Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty made a trip to Bemidji April 9 for a ceremonial signing of the 2008 bonding bill that included a $20 million allocation for the Bemidji Regional Events Center--the new home of Beaver Hockey. The above sketch is a conceptual exterior design of the building estimated to open in the fall of 2010.
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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. 22, 2008 - BSU coach to join USA U22 coaching staff
USA Hockey today announced that Bemidji State coach Steve Sertich has been named one of 10 coaches who will lead the United States in five international events this upcoming summer.
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Apr. 18, 2008 - BSU inks four for 2008-09
Coach Steve Sertich announced today the addition of four student-athletes for the 2008-09 season. Of the four new players, three have signed National Letters of Intent and one has signed a letter of admission. The three players who signed NLI’s are forward Kaylee Keys, goaltender Alana McElhinney and forward Lauren Williams, while defenseman Brittany DeBoer has signed a letter of admission to BSU.
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Apr. 9, 2008 - Erickson signs with Bemidji State

BSU coach Steve Sertich announced today the signing of Emily Erickson to a National Letter of Intent. She will begin her career donning the green and white in fall 2008. Erickson joins Montana Vichorek and Marlee Wheelhouse as the first three members of the 2008-09 class. Vichorek and Wheelhouse signed their NLI’s during the early signing period on Nov. 16.
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Mar. 5, 2008 - Brookshaw, Beavers earn postseason awards
Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wis.) was named to the 2007-08 All-WCHA Third Team and 13 Beavers were named to the All-WCHA Academic Team, the league announced Wednesday.
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Mar. 1, 2008 - UMD ends BSU's season with 5-1 defeat
Bemidji State ended its season Saturday night with a 5-1 loss to the No. 3-ranked University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Bulldog attack too much for Brookshaw, Beavers
Bemidji State received a superb effort from goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Sr. Webster, Wis.) in a losing effort as the Beavers fell 6-0 to the No. 3-ranked and Western Collegiate Hockey Association regular season champion University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Friday night at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.
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Feb. 27, 2008 - Bemidji State set for WCHA Playoffs
The No. 3-ranked Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs await the Beavers at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Quarterfinals, which will take place Feb. 29-Mar. 2. The series is a best-of-three matchup, with all three games beginning at 7:07 p.m., if necessary. Bemidji State is 0-4-0 against UMD this season, and will also be looking for its first win in the postseason in school history. All games can be heard live on Listentothebeavers.com and will be televised on the B2 network for $6.
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Feb. 23, 2008 - LeDuc, Ketcher net first-collegiate goals in loss
In her final game at John Glas Fieldhouse, Jaime LeDuc (Sr., International Falls, Minn.) scored her first collegiate goal to help lead Bemidji State to a 3-2 loss Saturday afternoon against Ohio State University on Senior Day.
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Feb. 22, 2008 - BSU gives up 2-0 lead to fall to Buckeyes

Jessica Pullar (Sr., Elk River, Minn.) tied her career high with two goals Friday night against Ohio State University, but it wasn't enough as the Beavers fell 6-3 to the Buckeyes at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Feb. 21, 2008 - Beavers ready for regular-season finale
Bemidji State will host Ohio State University Feb. 22-23 in the regular-season finale for both teams. The first game at John Glas Fieldhouse will begin at 7:07 p.m. and the second game will begin at 2:07 p.m. The conference-record nine 2007-08 WCHA Scholar-Athletes will be honored before Friday's game, and the five graduating seniors will be honored before Saturday's game.
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Feb. 21, 2008 - Skate with the Beavers
Bemidji State will host “Skate with the Beavers” after the regular-season finale against Ohio State University Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. The matchup with the Buckeyes begins at 2:07 p.m.
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Feb. 21, 2008 - Pullar added to WCHA Scholar-Athlete list
Jessica Pullar (Sr., Elk River, Minn.) was named to the already-stellar list of Bemidji State women’s hockey players named to the 2007-08 WCHA Scholar-Athlete list, the league announced Wednesday.
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Feb. 16, 2008 - Beavers swept by No. 5 Wisconsin
Bemidji State gave up two early goals to No. 5 Wisconsin, and was never able to recover in a 3-0 loss Saturday afternoon at the Eagle’s Nest.
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Feb. 15, 2008 - BSU blanked by Badgers
Bemidji State ended its streak of six games without being shut out Friday afternoon at the Kohl Center in a 4-0 defeat to the No. 5-ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers.
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Feb. 14, 2008 - Eight Beavers named WCHA Scholar-Athletes
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced today the third annual group of WCHA Scholar-Athlete recipients. Bemidji State’s Haley Balcom (Sr., D, Elk River, Minn.), Jennifer Bauer (Fr., G, St. Catharines, Ontario), Brooke Collins (Jr., D, Pilot Mound, Manitoba), Frances Dorr (So., F, Roseville, Minn.), Tara Hiscock (Sr., F, Turtle River, Minn.), Lisa Kissick (Jr., F, Carman, Manitoba), Jessica Ptachick (So., G, Apple Valley, Minn.) and Monica Rawlings (Jr., F, Maplewood, Minn.) were among the record 78 WCHA athletes bestowed the award for the 2007-08 season.
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Feb. 13, 2008 - One more regular season road trip for BSU
Bemidji State is hitting the road for the final time in the 2007-08 regular season for a two-game tilt with the No. 5-ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers. The first game (Feb. 15) will be played in Madison, Wis., at the Kohl Center, while the second game (Feb. 16) will be in Verona, Wis., at the Eagle's Nest. Both games are set for 2:07 p.m. start times, which are both different than the times previously listed.
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Feb. 9, 2008 - Bauerfeld nets two goals in loss to Mavericks
Bemidji State received two power-play goals from Annie Bauerfeld (Fr., Woodbury, Minn.) against Minnesota State University, Mankato, but the Beavers were unable to hold on to the early advantage, falling 5-2 to the Mavericks Saturday afternoon at All Seasons Arena.
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Feb. 8, 2008 - Hiscock nets shorty in 3-1 loss to MSU
Bemidji State bumped its scoring streak to five-straight games as Tara Hiscock (Sr., Turtle River, Minn.) scored her second-career short-handed goal in a 3-1 loss to Minnesota State University, Mankato Friday night at All Seasons Arena.
