Late Goal Lifts No. 10 Bulldogs Over Bemidji State

Zoey Krock's late tally gives UMD women's hockey team 3-2 victory over Beavers

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The 10th-ranked University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) women's hockey team defeated Bemidji State University 3-2 on Friday night, with Zoey Krock scoring the game-winning goal in the final minutes of the third period. The Bulldogs came into the matchup having won their last 19 games against the Beavers.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two top teams in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). The victory keeps UMD in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming WCHA playoffs, while Bemidji State missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings.

The details

Bemidji State opened the scoring with an even-strength goal from Hailey Armstrong, but UMD responded with a power play goal from Caitlin Kraemer just over a minute later. Molly Cole gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the game late in the second period. Bemidji State tied it up in the third with a power play goal from Morgan Smith, but Zoey Krock scored the game-winner for UMD shortly after their own power play expired.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Krock's game-winning goal came with less than three minutes remaining in regulation.

The players

Zoey Krock

A forward for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team who scored the game-winning goal late in the third period.

Hailey Armstrong

A forward for the Bemidji State University women's hockey team who scored the opening goal of the game.

Caitlin Kraemer

A forward for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team who scored a power play goal to tie the game in the first period.

Molly Cole

A forward for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team who gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the game late in the second period.

Morgan Smith

A forward for the Bemidji State University women's hockey team who scored a power play goal to tie the game in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bulldogs and Beavers will face off again on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:02 p.m. at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minnesota.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory keeps the 10th-ranked Bulldogs in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming WCHA playoffs, demonstrating the team's resilience and ability to win close games against conference rivals.