No. 9/8 Minnesota Duluth beat Bemidji State 3-0, powered by Ty Hanson’s two goals and rookie goalie Carl Axelsson’s 22-save shutout. Zam Plante added an empty-net goal as the Bulldogs improved to 5-1-2 and closed the weekend with three wins over the Beavers.

By the Numbers
  • Hanson has seven goals this season, second-most in the NCAA.
  • Jayson Shaugabay has 11 assists, tied for the NCAA lead.
  • Axelsson is 4-0-2 with two shutouts in six career games.
  • UMD outshot Bemidji State 30-22 and scored the game’s only power-play goal.
What's Next

The Bulldogs open National Collegiate Hockey Conference play next weekend with a two-game series at Colorado College, beginning Friday at 8 p.m. Central.

Bottom Line

UMD paired a productive attack with a shutout performance to carry momentum into conference play.