Regional hockey standings set as four teams debut league play
Region 8 hockey heads into holiday time with four teams in first league games last night. Bemidji Moorhead and Alexandria join later this week while Warroad and Roseau remain unbeaten in the north. Thief River Falls travels to Virginia Friday as Moorhead Detroit Lakes chase gains in the south amid upcoming schedule and tournaments.
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Hallock
Cir
Brainerd
Alexandria
Bemidji
Moorhead
Warroad
Roseau
Thief River
Virginia
Grand Rapids
Eveleth
International Falls
Paul Bunyan
Hockey Highlights From Bemidji Region 8 Playoffs and Scores
Bemidji hosts alongside East Grand Forks with Fridley and Brooklyn Center, using a new format that rotates opponents. Roseau beat Red River 6-4 on two Burggraf goals in 17 seconds. Brainerd opened with a 3-2 win over St. Cloud Cathedral in St. Cloud Arena. Grand Rapids shut out Bemidji 3-0. Thief River Falls crushed Crookston 9-1. Detroit Lakes topped Fargo South 8-1. Lake region wins and league leaders noted as season progresses. Moorhead edged Crookston 7-3 in a four-goal third period, Dave Perry scoring twice.
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Brian Waxler
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Tom Evans
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Bob Steinmetz
Bennie Roy
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Tom Ulseth
Beaver Beavers Rally Past Lakehead 74 65 in Holiday Win
The Bemidji Beavers defeated Lakehead Nor' westers 74 to 65 on the Thunder Bay court. It was Bemidji's sixth straight win as they prepare for tournament action in Duluth and Omaha before January league play. Lakehead replaces Winnipeg as Duluth opening night opponent due to Winnipeg flu issues. Bemidji faces Superior Friday.
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Beavers beat Bemidji in home game showdown
Tuesday the Beavers jumped to a 10-2 lead, then Bemidji stormed back to lead 37-36 at halftime. Bemidji pulled away in the second half led by Wagner 19 and Beaumont 14, while the Nor'Westers relied on free throws late to stay in reach.
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Evan
Gophers rout SFSU in 78-38 win at Williams Arena
Minnesota fifth ranked and 5-0 used a one guard offense to overpower San Francisco State 78-38. Turner's 20 led the Gophers with Barker and Behagen each at 13 as Musselman praised junior guards and the bench for stepping up in the early season matchup.
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Bob Nix
Florida State
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Gophers
Tommy Barker
Rion Behagen
Turner
Brewer
Barker
Corpus Christi
Williams Arena
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