MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team made easy work of Midland University on Saturday, January 4, shutting out their opponent by a final score of 8-0 in game one of a two-game series. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 19-2-3, while Midland University drops to 13-12-1 on the season. 

Minot State came away from the first period with a 3-0 lead over Midland. The first goal was scored by Josh Pederson at 13:08 into the period. The second goal was scored by Colby Joseph on the power play at 15:49 into the period. The third goal of the first period was scored by Logan Rands at 18:47 into the period. The Beaver's goaltender, Jake Anthony, tallied 5 saves on 5 shots on goal in the first 20 minutes of play. 

By the end of the second period, the Beavers had extended their lead to 6-0. The fourth goal of the night for the Beavers was scored by Trenton Curtis at 4:33 into the period. The fifth goal for Minot State was scored by Joey Moffatt at 10:30 into the period. The sixth goal was scored by Logan Rands, his second goal of the game, at 17:50 into the second period. Jake Anthony, once again, had a flawless period in goal for the Beavers, tallying 7 saves on 7 shots on goal. 

Minot State would go on to add two more goals in the third period to give them 8 goals on the night. The seventh goal of the game for the Beavers was scored by Joey Moffatt on the power play, his second goal of the game, at 6:42 into the period. The eighth goal for the Beavers was scored by Josh Pederson on the power play, his second goal of the game, at 16:02 into the period. Jake Anthony completed the shut out over Midland with 10 saves on 10 shots on goal in the third period. 

Logan Cyca (2), Matthew Yakubowski (2), Joey Moffatt (2), Jay Buchholz (2), Trenton Curtis, Austin Clyne, Payton Jerome, and Eric Krywy were all credited with assists in the game. The Beaver's goalie, Jake Anthony completed the shut out against Midland, tallying 22 saves on 22 shots on goal, improving his record to 11-2-2 on the season. 

Following the 8-0 victory over Midland University, the Beavers will be back in action tomorrow, Sunday, January 5, in game two of a two-game series against Midland University at 4:30 pm at the Maysa Arena.