Moorhead earned a 3-1 victory over Bemidji, showcasing efficient scoring and solid defensive play. The Spuds took control early, scoring twice in the first period to establish a lead they never relinquished. Mason Kraft opened the scoring just 25 seconds into the game, assisted by Brandon Mickelson and Zac Zimmerman. Tyden Bergeson extended the lead minutes later with another goal set up by Mickelson and Brooks Cullen.
Bemidji responded in the second period with a goal from Briggs Knott, who capitalized on a setup by Stonewall Gessner and Joey Fankhanel to cut the deficit to one. However, Bemidji struggled to maintain offensive pressure, managing just six shots in the third period. Moorhead sealed the game late in the final frame with an empty-net goal by Brooks Cullen, assisted by Taven Bergeson and Mickelson, who tallied his second assist of the night.
Both teams’ power plays were ineffective, with Bemidji going 0-for-1 and Moorhead 0-for-2. Discipline also played a role, as Bemidji committed three penalties for six minutes, while Moorhead had two infractions for four minutes.
Goaltending was critical, with Moorhead’s Charlie Stenehjem delivering a standout performance, stopping 23 of 24 shots for a .958 save percentage. Bemidji’s Tate Metcalf faced 23 shots, making 20 saves for a .870 save percentage.
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Moorhead’s Schedule
Bemidji’s Schedule
