Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

BSU Athletics Preview of this weekend's series with Alaska-Anchorage (with Video):
http://www.bsubeavers.com/mhockey/ne...ska-anchorage/

[Anchor]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Planning a trip to Bemidji next Friday and to take in that night's game vs. Lake State. I was wondering, would I be safe in buying tickets at the door, or should I go through ticketmaster and reserve a pair?
Also, I'm open to suggestions for places to eat before the game. I'll be with my 11 year old son.
Thanks!

[moose97]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Planning a trip to Bemidji next Friday and to take in that night's game vs. Lake State. I was wondering, would I be safe in buying tickets at the door, or should I go through ticketmaster and reserve a pair?
Also, I'm open to suggestions for places to eat before the game. I'll be with my 11 year old son.
Thanks!

Against Lake State, you should be fine buying at the door. It'll also save you the Ticketmaster fees. If they were playing the Gophers, UND or maybe Duluth, buying in advance would be worth the $ to guarantee your seats (although note that neither UMinn game earlier this year was a sellout - capacity 4,373).

As to eats, what do you want? Anywhere you go would be fine for an 11 year old. We took out 12 year old to many of the bars I'd suggest (Slim's or Corner for burgers, Keg & Kork for other sandwiches) many times. There's a good Mexican place on the north side of town called Mi Rancho. Dave's Pizza is the go-to pizza place and is owned by Olympic curler Pete Fenson (who's curling today for a spot in the 2014 Olympics). Plus there are a wide selection of chain places. I'm sure Millsy will check in here soon too.

[gmann]

Against Lake State, you should be fine buying at the door. It'll also save you the Ticketmaster fees. If they were playing the Gophers, UND or maybe Duluth, buying in advance would be worth the $ to guarantee your seats (although note that neither UMinn game earlier this year was a sellout - capacity 4,373).

As to eats, what do you want? Anywhere you go would be fine for an 11 year old. We took out 12 year old to many of the bars I'd suggest (Slim's or Corner for burgers, Keg & Kork for other sandwiches) many times. There's a good Mexican place on the north side of town called Mi Rancho. Dave's Pizza is the go-to pizza place and is owned by Olympic curler Pete Fenson (who's curling today for a spot in the 2014 Olympics). Plus there are a wide selection of chain places. I'm sure Millsy will check in here soon too.

FWIW I was born and raised in Bemidji. Moved away when I was in my late twenties and I get back as often as I can. I have been to many pizza joints and I have yet to eat a pie that is better than Dave's Pizza.

As a matter if fact, I am in Bemidji to watch them play UAA and we will have a couple of their pizzas delivered this evening.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Monday Morning Catch Up: Alaska Anchorage (Men) and Mankato (Women):

WCHA Column from USCHO:
http://www.uscho.com/wcha-blog/2013/...nt-know-about/

Saturday night highlights from Lakeland Sports:
http://youtu.be/bLK5qMUxfXE

Bemidji Pioneer write-up of Saturday’s 4-4 tie with Anchorage:
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/conten...horage-4-4-tie

Anchorage Daily News write-up of Saturday’s 4-4 tie:
http://www.adn.com/2013/11/16/318103...uaa-skate.html

Bemidji Pioneer write-up of Friday’s BSU Women victory over Mankato:
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/conten...tops-mavericks

Friday night highlights from Lakeland Sports:
http://youtu.be/QzLf6M2KvfM

Lakeland Sports highlights of the BSU women victory:
http://youtu.be/X2SRQztsXdk

Bemidji Pioneer write-up of BSU’s 4-1 victory of Anchorage on Friday:
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/conten...-anchorage-4-1

Anchorage Daily News write-up on Friday’s BSU Victory:
http://www.adn.com/2013/11/15/317900...ckey-team.html

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Planning a trip to Bemidji next Friday and to take in that night's game vs. Lake State. I was wondering, would I be safe in buying tickets at the door, or should I go through ticketmaster and reserve a pair?
Also, I'm open to suggestions for places to eat before the game. I'll be with my 11 year old son.
Thanks!

I agree, Dave's Pizza is a must. Get there early as they tend to fill up fast and the pizzas can take some time. But they are worth it. I am not sure what time they open on Fridays, but it is 5:00 on Saturdays, which is about when you need to be there to get a table and get to a 7:00 game at the Sanford Center. Friday's games are at 7:30, but I would still be there at 5:00.

If you are looking for burgers, the Corner Bar is number one in my book, followed by Slims. Corner is in the Nymore part of Bemidji, just a few blocks from the Sanford Center. Slims in on the north end of town. Also, Bar 209 is supposed to make some good burgers, but I have not had a chance to try them yet as it has always been packed when we have gone to eat and have a few drinks.

