Moorhead blanks Bemidji 4-0 in Section 8AA rematch

Moorhead dominated play and defeated the Bemidji High School boys hockey team 4-0 in a Section 8AA regular-season rematch played at the Bemidji Community Arena on Jan. 13. The defending Class AA state champion used crisp puck movement and timely finishing to control possession and blunt Bemidji’s attack, leaving the Lumberjacks searching for consistent offense.

The scoring unfolded across all three periods. First period play produced the opening goal for Moorhead, which carried momentum into the second when Seamus Campbell buried a bar-down strike to extend the lead. Moorhead added a power-play goal in the middle frame and closed out the scoring with an even-strength tally in the third. Bemidji was held scoreless despite a late push and limited power-play opportunities.

Bemidji goaltender Christian Hill kept the game from becoming more lopsided, finishing with 29 saves on the night and facing sustained pressure from a deep Moorhead lineup. The Moorhead attack generated the bulk of high-danger chances, assisted by quick puck movement that repeatedly forced Bemidji to recover defensively.

Bemidji’s coaching staff acknowledged the team’s effort but noted the scarcity of clean offensive looks. Coaches credited Moorhead’s puck possession and transition game for tilting the ice, while praising local players for competing hard through a tough opponent. On the ice, the Lumberjacks were competitive in board battles but struggled to string together sustained offensive zone time, limiting scoring opportunities and time for line adjustments.

The result leaves Bemidji with work to do as Section 8AA play tightens. Facing one of the state’s top-ranked rosters underscored areas that will need addressing if the Lumberjacks aim to contend for a section title and push into the postseason. For the community, the loss highlights the thin margin for error in high school hockey and the value of home-ice support at the Bemidji Community Arena as the team looks to regain traction.

Fans should watch how Bemidji responds in its next games, focusing on special teams execution and creating more high-danger chances. With the regular season moving toward its midpoint, each section matchup will carry added weight for seeding and momentum heading into tournament play.