BEMIDJI, Minn. - Bemidji State scored a goal in each period to defeat Michigan Tech 3-0 in a non-conference titlt tonight (Nov. 28). The Huskies (2-10-1) out shot the Beavers (4-7-0) 23-19 in the game.

"Offensively we created good chances, but our guys are squeezing their sticks to tight," said head coach Jamie Russell.

Tech came out with lots of intensity but it was Bemidji State that got on the board first at 6:18 of the opening period. Cody Bostock made a long lead pass to Matt Francis who tucked the puck by Rob Nolan. The goal was the second of the year for Francis.

The Huskies were unable to tie the game with a 5-on-3 power play with less than three minutes remaining in the period.

"The 5-on-3 power play was the turning point," said Russell. "We lost momentum, not only by not scoring, but by not generating enough chances."

The Beavers opened the middle period with its second goal of the game at 3:39. Matt Read collected a loose puck in the neutral zone and beat Nolan high on the gloze side for his third goal of the season.

The Huskies, who dressed just 11 forwards for the game, had their bench shortened once again as Seth Soley missed the third period with an injury.

Tech committed three penalties in the third period, including two in the final three minutes.

BSU took advantage on the power play scoring its third goal of the evening with 35 seconds remaining. Jamie MacQueen scored his first goal of the season thanks to assists by Brandon Marino and Brad Hunt.

The two teams will close out the series tomorrow (Nov. 29) at 7:05 p.m.