Preview: Overtime is a good bet in UND-Bemidji State series
Oct. 9—GRAND FORKS — UND and Bemidji State players probably should be prepared to work a little extra this weekend. They've played at least one overtime game in each of the last eight series. The last time UND and Bemidji State did not have an overtime game in their two-game set was 2016-17. UND needed a Brock Boeser penalty shot late in the third period to avoid it. The Fighting Hawks open ...
UND and Bemidji State players should be ready for extra work this weekend, as they have played an overtime game in each of their last eight series. The last time there was no overtime in their two-game set was during the 2016-17 season. UND needed a Brock Boeser penalty shot to avoid an overtime. The Fighting Hawks open their regular season Friday at 7:07 p.m. in Bemidji's Sanford Center.
Bemidji State will play its second regular-season game, having won 3-2 against St. Cloud State last weekend. UND coach Dane Jackson noted the team's tenacity and competitiveness, mentioning they have many good players and a lot of grit throughout. UND has 10 rookies and 14 new players on their roster, and Jackson emphasized the fast and physical nature of the game.
Last season, UND won a back-and-forth game 5-3 in Bemidji, sealing it with an empty-netter. The next night, Bemidji State won in overtime in Grand Forks. UND defenseman Sam Laurila emphasized the need to be ready for the pace of the series. This year's Bemidji State team has more high-end players, such as forward Oliver Peer and defenseman Hudson Thornton.
This weekend could be Ethan MacKenzie's turn to shine, showcasing his skills at both ends of the rink.
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