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UND Hockey Drawing Comparisons From Week One Ahead of Minnesota State Series

The Mavericks average more than four goals per game

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After a winless series to start the season, UND hockey is looking to get the first win under its belt tonight. The Fighting Hawks face the defending WCHA champs, Minnesota State. The Mavericks are a stout offensive team, averaging more than four goals per game. They rank 8th in the country when it comes to putting…

UND Hockey Not Losing Sight of Defensive Principles

UND now sits at 46th in the country averaging just one goal per game

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the first time since the 2008-2009 season, North Dakota men’s hockey suffered a winless opening weekend. That had a lot to with UND’s 0-8 performance on the power play coupled with the lack of scoring. UND now sits at 46th in the country averaging just one goal per game. The team has spent much of…

Force Drop Thursday Night Matchup with Sioux City

The Musketeers won 5-2

FARGO, N.D. (Fargo Force) — Ben Meyers and Hank Crone each had a goal and an assist, but the Force dropped a 5-2 decision to the Sioux City Musketeers Thursday night at Scheels Arena. The Force (2-4-1) outshot the Musketeers (4-1-0) 31-30, but Sioux City took the opening matchup of a two-game series in Fargo. Ryan Bischel stopped 24 of…

HS Football: NCE/UH Tops Goodridge/Grygla to Finish Undefeated in the Regular Season

The Titans topped the Cougars 21-20

ULEN, Minn. — Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal football finished the 2018 regular season undefeated (8-0) following Thursday’s contest. The Titans won on a last minute drive and PAT in the fourth quarter to top Goodridge/Grygla-Gatzke 21-20. NCE/UH quarterback Tate Maessse found Noah Klemetson in the endzone with 33 seconds remaining in the game. Both seniors say it’s special for the entire program…

Defense at Forefront of NDSU vs. Illinois State Showdown

The Bison and Redbirds are both in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game

FARGO, N.D. — For the second time this season, the Fargodome is playing host to a top-10 FCS showdown. The eighth-ranked Illinois State Redbirds will be in town. The Bison have won 13 in a row at the Dome, dating back to last season. This year’s Illinois State team poses as big a challenge as ever though. The Birds have…

NDSU Punter Garret Wegner Making a Strong Impression in Sophomore Season

Wegner leads the MVFC with 46 percent of his punts inside the 20

FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to punters, they are a lot like referees: If you’re talking about them, it’s generally not a good sign. That’s not the case for NDSU punter Garret Wegner though. Wegner has made a big impact for the team in just his sophomore season. Last year, North Dakota State struggled trying to flip the field. Jackson…

Rink Report: UND Fine-Tuning its Offense Ahead of Minnesota State Series

The Mavericks won the WCHA conference championship in 2018

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The struggle for UND hockey hasn’t been generating scoring opportunities. The Hawks have shot the puck 84 times in their first two contests. The issue is they’ve only scored two goals off of those chances. So this week with No. 7 Minnesota State coming to town, the Hawks have placed extra emphasis on finishing. “We have…

HS Football: Breckenridge Battles Back to Top Barnesville

The Cowboys beat the Trojans 21-20

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Barnesville jumped out to an early lead over Breckenridge, but the Cowboys climbed their way back. Breckenridge claimed the 21-20 victory in the contest. This wrapped up the end of the regular season for the Cowboys. Other Local Scores: Perham 50 Park Rapids 16   Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Barnesville Football, Barnesville Trojans Football,…

HS Football Roundup: Sheyenne Earns Top Seed with Win Over Fargo South

Davies tops West Fargo 42-28; North downs Grand Forks Central 34-14

FARGO, N.D. — Wednesday wrapped up the North Dakota Class 3AAA regular season. Entering the contests,however, the top three seeds were all up for grabs between Fargo South, Davies, and Sheyenne. The Mustangs pulled out the top seed and finished with an undefeated regular season record after topping Fargo South 47-7. Davies clinched a 42-28 victory over West Fargo. Other…

Ketteringham Motivated By Playing Former Team

Ketteringham played for Sacramento State for two seasons

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —UND gunslinger Nate Ketteringham is heading back to his old stomping grounds. The Fighting Hawks face Sacramento State on Saturday, where Ketteringham played for two seasons. He started 16 games for the Hornets, accruing over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. This time around though, the fans in Hornet Stadium won’t be buzzing in his favor, and his…