With last weekend’s matchup with the Utah Utes being postponed due to maintenance issues at Bird Arena, the Ohio Bobcats (4-0) now travel to North Dakota for a two-game series with Minot State University (3-1).
The Beavers are coming off a 2-5 loss to the sixth-ranked University of Jamestown. The loss was the top-ranked team’s first of the season, leading to them dropping to second in the ACHA M1 Rankings, while Adrian took the top spot.
Game information
Opponent: Minot State University Beavers
Locations: Maysa Arena, Minot, ND
Dates: Oct. 18 at 8:30 p.m. EST and Oct 19. At 8:30 p.m. EST
How to watch: FloHockey
Minot State leaders
Points: Colbey Joseph (4)
Goals: Colby Joseph (3)
Assists: Trenton Curtis & Reece Henry (3)
Saves: Jake Anthony (67)
Players to watch
The Beavers have seen a lot of success early in this season. Forward Colby Joseph leads their offense with 4 points in four games played. He and forward Joe Maffott will look to score with the puck being fed to them by assist leaders Trenton Curtis and Reece Henry.
The No. 4 ranked Bobcats will meet with the Jamestown Jimmies on Thursday before playing Minot State. This early-season test of highly ranked matchups is sure to set a tone for the remainder of Ohio’s season.
The Bobcats have seen lots of success with their rotation of goalies, giving them some much-needed depth this weekend. Both Garrett Alderman and Scott Bird have earned wins in their starts, with Bird having not allowed a goal yet this season.
The offense has been well-rounded, and seven different skaters have already scored a goal this season. This long weekend is sure to impact the ACHA M1 Rankings.
