PHOENIX, AZ - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team fell to Grand Canyon University 0-1 in overtime in game two of a two-game series on Saturday, December 14. The Beavers had an extremely successful road trip in Arizona going 2-0-1 over the last three days. Over the last three days, Minot State went 1-0-0 against the University of Arizona and 1-0-1 against Grand Canyon University. The Beaver's record now moves to 18-2-3, while Grand Canyon University improved to 8-8-1. 

The battle between the goalies was the story of the 60 minutes of regulation in this game. Minot State's goaltender, Jake Anthony, tallied 10 saves in the first period, 5 saves in the second period, and 6 saves in the third period, for a total of 21 saves on 21 shots on goal. Grand Canyon's goaltender, Dmytro Kubrytskyi, tallied 5 saves in the first period, 15 saves in the second period, and 10 saves in the third period, for a total of 30 saves on 30 shots on goal. Regulation would end in a 0-0 tie sending this game into overtime. 

Grand Canyon wasted no time in the overtime period as Jack Thomas scored the game winning goal at 51 seconds into the period to secure the 0-1 overtime win. 

Minot State's penalty kill unit was strong in this game as the Beavers were 2 for 2 in penalty kills. Minot State goalie, Jake Anthony, was amazing in net for the Beavers shutting out Grand Canyon in regulation, and tallying 21 saves on 22 shots on goal. 

Following Minot State's three-game road trip in Arizona, the Beavers will be back in action following the New Year at home in a two-game series against Midland University. The two-game series is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, at 3:30 pm, and Sunday, January 5, at 4:30 pm at the Maysa Arena.