Bailey Rupp records power play hat trick in Bemidji's victory over Buffalo

Nov. 24—BEMIDJI — Bailey Rupp was just too dangerous on the player-advantage.

The Bemidji High School girls hockey junior scored not one, not two, but three power play goals in a 4-1 victory over Buffalo Saturday at the Bemidji Community Arena.

Millie Knott started the scoring for the Lumberjacks seven minutes into the first period. Knott assisted all of Rupp's goals — one in the first and two in the third.

Lily Lauer stopped 19 of 20 shots for BHS, while Buffalo goalie Tessa Quale made 34 saves on 38 shots.

Bemidji 4, Buffalo 1

BEM 2 2 0 — 4

BUF 0 0 1 — 1

First period — BEM GOAL: Knott (Rupp, Johnson) 7:28; BEM GOAL: Rupp (Knott) PPG, 14:30.

Second period — BEM GOAL: Rupp (Knott, Johnson) PPG 3:52; BEM GOAL: Rupp (Knott, Berg) PPG 10:38.

Third period — BUF GOAL: Kotish (Hoard) 8:00.

Saves: Lauer 19 (BEM); Quale 34 (BUF)