Dec. 4—On the 42nd episode of The Reporter’s Corner, Bemidji State forward Connor McClennon joins the show amid a 2025-26 campaign in which he has already racked up 10 points in 18 games.McClennon is one of 10 newcomers this season for the Beavers, who are 9-7-2 and currently sitting in second place in the CCHA standings. After playing four seasons of junior hockey in the WHL, McClennon signed a pro contract ahead of the 2023-24 season and played nine combined games in the AHL and ECHL before heading to the University of Alberta to play USports hockey. Through an appeal with the NCAA Eligibility Center, McClennon was given permission to join the Beavers’ roster this season following the NCAA’s ruling late last year that allowed CHL players to make the jump to the NCAA.In this episode, the senior forward talks about his early playing days in rural Alberta, first impressions of this year’s Beavers team and how BSU was able to land his talents during the offseason.The Reporter’s Corner is a weekly podcast from Sioux Falls Live sports reporter Trent Singer and Bemidji Pioneer sports editor Jared Rubado on the CCHA’s podcast network, featuring players and coaches from around the league.Subscribe to the CCHA Show for future episodes of The Reporter’s Corner. Other links to the episode can be found below:*Amazon*Apple