 Undrafted after his junior career, a 20-year-old Climie signed a letter of intent with Bemidji State University (BSU).He was projected to be the Beavers' third-string goaltender, despite being named one of the top ten goaltending prospects to join an NCAA Division I university.As a freshman Climie split time as a starter with Layne Sedevie, after Sedevie struggled in his sophomore season.