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Feb. 5, 2008 - Beavers head to Mankato
Bemidji State will hit the road for its first series away from John Glas Fieldhouse in more than a month. The Beavers will take on Minnesota State University, Mankato Feb. 8-9 at All Seasons Arena. The puck will drop on both contests at 7:07 p.m. and 3:07 p.m., respectively.
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Feb. 2, 2008 - Robertson nets first career goal in 4-1 loss to UM
Jackie Robertson (So., Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) rifled a backhand shot past the No. 4-ranked University of Minnesota goaltender midway through the third period to notch the first goal and point of her collegiate career. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as BSU fell to the Gophers 4-1 Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Feb. 1, 2008 - Gophers take down Beavers 5-1

Annie Bauerfeld (Fr., Woodbury, Minn.) scored her third goal of the season just 55 seconds into Friday’s 5-1 loss to No. 4-ranked Minnesota at John Glas Fieldhouse. The fastest goal of the season for the Beavers gave them their first lead over the Gophers this season and their first lead over a ranked opponent since a 6-2 loss Nov. 2 at then-No. 10 Ohio State.
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Feb. 1, 2008 - B2 set to broadcast Saturday's game live

The B2 network has announced today that it will broadcast live Saturday’s Bemidji State women’s hockey game against the No. 4-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers at John Glas Fieldhouse. KBSU’s Scott Williams will be calling the action with Eric Monsrud providing color commentary for the game that begins at 2:07 p.m. The game will also be shown on KBSU’s Channel 17. The live Internet broadcast can be seen for a price of $6.
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Jan. 31, 2008 - Gophers coming to town
It's just another week, and another ranked Western Collegiate Hockey Association opponent coming into John Glas Fieldhouse to take on Bemidji State. Last week No. 2 Minnesota Duluth swept the Beavers (4-19-3, 1-17-2 WCHA), and now BSU will play host to the No. 4-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-4-3, 15-4-1 WCHA) Feb. 1-2. The puck is set to drop on both contests at 2:07 p.m.
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Jan. 24, 2008 - USCHO recognizes Brookshaw again
BSU netminder Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) allowed just two goals and had 63 saves in two games against the University of North Dakota on Jan. 11-12 at John Glas Fieldhouse. For her performance, U.S. College Hockey Online recently announced that she had been named its USCHO Division I Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this year.
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Jan. 19, 2008 - Rising scores fifth goal of season in 6-1 loss

Julie Rising (Fr., Millbrae, Calif.) made sure Bemidji State would not be shut out against the No. 2-ranked team in the country. She netted her team-leading fifth goal of the season in BSU’s 6-1 loss to the University of Minnesota Duluth Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Jan. 18, 2008 - Dorr nets goal in 5-1 loss to Bulldogs
Franny Dorr (So., Roseville, Minn.) scored her second goal of the season in Bemidji State’s 5-1 loss to No. 2-ranked Minnesota Duluth Friday night at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Jan. 16, 2008 - UMD brings high-powered offense to the Glas
The University of Minnesota Duluth brings the third best offense and the fourth best defense in the country into John Glas Fieldhouse this weekend (Jan. 18-19) for a two-game series with Bemidji State (4-17-3, 1-15-2 WCHA). The No. 2-ranked Bulldogs (18-3-1, 15-3-0 WCHA) are currently first in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association with 30 points. UMD averages 3.77 goals per game while only allowing 1.45. Game times are set for 7:07 p.m. and 2:07 p.m., respectively.
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Jan. 15, 2008 - Bauerfeld named conference's best rookie

For the second time in three weeks, a Bemidji State freshman has been recognized by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association as the league’s best newcomer. Annie Bauerfeld (Fr., Woodbury, Minn.) recorded a career-high two assists in BSU’s 4-1 victory Friday over North Dakota at John Glas Fieldhouse. For her efforts, she has been named the WCHA Rookie of the Week for the first time in her career, the league announced Tuesday.
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Jan. 12, 2008 - Bemidji State falls 1-0 in series finale to UND
Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) had another sensational performance in net, but it wasn’t enough as Bemidji State was defeated 1-0 by North Dakota Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Kissick leads Beavers to first conference win
Lisa Kissick (Jr., Carman, Manitoba) scored a career-high two goals to help lead the way for Bemidji State's 4-1 victory over North Dakota Friday night at John Glas Fieldhouse. The win over the Fighting Sioux give the Beavers their first Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory of the season and gives them a chance to perhaps catch UND in the standings by the end of the year.
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Jan. 7, 2008 - Beavers entertain Fighting Sioux this weekend
Bemidji State (3-16-3, 0-14-2 WCHA) will be looking for its first victory in the Western Collegiate Hockey Assocation this weekend when North Dakota (3-15-4, 3-11-2 WCHA) enters John Glas Fieldhouse on Jan. 11-12 at 7:07 and 2:07 p.m., respectively. In the matchup earlier this season in Grand Forks, the Fighting Sioux shut out the Beavers in both games. UND, however, has yet to win a game on the road this year (0-7-1).
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Jan. 5, 2008 - Johnson nets first career goal in loss to SCSU
Erin Johnson (Fr., Farmington, Minn.) scored her first career goal in Bemidji State's 3-1 loss to No. 9/10 St. Cloud State University Saturday afternoon at the National Hockey Center.
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Jan. 4, 2008 - BSU win streak ends in St. Cloud
Bemidji State's recent two-game win streak was halted Friday afternoon by No. 9/10 St. Cloud State 1-0 in the National Hockey Center.
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Jan. 3, 2008 - Cody named WCHA Rookie of the Week
Erin Cody (Fr., Roseville, Minn.) recorded two crucial points last weekend to help Bemidji State earn its first series sweep over an opponent this season. For her efforts, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association has named her the WCHA Rookie of the Week, the league announced Thursday.
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Jan. 3, 2008 - BSU travels to St. Cloud State this weekend
Bemidji State will be looking to build off its longest win streak of the season this weekend (Jan. 4-5) with a two-game series against No. 9/10 St. Cloud State University. The Beavers are 15-19-5 all-time against the Huskies, and the 15 wins are the most against any one opponent in school history. Both games will begin at 2:07 p.m.
