MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State women's hockey slid to No. 15 in this week's USA Hockey Division I Poll following a weekend series against Bemidji State after being ranked No. 13 last week. The Mavericks opened the series with a 3–0 shutout victory on Friday before dropping a 2–1 decision on Saturday in the US Hockey Hall of Fame Game.

Minnesota State returns to action on the road this weekend, traveling to St. Cloud State for a WCHA series against the Huskies. Friday's puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m., with Saturday's matchup set for 2 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.