BLOOMINGTON, IL - The Minot State Beavers men's hockey team is moving on to the MCH Conference Tournament final  with a 10-2 victory over Illinois State University in the semi-final on Saturday, February 22. The Beavers will be matching up with, in-state rival, the University of Jamestown in the MCH Conference Tournament final on Sunday, February 23, at 1:00 pm in Bloomington, Illinois.

Minot State got on the board first just over 5 minutes into the first period on a goal scored by Colby Joseph to take a 1-0 lead. Less than a minute later, Illinois State tied the game at 1-1. With just over 11 minutes left in the period, the Beavers took a 2-1 lead on a goal scored by Sheldin Howard. 

The Beavers opened up the second period by extending their lead to 3-1 on a goal scored by Colby Joseph, his second goal of the game. With just over 15 minutes left in the period, the Beavers took a 4-1 lead on a power play goal scored by Colby Joseph, his third goal of the game to secure the hat trick. Minot State took a 5-1 lead on a goal scored by Trenton Curtis. Soon after, the Beavers took a 6-1 lead on a goal scored by Matthew Yakubowski. Minot State took a 7-1 lead on a power play goal scored by Reid Arnold. The Beavers extended their lead to 8-1 on a goal scored by Colby Joseph, his fourth goal of the game. The Beavers held Illinois State scoreless through the second period. 

About 5 minutes into the third period, Illinois State scored a goal to make the score 8-2. With just over 6 minutes left in the third period, the Beavers extended their lead to 9-2 on a goal scored by Joey Moffatt. With a minute and a half left in the game, the Beavers took a 10-2 lead on a goal scored by Payton Jerome. 

Logan Cyca, Reid Arnold, Matthew Yakubowski, Joey Moffatt, Eric Krywy(2), Brett Tataryn, Austin Clyne, Logan Rands, and Walker Jerome were credited with assists in the game. 

Following the MCH Conference Tournament semi-final victory over Illinois State University, the Beavers will be back in action in the MCH Conference Tournament final against the University of Jamestown on Sunday, February 23, at 1:00 pm in Bloomington, Illinois.