BEMIDJI -- Standout forward Matt Read says he's returning to Bemidji State for his senior season.
Read, a second-team All-American, had opportunities to sign NHL contracts, but told the Bemidji Pioneer that he will be in a Beaver uniform when Bemidji State begins Western Collegiate Hockey Association play next season.
Bemidji State also will open a new arena.
Read had 41 points in 37 games last season and has 108 for his career.
U.S. routs Canada,
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clinches spot in quarters
BOBRUISK, Belarus -- Denver recruit Jason Zucker scored two goals to lead Team USA to a 5-0 rout over Canada at the IIHF World Under-18 tournament on Friday.
UND recruit Derek Forbort also is on the U.S. squad, which clinched a spot in the quarterfinals with the victory. Team USA will wrap up pool play against host Belarus on Sunday and play in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Canada (1-2) is unlikely to earn a spot in the playoffs.
The Americans are the defending champs in the tournament. The won gold in Fargo last spring.
Baseball
UND 6,
Texas-Pan American 2
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EDINBURG, Texas -- Leadoff hitter Josh Lagein had two hits, two RBIs and scored two runs to lead UND to its first Great West victory this season.
Sophomore Zac Salfer was strong on the mound for the Sioux, giving up just one run in 7Zc innings pitched.
"Zac was just outstanding tonight," UND coach Jeff Dodson said. "There is no other way to put it. For him to pitch that well and our defense to back him up and not make any errors for the second straight game was impressive."
UND broke a 1-1 tie with a four-run seventh. In addition to Lagein, catcher Jeff Bunch also had a big day at the plate. He went 3-for-5 and scored twice. Ridge Halenar also had two hits and two RBIs for the Sioux.
