UND Hockey

Rink Report: Peter Thome Steps Up for UND After Adam Scheel’s Injury

The sophomore goaltender returns in this week's series against UMD

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — When one man goes down, the next is ready to step up. That is the case for UND hockey after the team’s star goaltender, Adam Scheel, suffered an injury in Saturday’s game. The timing does align, however, as sophomore goalie Peter Thome is just now returning after an injury of his own. “I feel great,” Thome said….

UND Prepares for Rematch with WMU

The Broncos defeated the Fighting Hawks Earlier this season

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota hockey is back on the road this weekend to face Western Michigan, which is currently ranked ninth in the country and 10th in the pairwise. It’s the fighting hawks second series against the broncos this season. When they faced each other in November, Western Michigan handed UND two losses, including a shutout defeat in the…

Rink Report: UND Uses Bye Week to Prepare for Western Michigan

The Fighting Hawks are 0-2 against the Broncos this season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND is feeling rejuvenated after a bye weekend that gave them some time to get healthy and regroup. There is not much time to rest, however, as the team prepares to take on another tough NCHC battle – this time against No. 10 Western Michigan. It’s a game UND knows is going to be challenging, but one…

KVRR Round Table: UND Hockey Hopes to Get Season Back on Track

The Fighting Hawks have a bye this weekend

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota hockey is looking for more consistency within their season as they continue to fight for a top spot in the NCHC. The team has this week off before playing No. 8 Western Michigan next Friday and Saturday. The KVRR Sports team discusses whether UND can finish the season on a high note in time to…

KVRR Round Table: UND Hockey Season Review

The Kvrr team analyzes the Fighting Hawks season thus far

FARGO, N.D. — The University of North Dakota hockey team has some momentum heading into the second half of the season with a big win over No.1 St. Cloud State under it’s belt . The team faces a tough stretch in the next few weeks, with three other ranked opponents left on its schedule. The KVRR sports team analyzes the…

UND Hockey Uses a Fresh Mindset to Get Ready for Denver

The Fighting Hawks play the Pioneers on Friday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There is plenty of good energy surrounding the North Dakota hockey team after a big 5-1 win on Saturday night against No. 1 St. Cloud State, but it’s a new week, and UND is quickly shifting its focus to Friday’s matchup against Denver. Denver is coming off a disappointing weekend, having dropped its last two games…

Rink Report: UND Looks to Denver After Big Win Against SCSU

The Fighting Hawks Defeated the Huskies 5-1 on Saturday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Saturday was a big night for North Dakota hockey, as the Fighting Hawks downed the nation’s No. 1 team in a 5-1 win over St. Cloud State. That win came just one day after a loss to that same Huskies team in a game that didn’t sit well with UND because of some controversial calls. “We…

UND Hockey Bounces Back With Win Over No. 1 SCSU

The Fighting Hawks downed the Huskies 5-1

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After falling 3-1 to No. 1 St. Cloud State on Friday, UND hockey rebounds with a crucial 5-1 win over the same team. The Fighting Hawks got started early, scoring the first goal of the game just over three minutes into the first period. The team would go on to score two more in the second…

UND Hockey Finds Extra Motivation to Prepare for SCSU

The Fighting Hawks play the Huskies Friday Night

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Nobody ever said it was easy to play hockey in the NCHC. North Dakota is always priming for a good matchup as a part of the toughest hockey conference in the country. That competition really heats up this weekend, with top-ranked St. Cloud State headed to the Ralph. UND players say they are up to the…

Rink Report: UND Takes Care of Details in Preparation for Tough Stretch

The Fighting Hawks will play No. 1 St. Cloud State this weekend

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Part of North Dakota hockey’s recent struggles hasn’t been getting the lead in games, it’s been keeping it. The past four games has been much of the same for the Fighting Hawks. They get off to a two-goal lead over their opponent, but each time, they’ve failed to hold onto that lead. Members of the team…