Vikings’ Second-Period Burst Too Much for Beavers to Overcome in Game 1

Vikings’ second-period burst too much for Beavers to overcome in Game 1

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Beavers came oh so close to scoring the tying goal. Trialing 1-0 after 20 minutes, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team opened the second period with a flurry of chances. Augustana goaltender Josh Kotai turned aside a breakaway shot from Connor McClennon, then robbed Reilly Funk’s bid for BSU’s first goal. They proved to be costly misses. Third-seeded Augustana regrouped, scoring three times before the second period conclu…

No. 14 Vikings take Mason Cup Quarterfinals opener against Beavers - Bemidji State University

The Bemidji State University Men's Hockey team fell in game one of its best-of-three Central Collegiate Hockey Association Mason Cup Quarterfinal series at No. 14 Augustana University, 5-2, Friday night at MidCo Arena in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Mason Cup Playoffs: Augustana rides big second period to Game 1 win over Bemidji State

SIOUX FALLS — It took until the second period for the Augustana hockey team to find its legs on Friday night. When the Vikings found them, though, they were off and running. Colton Friesen tallied a goal and two assists, and No. 14/15 Augustana scored three times in the second period to defeat Bemidji State 5-2 in the opening game of a CCHA Mason Cup quarterfinal series at Midco Arena. Josh Kotai finished with 31 saves to notch his 19th win of t…