Beavers return to Sanford Center for critical Thursday-Friday series against Bulldogs

BEMIDJI, Minn. – It’s crunch time for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and the Bemidji State University Men’s Hockey team as just six games remain on the league schedule for the Beavers.
 
The Beavers (11-15-2, 9-7-2 CCHA) hold third in the league standings heading into the weekend and eye key points when hosting eighth-place Ferris State University at Sanford Center. The Beavers battle the Bulldogs (10-18-1, 6-13-0 CCHA) for another rare Thursday-Friday (Feb. 15-16) series at Sanford Center. Both games of the series begin at 7:07 p.m.
 
Each game will be streamed online at FloHockey.tv with play-by-play provided by the Beaver Radio Network with Brian Schultz providing play-by-play commentary and Brian Bissonette providing color. Fans can also tune in to the Beaver Radio Network broadcast at 92.1 FM or online at www.beaverradionetwork.com.
 
Bemidji State Notes

• Just 18 points remain for the Beavers to secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the CCHA Playoffs and capture their second MacNaughton Cup in program history.
• The third-place Beavers sit three points out of the top spot in the CCHA standings and two points behind second place.
• The Beavers have two games in hand against first-place Minnesota State University, Mankato who are on bye this weekend.
• Bemidji State trails second-place University of St. Thomas by two points and have the same amount of league games remaining (6).
• However, the Beavers have teams nipping at their heels with Bowling Green State University and Michigan Technological University each trailing by two points.
• Just seven points separates first from sixth in the CCHA standings ensuring an entertaining finish for the 2023-24 CCHA regular season championship and MacNaughton Cup.
• Bemidji State is returning to Sanford Center with a confidence boost after taking five-of-six league points away from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich.
• It was the first time the Beavers stole five or more points on the road since Dec. 15-16, 2022 at Minnesota State.
• Bemidji State has earned two or more league points in its last three games going 1-0-2 in its last three league games.
• The Beavers will face Ferris State this weekend at Sanford Center, a place where they are 8-6-0 this season.
• Bemidji State sees the Bulldogs for the second time this season…