 Despite compiling a 13-1 and 2 record in WCHA actions so far this season, the BSU Men's hockey team has struggled in non-conference play going 0-4 heading into a weekend series with Minnesota Duluth. The Beavers tied with UMD Friday and returned home Saturday to close the series. And the Beavers jumped out to an early lead in this one, 44 seconds in, Kyle Baumann makes the nice move along the boards to get to the slot and fires the wrist shot home. BSU goes up 1. Scoring would stay quiet till the second, Bulldogs on the power play, Carson Coolman fires the shot from the right circle right into the wide open net and we are tied at 1. Still tied at 1 in the third UMD's Brendan Coddick, saves the puck at the blue line here, sends a shot on neck, Dominic Tononato redirects it right past Michael Bitzer. Bulldogs take the 2-1 lead and that would be your final. They take down the Beavers 2-1. This game wasn't about systems, it wasn't about chemistry, it was just about competing and getting the last bounce and outworking the guy next year. That's what it was about. And this was playoff hockey. This was playoff hockey at its finest and it was, had it been an enjoyable game to watch as a fan, the intensity on the bench was unbelievable. It was just an exciting game and proud of our guys. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.