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Forward Olson Signs with South Carolina Stingrays

Olson will make professional debut in the ECHL with South Carolina
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – University of North Dakota senior forward Trevor Olson has signed with the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), it was announced on Sunday. Olson has joined the Stingrays in Orlando and will make his professional debut today. Olson, an undrafted free agent, played in 121 career games at North Dakota and registered 11…
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Moorhead Native Will Borgen Signs with Buffalo Sabres

Borgen is set to join the Rochester Americans, Sabres AHL affiliate.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (Buffalo Sabres PR) — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defenseman Will Borgen to a three-year, entry-level contract. Borgen will sign an ATO and report to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The entry-level contract will begin starting with the 2018-19 season. Borgen (6’2″, 188 lbs.) recently completed his NCAA career with St. Cloud State, collecting 41…
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Goaltender Johnson Signs Deal with New Jersey

Johnson to try out with Devils minor league club.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) — University of North Dakota senior goaltender Cam Johnson has agreed to a one-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils, the National Hockey League franchise announced on Saturday. Johnson will travel to Binghamton (AHL) and sign an AHL Amateur Try-Out Agreement with the club the following day. Johnson, an undrafted free agent, recently concluded a…
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Coach of the Week: NDSU Offensive Coordinator Courtney Messingham

The Bison have knocked out two of their 15 spring practices.
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FARGO, N.D. — At this time last season, North Dakota State offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham was just getting a feel for the team. Now, he has a national championship under his belt as he goes through his second set of spring practices in Fargo. Storylines to follow this spring include: two freshmen fighting for the backup QB role, six returning…
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Play of the Winter Nominees Pt. 1

Vote for the play of the winter in this semifinal round
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FARGO, N.D. — This week the KVRR sports team is celebrating the plays of the winter this week. This week’s semifinal match up is a battle of Moorhead. Play number one comes from the Spuds hockey team. UND commit Carter Randklev scored a nifty goal that found its way onto Sportscenter’s top ten. Play number two, was also by a…
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Six Power Play Goals Propel Fargo Force to Fifth Consecutive Win

Omaha and Fargo combine for 182 penalty minutes, most in USHL this season.
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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force scored six power play goals on 16 attempts in a 8-2 thrashing of Omaha. The Force and Lancers combined for 178 penalty minutes in the game. Ben Meyers scored for the Force for his league-best ninth consecutive game. William Fallstrom also netted two goals for Fargo. The Force have now won five consecutive games….
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KVRR Round Table: NDSU Football Building Depth in Spring

The KVRR Sports team gives us a look at what to watch for in NDSU spring football
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FARGO, N.D. — The defending national champion NDSU Bison football team returned to the practice field this week for spring practices. Multiple starters will have a minimal role in the practices as they recover from injury. Coach Chris Klieman and the herd will take advantage of this and aim to create depth at many positions. The KVRR sports team tells…
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KVRR Round Table: UND Hockey Season Review

The KVRR Sports team analyzes the UND 17-18 hockey season.
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FARGO, N.D. — The University of North Dakota missed the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years. The Fighting Hawks finished their season with a win in the third place game of the NCHC tournament over Minnesota-Duluth. The KVRR sports team analyzes the Fighting Hawks’ season and look at the squad moving forward after the departure of Christian…
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Shane Gersich Signs Entry-Level Contract with Washington Capitals

The former UND forward will make an average of $925,000 per year
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Shane Gersich signed a deal that will make him the 100th player from the University of North Dakota to play in the NHL. The former UND forward signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals that will earn him an average of $925,000 per year. As a junior, Gersich scored 13 goals and 16 assists. His…
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Fargo Force Move into 2nd Place with 7-1 Rout of Omaha

Ben Meyers has a goal in eight consecutive games
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FARGO, N.D. — Before Thursday’s game against Omaha, Fargo Force head coach Cary Eades said hot starts have been a big key for their recent success. They kept it going. Ben Meyers scored the game’s first goal 3:44 into the contest, giving him a goal in eight consecutive games. The team headed into the first intermission up 2-1, and they…