MINOT, ND - The #1 ranked Minot State Beavers men's hockey team secured the two-game series sweep over #9 Maryville University on Senior Night with a 5-1 victory on Saturday, February 8. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 31-2-3, while Maryville University falls to 16-10-3.

The Beavers opened up the scoring in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead at 6:21 into the period on a power play goal scored by Jay Buchholz. Maryville tied the game up at 1-1 at 12:35 into the period on a goal scored by Lucas Adams. 

The Beavers extended their lead to 2-1 at 5:05 into the second period on a power play goal scored by Reid Arnold. Minot State quickly took a 3-1 lead at 6:24 into the period on a power play goal scored by Colby Joseph. The Beavers increased their lead to 4-1 at 17:07 into the period on a power play goal scored by Matthew Yakubowski. 

Minot State took a 5-1 lead at 5:34 into the third period on a goal scored by Joey Moffatt. The Beaver's goalie, Jake Anthony, shut down Maryville in the third period to secure the 5-1 victory. 

Logan Rands, Austin Clyne (2), Christian Kadolph (2), Joey Moffatt, Brayden Pawluk, Logan Cyca, and Jay Buchholz were credited with assists in the game. Jake Anthony led the way in goal for the Beavers, tallying 8 saves on 9 shots on goal, securing the victory and improving his record to 17-2-2. 

Following the series sweep over #9 Maryville University, the Beavers will be back in action on the road for their final regular season two-game series in Athens County, Ohio, to take on the University of Ohio. Game one is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 pm, and game two is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 pm.