Minot State University hosts military appreciation game

Reid Arnold (right), Minot State University Beavers defenseman, attempts a shot on goal past Michael Mulkerrin (left), Iowa State University Cyclones forward, during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, ND, Jan. 11, 2025. Arnold scored two of the Beaver’s 12 goals during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Hockey pucks are displayed during the Minot State University military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The pucks were used by fans to play a game known as “Chuck-a-Puck” to win prizes during intermissions of the hockey game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jensen (left), 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, and Jacob Schuldt, Iowa State University Cyclones defenseman, shake hands during the Minot State University military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. Jensen participated in a ceremonial puck drop to begin the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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(From left) Reid Arnold, Minot State University Beavers forward, U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, Dr. Steven Shirley, Minot State University president, U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, and Jacob Schuldt, Iowa State University Cyclones defenseman, participate in a ceremonial puck drop during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The ceremonial puck drop is a longstanding tradition in ice hockey, which involves a guest of honor dropping a puck to commemorate the beginning of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University Beavers players celebrate after scoring a goal during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The Beavers displayed camaraderie and teamwork throughout the game, which led to a 12-3 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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The scoreboard displays a score of 12-3 during the Minot State University military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The MSU Beavers defeated the Iowa State University Cyclones by a score of 12-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Slade Stanick (center), Minot State University Beavers forward, skates with the puck during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The Beavers controlled possession of the puck throughout most of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Michael Mulkerrin (left), Iowa State University Cyclones forward, and Reid Arnold (center), Minot State University Beavers defenseman, conduct a face-off during the Minot State University military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. A face-off is the method of restarting play during a hockey game after a penalty occurs or a goal is scored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University Beavers and Iowa State University Cyclones players react to a goal being scored during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The Beavers scored a total of 12 goals during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University Beavers players cheer on their teammates during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The Beavers led throughout the game and scored a total of 12 goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University Beavers fans cheer during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. At the time of this game, the Beavers were the #2 nationally ranked team in Division I of the American Collegiate Hockey Association. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Airmen, family members, and fans watch the Minot State University Beavers and Iowa State University Cyclones hockey teams compete during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. The game was free to attend for all military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University Beavers and Iowa State University Cyclones players prepare for a face-off during the MSU military appreciation hockey game at Maysa Arena, Minot, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2025. A face-off is the method of restarting play during a hockey game after a penalty occurs or a goal is scored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Minot State University hosts military appreciation game

Published Jan. 16, 2025
By Senior Airman Kyle Wilson
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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