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Dec. 30, 2007 - Bemidji State breaks out brooms against UV

Tara Hiscock (Sr., Turtle River, Minn.) scored the game-winning goal in BSU's 3-2 victory over the University of Vermont Sunday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. She now has six career game-winning goals and 14 career power-play goals, both of which are one behind Bemidji State's career all-time records.
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Dec. 29, 2007 - Beavers earn decisive 4-1 win over Vermont
Lisa Kissick (Jr., Carman, Manitoba) scored the first goal in BSU's 4-1 win over the University of Vermont Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. The Beavers scored four first-period goals in the game, and tallied the most goals since a Jan. 12, 2007 matchup with North Dakota.
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Dec. 26, 2007 - Catamounts enter the Glas
Bemidji State returns from Christmas vacation this weekend (Dec. 29-30) when Hockey East opponent Vermont comes to town. BSU first faced the Catamounts last season in Burlington, Vt., with the Beavers winning the series 1-0-1. This will be the first meeting between the two schools at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Dec. 9, 2007 - Balcom busts through
Haley Balcom (Sr., Elk River, Minn.) scored her first goal of the season for Bemidji State in a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State University Sunday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse.
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Dec. 8, 2007 - Bemidji State shut out by St. Cloud State
BSU had one of its best defensive performances of the season, allowing just 23 shots to St. Cloud State Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. The Beavers, however, were unable to come away with a victory as they fell 1-0 to the Huskies.
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Dec. 7, 2007 - Beavers welcome Huskies to the Glas
Bemidji State will be looking to notch its second win of the season this weekend (Dec. 8-9) when St. Cloud State comes to John Glas Fieldhouse. The Beavers are 15-17-5 all-time against the Huskies, and the 15 wins are the most against any one opponent in school history. Both games will begin at 2:07 p.m.
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Dec. 1, 2007 - Brookshaw nearly does it again
Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) had 44 saves Saturday afternoon against No. 6-ranked Minnesota, but she gave up one goal with less than 10 minutes to play and the Gophers were able to come away with a 1-0 win and a series sweep at Ridder Arena.
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Nov. 30, 2007 - Minnesota shuts out Bemidji State
The Beavers gave a valiant effort against No. 6 Minnesota, but the Gophers were able to come away with a 5-0 victory Friday night at Ridder Arena.
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Nov. 28, 2007 - Brookshaw named national player of week
As if being named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s Defensive Player of the Week wasn’t enough, BSU goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) received another accolade as she was named the USCHO Division I Defensive Player of the Week after her record-breaking performance last weekend against then-No. 2 Wisconsin at John Glas Fieldhouse, U.S. College Hockey Online announced Tuesday.
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Nov. 27, 2007 - Brookshaw earns conference honors again
After a record-setting weekend and arguably the best game of her illustrious four-year career, Bemidji State women’s hockey goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) was named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
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Nov. 25, 2007 - Beavers take to the road, travel to Minnesota
BSU is coming off its first-ever shutout of then-No. 2 Wisconsin last weekend, and the Beavers will look to carry that momentum into a road matchup with No. 6-ranked Minnesota this weekend (Nov. 30-Dec. 1). Bemidji State will travel to Minneapolis, Minn., which is the site of last years' 2-0 victory over then-No. 8 Minnesota. BSU has won two of its last three regular season matchups with the Gophers at Ridder Arena.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Brookshaw, BSU make history against Wisconsin
Emily Brookshaw (Sr., Webster, Wisc.) had a career-high 50 saves in a 0-0 tie against the No. 2-ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. She also broke the Bemidji State record for career saves with 2,405 in her illustrious career.
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Nov. 23, 2007 - Bemidji State falls 7-0 to the Badgers
Erin Cody (Fr., Roseville, Minn.) led BSU with four shots on goal Friday night at John Glas Fieldhouse, but she wasn't able to score a goal in the 7-0 loss to No. 2-ranked Wisconsin.
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Nov. 19, 2007 - Here are the Badgers
Bemidji State welcomes the No. 2-ranked Wisconsin Badgers to John Glas Fieldhouse this weekend (Nov. 23-24) for BSU's second home series in as many weeks. UW is currently on a three-game losing streak, which is tied for the second-longest such streak in school history, and the Beavers are coming off their first victory of the season last weekend to Robert Morris. Bemidji State will be looking to erase a current 19-game losing streak to Wisconsin.
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Nov. 17, 2007 - Beavers fall 1-0 to Colonials
Bemidji State was unable to complete its first series sweep of the season, falling to Robert Morris 1-0 Saturday night in the first-ever home game played at IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids, Minn.
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Nov. 16, 2007 - Bemidji State wins first game of season
Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wisc.) had one of her better performances Friday night at John Glas Fieldhouse. She made 24 amazing saves in leading Bemidji State to its first victory of the year, a 3-2 triumph over Robert Morris.
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Nov. 16, 2007 - BSU inks two during early signing period
Bemidji State University women’s hockey coach Steve Sertich announced today the signing of Marlee Wheelhouse and Montana Vichorek to National Letters of Intent. The two will begin their careers with BSU in fall 2008.
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Nov. 15, 2007 - Beavers back home after long road trip
Bemidji State is returning home for a weekend series with Robert Morris after being on the road for more than a month. The Beavers will play at 7:07 p.m. Friday at John Glas Fieldhouse, and will take on the Colonials in another home contest in Grand Rapids, Minn., at 6:07 on Saturday. The second game of the series will be played at IRA Civic Center.
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Nov. 10, 2007 - Cody scores first career goal in 2-1 loss to NU
Erin Cody (Fr., Roseville, Minn.) scored her first collegiate goal Saturday afternoon to help give Bemidji State a 2-1 loss to Niagara University in Niagara, N.Y.
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Nov. 9, 2007 - Collins' career game helps BSU tie Niagara
Brooke Collins (Jr., Pilot Mound, Manitoba) scored two third-period goals to help Bemidji State play to a 2-2 draw Friday night in the Beavers' first-ever trip to Niagara, N.Y. Her two goals are the first two of the season and the first multi-goal game of her career.
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Nov. 8, 2007 - Beavers making first trip to Niagara
Bemidji State will travel to Niagara, N.Y., for the first time in school history this weekend, Nov. 9-10, to take on Niagara University. The Beavers are looking to end their current six-game losing streak, with the two games starting at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.
