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In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Minot State University Beavers escaped with a 4-2 victory over M1 Non-ACHA Team.

M1 Minot State University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Derrick Brooks 6:57 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Jeremy Johnson had two goals to lead the Beavers to victory. Johnson found the back of the net 17:51 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Minot State University and again while 19:06 into the third to make the score 4-2 M1 Minot State University.

M1 Minot State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Beavers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. M1 Minot State University put 69 shots on net during the contest, more than the 5.0 it averages per game.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Brett Nespor, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M1 Minot State University came via Lyndon Lipinski and Austin Yano, who each chipped in one.

M1 Non-ACHA Team put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Beavers to score on any of their eight power plays. With 21 shots on target during the contest, M1 Non-ACHA Team exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M1 Non-ACHA Team could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Non-ACHA Team was helped by Number Three, who finished with one goal. Three scored 10:21 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Minot State University. Number Two also scored for M1 Non-ACHA Team.

Ryan Miner recorded 19 saves for M1 Minot State University. Number One made 65 saves for M1 Non-ACHA Team on 69 shots.