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…
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….
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…
Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored for the Wild (43-21-12), and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves. Linus Ullmark stopped 19 shots for the Senators (39-27-10). Drake Batherson scored for Ottawa….
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The countdown is on for North Dakota hockey. In less than a week, North Dakota will take the ice against Wisconsin in Las Vegas, with a trip to the national championship on the line. North Dakota enters the NCAA Frozen Four riding a wave of momentum after a dominant performance in the Sioux Falls Regional. NoDak outscored…
FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! You can vote on KVRR Facebook, KVRR Sports Instagram and X (Twitter). We will reveal the winner on Monday night. Nominees: Play 1: Hailey Anderson-Tibiatowski makes the clutch save | Central Girls’ Soccer Play 2: Molly Flaherty blazes through the defense to score the…
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…
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…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – One year ago, the future of North Dakota hockey officially changed. The date was March 29, 2025 — exactly one year ago — when Dane Jackson was announced as the 17th head coach in program history for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks men’s ice hockey. Fast forward to today, and after Saturday’s Sioux Falls Regional Championship…
EAGAN, Minn. (VIKINGS) — The Vikings are mourning the loss of Ring of Honor member Joey Browner, who passed away Saturday at the age of 65. The news continued a somber weekend for the franchise. Browner’s passing was announced Sunday, a day after the passing of Vikings middle linebacker Jeff Siemon, who earned placement in the 50 Greatest Vikings along with…