Tickets shouldn't be an issue. Just stay away from Row 8 in the arena. It is the row that people like to use as the walkway between sections/get around the arena without having to use the concourse. Most of the Beaver Season Ticket holders sit in the upper half of the arena, rows 9-16. The lower half is okay, but does have some bad sight lines in spots.

Not sure how many are in your party, but they have been offering a Beaver Hockey Family Four Pack. Four tickets and four hot dogs or popcorns for $50, no Ticketbastard Fees. They are only for the pink sections on the seating chart, but well worth it. This would be the end of the arena that the Lakers would shoot at twice. Call Tony at the Sanford Center: 218-441-4018.

http://www.bsubeavers.com/tickets/singlegametickets/

Enjoy the trip!

[Anchor]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I forgot to mention my son is vegetarian, although he will eat fish and seafood. We may hit Dave's if the burger joints don't offer anything to cater his taste.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

As of 11/19/13

FORMER BEAVERS
-Matt Read- Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) 19 GP, 4G-2A-6 Pts., 6 PIM, -6
-Andrew Murray-Medvescak Zagreb (KHL) 28 GP, 2G-1A-3 Pts., 8 PIM, -8
-Matt Dalton-Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (KHL) 5 GP, 2W-3L-0 SOL, 92.1 Save %, 3.00 GAA, 1 Shutouts, 0 PIM
-Matt Francis-Nottingham Panthers (English ELITE) 20 GP, 12G-16A-28 Pts., 30 PIM
-Dan Bakala-Dundee Stars (English ELITE) 22 GP, 15W-7L-0 SOL, 93.1 Save %, 2.54 GAA, 8 PIM, 0 Assists, 2 Shutout
-Rob Sirianni-Sheffield Steelers (EnglishELITE) 12 GP, 7G-7A-14 Pts., 4 PIM
-Brendan Cook-Fischtown Pinguins (Germany2) 17 GP, 7G-5A-12 Pts, 4 PIM
-Tyler Scofield-Klagenfurter AC (Austria) 19 GP, 9G-5A-14 Pts, 6 PIM, +1
-Matt Climie-Chicago (AHL) 4 GP, 1W-3L-0 SOL, 88.1 Save %, 3.54 GAA, 2 PIM, 0 Assists, 0 Shutouts
-Brad Hunt-Oklahoma City Barons (AHL) 10 GP, 0G-4A-4 Pts., 4 PIM, +1
-Chris McKelvie-Albany Devils (AHL) 16 GP, 2G-3A-5 Pts., 20 PIM, -1
-Brandon Marino-Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) 11 GP, 4G-10A-14 Pts., 2 PIM, -5
-Jamie MacQueen-Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) 3 GP, 6G-0A-6 Pts., 9 PIM, +0 (Called up to Norfolk)
******Norfolk Admirals (AHL) 10 GP, 1G-1A-2 Pts., 6 PIM, +0
-Brance Orban- Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) 5 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 0 PIM, -3 (Released)
****** ESC Moskitos Essen (Germany 3) 0 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 0 PIM
-Jake Areshenko-Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) 10 GP, 0G-2A-2 Pts., 2 PIM, +1
-Ian Lowe- Wichita Thunder (CHL) 3 GP, 0G-1A-1 Pts., 4 PIM, +0 (Injured)
-Riley Weselowski-Rapid City (CHL) 11 GP, 2G-2A-4 Pts., 10 PIM, +4
-Andrew Martens-Wichita Thunder (CHL) 11 GP, 3G-5A-8 Pts., 16 PIM, -7
-Drew Fisher-Tulsa Oilers (CHL) 15 GP, 2G-5A-7 Pts., 4 PIM, +0
-Ryan Cramer-Tulsa Oilers (CHL) 15 GP, 4G-1A-5 Pts., 27 PIM, +1
-Mathieu Dugas-Mississippi Surge (SPHL) 6 GP, 4W-2L-0 SOL, 91.4 Save %, 3.29 GAA, 0 PIM, 0 Assists, 1 Shutout
-Emil Billberg-Sodertalje (Allsvenskan) 19 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 12 PIM
-Niko Suoraniemi-Herlev (Denmark Hockeyligaen) 15 GP, 1G-3A-4 Pts., 4 PIM
******Danish Cup 1 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 2 PIM
-Matt Pope-Aalborg Pirates (Denmark Hockeyligaen) 14 GP, 4G-12A-16 Pts., 8 PIM
******Danish Cup 1 GP, 1G-1A-2 Pts., 0 PIM
-Daryl Bat-Tyringe SoSS (Sweden2) 12 GP, 4G-9A-13 Pts., 8 PIM
-Jordan George-Rosenborg IHK (Norway Elite) 17 GP, 10G-6A-16 Pts., 46 PIM
-Aaron McLeod-ESC Moskitos Essen (Germany 3) 0 GP, 13G-10A-23 Pts., 0 PIM, +0

