nodak hockey

Sam Laurila highlights Day Two of 2025 NHL Draft

LOS ANGELES (UND ATHLETICS)– Incoming defenseman Sam Laurila was selected with the 138th overall pick in the fifth round by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday afternoon from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.   Laurila is coming off a big year with the Fargo Force in the USHL, where he finished with 41…

Dane Jackson named head coach of North Dakota hockey program

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…

Mac Swanson and NoDak prep for Colorado College with 10 Games Remaining in Regular Season

FRESHMAN FORWARD MAC SWANSON SET FOR HIS FIRST SERIES VS. HIS DAD'S ALMA MATTER.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -After a five-point weekend in St. Cloud last weekend, #16 North Dakota (13-10-2, 8-5-1)  returns to the Ralph this weekend to host #20 Colorado College (13-12-1, 7-8-1). While it’s a big series for positioning in the NCHC standings, it’s also a big series for freshman forward Mac Swanson for a more sentimental reason. Swanson’s dad, Brian,…

#14 NoDak Returns to NCHC Play to Battle #16 Arizona State

AFTER NEARLY A MONTH OFF, NORTH DAKOTA RETURNS TO NCHC PLAY TO PLAY JUST THEIR 2ND AND 3RD GAMES EVER AGAINST THE SUN DEVILS.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -After nearly a month off from regular season play, #14 North Dakota hockey is eager and ready to return to the ice this weekend. Their opponent: #16 Arizona State. It will be the first match up between these two teams as members of the NCHC. Arizona State is in their inaugural year in the league. The…

North Dakota Hockey Welcomes in St. Cloud State for Top-20 Clash

UND, RANKED 16, AND ST. CLOUD STATE, RANKED 9, CLASH AT THE RALPH THIS WEEKEND FOR AN NCHC BATTLE.

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…

No. 9 North Dakota Set to Host Defending National Champions No. 1 Denver

LAST SEASONS PENROSE CUP CHAMPS (UND) HOSTS LAST SEASONS NATIONAL CHAMPS (DENVER).

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota (5-4) moved up one spot in the most recent USCHO poll to number 9 following a weekend sweep to open up NCHC play vs Minnesota Duluth. This weekend is a completely different beast in undefeated, number 1 ranked Denver (10-0). The Pioneers have started the season 10-0 coming off their championship season a…

No. 6 NoDak Prepares for Another Top-10 Showdown: No. 9 Cornell

NORTH DAKOTA SITS AT 3-2 ON THE SEASON HEADING INTO ANOTHER RANKED SHOWDOWN.

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…