The men’s hockey team at Bemidji State University is preparing for an upcoming home series against Bowling Green, which is set to commence tomorrow and continue into Friday before their holiday break. With only one more home game scheduled before February, the team will be tasked with playing four out of their last six series on the road.
Following a successful opening conference play with a sweep against St. Thomas, the Beavers have since split three of their last four series. Head coach Tom Serratore acknowledges the ongoing search for consistency on the ice, emphasizing that this struggle is not unique to the team, attributing it to the competitive nature of the league. Serratore emphasized the significance of each game, highlighting the heightened level of desperation for teams that lose on Friday.
Junior defenseman Tony Follmer echoed Serratore’s sentiments, expressing the team’s anticipation of a tightly contested weekend. Follmer emphasized the need to secure two wins in a single weekend to separate the team from the competition in the standings.
Currently, Bemidji State holds the 4th position in the CCHA standings, with St. Thomas, Michigan Tech, and Minnesota State leading the standings. Notably, Bowling Green, Lake Superior State, and Northern Michigan are all tied for the 5th place, just one point below BSU. The narrow margins in the conference standings illustrate the fierce competition, with the top seven teams separated by a mere six points.
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In conclusion, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team faces an important stretch of games as they strive to establish themselves at the top of the conference standings before the holiday break. With their sights set on a strong first-half finish, the Beavers aim to navigate the challenging schedule ahead and build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.