GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -The biggest series of the season so far has arrived in Grand Forks. North Dakota and Denver, the top two teams in the NCHC standings, meet this weekend in a top-10 matchup with conference positioning at stake. The Fighting Hawks and Pioneers renew a rivalry that never lacks intensity, but this series carries added weight with…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -For the first time in weeks, North Dakota hockey is back together (fully) and back to business. With several key players competing at the World Junior Championship and the Spengler Cup, the Fighting Hawks’ lineup had been scattered across the globe. Now reunited, UND returns to the ice this weekend ready to build on what has…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves announced on Saturday night that Dane Jackson has been named the 17th head coach of the North Dakota hockey program. “Tonight, I could not be happier to announce Dane Jackson as our next head coach,” said Chaves. “Dane articulated a very clear plan in the modern landscape…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (UND ATHLETICS) – Sophomore goaltender Hobie Hedquist turned aside a career-high 33 saves to help No. 16/17 North Dakota defeat St. Cloud State, 6-2, on Saturday night from the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minn. UND (13-10-2, 8-5-1 NCHC) earns a big five points on the weekend to remain in the final hosting position for…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– No. 14/16 North Dakota dropped a 5-1 decision to No. 4/5 Western Michigan on Saturday night from a sold-out Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. UND (12-10-1, 7-5-0 NCHC) could not overcome a 3-0 deficit, as the Broncos (15-4-1, 8-1-1) capped off the sweep and took five-of-six points in the league standings. Cameron Berg…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -Fresh off a sweep over Miami of Ohio last weekend, North Dakota is looking to bring that momentum into the Ralph Friday against number-9 ranked St. Cloud State. North Dakota trails the Huskies by just a single point in the NCHC standings coming in and a big emphasis this weekend is special teams. NoDak with a…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – Two goals in the second period propelled top-ranked Denver to a 3-2 victory and a series sweep over No. 9/10 North Dakota on Saturday night from a sold-out Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. UND (5-6-0, 2-2-0 NCHC) built a 2-1 advantage early in the second period following a Dylan James shorthanded goal,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – In a top-10 series on the road this past weekend, North Dakota hockey fell to Cornell both nights, but NoDak does still remain in the top 10 in the most recent USCHO.com poll as they now prepare for their second straight road series. UND will battle NCHC foe Minnesota Duluth to open conference play. During…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -The seats in the Ralph Engelstad Arena were full and the fans were loud this past weekend as UND played to a split with then third-ranked Boston University. Those same seats are going to be empty over the next few weekends as UND, currently ranked number six in the most recent USCHO poll, hits the road…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Coming off a weekend split to Minnesota State, North Dakota hockey is now ranked number 7 in the most recent USCHO poll. After opening the season against two ranked opponents, the tough schedule continues as they prepare to host number three Boston University at the Ralph Engelstad Arena this weekend. North Dakota defeated Minnesota State…
