FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! Play 1: Dawson Werth’s back-handed, power-play goal | Shanley Boys Hockey Play 2: Zac Zimmerman’s back-hander goal | Moorhead Boys Hockey Play 3: Bennet Benson fires a snipe shot goal | West Fargo Sheyenne Boys Hockey Play 4: Jarrett Manston’s clinic of moves to…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – It was quite the November for North Dakota hockey — both in team success and individual performances. A 6–1 record, two monthly conference awards, and a surge to No. 5 in the latest USCHO poll have the Fighting Hawks entering December among the hottest teams in college hockey. A major contributor to UND’s breakout month…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – North Dakota head football coach Eric Schmidt announced 26 prospective student-athletes have signed with the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday morning. “I am really excited to add these young men to our family,” said Coach Schmidt. “I feel like we addressed a lot of needs with talented guys who are wired the right way and love football….
FARGO (KVRR) – We are into the midst of the FCS playoffs, which means all-conference teams are coming out. For the Missouri Valley Football Conference, both North Dakota State and North Dakota had players earn top spots for the league. NDSU’s Tim Polasek was named the MVFC Coach of the Year after leading to a perfect regular season and the…
FARGO/GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – In a college football era where Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deals often look like little more than pay-for-play, two local standouts are proving the platform can be much more. North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen and the University of North Dakota’s Kaden Vig are using their NIL opportunities not just for profit, but for a mission…
MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A year ago, the Moorhead Spuds skated into history with the program’s first-ever boys hockey state championship. And as the nets were taken down and the celebrations faded, it looked like the roster that delivered that long-awaited title would scatter. Senior leaders Mason Kraft and Gopher commit Brooks Cullen had graduated. Rising stars Tyden Bergeson, Brandon Mickelson,…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — The goal that clinched last year’s Class A boys hockey state championship — a gritty finish from graduating forward Jace Van Epps — now hangs forever in the rafters of the East Grand Forks Civic Center. And as the Green Wave open their 2025-26 season, the banner serves as both a reminder and a…
FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State football program and Head Coach Tim Polasek have agreed to a contract extension in principle according to a press release from the athletic department. There was speculation around Coach Polasek potentially leaving for an FBS position. “After several productive conversations with Coach Polasek, we have affirmed our commitment to both him and the…
BISMARCK (KVRR) – It is time to crown the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week. We head to Bismarck for our winner: Brynlie Richman pulls off the perfectly executed ‘sneak attack’ to catch the Bismarck Century Patriots off guard in the state semifinals. Congrats to Richman and the Mustangs who would go on to win the…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR)— Inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon, emotions bounced between frustration and uncertainty for North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had just dropped their regular-season finale to rival South Dakota State, and with a 7-5 record, they were left to wonder whether their name would be called on Selection Sunday. It was — and the mood changed instantly. “It’s…
