From Minot State University Athletics
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State men’s hockey team is set to host Niagara University for a two-game weekend series at Maysa Arena on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, with both games scheduled for 7:30 p.m. puck drop.
The Beavers enter the weekend with a 9-1-2 record, looking to bounce back after dropping both games of a home series against Drury University. Minot State’s previous setbacks include a shootout loss to the University of Mary, an overtime loss to Drury, and a 2-1 regulation loss in the second game of the recent Drury series. Despite the recent results, the Beavers remain among the nation’s top-ranked ACHA Division I programs at number two overall.
Niagara University, based in Western New York, enters the series with an 8-3-1 record. The Purple Eagles have recorded three regulation losses and one overtime loss, with the overtime setback coming against Syracuse. Niagara represents the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) and is also among the nation’s top-ranked programs at number five.
The Purple Eagles most recently picked up a pair of 3-0 victories over Ohio University, giving them momentum heading into the trip up to Minot. The weekend series presents a significant test for both programs, as each look to strengthen its position among the ACHA’s national contenders.
Colby Joseph leads the Beavers’ offensive attack with 19 points in 13 games, recording eight goals and 11 assists. Joey Moffatt follows with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 12 games, while Matthew Yakubowski has recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 13 games. Walker Jerome and Trenton Curtis have also contributed offensively, recording 12 and 11 points, respectively, through 13 games.
Minot State has utilized three goaltenders throughout the season. Jase Wareham leads the group in appearances with six games played, posting a 2.01 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage while earning five victories. Sittler has appeared in four games, recording a 2.71 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage. Will Dyke rounds out the group with three appearances, a 3.52 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage.
The weekend series offers Minot State an opportunity to return to the win column against another highly competitive ACHA Division I opponent.
The Beavers and Purple Eagles will meet Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at Maysa Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. both nights.
(Originally published at https://msubeavers.com/news/2026/11/4/mens-hockey-no-2-beavers-set-to-host-no-5-niagara-university-in-weekend-series.aspx)
