KVRR Sports Extra

Kawaguchi Wins Lowe’s Senior Class Award; Scores First AHL Goal

In debut, scored for Texas Stars

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Jordan Kawaguchi has made history for North Dakota becoming the first Fighting Hawks player to win the NCAA senior of the year award in division one men’s hockey. It comes after the senior captain led the team to it’s first ever frozen faceoff title and it’s second consecutive Penrose Cup tallying 36 points and taking home…

Coach Of The Week: Concordia Baseball’s Chris Coste

The Cobbers manager talks about what is fueling his team's strong start through the first leg of the season

MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – Concordia Baseball’s (7-4) start is one of their better one’s in recent years. On Wednesday, manager Chris Coste spoke with KVRR Sports’ Jackson Roberts about the early success, how they’re scouting opponents in the face of COVID-19, and more. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Chris Coste, Concordia Baseball, MIAC Baseball

Bernard-Docker, Kiersted Introduced By NHL Teams

JBD signed with Ottawa, Kiersted signed with Florida

GRAND FORKS, N.D — After the college hockey season comes to an end there is a decision that every player needs to make: Should I stay or should I go? That was the case for five North Dakota players this week signing NHL deals. Two of them, D-line mates Jacob Bernard-Docker (Ottawa Senators) and Matt Kiersted (Florida Panthers) were introduced…

Fargo Force Lose for Fifth Time in Six Games

Lose to Omaha 4-0

FARGO, N.D — The Fargo Force drop their fifth game in six tries as the Omaha Lancers shut them out 4-0 at home. The Force had just a two game lead coming into Friday night’s game over the Tri-City Storm. Both teams close out the series Saturday night at Scheels Arena. Categories: Fargo Force, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines…

East Grand Forks Boys’ Hockey’s Season Ends in State Semifinals

Lost to Gentry, 5-3

ST PAUL, Minn — East Grand Forks Boys’ Hockey’s season came to an end Friday afternoon after a loss to Gentry Academy, 5-3. The Green Wave came out strong with a 2-0 lead with a goal from Jaksen Panzer then had a 3-2 lead heading into the third, but the Stars scored three unanswered goals  down the stretch. EGF finishes…

Fargo’s Todd Olson Adds To Legacy With NDIAAA Hall Of Fame Induction

The Fargo Public Schools Activities Director started his educational career in Grand Forks before moving to Fargo

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – He’s made stops all around eastern North Dakota, leaving a mark in just about every community he’s spent time in and has been recognized from time to time, but more recently, Todd Olson was given a pretty prestigious honor. The Fargo Public Schools Activities director was just inducted in the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association….

Missouri Valley Football Conference Committed to Finishing Spring Season; FCS Releases First Playoff Rankings

NDSU number two, UND number five

ST LOUIS, MO — Over the last two weeks the Missouri Valley Football Conference had eight games postponed — or canceled. Most recently, Friday’s South Dakota and Western Illinois game. Plus Illinois state opting out  for health concerns, however, the league is staying committed to finish the season. In a statement, associate commissioner Mike Kern said the conference has reached…

Play Of The Week Nominees: April 2nd

Fergus Falls and Nevis battle for the latest Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – With Minnesota winter high school sports winding down, so are the chances to see plays on the court and ice. Thankfully, two boys basketball games provided a pair of shots on the court. The first came from the Class 8AA boys championship game between Fergus Falls and Perham. The Otters got a boost from 7’0 senior…

UND Hockey Advances to Face Minnesota-Duluth in Fargo Regional Championship

Beat American International in the opening round 5-1

FARGO, N.D. — In their first NCAA Tournament Regional game since 2017,  number one seed North Dakota hockey came out and beat the four seed American International, 5-1, at Scheels Arena. The Fighting Hawks  were firing on all cylinders in the first period with four goals, two coming for forward Jasper Weatherby. Senior Collin Adams also had two goals in…