BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Women's Hockey senior defender Makenna Deering was recognized by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association this week for her efforts in the Beavers' split with (RV) Minnesota State University, Mankato this last weekend at Sanford Center.
 
Deering earns her first WCHA weekly accolade of the season and the second of her career when she previously earned the award on Jan. 29 of last season.
 
The South St. Paul, Minn., native led the Beavers scoring two goals on four shots. Deering netted both goals in Friday's victory over the Mavericks by scoring the game's first goal and then scored 21 seconds into overtime to propel the Beavers to their first victory since Jan. 4.
 
Deering is the first BSU defender to earn the weekly accolade this season and the fourth Beaver to be recognized among all positions.
 
She was joined by St. Cloud State's Sofianna Sundeline (Forward), St. Thomas' Dani Strom (Rookie) and Wisconsin's Ava McNaughton (Goaltender) as OS Hockey WCHA Players of the Week.
 
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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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