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Dave Hakstol Leaving UND to Coach Philadelphia Flyers

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota head men’s hockey coach Dave Hakstol, who led the program to seven NCAA Frozen Four appearances in 11 seasons, announced his resignation today and was named head coach of the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers.

Preparing for Fishing Opener

Anglers are buying all the bait they can get for Minnesota’s fishing opener tomorrow. Detroit Lakes is preparing for the masses that are awaiting the first cast of the season.

UND Baseball Falls to Texas-Pan American in Extras

GRAND FORKS, N.D.– Texas-Pan American scored in the top of the 10th inning and held on for a 4-3 win Sunday afternoon at Kraft Memorial Field in Western Athletic Conference action. UND got the go-ahead to second base in the bottom of the frame but the Broncs were able to get out of the inning to salvage one game of the three-game series.

Kyle Emanuel Selected by the Chargers

SAN DIEGO (AP) – The San Diego Chargers selected North Dakota State linebacker Kyle Emanuel on Saturday in the fifth round of the NFL draft, 153rd overall.  The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Emanuel had 19 1-2 sacks last year and would fit at outside in the Chargers’ 3-4 alignment.Emanuel, the Missouri Valley’s defensive player of the year, made 16 1-2 tackles for losses and 10 sacks in eight games against top 25 opponents.The Chargers sent their fourth-rounder to San Francisco as part of the deal to move up Thursday and take Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon with the 15th pick overall.