U men's hockey series preview: Gophers vs. Bemidji State

Last update: November 13, 2009 - 9:19 PM

When, where: 7:30 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Sunday at Mariucci Arena

Records: Bemidji State 7-0-1 overall, 4-0-0 CHA; Gophers 3-4-1 overall and WCHA

TV, radio: FSN; 830-AM

Gophers at a glance: Goalie Alex Kangas is coming off a career-high 45 saves in a 5-2 victory at Wisconsin last Saturday. He has started the past four games. ... Junior center Patrick White has a goal in three consecutive games. ... The Gophers have killed off 19 consecutive opponent power plays. ... Zach Budish has been the best Gophers player on faceoffs, winning 18 of 25.

Beavers at a glance: Bemidji State has swept series with Air Force, Alabama Huntsville and Robert Morris and has a victory and tie with Northern Michigan. ... Of the Beavers' 25 players, eight are from Minnesota, one from North Dakota, one from Wisconsin, one from Sweden and the other 14 from Canada. ... Bemidji State's goals-against average of 1.25 is best in the nation. ... Junior forward Matt Read has seven goals and seven assists for 14 points.

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