Box Score | Photos (John Biasi)

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Saint John's dropped a 3-1 decision to Bethel on Saturday, Nov. 14, in St. Cloud.

Following a scoreless first period, Bethel (2-4-0, 2-0-0 MIAC) took a 1-0 lead 11:42 into the second frame.

The Johnnies (2-3-1, 0-2-0 MIAC) tied the game on a goal from senior Gabriel Harren (Warroad, Minn.). Sophomore Grant Ellena (Coon Rapids, Minn.) and senior Karl Gilbert (Hermantown, Minn.) assisted on the play.

Kyle Dynan gave the Royals a 2-1 lead 2:06 later. Christian Fogerty tallied an empty-net goal with one minute left in regulation to end the scoring.

Senior Stu Van Ess (Kewaskum, Wis.) made 20 saves in the loss. The Johnnies outshot BU 36-23 in the contest.

The Johnnies travel to face St. Thomas this Friday, Nov. 20. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.