For BSU legend R.H. “Bob” Peters and his wife, Lou, the 2016-17 season marked 50 years of tireless dedication since they accepted the challenge of establishing a men’s hockey program in Bemidji.<\/p>\n
Peters and his players built a foundation of success that would enable the Beavers’ transformation from an NAIA power into
\na NCAA Division I powerhouse, gaining a women’s program in 1999.<\/p>\n
As head coach from 1966-2001, Peters was responsible for 702 victories, 17 conference championships and 13 national championships. Under his stewardship, the Beavers produced 80 all-Americans, multiple Olympians, four players who logged time in the National Hockey League and countless coaches at all levels of the game.<\/p>\n
“Coach Peters was a great mentor who turned a bunch of boys into men,” said Rob Anderson ’83. “We couldn’t have done it without him, and we believed in him. He’s still the man.”<\/p>\n
In recognition of the couple’s milestone and impact on hockey, and with dozens of former players looking on, Beaver Hockey paused Jan. 21 as Peters completed a ceremonial puck drop before a game against Ferris State.<\/p>\n
Forever known as “Coach,” Peters remains heavily involved in college hockey and continues to provide support to Bemidji State Athletics and the BSU Alumni & Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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