BEAVER RECRUITS
-Corey Petrash (2014), F-Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL) 15 GP, 4G-7A-11 Pts., 16 PIM, +0
-Michael Bitzer (Signed), G-Lincoln Stars (USHL) 16 GP, 3W-7L-4 OTL, 2.75 GAA, 90.6 Sv%, 0 SO
-Jason Ford (2014), F-Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) 12 GP, 5G-3A-8 Pts., 6 PIM, +4
******World Junior Club Cup 3 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 4 PIM
-Ethan Somoza (2015 or 2016), F-Fairbanks IceDogs (NAHL) 14 GP, 0G-2A-2 Pts., 8 PIM, -2
-Jordan Heller (2014), F-Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) 17 GP, 6G-6A-12 Pts., 25 PIM, -1
-Justin Baudry (2014 or 2015), D-Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) 17 GP, 2G-11A-13 Pts., 23 PIM
-Mike Soucier (2014 or 2015), F-Wellington Dukes (OJHL) 20 GP, 9G-16A-25 Pts., 16 PIM
******Canada East U-19 Junior A Challenge 4 GP, 2G-3A-5 Pts., 0 PIM
-Brett Beauvais (2014), D-Penticton Vees (BCHL) 21 GP, 3G-25A-28 Pts., 16 PIM
-Myles Fitzgerald (2014), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 25 GP, 11G-20A-31 Pts., 18 PIM
-Gerry Fitzgerald (2014), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 22 GP, 14G-17A-31 Pts., 16 PIM
-Leo Fitzgerald (2014), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 4 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 2 PIM (Injured)

[Runsub5]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Is Jon Parker still scheduled to play the second semester? I don't see him listed on the 2013-2014 roster.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Is Jon Parker still scheduled to play the second semester? I don't see him listed on the 2013-2014 roster.

I am not sure. I know for transfer rules, he has to sit out one year, but I am not 100% sure what his history was last year with Maine and the Junior Leagues.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

FWIW, Radoslav Illo is supposed to be back this weekend. That just leaves Nate Arentz and Sam Windle out of the lineup, that I know of.

[Runsub5]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

I am not sure. I know for transfer rules, he has to sit out one year, but I am not 100% sure what his history was last year with Maine and the Junior Leagues.

He suffered an off ice injury before the season began in 2012. He never played for Maine during the 2012-2013 season. That was further compounded by other issues off the ice and was dismissed from the team in early 2013 as I recall. He then began playing for the New Jersey Hitmen. It was my understanding that after Bemidji picked him up that he would be eligible in the second semester 2014.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

It sounds like Parker will be eligible at the start of Spring Semester, at least that is how it was sounding on Saturday's TV Broadcast.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

