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Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota. Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota.
Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota.
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Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota. Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota.
Wide view of Sanford Center packed with fans during a Bemidji State men's hockey game against North Dakota.
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Bemidji State goaltender stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions. Bemidji State goaltender stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions.
Bemidji State goaltender stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions.
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Bemidji State goaltender No. 31 stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions. Bemidji State goaltender No. 31 stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions.
Bemidji State goaltender No. 31 stands in a spotlight during pregame introductions.
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A guitarist performs the national anthem on the ice while players line the blue lines before the game. A guitarist performs the national anthem on the ice while players line the blue lines before the game.
A guitarist performs the national anthem on the ice while players line the blue lines before the game.
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Overhead view of Bemidji State players gathered around the net during a pregame team huddle. Overhead view of Bemidji State players gathered around the net during a pregame team huddle.
Overhead view of Bemidji State players gathered around the net during a pregame team huddle.
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Overhead view of North Dakota players gathered around their net during a pregame team huddle. Overhead view of North Dakota players gathered around their net during a pregame team huddle.
Overhead view of North Dakota players gathered around their net during a pregame team huddle.
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Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease. Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
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Bemidji State forward No. 15, Miedema, attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease. Bemidji State forward No. 15, Miedema, attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
Bemidji State forward No. 15, Miedema, attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
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Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease. Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
Bemidji State forward attacks the net while North Dakota defenders close in around the crease.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Overhead view of Bemidji State forward, driving toward the net as the North Dakota goaltender makes a save. Overhead view of Bemidji State forward, driving toward the net as the North Dakota goaltender makes a save.
Overhead view of Bemidji State forward, driving toward the net as the North Dakota goaltender makes a save.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Tory Lund carries the puck along the boards while defended by North Dakota skater No. 21 in front of the North Dakota bench. Tory Lund carries the puck along the boards while defended by North Dakota skater No. 21 in front of the North Dakota bench.
Tory Lund carries the puck along the boards while defended by North Dakota skater No. 21 in front of the North Dakota bench.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Maxon Vig winds up for a shot from the point as a North Dakota skater moves to challenge. Maxon Vig winds up for a shot from the point as a North Dakota skater moves to challenge.
Maxon Vig winds up for a shot from the point as a North Dakota skater moves to challenge.
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Jaksen Panzer controls the puck near the boards in front of the North Dakota bench. Jaksen Panzer controls the puck near the boards in front of the North Dakota bench.
Jaksen Panzer controls the puck near the boards in front of the North Dakota bench.
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Overhead view of Bemidji State skaters attacking the North Dakota net during a scoring chance. Overhead view of Bemidji State skaters attacking the North Dakota net during a scoring chance.
Overhead view of Bemidji State skaters attacking the North Dakota net during a scoring chance.
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Makes a save while Bemidji State forward waits near the far post. Makes a save while Bemidji State forward waits near the far post.
Makes a save while Bemidji State forward waits near the far post.
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Will Dawson battles for a loose puck beside the net. Will Dawson battles for a loose puck beside the net.
Will Dawson battles for a loose puck beside the net.
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Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 making a save during a net-front scramble against Bemidji State. Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 making a save during a net-front scramble against Bemidji State.
Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 making a save during a net-front scramble against Bemidji State.
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Will Dawson pressure the net. Will Dawson pressure the net.
Will Dawson pressure the net.
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Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 tracking play from the crease as teammates defend the slot. Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 tracking play from the crease as teammates defend the slot.
Net camera view of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 tracking play from the crease as teammates defend the slot.
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Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away. Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away.
Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away.
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Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away. Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away.
Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans while North Dakota skaters skate away.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans. Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans.
Will Dawson celebrate a goal along the boards in front of cheering fans.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ben Vigneault carries the puck toward a North Dakota defender in open ice. Ben Vigneault carries the puck toward a North Dakota defender in open ice.
Ben Vigneault carries the puck toward a North Dakota defender in open ice.
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Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards. Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
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Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards. Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards. Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
Cole Reschny celebrates a goal in front of the glass as fans react behind the boards.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Wide view of the Bemidji State bench as coaches and players watch the action during a stoppage in play. Wide view of the Bemidji State bench as coaches and players watch the action during a stoppage in play.
Wide view of the Bemidji State bench as coaches and players watch the action during a stoppage in play.
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Hudson Thornton controls the puck through the neutral zone while being chased by North Dakota skater Hudson Thornton controls the puck through the neutral zone while being chased by North Dakota skater
Hudson Thornton controls the puck through the neutral zone while being chased by North Dakota skater
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Garrett Lindberg carries the puck through the offensive zone while pursued by two Bemidji State defenders. Garrett Lindberg carries the puck through the offensive zone while pursued by two Bemidji State defenders.
Garrett Lindberg carries the puck through the offensive zone while pursued by two Bemidji State defenders.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Hildebrand makes a save while North Dakota forward No. 27 battles for position at the top of the crease. Max Hildebrand makes a save while North Dakota forward No. 27 battles for position at the top of the crease.
Max Hildebrand makes a save while North Dakota forward No. 27 battles for position at the top of the crease.
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Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance. Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance.
Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance.
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Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance. Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance.
Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease to challenge a North Dakota scoring chance.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Hudson Thornton defend in the slot while North Dakota prepares a shot from the high zone. Hudson Thornton defend in the slot while North Dakota prepares a shot from the high zone.
Hudson Thornton defend in the slot while North Dakota prepares a shot from the high zone.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Tory Lund, Vann Yuhas carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind. Tory Lund, Vann Yuhas carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind.
Tory Lund, Vann Yuhas carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind.
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Carter Rapalje protects the puck behind the North Dakota net during offensive-zone play Carter Rapalje protects the puck behind the North Dakota net during offensive-zone play
