MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team defeated Waldorf 2-1 on Saturday, November 9, to sweep the two-game series. Minot State went into this game coming off of a 9-3 win against Waldorf on Friday, November 8. With the win, the Beavers improve to 10-1-1 on the season, while Waldorf drops to 4-10-0 on the season. The Beavers have now extended their winning streak to 7 games. 

The first period was a quiet one for both offenses. Minot State's goaltender, Mason Kelly held Waldorf scoreless in the period with 1 save on 1 shot on goal, and Waldorf's goaltender, Matthew Loney, held the Beavers scoreless in the period with 18 saves on 18 shots on goal. 

Waldorf got on the board in the second period on an unassisted goal scored by Liam Wallace at 4:31 into the period to put Waldorf ahead 1-0. Matthew Loney held the Beavers scoreless once again in the second period with 12 saves on 12 shots on goal. 

The Beavers wouldn't be denied in the third period, however, as the Beavers went on to score two unanswered goals to secure the win. Jay Buccholz was the Beaver to knot the game at 1-1 on an unassisted goal scored at 7:38 into the period. Brayden Pawluk was the one to put the Beavers ahead 2-1 on his first goal of the season scored at 18:27 into the period. Mason Kelly held Waldorf scoreless in the third period with 7 saves on 7 shots on goal to secure the victory. 

Christian Kadolph and Austin Clyne were credited with assists in today's game. Mason Kelly secured his first win in goal for the Beavers tallying 17 saves on 17 shots on goal. 

Following the Beaver's two-game sweep over Waldorf, the Beaver's will be back in action on Tuesday, November 12, against their in-state rival University of Jamestown at the Maysa Arena at 7:30 pm.