Chris Lerch

It’s finally over for Bemidji, which captured the imagination of the college hockey world. The Beavers might have been an unknown commodity to the casual fan, but people that follow the sport know of the long tradition of excellence that began under R.H. “Bob” Peters and continued into the Division I era under Tom Serratore, … Read more

The press conferences for the first game are barely over, and it’s already time for Game 2, another red vs. green matchup. Both the BU and Vermont fan sections are quite vocal with plenty to cheer about in an opening five minutes full of hard hits and good scoring chances.

With the Miami supporters on their feet and the Bemidji net empty, Tommy Wingels poke-checks the puck away from a Bemidj defender at the blue line and is off to the races, streaking up the left side and wristing the puck into the open hoop to seal the deal for the RedHawks. And that’s your … Read more

…The Green Machine is impressing with their version of “Livin’ On a Prayer”. Appropriate for the Beavers at this point.

…No lead is safe. With 14 minutes to go, it’s still 3-1 Miami. Plenty of time.

– The PA announcer is doing the game like it’s a monster truck rally. We can buy the whole seat, but we’ll only need the edge. – That is one big freaking scoreboard. – The Gorge Mason “Green Machine” band is more mini than mean. It’s awesome that they came out to support Bemidji, but … Read more

Miami leads 3-1 after two periods. Bemidji definitely has the skill and moxie to come back. Feel free to insert a generic Cinderella reference here.

We’ve now had three goals in a 2:21 span as Miami regains its two goal lead. Carter Camper’s shot from the point is stopped by Dalton, but the rebound is swatted at by Bill Loupee. The puck goes off the shaft of Loupee’s stick, and banks off of Dalton’s pads. 3-1 RedHawks.

Bemidji comes back with a power play goal of its own just 50seconds later. Matt Francis finds Matt Reed at the post, and he skates around Cody Reicard and finds the back of the net.

Miami plays a 2-on-1 to perfection with Tommy Wingels breaking down the left side and putting a beautiful cross-crease pass to Alden Hirschfield, who redirects the puck past dalton. Time of the goal: 8:35.