Bemidji Boys Hockey Opens Season with Shutout Win

Bemidji High School’s Lumberjacks began the 2025 to 2026 boys hockey season with a 3 to 0 home win over Alexandria on November 20, 2025. According to LPTV’s November 20 recap, the teams played a scoreless first period before Bemidji broke through in the second and added insurance in the third, with scorers that included Landon Knott and Taevon Welle. An empty net goal sealed the shutout, and goaltender Christian Hill recorded 25 saves.

The result placed Bemidji at 1 to 0 to start the season and underscored the team’s defensive readiness at the outset of league play. A scoreless first period suggested early parity and cautious play from both sides, but Bemidji converted opportunities later in the game while limiting high quality chances against. Hill’s 25 saves were central to preserving the shutout and allowing the offense room to operate without pressure.

For local fans and the school community, the win offers tangible momentum after an off season of training and roster adjustments. Early season victories can affect attendance and student athlete confidence, and a shutout performance tends to highlight organizational strengths in coaching, defensive systems, and goaltending depth. The victory also provides a baseline for coaches and players to measure progress as the schedule intensifies.

From a program perspective, the game will be studied for special teams play, transitional defense, and finish rate in scoring chances. Community stakeholders who follow high school athletics often view the opening victory as a signal of potential for the season, and local support at Bemidji events is likely to respond to visible competitive success.

The Lumberjacks now carry a clean record into upcoming games, with coaches and players able to build on the defensive foundation shown on November 20. As the season progresses, wins like this shape both standings and community engagement in Beltrami County youth sports.