BLAINE, Minn. - The Bethel University Men's hockey team fell short Friday night at the hands of the Hamline University Pipers by a score of 5-3. The Pipers hopped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first, however the Royals would respond as Andrew Bjorklund tucked a wrap around in the net at 4:48 of the first period to close the gap going into the intermission. Hamline would get the only goal of the second period and took their two goal lead to the final frame. The Royals showed lots of resilience getting goals from Kurtis Redding assisted by Tyler Mros and Dallas Marvin as well as George Spichal from Peter Barral. Splichal's goal brought the Royals within one goal with under six minutes to play. With goalie Joe Sheppard pulled the Royals clawed for the equalizer in the final minute, but came up empty as Hamline was able to put the puck in the empty net to secure the win.
 
The loss for the Royals drops their overall record to 1-15-2 on the season and 0-7-2 in Conference play. The victory for the Pipers moves their record to 9-8-3 on the season and 6-4-1 in the MIAC, good enough for third place. The two teams will square off Saturday night at Oscar Johnson Arena in St.Paul. Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm.