BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary hockey team with host a weekend double header against North Dakota State University. The first game of the series is set for Saturday, December 14 at 7 PM in the Schwan Cadillac Rink. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears to throw on the ice after the Marauders first goal of the game. UMary and NDSU will conclude their weekend series with a game on Sunday, December 15 at 2 PM.
 
TEDDY BEAR TOSS COMING SOON
The Marauders hockey team will be hosting a teddy bear toss on Saturday, December 14 in the game against NDSU. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears to throw onto the ice after the Marauders first goal of the game. With your help we will brighten a child's day with the gift of a stuffed animal.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The last time the Marauders took the ice was for a pair of hard fought losses against ACHA Division I foes Minot State. UMary dropped games against the Beavers by scores of 2-5 and 0-4.

 
RECORDS
The Marauders boast a 24-5 record. UMary's 24 wins are the most in ACHA Division 2.
 
#1 IN THE NATION
For the first time in program history, the University of Mary hockey team is ranked first in the nation. In the most recent national poll the Marauders claimed the top spot.
#1 IN THE REGION
The Marauders rank #1 in the West Region Poll this season. The Marauders have been #1 in the west since the first rankings came out last season.
 

 
SCORING MACHINES
The Marauders certainly know how to make the goal horn sound. UMary has recorded an impressive 131 goals on the season, averaging just under five goals per game. Alex Flicek leads the team in goals (19) and points (38). Seth Cushing is second on the team with 17 goals with Andy Huber right behind him with 16. Flicek is 19^th in the nation in goals and 28^th in points.
NOT IN OUR HOUSE
Lance Knudson picked up right where he left off by winning games. Knudson has started the season 14-4, recording 422 saves on the season. Kyle Hayden has a 10-1 record, recording 220 saves. Knudson's 14 wins are second in the nation and his 422 saves is fifth.
 
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
The Marauders sure know how to distribute the puck with 22 athletes recording assists on the season. Matt Winkle leads the team with 25 assists. Alex Flicek is second on the team with 19 assists and Marshall Tschida is third with 18. Winkle ranks 17^th in the nation is assists.
 
BREAKING RECORDS
The Marauders only took two games to break a record from their first season. The Marauders recorded a program record of ten goals in their victory over NDSU in game number two.
Just a few weeks later they matched that record with a 10-0 win over Utah State. The 10-goal victory was the largest victory in program history.
 
TRIPLED UP
The Marauders have tripled up their opponents in goals scored this season. UMary is outscoring their competition by a score of 131-52.
 
GOT FANS?
One thing that has not changed from last season is the tremendous amount of support the Marauders receive from the community. For the second year in a row, the Marauders won their first game of the season in front of a sold-out crowd!

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