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Lights, Crowd, Competition: Able Games Shine at Davies

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…

33 National Titles Enter, One Leaves: Blue Blood Showdown at the Frozen Four

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…

Vikings Mourn the Loss of Ring of Honor Member Joey Browner

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…

North Dakota Hockey Returns to the Frozen Four for the First Time Since 2016

SIOUX FALLS (KVRR) – For the first time since their national championship season in 2015-16, North Dakota Hockey is headed back to the Frozen Four. North Dakota punched its ticket with a commanding 5–0 victory over Quinnipiac in the regional championship, controlling the game from the opening minutes and never allowing the Bobcats to gain momentum. The Fighting Hawks scored three…

Špunar, Croal lead No. 2 UND past No. 16 Merrimack in NCAA Regional Semifinal

PHOTO/RUSSELL HONS SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – No. 2 North Dakota is moving on in the NCAA Tournament, as the Fighting Hawks defeated No. 16 Merrimack, 3-0, in the Sioux Falls Regional Semifinal on Thursday evening from the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. With the victory, UND (28-9-1) advances to the regional final against No. 11/10 Quinnipiac…

From 2016 to Now: UND Sees Similarities in Another Championship Run

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – A decade after one of the most memorable seasons in program history, North Dakota Hockey is chasing another title. On April 9, 2016, North Dakota captured its eighth national championship, finishing the season with a dominant 34-6-4 record. Now, ten years later, the Fighting Hawks enter the NCAA Tournament with their highest win total since that…