POTSDAM, N.Y. – No. 10 Clarkson University earned a 5-0 victory over the Bemidji State University women's hockey team Friday night in non-conference action at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, N.Y.
 
The Beavers (2-1-0) held the Golden Knights (3-0-0) scoreless through the first 20 minutes of the game but a two-goal second period and three-goal third period derailed the Beavers.
 
Anne Cherkowski tallied two goals and an assist to lead the Golden Knights while Gabrielle David and Kirstyn McQuigge each posted two assists.
 
Bemidji State totaled 20 shots in the game but Michelle Pasiechnyk turned aside all 20 shots by the Beavers to earn the shutout.
 
BSU junior goaltender Hannah Hogenson made 24 saves in the game but allowed five goals on 29 shots for her first loss of the season.
 
Bemidji State totaled two power-play chances in the game but came up empty on both chances while the Golden Knights went 1-for-4 while on the power play.
 
Bemidji State and No. 10 Clarkson will play for the series finale tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
 
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Nestled in Northern Minnesota's wooded region and located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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