URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Minot State's Jake Anthony proved unbeatable in his season debut, turning aside all 17 shots he faced for his 13^th career shutout, leading the Beavers to a 1-0 road win Friday night over host Illinois.

Along with being a season-opening win, the Beavers (1-0-0 overall, 1-0-0 MCH) also made a successful debut in their first Midwest Collegiate Hockey conference contest.

Anthony, who is No. 3 all-time in career shutouts at Minot State behind head coach Wyatt Waselenchuk (15) and Holden Kurtz (16), crept closer to the all-time record with his performance in the opener, keeping Minot State in a close game that was scoreless through the first two periods.

Christian Kadolph finally broke the scoreless tie with 7 minutes, 14 seconds left to play, finishing off an assist from Ben Johnson for the game's lone goal.

Illinois goalie Nolan Woodring was almost as good as Anthony, turning aside 37 of 38 shots, but couldn't fend off Kadolph's third-period chance as the Beavers skated away with the victory in both teams' season opener.

Minot State is back in action Saturday night playing at Illinois once again, the second of four straight on the road to open the season for the Beavers.