As of 11/25/13

FORMER BEAVERS
-Matt Read- Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) 23 GP, 8G-3A-11 Pts., 6 PIM, -1
-Andrew Murray-Medvescak Zagreb (KHL) 30 GP, 2G-1A-3 Pts., 8 PIM, -8
-Matt Dalton-Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (KHL) 6 GP, 2W-4L-0 SOL, 91.5 Save %, 3.00 GAA, 1 Shutouts, 0 PIM
-Matt Francis-Nottingham Panthers (English ELITE) 20 GP, 12G-16A-28 Pts., 30 PIM
-Dan Bakala-Dundee Stars (English ELITE) 23 GP, 15W-8L-0 SOL, 93.0 Save %, 2.61 GAA, 8 PIM, 0 Assists, 2 Shutout
-Rob Sirianni-Sheffield Steelers (EnglishELITE) 14 GP, 8G-10A-18 Pts., 6 PIM
-Brendan Cook-Fischtown Pinguins (Germany2) 19 GP, 7G-6A-13 Pts, 4 PIM
-Tyler Scofield-Klagenfurter AC (Austria) 21 GP, 9G-5A-14 Pts, 6 PIM, -1
-Matt Climie-Chicago (AHL) 5 GP, 1W-4L-0 SOL, 88.7 Save %, 3.24 GAA, 2 PIM, 0 Assists, 0 Shutouts
-Brad Hunt-Oklahoma City Barons (AHL) 13 GP, 1G-5A-6 Pts., 6 PIM, +3
-Chris McKelvie-Albany Devils (AHL) 19 GP, 2G-3A-5 Pts., 24 PIM, -3
-Brandon Marino-Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) 14 GP, 5G-12A-17 Pts., 4 PIM, -7
-Jamie MacQueen-Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) 3 GP, 6G-0A-6 Pts., 9 PIM, +0 (Called up to Norfolk)
******Norfolk Admirals (AHL) 12 GP, 1G-2A-3 Pts., 6 PIM, +1
-Brance Orban- Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) 5 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 0 PIM, -3 (Released)
****** ESC Moskitos Essen (Germany 3) 0 GP, 5G-5A-10 Pts., 0 PIM
-Jake Areshenko-Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) 13 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 4 PIM, +1
-Ian Lowe- Wichita Thunder (CHL) 5 GP, 0G-2A-2 Pts., 4 PIM, -1
-Riley Weselowski-Rapid City (CHL) 13 GP, 2G-4A-6 Pts., 12 PIM, +7
-Andrew Martens-Wichita Thunder (CHL) 13 GP, 3G-7A-10 Pts., 16 PIM, -10
-Drew Fisher-Tulsa Oilers (CHL) 18 GP, 2G-5A-7 Pts., 14 PIM, +0
-Ryan Cramer-Tulsa Oilers (CHL) 18 GP, 5G-1A-6 Pts., 35 PIM, +2
-Mathieu Dugas-Mississippi Surge (SPHL) 8 GP, 6W-2L-0 SOL, 92.2 Save %, 2.94 GAA, 0 PIM, 0 Assists, 1 Shutout
-Emil Billberg-Sodertalje (Allsvenskan) 19 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 12 PIM
-Niko Suoraniemi-Herlev (Denmark Hockeyligaen) 17 GP, 1G-3A-4 Pts., PIM
******Danish Cup 1 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 2 PIM
-Matt Pope-Aalborg Pirates (Denmark Hockeyligaen) 14 GP, 4G-12A-16 Pts., 8 PIM
******Danish Cup 1 GP, 1G-1A-2 Pts., 0 PIM
-Daryl Bat-Tyringe SoSS (Sweden2) 12 GP, 4G-9A-13 Pts., 8 PIM
-Jordan George-Rosenborg IHK (Norway Elite) 17 GP, 10G-6A-16 Pts., 46 PIM
-Aaron McLeod-ESC Moskitos Essen (Germany 3) 0 GP, 16G-18A-34 Pts., 0 PIM, +0

BEAVER RECRUITS
-Corey Petrash (Signed), F-Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL) 16 GP, 5G-7A-12 Pts., 16 PIM, +1
-Michael Bitzer (Signed), G-Lincoln Stars (USHL) 18 GP, 4W-8L-4 OTL, 2.71 GAA, 91.1 Sv%, 0 SO
-Jason Ford (2014), F-Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) 14 GP, 6G-4A-10 Pts., 6 PIM, +4
******World Junior Club Cup 3 GP, 0G-0A-0 Pts., 4 PIM
-Ethan Somoza (2015 or 2016), F-Fairbanks IceDogs (NAHL) 16 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 8 PIM, +0
-Jordan Heller (2014), F-Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) 17 GP, 6G-6A-12 Pts., 25 PIM, -1
-Justin Baudry (2014 or 2015), D-Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) 20 GP, 3G-12A-15 Pts., 25 PIM
-Mike Soucier (2014 or 2015), F-Wellington Dukes (OJHL) 24 GP, 10G-17A-27 Pts., 16 PIM
******Canada East U-19 Junior A Challenge 4 GP, 2G-3A-5 Pts., 0 PIM
-Brett Beauvais (Signed), D-Penticton Vees (BCHL) 24 GP, 3G-26A-29 Pts., 16 PIM
-Myles Fitzgerald (Signed), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 28 GP, 13G-20A-33 Pts., 18 PIM
-Gerry Fitzgerald (Signed), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 23 GP, 14G-18A-32 Pts., 16 PIM
-Leo Fitzgerald (Signed), F- Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 4 GP, 0G-3A-3 Pts., 2 PIM (Injured)

[Andrew J Carter]

Re: Bemidji State Beavers: Onto 2013-14 and Beyond

Just got back from the Beavers-Miami game. We were down 4-1 after 27 minutes and I was thinking, the Redhawks were back into their preseason #1 role, then all of a sudden we knocked in 3 straight goals to tie this thing, the last one with 43 seconds left. Both teams had some shots in overtime but couldn't convert. Great comeback for the Beavers. Hope we can sustain the momentum.