Beavers are 14,000 Strong
No one expected the Bemidji State Hockey team to go anywhere this season, much less to the NCAA Frozen Four. The only person that isn't surprised is the head coach, Tom Serratore. He says this isn't a fairy tale, and is proud of his team for showing everyone that a little campus of 14,000 can play with the big universities. The team has taken the town by storm, and everyone is supporting them. The school bookstore has run out of Beaver gear, and is constantly trying to order more. The team, which features no drafted players to the NHL as of yet, has outplayed teams that are filled with first round NHL draft picks. The players are a tight-knit group, who are around each other year round and usually for four years, as not many of them leave early for the pros. Many see the team as David, and they must constantly battle Goliath, week after week. One thing is for sure, the team has brought a lot of pride to the small Minnesota town from up north, and even more respect from teams across the country.