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St. Cloud State men's hockey prepares for opener at Bemidji State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

St. Cloud State men's hockey prepares for opener at Bemidji State

Summary

St. Cloud State men's hockey begins its season on October 3 against Bemidji State at the Sanford Center. This matchup marks the start of Nick Oliver's tenure as head coach for the Huskies. St. Cloud State has an impressive record against Bemidji, winning seven straight games and nine of the last ten. Bemidji returns 15 players from a struggling previous season but hopes to leverage its continuity. Both teams did not play preseason exhibitions, increasing the importance of finding game rhythm early.

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•Game starts at 6 p.m. on October 3.
•St. Cloud State won the last seven matchups against Bemidji.
•Bemidji State returns key players from last season.
•Nick Oliver starts his first season as head coach for SCSU.
•Both teams skipped preseason exhibitions, enhancing early game significance.

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8:01 AMYahoo Sports — St. Cloud State men's hockey keys to success in season opener at Bemidji State

What they're saying

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The St. Cloud State men's hockey team starts the Nick Oliver era with at trip up to Bemidji. The Huskies have won 7 straight vs. Bemdiji State.
— Yahoo Sports

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