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Nov. 3, 2007 - Bauerfeld notches first career goal in BSU loss
Annie Bauerfeld (Fr., Woodbury, Minn.) notched her first career goal in Saturday's loss against No. 10-ranked Ohio State. Bauerfeld scored the final goal of the game, making sure the Beavers would not be shut out in either of the two games with the Buckeyes.
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Nov. 2, 2007 - Buckeyes are too much for Beavers
Lexy Parenteau (Fr., Franconia, Minn.) scored her first collegiate goal Friday night, but it wasn’t enough as No. 10-ranked Ohio State defeated the Bemidji State University women’s hockey team 6-2 at OSU Ice Rink in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nov. 1, 2007 - Bemidji State on the road again
Bemidji State will be looking for its first victory of the season this weekend when the Beavers travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes Nov. 2-3. Both games will begin at 7:07 p.m.
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Oct. 20, 2007 - Beavers outshoot UND, fall 3-0
Bemidji State attempted 31 shots against the University of North Dakota but failed to get any past the UND goaltender, falling to the Fighting Sioux 3-0 Saturday evening at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
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Oct. 19, 2007 - Beavers snap seven-game win streak
Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wisc.) had another stellar performance, saving 26 of 27 shots faced, but the Beaver offense was stifled in a 1-0 loss to North Dakota Friday at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
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Oct. 16, 2007 - Bemidji State travels to UND for weekend series
The Beavers own a current seven-game win streak over the University of North Dakota, and haven't lost to the Fighting Sioux since Dec. 10, 2005. They travel to Grand Forks, N.D. for a weekend series Oct. 19-20 at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Game times are set for 7:07 p.m. and 4:07 p.m. respectively.
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Oct. 16, 2007 - Brookshaw earns WCHA defensive honors
Emily Brookshaw's (Webster, Wisc.) outstanding weekend against No. 5 University of Minnesota Duluth included a personal single-game career-high 47 saves. She had 81 total saves against the Bulldogs, and for her efforts she was named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's Defensive Player of the Week.
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Oct. 14, 2007 - Brookshaw brilliant against UMD
A day removed from setting her single-game career high in saves, Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wisc.) nearly shut out the No. 5-ranked University of Minnesota, Duluth Bulldogs Sunday afternoon at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. The Beavers lost 1-0 and held UMD to its lowest scoring output of the season.
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Oct. 13, 2007 - Brookshaw has career day against Bulldogs
Bemidji State senior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wisc.) had a career-high 47 saves in Saturday's 4-0 loss to No. 5-ranked University of Minnesota, Duluth.
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Oct. 11, 2007 - Beavers set for road matchup against UMD
The Beavers hit the road Oct. 13-14 for their first series of the season away from John Glas Fieldhouse. Bemidji State will play the University of Minnesota Duluth at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center at 3:37 p.m. and 3:07 p.m., respectively. BSU will look to end its current 23-game losing streak to the Bulldogs.
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Oct. 9, 2007 - Rising earns WCHA Rookie of Week honors
Freshman Julie Rising (Millbrae, Calif.) scored two goals in her first two collegiate games last weekend against Minnesota State University, Mankato. For her efforts, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association named her Rookie of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
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Oct. 6, 2007 - BSU comes from behind to tie Minnesota State

Freshmen Julie Rising (Millbrae, Calif.) and Eva Schwaerzler (Dornbirn, Austria) both scored second-period goals to bring BSU back from a 2-0 deficit to tie Minnesota State University, Mankato Saturday afternoon at John Glas Fieldhouse. Schwaerzler (above) scored her first collegiate goal while Rising now has two goals in as many games.
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Oct. 5, 2007 - Beavers drop season opener 3-1
Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wisc.) had 31 saves Friday night at John Glas Fieldhouse, but it wasn't enough as the Bemidji State women's hockey team was defeated 3-1 in the season opener by Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Oct. 4, 2007 - BSU opens season at the Glas
The Bemidji State women's hockey team will begin its 2007-08 season at 7:07 p.m. Oct. 5 against Minnesota State University, Mankato at John Glas Fieldhouse. The Beavers also play at 2:07 p.m. Oct. 6 against the Mavericks at the Glas. Be sure to come check out this year's version of the BSU women's hockey team.
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Sept. 28, 2007 - Kissick leads Beavers to 1-0 victory
Lisa Kissick (Carman, Manitoba) scored the lone goal for the Bemidji State women’s hockey team in a 1-0 victory over the University of Manitoba in an exhibition matchup Friday night at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse.
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Sept. 27, 2007 - BSU selected to finish seventh in WCHA
The Bemidji State women’s ice hockey program has been selected to finish seventh in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association by the coaches, the league announced Tuesday.
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Sept. 21, 2007 - Captains named for 2007-08 season
Bemidji State coach Steve Sertich has named Tara Hiscock (above) (Sr., F, Turtle River, Minn.), Emily Brookshaw (Sr., G, Webster, Wisc.) and Brooke Collins (Jr., D, Pilot Mound, Manitoba) as the three captains for the 2007-08 season.
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Aug. 21, 2007 - BSU inks deal with Internet broadcast company
Bemidji State University Director of Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb has announced that for the first time in school history, soccer, women’s hockey, baseball and softball games will be broadcast on the Internet. A new web site, called Listen To The Beavers Dot Com, has launched for the fall season and it will be the Internet audio home of the Beavers.
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Aug. 20, 2007 - Veenker added to women’s hockey coaching staff
Bemidji State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb today announced the hiring of Shane Veenker as the assistant women’s hockey coach to round out the coaching staff for the 2007-08 women’s hockey team.
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July 16, 2007 - Heather Farrell named assistant women’s hockey coach
Bemidji State University head women’s hockey coach Steve Sertich has announced the hiring of Heather Farrell as assistant women’s ice hockey coach. Farrell comes to BSU from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine where she was the women’s hockey assistant coach for three seasons (2004-06).
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June 22, 2007 - Bemidji State announces 2007-08 women’s ice hockey schedule
Bemidji State has announced its 2007-08 women’s ice hockey schedule. The 34-game slate features 16 home games and 18 contests on the road including an exhibition contest on September 29th versus the University of Manitoba.