Carter Rapalje protects the puck behind the North Dakota net during offensive-zone play
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Oliver Peer battles for position at the edge of the crease while North Dakota defenders protect the net. Oliver Peer battles for position at the edge of the crease while North Dakota defenders protect the net.
Oliver Peer battles for position at the edge of the crease while North Dakota defenders protect the net.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender. Ethan Miedema reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender.
Ethan Miedema reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender.
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Oliver Peer reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender. Oliver Peer reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender.
Oliver Peer reaches for a loose puck while being checked by a North Dakota defender.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind. Ethan Miedema carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind.
Ethan Miedema carries the puck through the neutral zone while a North Dakota skater closes from behind.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota. Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota.
Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota.
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Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota. Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota.
Ethan Miedema takes a shot through traffic during game action against North Dakota.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema attack the North Dakota net as the goaltender sprawls across the crease. Ethan Miedema attack the North Dakota net as the goaltender sprawls across the crease.
Ethan Miedema attack the North Dakota net as the goaltender sprawls across the crease.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play. Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play.
Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema raises a glove after a scoring play with No. 22 nearby. Ethan Miedema raises a glove after a scoring play with No. 22 nearby.
Ethan Miedema raises a glove after a scoring play with No. 22 nearby.
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Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play. Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play.
Ethan Miedema receives glove taps from teammates along the bench following a scoring play.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Will Dawson battles for position beside the North Dakota crease as the goaltender reaches with the glove. Will Dawson battles for position beside the North Dakota crease as the goaltender reaches with the glove.
Will Dawson battles for position beside the North Dakota crease as the goaltender reaches with the glove.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Close-up of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 during a stoppage in play against Bemidji State. Close-up of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 during a stoppage in play against Bemidji State.
Close-up of North Dakota goaltender No. 35 during a stoppage in play against Bemidji State.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota players line the bench as a teammate skates past during game action against Bemidji State. North Dakota players line the bench as a teammate skates past during game action against Bemidji State.
North Dakota players line the bench as a teammate skates past during game action against Bemidji State.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Namestnikov turns up ice as North Dakota skater No. 24 tracks the play. Max Namestnikov turns up ice as North Dakota skater No. 24 tracks the play.
Max Namestnikov turns up ice as North Dakota skater No. 24 tracks the play.
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Vann Yuhas skates alongside North Dakota skater No. 18 during game action. Vann Yuhas skates alongside North Dakota skater No. 18 during game action.
Vann Yuhas skates alongside North Dakota skater No. 18 during game action.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Ethan Miedema, Keaton Verhoeff pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead. Ethan Miedema, Keaton Verhoeff pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead.
Ethan Miedema, Keaton Verhoeff pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead.
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Max Namestnikov pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead. Max Namestnikov pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead.
Max Namestnikov pursues the puck along the boards while a North Dakota skater moves ahead.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Bemidji State spirit squad members perform lifts on the ice while holding green and white pom-poms. Bemidji State spirit squad members perform lifts on the ice while holding green and white pom-poms.
Bemidji State spirit squad members perform lifts on the ice while holding green and white pom-poms.
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Bemidji State spirit squad members perform a lift on the ice during an intermission. Bemidji State spirit squad members perform a lift on the ice during an intermission.
Bemidji State spirit squad members perform a lift on the ice during an intermission.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Hildebrand enters the ice through the bench gate. Max Hildebrand enters the ice through the bench gate.
Max Hildebrand enters the ice through the bench gate.
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Ethan Miedema approaches the North Dakota net with the puck as a defender reaches from the ice. Ethan Miedema approaches the North Dakota net with the puck as a defender reaches from the ice.
Ethan Miedema approaches the North Dakota net with the puck as a defender reaches from the ice.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench. North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench. North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench. North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
North Dakota skater No. 15 receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater No. 18 attacks the net. Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater No. 18 attacks the net.
Max Hildebrand stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater No. 18 attacks the net.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Namestnikov stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater attacks the net. Max Namestnikov stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater attacks the net.
Max Namestnikov stretching across the crease as North Dakota skater attacks the net.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota goaltender No. 35 drops into a save attempt as Bemidji State skater No. 18 drives toward the crease. North Dakota goaltender No. 35 drops into a save attempt as Bemidji State skater No. 18 drives toward the crease.
North Dakota goaltender No. 35 drops into a save attempt as Bemidji State skater No. 18 drives toward the crease.
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Max Namestnikov controls the puck. Max Namestnikov controls the puck.
Max Namestnikov controls the puck.
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Cole Reschny approaches the Bemidji State net as goaltender No. 1 stretches across the crease. Cole Reschny approaches the Bemidji State net as goaltender No. 1 stretches across the crease.
Cole Reschny approaches the Bemidji State net as goaltender No. 1 stretches across the crease.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny raises a stick while skating along the glass after a scoring play against Bemidji State. Cole Reschny raises a stick while skating along the glass after a scoring play against Bemidji State.
Cole Reschny raises a stick while skating along the glass after a scoring play against Bemidji State.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny controls the puck near the Bemidji State crease as goaltender No. 1 squares to the play. Cole Reschny controls the puck near the Bemidji State crease as goaltender No. 1 squares to the play.
Cole Reschny controls the puck near the Bemidji State crease as goaltender No. 1 squares to the play.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny skates with a raised stick as an official signals behind the play. Cole Reschny skates with a raised stick as an official signals behind the play.
Cole Reschny skates with a raised stick as an official signals behind the play.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play. Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play.
Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play.
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Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play. Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play.
Cole Reschny skate with arms extended near the glass following a scoring play.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Cole Reschny receives glove taps from teammates along the bench. Cole Reschny receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
Cole Reschny receives glove taps from teammates along the bench.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
Max Namestnikov battle North Dakota players for a loose puck in front of the net. Max Namestnikov battle North Dakota players for a loose puck in front of the net.
Max Namestnikov battle North Dakota players for a loose puck in front of the net.
Photo Credit: Brent Cizek
North Dakota players gather near the net following a scoring play as fans watch from behind the glass. North Dakota players gather near the net following a scoring play as fans watch from behind the glass.
North Dakota players gather near the net following a scoring play as fans watch from behind the glass.
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3
Winner North Dakota UND 1-0-0
2
Bemidji St. BSU 1-1-0
Winner
North Dakota UND
1-0-0
3
Final
2
Bemidji St. BSU
1-1-0
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
North Dakota UND 1 1 1 3
Bemidji St. BSU 1 1 0 2

