Author: Ryan Bowlin

Moorhead’s Lindberg Brothers Set to Join North Dakota Hockey Next Season Together

FARGO (KVRR) – Gavin Lindberg is coming home—and he’s not coming alone. The former Moorhead Spud is transferring to North Dakota after two seasons at Colorado College, where he tallied 31 points on 11 goals and 20 assists. The move became official early Thursday morning, first reported by Tyler Young. But beyond the numbers and the roster impact, this transfer carries something…

RECAP: Season Ends One Game Short; North Dakota Falls 2-1 to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal

LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – North Dakota’s most successful hockey season in nearly a decade came to a heartbreaking end Thursday night, falling just short of a national title appearance with a 2–1 loss to Wisconsin in the Frozen Four semifinals. It marked the program’s deepest run since 2016 — a season that ended with a national championship. This time, however,…

Špunar Ready for Vegas Spotlight: North Dakota A Win Away from NCAA Championship Game

LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – North Dakota hockey enters the Frozen Four with an impressive 29-9-1 record, now just one win away from a 30-win season—a milestone the program hasn’t reached since 2016. That year also marked the last time North Dakota captured a national championship, a moment senior forward Ben Strinden remembers well. “Yeah, I went with my family, my…

From Dream to Reality: Rivalry Renewed as North Dakota Takes on Wisconsin in Frozen Four

LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – The bright lights of T-Mobile Arena are set to host one of college hockey’s biggest stages, as the Frozen Four comes to Las Vegas. On Wednesday, North Dakota hockey hit the ice for practice, preparing for a highly anticipated semifinal matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday. For the players, the moment is years in the making….

Matt Cullen Joins Gopher Men’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Photo by: Ceci De Young MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/GOPHER ATHLETICS)- University of Minnesota head men’s hockey coach Brett Larson announced a majority of his coaching staff updates Tuesday for a group that will lead the program heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Larson, hired March 24 to take over the program, announced Matt Cullen as the Director of Player Development. Cullen is an alum of Moorhead…

Lights, Crowd, Competition: Able Games Shine at Davies

FARGO (KVRR) – Competition took center stage at Fargo Davies High School—but this time, it came with a powerful message: sports are for everyone. In a first for the school, Davies hosted the Able Games, creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities could experience the thrill of competition. The event, held in partnership with TNT Kids Fitness, marked a…

33 National Titles Enter, One Leaves: Blue Blood Showdown at the Frozen Four

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…

North Dakota Hockey Returns to the Frozen Four for the First Time Since 2016

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…