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May 7, 2007 - Beavers hold spring banquet
The Bemidji State women’s Ice Hockey team held it’s spring banquet this past Saturday in Wallnut Hall. The Beavers handed out four awards at the spring banquet, Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year and the Beaver Award, the recipients of these awards were voted on by their teammates.
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Apr. 26, 2007 - Tageson returns from 2007 IIHF Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships
Bemidji State senior Helena Tageson (Malmo, Sweden) has returned back from the 2007 IIHF Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships that were held in Winnipeg and Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships took place from April 3 to April 10. Tageson and Team Sweden captured third place bringing home the bronze medal.
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Arp. 23, 2007 - Bemidji State inks three more for 2007-08
Bemidji State University head women’s hockey coach Steve Sertich announced today the signing of three new recruits to join the Beavers for the 2007-08 season. Carissa Ketcher, Keeta Koalska and Erin Johnson signed a National Letter of Intent to play for BSU. With the signing of these three players brings the 2007-08 class to seven.
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Apr. 16, 2007 - Bemidji State adds two to 2007-08 squad
Bemidji State University head women’s hockey coach Steve Sertich announced today the signing of two new recruits to join the Beavers for the 2007-08 season. Julie Rising and Erin Cody signed a National Letter of Intent to play for BSU. With the signing of these Rising and Cody it brings the 2007-08 class to four, joining early signees Jennifer Bauer and Annie Bauerfield.
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Mar. 13, 2007 - Tageson member of Team Sweden for IIHF World Women’s Championship
Bemidji State senior Helena Tageson (Malmo, Sweden) has been selected to represent Team Sweden in the 2007 IIHF World Women’s Championship which will be held on April 3-10 in Canada.
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Mar. 1, 2007 - Hart to participate in Skills Challenge
Bemidji State senior forward Kelly Hart (Ajax, Ontario) has been selected to participate on the West team in the second annual Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge, which will be held April 6 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
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Mar. 1, 2007 - Eleven Beavers Named to WCHA All-Academic Team
The Bemidji State University women’s hockey team had eleven players honored yesterday for Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) awards. All eleven award winners were named to the All-Academic team.
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Feb. 26, 2007 - Bemidji State falls 4-1 to No. 9 Minnesota
Minnesota built a two-goal first-period lead and rode a 26 save performance from goaltender Kim Hanlon to post a 4-1 victory over Bemidji State in the quarterfinals of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) tournament. The win advanced Minnesota into the final four of the WCHA tournament next weekend at Ridder Arena.
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Feb. 23, 2007 - No. 9 Minnesota hands BSU 5-1 loss
Minnesota’s Bobbi Ross recorded three points (1-2-3) to lead the Golden Gophers to a 5-1 victory over the Beavers in the first contest of a best-of-three game series of the quarterfinals of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) tournament at Ridder Arena Friday night.
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Feb. 20, 2007 - BSU travels to Minnesota for WCHA quarterfinals
Bemidji State travels to Minneapolis, Minn. this weekend to battle the No. 9 Minnesota Golden Gophers in a best of three game series in the quarterfinals of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) tournament. Game times from Ridder Arena are slated for 7:07 p.m. on Friday, 6:07 p.m. on Saturday and if necessary 6:07 p.m. on Sunday.
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Feb. 17, 2007 - No. 2 Wisconsin completes sweep over BSU, 6-0
Wisconsin’s Meaghan Mikkelson and Jasmine Giles lead the Badgers with three points apiece, one goal and two assists, in the Badgers 6-0 shutout victory over the Beavers Saturday afternoon at the Eagle’s Nest in Verona, Wis. The loss is the first time the Beavers have been shutout in back-to-back games this season and it is just the sixth time that the Beavers have been shutout in a weekend series in it’s eight year Division I era.
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Feb. 16, 2007 - No. 2 Wisconsin outlasts Bemidji State, 2-0
Wisconsin rode an outstanding performance from goaltender Jessie Vetter who stopped all 20 Bemidji State shots to pick a 2-0 shutout win over the Beavers at the Kohl Center Friday afternoon. Sara Bauer picked up two points on the day to lead the Badgers in the victory.
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Feb. 14, 2007 - BSU wraps up regular season in Madison, Wis.
Bemidji State will look to knock off it's second consecuative ranked opponent this weekend as the Beavers take on No. 2 Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. Friday's contest is scheduled to start at 2:07 p.m. from the Kohl Center, while Saturday's game is slated to start at 2:07 p.m. from the Eagle's Nest in Verona, Wis.
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Feb. 10, 2007 - Two goal second period lifts No. 8 Minnesota to 5-3 win
Minnesota’s Whitney Graft recorded three points with two goal and an assist to lead No. 8 Minnesota to a 5-3 victory over Bemidji State at Ridder Arena this afternoon. Graft recorded two goals in the first period and picked up an assist on Minnesota’s fifth goal to help the Golden Gophers salvage a split in the weekend series.
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Feb. 9, 2007 - Bemidji State knocks off No. 8 Minnesota, 2-0
Bemidji State rode an outstanding performance from junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) who stopped 28 shots to backstop the Beavers in a 2-0 shutout victory over No. 8 Minnesota on Friday night from Ridder Arena. With the win Bemidji State snaps a season long six game unbeaten streak.
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Feb. 8, 2007 - Bemidji State to be televised on Fox Sports Net North
The University of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics and Fox Sports Net North have announced that two of the Minnesota women’s hockey games will be televised in the month of February.
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Feb. 8, 2007 - Beavers set to battle No. 8 Minnesota
Bemidji State will travel to Minneapolis, Minn. this weekend to battle the No. 8 Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association match up. Bemidji State will be looking for it's second win all-time versus the Golden Gophers. Last season the Beavers upset Minnesota beating the Golden Gophers 2-1 at Ridder Arena. The puck is slated to drop at 7:07 p.m. on Friday night and 3:07 p.m. on Saturday afternoon from Ridder Arena.
[game notes]
Feb. 3, 2007 - Beavers comeback to earn 3-3 overtime tie
Minnesota State scored three goals in the first five minutes of the game but saw it’s lead slip away as the Beavers scored three unanswered goals of its own to earn a 3-3 overtime tie with the Mavericks. Bemidji State’s Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) made a relief appearance just 4:56 into the contest but was able to backstop the Beavers to the overtime tie.