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Beavers fall to No. 4 North Dakota, 3-2, in series opener

BSU Men’s Hockey drops series opener to No. 4 North Dakota after late game-winning goal

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Despite building a pair of one-goal leads, the Bemidji State University Men's Hockey team came up just short Friday night as No. 2 University North Dakota scored a late third-period game-winning goal to earn a 3-2 victory over the Beavers at Sanford Center.
 
Bemidji State struck first midway through the opening period when junior forward Will Dawson buried the first goal of his Beaver career at 11:05 of the first. Jaksen Panzer and Jirí Klíma earned assists on the play as the Beavers grabbed a 1-0 advantage.
 
The lead lasted just 30 seconds before North Dakota answered. Cole Reschny finished off a setup from Will Zellers at 11:35 to even the contest at 1-1 heading into the latter stages of the opening frame.
 
Bemidji State carried the play early in the second period and regained the lead at 9:10. After creating a turnover in the North Dakota zone, Ethan Miedema skated into space and fired home an unassisted goal for his first tally of his collegiate career, putting BSU back in front 2-1.
 
The Fighting Hawks responded on their ensuing power play. With 6:36 remaining in the middle frame, Mac Swanson converted a man-advantage opportunity off assists from Cooper Simpson and Will Zellers to tie the game 2-2.
 
A tightly contested third period remained deadlocked until the 15:21 mark when Reschny struck again. The sophomore forward finished a rush opportunity from Zellers and Sam Laurila, scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal and giving North Dakota its first lead of the night at 3-2.
 
Bemidji State pushed for the equalizer late, including a power-play opportunity in the final 23 seconds after pulling its goaltender for an extra attacker creating a 6-on-4 advantage. The Beavers generated a pair of chances, but North Dakota netminder Jan Špunar and the Fighting Hawks' defense held on to preserve the one-goal victory.
 
Goaltender Max Hildebrand turned aside 27 of 30 shots for the Beavers, earning third-star honors after several key saves throughout the night. North Dakota held a 30-20 edge in shots on goal, while Bemidji State blocked 13 shots and won 28-of-57 faceoffs.
 
Dawson and Miedema each scored their first goals of the season for BSU, while Panzer and Klíma recorded assists. North Dakota was led by Reschny's two-goal performance and Zellers' three-assist night.
 
With the loss, Bemidji State moved to 1-1-0 on the season, while North Dakota improved to 1-0-0. The two teams conclude the weekend series Saturday night in Grand Forks, N.D., at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Puck drop is slated for 6:07 p.m.
 
For the most up to date information on the Bemidji State men's hockey program, tickets or schedules, visit BSUBeavers.com or follow the Beavers on X, Instagram or like them on Facebook.
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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