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ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—The No. 4 seed Bethel University men's hockey team will travel to No. 1 seed St. John's (Minn.) in the 2025-26 MIAC Men's Hockey Playoff Semifinal at the National Hockey Center at Herb Brooks Arena in St. Cloud, Minnesora on Saturday, February 28 at 7 p.m.  A Royals victory will advance them to the MIAC Men's Hockey Playoff Championship against the winner of No. 2 Gustavus and No. 3 Saint Mary's (Minn.) on Saturday, March 7 at a time and location to be determined.

LAST TIME OUT
Both teams squared off two times in 2025-26. 

The Royals notched a 3-2 victory over the Johnnies at Herb Brooks Arena on December 4. Austin Ryman registered 44 saves in net for Bethel while Tyler Braccini, Joe Kelly, and Joe Westlund each had one goal

Saint John's rebounded with a 6-4 victory over Bethel at the Super Rink on December 5. Two of the Royals' goals in the contest came on the power play, where they finished 2-for-3. Jack Wandmacher and Carter Krenke each scored two goals in the game for Saint John's.

SERIES
The Johnnies lead the series 40-22-8 dating back to 1988-89.

PAY PER VIEW
The 2025-26 MIAC Men's Hockey Playoffs will be streamed live in a pay-per-view format for $10 each viewing. A $25 Championship Pass will allow fans to stream the entire tournament.

TICKETS
All tickets will be sold and purchased online via HomeTown Ticketing. There will be no cash sales. Adult general admission is $13, while student general admission is $4. Children under five receive free admission.

ABOUT NO. 4 SEED BETHEL (14-11-1) Head Coach: Chris McKelvie (83-91-15, Eighth Season at BU)

• The Royals are making their ninth overall, and third-straight appearance in the MIAC Playoffs.
• Bethel holds an 8-8-2 all-time record in the MIAC Playoffs.
• The Royals have one MIAC Men's Hockey Playoff Championship (2007).
• Goaltender Austin Ryman's two shutouts leads the MIAC.
• Joe Westlund's three game-winning goals paces the conference.
• Tyler Braccini leads the Royals in scoring with 17 goals, 13 assists, and 30 points. His 0.68 goals per game is second in the MIAC and 12th in the country. His 1.20 points per game is third in the conference.
• Bethel's 2.50 scoring defense leads the MIAC.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
GOALS: 17 (Tyler Braccini)
ASSISTS: 13 (Tyler Braccini)
POINTS: 30 (Tyler Braccini)
SHOTS ON GOAL: 129 (Tyler Braccini)
PIM: 13-37 (Shane Lavelle)
SAVES: 426 (Austin Ryman)
SAVE PERCENTAGE: .924 (Austin Ryman)
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE: 2.41 (Austin Ryman)

ABOUT NO. 1 SEED ST. JOHN'S (15-6-4) Head Coach: Doug Schueller (215-182-53, 18th Season at SJU)

• The Johnnies are making their 25th overall appearance in the MIAC Playoffs.
• St. John's holds a 23-23-3 all-time record in the MIAC Playoffs.
• St. John's has five MIAC Men's Hockey Playoff Championships (1996, 97, 2001, 03, 13).
• Logan Lyke's three game-winning goals leads the MIAC.
• Goaltender Jon Howe ranks second in the MIAC with a .696 goalie winning percentage, and third with a .930 save percentage.
• The Johnnies are second in the MIAC in scoring margin (1.16) and team assists (156).

STATISTICAL LEADERS
GOALS: 11 (Logan Lyke/Carter Krenke)
ASSISTS: 17 (Jack Wandmacher)
POINTS: 24 (Jack Wandmacher)
SHOTS ON GOAL: 60 (Carter Krenke/Chris Krenan)
PIM: 15-38 (Cashen Naeve)
SAVES: 756 (Jon Howe)
SAVE PERCENTAGE: .930 (Jon Howe)
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE: 2.44 (Jon Howe)