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Feb. 2, 2007 - Mavericks take down Beavers, 4-1
Minnesota State’s Kala Buganski scored two goals to help lift the Mavericks over the Beavers at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse Friday evening. Minnesota State scored four unanswered goals to take a 4-0 lead and coast to a 4-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) win.
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Feb. 1, 2007 - BSU has six players named as WCHA Scholar-Athletes
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) today announced the second annual group of WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. Bemidji State’s Brooke Collins (So., D, Pilot Mound, Manitoba), Lisa Kissick (So., F, Carman, Manitoba), Monica Rawlings (So., F, Maplewood, Minn.), Kate Robinson (Sr., F, Shanty Bay, Ontario), Helena Tageson (Sr., F, Malmo, Sweden), and Nina Ziegenhals (Sr., D, Sankt Augustin, Germany) were named as WCHA Scholar-Athletes. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced a group of 49 WCHA Scholar-Athlete recipients, 23 of these recipients are repeat honorees.
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Jan. 31, 2007 - Bemidji State to host final home series of 2006-07 season
Bemidji State will play it's last home series of the season this weekend as the Beavers will host the Minnesota State Mavericks at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse. This weekend proves to be a big weekend series for the Beavers as Bemidji State is currently tied for fifth in the WCHA with Minnesota State.
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Jan. 27, 2007 - Bemidji State salvages a 2-2 OT tie with St. Cloud State
Bemidji State rode a standout performance from junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) who tied a personal best with 45 saves to help the Beavers salvage a 2-2 overtime time with the St. Cloud State Huskies. Bemidji State built a 2-0 lead going into the third period but saw St. Cloud State record two unanswered goals in the final frame to send the game into overtime.
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Jan. 26, 2007 - Bemidji State falls 3-1 to St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State’s Holly Roberts picked up two goals to lead the Huskies to a 3-1 decision over Bemidji State in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association battle. Bemidji State tied the contest up late in the third period at one goal apiece but the Huskies netted two unanswered goals in the third period to lift the Huskies to a WCHA victory.
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Jan. 23, 2007 - BSU travels to St. Cloud, Minn. to take on the Huskies
Bemidji State will hit the road this weekend as the Beavers will travel to St. Cloud, Minn. to take on the Huskies from St. Cloud State. Bemidji State will look to get back on the winning track after being swept by Minnesota Duluth last weekend. The Beavers swept the Huskies earlier this season by scores of 6-4 and 4-2 on Oct. 13-14, 2006. Opening faceoffs from the National Hockey Center are set for 7:07 p.m. on Friday night and 2:07 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
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Jan. 21, 2007 - Minnesota Duluth completes sweep over Beavers, 3-1
Minnesota Duluth scored three unanswered goals in the second and third periods to pick up a 3-1 victory and complete a weekend sweep over the Beavers. Minnesota Duluth’s Noemie Marin scored two goals to lead the Bulldogs to victory including the game winner.
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Jan. 20, 2007 - UMD ends BSU’s six game unbeaten streak, 5-0
Minnesota Duluth rode a outstanding performance from goaltender Riitta Schaublin as she recorded 26 saves in the Bulldogs 5-0 shutout win over the Beavers. Karine Demeule, Jessica Koizumi, Saara Tuominen and Michaela Lanzl all recorded two points each in the win for the Bulldogs. With the 5-0 loss the Beavers saw it’s unbeaten streak ended at six games.
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Jan. 16, 2007 - BSU looks to extend unbeaten streak
Bemidji State will look to extend its six game unbeaten streak this weekend when the Beaves take on No. 9 Minnesota Duluth at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse on Jan. 20-21. Bemidji State will be looking to avenge a weekend series sweep that the Beavers suffered in Duluth, Minn., on Oct. 20-21. Game times are slated for 7:07 p.m. on Saturday and 2:07 p.m. on Sunday.
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Jan. 16, 2007 - Brookshaw named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week
For the second time this season Bemidji State women’s ice hockey junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) has been named Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Defensive Player of the Week for her performance in BSU’s weekend series sweep over the University of North Dakota, as announced today by officials from the league office.
[complete release]
Jan. 13, 2007 - Bemidji State edges North Dakota, 1-0
Bemidji State junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) posted the fourth shutout of her career, leading the Beavers to a 1-0 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Sioux this afternoon in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) contest. Brookshaw’s 32-save shutout backstopped just the third 1-0 victory in BSU’s women’s hockey history.
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Jan. 12, 2007 - BSU’s unbeaten streak at five games with 4-1 win over UND
Bemidji State rode a standout performance from goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) who stopped 32 of 33 shots faced backstopping Bemidji State to a 4-1 victory over the University of North Dakota Friday night from the John S. Glas Fieldhouse. The Beavers used three first period unanswered goals to garner the Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory.
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Jan. 10, 2007 - Bemidji State prepares to host North Dakota
Bemidji State returns home this weekend after a six game road swing to take on the University of North Dakota. Bemidji State will look to continue its five game win streak against the Fighting Sioux on Jan. 12-13 from the John S. Glas Fieldhosuse. Faceoffs are set for 7:07 p.m. on Friday and 2:07 p.m. on Saturday.
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Jan. 9, 2007 - Robinson captures WCHA Offensive Player of the Week
Bemidji State women’s ice hockey senior forward Kate Robinson (Shanty Bay, Ontario) has been named Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Offensive player of the Week for her performance in BSU’s three point weekend against No. 9 The Ohio State Buckeyes, as announced today by officials at the league office.
[complete release]
Jan. 6, 2007 - Bemidji State skates to a 1-1 draw with No. 9 Ohio State
Bemidji State’s Kate Robinson (Shanty Bay, Ontario) picked up a power-play goal at 16:52 of the third period to force overtime in a 1-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association draw with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Jan. 5, 2007 - Bemidji State drops No. 9 Ohio State, 2-1
Bemidji State’s Kate Robinson (Shanty Bay, Ontario) tallied two first period goals to lead Bemidji State over the No. 9 team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes. The 2-1 victory helped Bemidji State increase it’s win streak to three games the longest win streak of the season for the Beavers.
