BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Men's Hockey senior captain Kirklan signed a standard player contract (SPC) to continue his hockey career and play professionally with the Atlanta Gladiators the ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators of the NHL and the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League, announced Monday.
 
Irey captained the Beavers during the 2025-26 season where he posted 10 points off a goal and nine assists in 36 games. He finished his collegiate career appearing in 134 games amassing 53 career points (21-32—53). He is a three-time Central Collegiate Hockey Association Scholar-Athlete and CCHA All-Academic Team selection and is graduating with a degree in Exercise Science from Bemidji State.
 
The Gladiators have clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs and return home to Gas South Arena in Duluth, Ga., for a two-game homestand.
 
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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