 After a two-year hiatus, the Minnesota Gophers Mariyuchi Classic will return next year, and the BSU men's hockey team is one of the teams competing in the first ever tournament featuring four Minnesota teams. The Beavers, along with the Gophers, the Minnesota State Mavericks and the St. Cloud State Huskies will take part in the 27th edition of the Mariyuchi Classic on December 28th and 29th of 2019. The Beavers have played in the tournament twice previously, finishing third in 2000 and winning it all in 2011, defeating Union and the championship. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.