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Jan. 5, 2007 - Eckebrecht Nominated for 2007 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Bemidji State’s senior forward Nikki Eckebrecht (Hamilton, Ontario) is one of 13 players that have been nominated for the 2007 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. Eckebrecht is the first Bemidji State women’s hockey player to be nominated for this award.
[complete story] [HHA Nominees]
Jan. 2, 2007 - Eckebrecht named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced Tuesday afternoon that Bemidji State senior forward Nikki Eckebrecht (Hamilton, Ontario) was named WCHA Offensive player of the week after recording a point on all five Bemidji State goals in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) series sweep over North Dakota on December 16-17, at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
[complete story]
Jan. 2, 2007 - BSU opens 2007 play against Ohio State
Bemidji State will travel to Columbus, Ohio this weekend to open the 2007 season against Ohio State. Bemidji State has currently won three of its last four road games against Western Collegiate Hockey Association opponents, including a series sweep over North Dakota on Dec. 16-17. Games are slated for 6:07 p.m. on Friday and 3:07 p.m. on Saturday from OSU Ice Rink.
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Dec. 20, 2006 - Eckebrecht named Division I Offensive Player of the Week
U.S. College Hockey Online announced Wednesday that Bemidji State senior forward Nikki Eckebrecht (Hamilton, Ontario) was named USCHO/ITECH Division I Offensive player of the week after recording a point on all five Bemidji State goals in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) series sweep over North Dakota last weekend at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
[complete story]
Dec. 17, 2006 - Bemidji State sweeps North Dakota with 2-1 win
Bemidji State’s Nikki Eckebrecht (Hamilton, Ontario) picked up a goal and an assist in Bemidji State’s 2-1 comeback victory over the Fighting Sioux this afternoon. Eckebrecht scored the game tying goal for the Beavers and picked up an assist on Bemidji State’s game-winning goal.
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Dec. 16, 2006 - Eckebrecht leads BSU past North Dakota, 3-1
Bemidji State improved its win streak over North Dakota to four games this afternoon with a 3-1 victory at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. Bemidji State’s Nikki Eckebrecht recorded three points on the afternoon with a goal and an assist to lead the Beavers to a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) win.
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Dec. 12, 2006 - Brookshaw recognized by USAHockey.com
Bemidji State's junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) was recently recognized in a player feature on usahockey.com. To see complete article click on link below.
[player feature]
Dec. 12, 2006 - Beavers travel to North Dakota for second consecutive road series
Bemidij State (5-11-2 / 3-8-1 WCHA) travels to Grand Forks, N.D. this weekend to take on North Dakota (3-13-2 / 0-11-1 WCHA) for its second consecutive conference road series. Bemidji State will be looking to extend its three game winning streak it has against North Dakota. Games are slated to start at 2:07 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D.
[game notes]
Dec. 12, 2006 - Brookshaw and Coach Paulsen to take part in USA Hockey Women’s Holiday Camp
Bemidji State's junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) is one of forty-two of the nation’s top women’s ice hockey players who will take part in the USA Hockey’s annual holiday camp from Dec. 26-Jan. 2 in Lake Placid, N.Y. She was one of five goaltenders that was choosen to participate in this camp. Sis Paulsen, Bemidji State’s assistant coach, will be part of a nine-member coaching staff that will be on hand as the athletes will be split into two teams for daily practices, strength training and scrimmages.
[complete story] [roster]
Dec. 9, 2006 - Mavericks down BSU 5-1 in series finale
Minnesota State rode a stand out performance by goaltender Britni Kehler to take the series finale over the Beavers 5-1. Minnesota State scored five unanswered goals to pick up a weekend series split with Bemidji State.
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Dec. 8, 2006 - BSU rolls past Minnesota State, 5-2
Bemidji State’s Kelly Hart (Ajax, Ontario) picked up a goal and an assist to lead Bemidji State to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota State Mavericks in Mankato, Minn. Bemidji State goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) stopped 20 of 22 shots to pick up her fourth win of the season.
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Dec. 8, 2006 - Eckebrecht, Hart named Skills Challenge finalists
Four Bemidji State University ice hockey players - men’s forward Luke Erickson (Roseau, Minn.), men’s goaltender Layne Sedevie (Bismarck, N.D.), women’s defenseman Nikki Eckebrecht (Hamilton, Ontario) and women’s forward Kelly Hart (Ajax, Ontario) - have been included amongst a group of 89 finalists for the NCAA Skills Challenge, to be held in conjunction with the 2007 Frozen Four in St. Louis, Mo.
[complete story]
Dec. 6, 2006 - BSU travels to Mankato, Minn. for series with Minnesota State
Bemidji State (4-10-2, 2-7-1 WCHA) will travel to Mankato, Minn., for a weekend series versus Minnesota State (6-10-1, 4-9-1 WCHA). This is just the second WCHA road series for the Beavers this season. Faceoffs are scheduled for 7:07 p.m. on Friday evening and 7:37 p.m. Saturday evening from All Seasons Arena.
[game notes]
Dec. 2, 2006 - Minnesota edges BSU 3-2 to pick up sweep

Bemidji State's Kelly Hart (Ajax, Ontario) recorded a power-play goal late in the third period to bring the Beavers back with in a one goal deficit with just under two minutes to play in regulation. The Beavers would be unable to capitalize on a six on four power-play opportunity in the last :57 seconds of the game and would fall 3-2 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.
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Dec. 1, 2006 - Bemidji State falls to No. 4 Minnesota
The Minnesota Golden Gophers rode a standout performance from goaltender Brittony Chartier, who saved 24 of 25 shots faced to backstop the Golden Gophers to a 4-1 victory over the Bemidji State Beavers tonight in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association women's ice hockey contest.
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Nov. 29, 2006 - BSU to faceoff against #4 Minnesota
Bemidji State (4-8-2 / 2-5-1 WCHA) will pick up Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) play this weekend when it host No. 4 Minnesota (10-3-1 / 7-2-1 WCHA) at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse. Last season Bemidji State picked up its first ever win against the Golden Gophers on Jan. 7, 2006 by a score of 2-1. Faceoffs for this weekend are scheduled fro 7:07 p.m. on Friday and 2:07 p.m. on Saturday.
