BLAINE, Minn. – The Bethel University men's hockey team closed out a weekend of non-conference action at Bethel University Arena with a 4-0 loss to Marian Saturday evening.

Bethel falls 2-6-1 on the year and returns to the ice on Dec. 6 at Hamline. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Marian broke the scoreless tie 16:32 into the first on a scrum in front of the net that slid past netminder Joe Sheppard. Sheppard finished the game with 35 saves.

After the shots rang an even 7-7 in the first, the Royals were outshot 14-12 in the second while keeping Marian off the board. After neither team scored during a 4-on-4 opportunity early in the second, Bethel had a chance to even it up going on the power play midway through. The Royals had a pair of good looks from Jory McWilliams and Michael Piehler but went into the second intermission trailing by a goal.

The Sabres gave themselves a two-goal lead 7:24 into the third. Bethel took a pair of major penalties giving Marian a chance at two power plays in which they capitalized on in the final 2:50 of the game.

Piehler and Nick Ketola each led Bethel with five shots on goal.

Concordia (Wis.) 6, Bethel 0
The Royals started the two-game non-conference stretching falling to Concordia (Wis.) Friday night at home. The visiting Falcons set the tone with three first period goals one of which came 49 seconds into the contest.

After only five first period shots, the Royals put 13 on net in the second but were to no avail. Bethel had a pair of power play opportunities taking five shots but could not find the back of the net.  
Ridge Gerads picked up the loss in net allowing the first five goals, before Joe Sheppard allowed one goal in 33:52 seconds of action. Sheppard ended the night with 20 saves.

In the third, BU outshot Concordia (Wis.) 9-7 while the Falcons led the shot battle for the contest 38-27.