This past weekend I covered the top-5 Bemidji State women's hockey team for the Bemidji Pioneer when the Beavers came to town to face #3 Minnesota.
It didn't go too well for BSU. After being shut out 4-0 on Friday, Bemidji State gave up 8 goals in an 8-3 loss. All four of the team's losses have come to the two teams ahead of it in the WCHA standings, Minnesota and #1 Wisconsin.
The series had more to do with how Minnesota, its offense and power play against the outstanding Beaver defense is another tier above the rest than BSU's play. The margin is thin. Both nights Bemidji State forward Stephanie Anderson had two breakaways that would have made it a 1-1 game, but Gopher goaltender Amanda Leveille saved both. Once it was 2-0 the hill was that much steeper for a team whose calling card is its defensive play.
You can read both recaps below. Thanks goes out to Jack Hittinger for giving me the opportunity.
Friday's 4-0 loss - http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/beavers/3882908-womens-hockey-gophers-blank-bemidji-state-4-0
Saturday's 8-3 loss - http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/beavers/3883162-womens-hockey-bsu-falls-minnesota-8-3-series-finale
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