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Nov. 28, -2006 - Jessica Ptachick named WCHA Rookie of the Week
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced earlier today that Bemidji State freshman goaltender Jessica Ptachick (Apple Valley, Minn.) has been selected WCHA Rookie of the Week for her performance last weekend versus the University of Vermont. The award, Ptachick’s first of her collegiate career, is Bemidji State’s fourth weekly honor of the 2006-07 campaign, after junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) and senior forward Helena Tageson (Malmo, Sweden) were named Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week Oct. 17, 2006 and freshman Franny Dorr (Roseville, Minn.) was named Rookie of the Week Nov. 14, 2006.
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Nov. 25, 2006 - Ptachick’s first career shutout leads BSU past Vermont, 3-0
Bemidji State rode a strong performance from freshman goaltender Jessica Ptachick (Apple Valley, Minn.), making her first career start and posting her first career shutout with a 3-0 victory over the Catamounts. The victory helped BSU snap a six game win less streak and improve its record to 4-8-2 on the season.
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Nov. 24, 2006 - Bemidji State and Vermont skate to 3-3 OT tie
Bemidji State’s Jenn Sadler (Pickering, Ontario) picked up an unassisted goal at 8:01 of the third period to give Bemidji State its first lead of the game and help BSU pick up a 3-3 tie in its first ever meeting against the Vermont Catamounts.
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Nov. 21, 2006 - BSU goes east for a two game series with Vermont
Bemidji State (3-8-1 / 2-5-1 WCHA) will travel east for the Thanksgiving Holiday break to take on the Vermont Catamounts (2-10-1 / 0-5-1 HE). This will be the first meeting between the two teams in Bemidji State's eight year histroy. Games are slated to start at 6:05 p.m. CT.
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Nov. 19, 2006 - Wisconsin uses two first period goals to lift Badgers to a 4-2 win
No. 1 Wisconsin scored two goals in the first period to power past Bemidji State in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association match-up. Wisconsin’s Meghan Duggan scored two goals to lead the Badgers to a 4-2 victory over the Beavers, which helped Wisconsin garner a weekend series sweep over the Beavers.
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Nov. 18, 2006 - No. 1 Wisconsin scores to goals in each period in 6-2 victory
No. 1 Wisconsin scored two goals in each period to power past Bemidji State in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association match-up. Wisconsin’s Meghan Duggan scored two goals and picked up one assist to lead the Badgers to a 6-2 victory over the Beavers.
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Nov. 15, 2006 - Bemidji State to host No. 1 Wisconsin
Bemdiji State (3-6-1 / 2-3-1 WCHA) will wrap up its six game home stand this weekend as it will host the Wisconsin Badgers (11-0-1 / 9-0-1 WCHA) in a Saturday and Sunday series at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse. Opening faceoffs are scheduled for 2:07 p.m., respectively.
[game notes]
Nov. 14, 2006 - Beavers inks two new recruits during early signing period
Bemidji State University head women’s hockey coach Steve Sertich today announced the commitment of two student-athletes to play for the Beavers in 2007-08. The signing of Jennifer Bauer and Annie Bauerfeld stand as Sertich’s first signees to the BSU program.
[complete story]
Nov. 14, 2006 - Franny Dorr named WCHA Rookie of the Week
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced earlier today that Bemidji State freshman forward Franny Dorr (Roseville, Minn.) has been selected WCHA Rookie of the Week for her performance last weekend versus Ohio State. The award, Dorr’s first of her collegiate career, is Bemidji State’s third weekly honor of the 2006-07 campaign, after junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) and senior forward Helena Tageson (Malmo, Sweden) were named Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week Oct. 17, 2006.
[complete story]
Nov. 14, 2006 - Tageson returns after playing for Team Sweden
Bemidji State senior Helena Tageson (Malmo, Sweden) will be back wearing the green and white this weekend after missing last weeks series with the Ohio State Buckeyes due to participating in the Four Nations Cup held in Kitchener, Ontario. Tageson played for her home country, Sweden which took home the bronze medal going 2-2-0 in the tournament.
[complete story]
Nov. 11, 2006 - Bemidji State and Ohio State skate to 1-1 OT tie
Both Bemidji State and Ohio State rode strong performances from its goaltenders. Bemidji State junior goaltender Emily Brookshaw (Webster, Wis.) stopped 24 of 25 shots, while Erika Vandeerver stopped 26 of 27 shots for Ohio State as the two teams skated to a 1-1 overtime tie at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.
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November 9, 2006 - Ohio State uses four unanswered goals to up-end BSU, 4-1
The Ohio State Buckeyes rode a standout performance from goaltender Erika Vanderveer, who saved 26 of 27 shots faced to backstop the Buckeyes 4-1 victory over the Bemidji State Beavers in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) women’s ice hockey contest. The Buckeyes scored four unanswered goals to snap a three game losing skid versus Bemidji State.
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November 8, 2006 - BSU back in conference play versus Ohio State
Bemidji State (3-5-0, 2-2-0 WCHA) will be back in action this weekend after having a weekend off. BSU will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-5-0, 1-5-0 WCHA) at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse this weekend. Last season BSU won the season series with the Buckeyes, garnering a 3-1 record. This weekend, both games are slated to start at 2:07 p.m., respectively.
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October 28, 2006 - Niagara garners split with Bemidji State, 2-1
The Niagara Purple Eagles rode a standout performance from goaltender Allison Rutledge, who saved 31 of 32 shots faced to backstop the Puple Eagles to a 2-1 victory over the Bemidji State Beavers this afternoon in a non-conference women’s ice hockey contest.
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October 27, 2006 - BSU stays perfect at home with victory over Niagara, 2-1
Three Bemidji State players picked up their first points wearing the green and white in a 2-1 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles. Bemidji State used a late goal in the second period and a goal in the third period to hold off the Purpler Eagles in the non-conference win.
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October 26, 2006 - BSU head coach featured in usahockey.com
First year Bemidji State head coach Steve Sertich was recently featured in a coaching feature on usahockey.com. To see complete article click on link below.
[coaching feature]
October 25, 2006 - BSU returns home to face Niagara University
Bemidji State (2-4-0, 2-2-0 WCHA) will return home this weekend for the second home series this season as the Beavers will face the Niagara University Purple