JAMESTOWN, N. D. - The Minot State men's hockey team won its 14th straight against in-state foe Jamestown on Wednesday night, and now the Beavers are ready for their home debut.
Freshman
Walker Jerome scored his first collegiate goal, which proved to be the game-winner, as Minot State skated to a 3-1 win over the host Jimmies.
Minot State (3-0-0 overall) now makes its home debut at the Maysa Arena on Friday hosting Liberty at 7:30 pm for a special Build the Dam evening. The game is a black-out as fans are encouraged to wear black. Admission for the game is free, and prior to the game the Beavers will celebrate their 2022-23 ACHA National Championship with a special championship banner-raising ceremony.
Wednesday, Jerome's game-winner came midway through the second period and broke a 1-1 tie, and the Beavers never looked back.
Reece Henry added a third-period goal helping ice the win for Minot State, and
Joey Moffatt scored in the first period for an early 1-0 Beaver lead.
Logan Rands,
Ryan Monias,
Trenton Curtis, Sheldon Howard, and
Troy Hamilton each added an assist in the victory, while
Riley Wallace made 25 saves in goal in his start this season for the win.