North Dakota Hockey

Jamernik, Gaber, Gearing Up For Big Sophomore Seasons With UND Hockey

Both become key players in freshman seasons

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After the freshman seasons forwards Reise Gaber and Louis Jamernik had, you can count on them having even more of an impact this season. Gaber played in all 29 games scoring 11 goals and being named to the NCHC All-Rookie team while Jamernik came in at semester break not skipping a beat picking up his first…

Senden, Frisch Embracing Captains Roles With UND Hockey

Senden is captain while Frisch is an assistant

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Senior forward Mark Senden is wearing the C on the jersey as captain for North Dakota hockey while junior defensemen Ethan Frisch is one of three to wear the A as an assistant. Having been in the same role for the Fargo Force both know what the job entails. “I don’t like to yell at guys…

Kunz “Excited” to Make Home Debut and Play for UND Hockey

Grand Forks native Jackson Kunz is one of 14 new plays on roster

GRAND FORKS, N.D — As north dakota hockey gets ready for game action on Saturday against Bemidji State, 14 new faces will take the ice for the first time. For one freshman in particular, it’ll be in a familiar place. Grand forks native Jackson Kunz became the youngest player from the area to be drafted going to the Vancouver Canucks…

Fargo’s Kleven Ready to Make Impact in Year Two for UND Hockey

Kleven played on the third line defense and had seven points in his freshman year

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota’s Tyler Kleven has only just dipped his skates into the college game. As a freshman last season, the defenseman played 22 of the 29 games scoring five goals and dishing out two assists. “Getting 20-30 games under my belt and getting adjusted to the speed and the physicality and just being able to play…

UND Hockey Building Chemistry As Season Approaches

14 new player have come as eight left for the NHL

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota hockey’s season is just around the corner with their first exhibition getting it started October 2nd against Bemidji State. Before then, there are still some kinks to work out. UND had eight players leave for the NHL after last season ended in the NCAA Tournament’s  Fargo regional final. 14 new players have since joined…

UND’s Weatherby Signs Pro Deal With San Jose Sharks

Forgoes senior season; entry level deal

GRAND FORKS, N.D. –  (UND ATHLETICS) Forward Jasper Weatherby will pursue his professional career, signing with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, the club announced on Tuesday. Weatherby, a fourth-round selection by the Sharks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, inks an entry-level contract and will report to the club immediately. “This weekend we learned that Jasper (Weatherby) would be signing…

Senden, Frisch Headline Captains for UND Hockey

Senden previously captain for the Force in 2018

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — (UND ATHLETICS) Senior forward Mark Senden has been named the 2021-22 University of North Dakota hockey captain in a vote by his peers on Thursday. Joining him in the leadership group are fellow senior and now two-time assistant captain Jasper Weatherby, senior forward Gavin Hain, junior defenseman Ethan Frisch and sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson, who will…

UND Hockey’s Berry “Excited” to Revive Old Rivalries in 2021-22 Schedule

Play Quinnipiac in rematch of 2016 National Championship Game

FARGO, N.D. — With how hot it has been outside it’s time to think cooler thoughts especially or all those North Dakota hockey fans out there. The 2021-22 season schedule is out!. There are 11 non-conference games featured including two home series with Cornell and Minnesota over thanksgiving weekend and the second week in January. A road match-up against Quinnipiac…

“He has a wealth of knowledge dealing with younger athletes” Hakstol Hired by NHL’s Newest Expansion Team Seattle

Fargo Force general manager reacts to hiring of friend Dave Hakstol for the Kraken

FARGO, N.D. — A familiar face is heading up the NHL’s newest franchise next season as former North Dakota hockey player and coach Dave Hakstol was hired to be the head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Hakstol returns to a bench boss position after being let go by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019. With UND, he led the Fighting Hawks…