BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Men's Hockey sophomore defenseman Maxon Vig has been named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Defenseman of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon earning the weekly award for the first time.
 
The Bismarck, N.D., native recorded two points on one goal and one assist as the Beavers went 1-0-1 against Ferris State and earned five of six available CCHA points. Vig scored the game-tying goal in Saturday's 4-4 tie, helping Bemidji State force overtime before securing the extra conference point in the shootout. He also assisted on a goal during Friday's 6-1 victory. The sophomore generated five shots on goal, blocked two shots and played both games without serving a penalty.
 
He is joined among the CCHA's weekly honorees by Augustana University's Leo Bulgakov (Forward) and Mathis Langevin (Goaltender) and Heath Nelson (Rookie).
 
The Beavers now prepare for one of the season's toughest road trips and next travel to Bowling Green, Ohio to face Bowling Green State University Nov. 6-7 at Slater Family Ice Arena. Puck drops are slated for 6:07/5:07 p.m. CT.
 
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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 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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