GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The messages started coming in almost immediately after the celebration. Former players, many of whom helped build the tradition of North Dakota hockey, reached out to head coach Dane Jackson with congratulations — and a little motivation. “Always really nice to hear from former players, guys,” Jackson said. “Quite a few players have reached out. And excited…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – One year ago, the future of North Dakota hockey officially changed. The date was March 29, 2025 — exactly one year ago — when Dane Jackson was announced as the 17th head coach in program history for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks men’s ice hockey. Fast forward to today, and after Saturday’s Sioux Falls Regional Championship…
SIOUX FALLS (KVRR) – For the first time since their national championship season in 2015-16, North Dakota Hockey is headed back to the Frozen Four. North Dakota punched its ticket with a commanding 5–0 victory over Quinnipiac in the regional championship, controlling the game from the opening minutes and never allowing the Bobcats to gain momentum. The Fighting Hawks scored three…
FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! You can vote on three ways: KVRR Sports Instagram, X (Twitter) and the KVRR Facebook page (comment section). Winner will be announced on Monday. Nominees: Play 1: Kale Misegades beats the buzzer to force overtime in the MSHSL Class A BBB State Semifinals…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – A decade after one of the most memorable seasons in program history, North Dakota Hockey is chasing another title. On April 9, 2016, North Dakota captured its eighth national championship, finishing the season with a dominant 34-6-4 record. Now, ten years later, the Fighting Hawks enter the NCAA Tournament with their highest win total since that…
FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to announce the winner of the Chris Heise play of the week. On Friday, March 20, we revealed four nominees and we have a winner! Taking over 37% of the total vote across Instagram, X and KVRR News FB comments, Central Cass’ Andrew Ziemer’s steal into a lay up takes the crown! Congrats to…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The postseason journey continues for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks as they prepare for the Sioux Falls Regional of the NCAA Tournament. North Dakota will open the regional Thursday night against the Merrimack Warriors, a team riding plenty of momentum into the matchup. For head coach Dane Jackson, the location of the regional was the first bit of…
FARGO/GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Even though the NCAA transfer portal window does not officially open until April 7, several players from both the North Dakota State Bison and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks men’s basketball programs have already announced their intention to enter their names. NDSU: North Dakota State is set to lose multiple contributors from this past season,…
FARGO, N.D. — A back-and-forth battle at the FargoDome ended with a long-awaited celebration for Beulah on Saturday, as the Miners held off a furious late push from Central Cass to claim the North Dakota Division A state championship. The teams went into halftime tied at 21, setting the stage for a tense second half. Beulah seized momentum early in…
PHOTO/ZACHARY LUCY FARGO, N.D. — The postseason run came to an end Sunday afternoon for the North Dakota State Bison women’s basketball team, but the 2025-26 season will be remembered as one of the most successful in program history. The Columbia Lions built a 34-point lead in the first half and went on to defeat North Dakota State 86-57 in the…
