - BSU returns to action in a 'Battle for the Blue Ox'
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team returns to action after a three-week hiatus this weekend (Jan. 4-5) when it enters into a home-and-home, non-conference series with University of Minnesota Duluth. The Beavers look to extend thier current four-game winning streak over the Bulldogs and retain possession of the 'Blue Ox' traveling trophy for the third consecutive year.
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Dec. 15, 2007 - Minnesota State shades BSU, 1-0, in series finale
Minnesota State University, Mankato netted a third-period power-play goal and rode a strong performance by their goaltender Mike Zacharias to a 1-0 victory over the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey team to complete the non-conference series sweep, Saturday at the John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Dec. 14, 2007 - A Bemidji State comeback falls short, 4-3
Down 4-1 to Minnesota State University, Mankato after two periods of play, the Bemidji State University men’s hockey team scored a pair of goals during the first 10 minutes of the third period, but was unable to match the Mavericks before time ran out dropping the non-conference match up 4-3 Friday at the John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Dec. 10, 2007 - BSU runs the table for second straight week
For the second consecutive week and just the fourth time since the team made the jump to the NCAA Division I level, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team has swept the CHA weekly Player of the Week awards. The league office today announced that, Travis Winter (Jr., C, St. Cloud, Minn.) has been selected Offensive Player of the Week, Davis Deterding (Sr., D, Alexandria, Minn.) earned defensive Player of the Week laurels and for the third time this season and the second consecutive week, Matt Read (Fr., F, Ilderton, Ontario) is the recipient of the Rookie of the Week award.
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Dec. 8, 2007 - Defense shines in 2-0 victory over Chargers
Bemidji State goaltender Matt Climie (Sr., Leduc, Alberta) may have faced just 12 shots Saturday at the John Glas Fieldhouse, but a shutout is a shutout and Climie’s 12 saves helped the Beavers garner a 2-0 victory over Alabama-Huntsville to compete their first CHA series sweep of the season. The blanking of the UAH also helped the senior solidify himself among some of the greatest to man the nets at Bemidji State as he surpassed both Jim Scanlon (1978-82) and Blane Comstock (1967-71) to sit alone atop the BSU career shutouts list with 10.
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Dec. 7, 2007 - Beavers push past UAH with three-goal third period
Two goals from junior Tyler Scofield (Jr., F, Prince George, British Columbia) and a strong defensive effort powered the Beavers to a 4-1 College Hockey America victory over long-time rival Alabama-Huntsville Friday at the John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Dec. 3, 2007 - Three-point weekend at NU propels Beavers into polls
Fresh off a three point weekend at defending CHA regular-season champion and nationally-ranked Niagara, the Bemidji State men's ice hockey team has turned some heads. The Beavers are back among the top teams in the nation according to the most recent U.S. College Hockey Online/CSTV poll. BSU garnered nine points, ranking it fourth among the group of “others receiving votes” in the publication’s ranking of the nation’s top 20 NCAA Division I men’s hockey programs. This week's vote would place the Beavers at No. 24 if the poll were extended.
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Dec. 3, 2007 - BSU makes a clean sweep of CHA weekly awards
The Bemidji State men’s ice hockey team today made a clean sweep of the College Hockey America weekly awards with forward Tyler Scofield (Jr., Prince George, British Columbia) earning the top offensive honor, goaltender Matt Climie (Sr., Leduc, Alberta) getting the Defensive Player of the Week nod and freshman forward Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) being named CHA Rookie of the Week for their performances in BSU’s Nov. 30-Dec. 1 series at No. 17/19 Niagara University.
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Dec. 1, 2007 - Beavers skate to 2-2 tie at No. 17/19 Niagara
The Bemidji State University men's ice hockey team earned a 2-2 tie with College Hockey America foe Niagara University Saturday at Dwyer Arena in Niagara, N.Y. in a well-played, pure hockey game. The Beavers rode the strength of their penalty kill and a hot goaltender through regulation and overtime to earn the tie on the Purple Eagles' home ice and skate out of Niagara with three crucial points for the league standings.
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Nov. 30, 2007 - BSU snaps Niagara's 22-game home unbeaten streak
Previous to tonight, it had been nearly eight months since the Niagara University Purple Eagles had been defeated on their home ice of Dwyer Arena. But the Bemidji State men's hockey team left little doubt, decisively snapping the streak with a 5-1 victory, Friday evening in College Hockey America play.
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Nov. 20, 2007 - Young Beavers lead charge against Bisons
Four Bemidji State freshmen scored goals Tuesday night to help the Beavers post a 5-1 exhibition victory over Manitoba at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Read and Bostock honored by the CHA
Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey defender Cody Bostock (Jr., Salmon Arm, British Columbia) and freshman forward Matt Read (Ilderton, Ontario) have been selected as College Hockey America Players of the Week for their performances in BSU’s Nov. 16-17 series at Wayne State (Mich.), league office today announced.
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Nov. 19, 2007 - BSU reappears in USCHO.com/CSTV poll
After a five week absence, the Bemidji State University men’s ice hockey program earned a position amongst the top teams in the nation in U.S. College Hockey Online/CSTV's week eight poll. The Beavers gathered three points in the poll, ranking it 13th amongst the group of “others receiving votes” in that publication’s ranking of the nation’s top 20 NCAA Division I men’s hockey programs.
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Nov. 17, 2007 - BSU upended by Wayne State, 5-2
The Bemidji State men's ice hockey team saw its four-game College Hockey America unbeaten streak come to an end Saturday as Wayne State (Mich.) handed the Beavers a 5-2 loss at the Michigan State Fairground Coliseum earning their first conference win of 2007-08.
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Nov. 16, 2007 - Read nets two points in BSU to 3-1 win over WSU
50thLogoBemidji State rookie Matt Read (F, Ilderton, Ontario) helped generate the Beaver's first period game-winning goal and scored his first collegiate marker during the final 20 minutes as the Beaver men's hockey team skated to a 3-1 victory over Wayne State (Mich.) Friday in College Hockey America play at the Michigan State Fairground Coliseum.
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