Bemidji State University Men's Hockey Looks to Build Momentum in CCHA Road Trip to Bowling Green State University

Strategic Insights -

Bemidji State University's men's hockey team is set to embark on its first Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) road trip of the season, as they travel to Bowling Green State University for a pair of league games. The Beavers (4-4-0, 2-0-0 CCHA) aim to carry momentum from their conference-opening series sweep of Augustana University into their road series against the Falcons (2-2-0, 2-0-0 CCHA). With a strong performance in their previous series, the Beavers are looking to extend their current unbeaten streak against the Falcons and take nine-of-12 points from their matchups this season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Beavers are riding momentum from their previous series, where they earned five-of-six points against Augustana University.
  • Junior Olive Peer netted the game-winning, overtime goal in the series opener, while junior Raythan Robbins made 27-of-27 saves for his first collegiate shutout.
  • The Beavers dominated on the faceoff dot, winning 65% of draws (75-of-115), with three of its four centers posting a .600 percentage or better.
  • The Beavers have blocked 32 shots in their last two games, with sophomore defenseman Hudson Thornton pacing the team with seven blocked shots.
  • Senior Adam Flammang leads the team with eight points on the season, including seven assists, which are second most in the CCHA.
  • The Beavers are third in the CCHA averaging 3.25 goals per game and are fourth in goals allowed (2.88).
  • The Beavers have had 17 different goal scorers, with five players scoring two or more goals.
  • Junior Kasper Magnussen is tied for the team lead with two goals and has six points (2g-4a) during even strength.
  • The Beavers are 4-1-0 when scoring first this season and 0-3-0 when their opponents score first.
  • The Beavers are 4-1-0 when they hold their opponents to under 30 shots and are 0-3-0 when allowing 30 or more shots.
  • The Beavers and Falcons have a split all-time series record at 21-21-4 in 46 meetings.

Statistics:

  • The Beavers have won 65% of faceoffs (75-of-115) in their last two games.
  • The Beavers have blocked 32 shots in their last two games.
  • The Beavers are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are fourth in goals allowed (2.88).
  • The Beavers have had 17 different goal scorers, with five players scoring two or more goals.
  • The Beavers are 4-1-0 when scoring first this season and 0-3-0 when their opponents score first.
  • The Beavers are 4-1-0 when they hold their opponents to under 30 shots and are 0-3-0 when allowing 30 or more shots.

Sources:

  • [Bemidji State University Athletics]
  • [MidCo Sports Plus]
  • [Beaver Radio Network]
  • [USCHO.com]
  • [USA Hockey College Hockey]