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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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Forward Fallyn Freije Intends to Transfer from UND Women’s Basketball Program

Freije was second on the team in points and rebounds last season
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND Forward Fallyn Freije intends to transfer from the school, the university announced Thursday night. “We wish Fallyn the best in her future endeavors,” head coach Travis Brewster said in a statement released by the team. “She helped lead us to two postseason runs, including a regular season Big Sky championship last year. We thank her…
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History Made as UND, Minnesota Both Miss NCAA Hockey Tournament

UND misses national tournament for first time in 16 years.
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FARGO, N.D. — The NCAA men’s hockey tournament was announced on Sunday morning. North Dakota’s run of consecutive appearances in the tournament ends at 15. UND, the University of Minnesota and Boston College have all missed out on the NCAA tournament. The Hawks, Gophers and Eagles have combined to win eight national titles since 2000. This is the first time…
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College Hockey: UND’s Season Ends in NCHC Tournament

North Dakota defeated UMD in third place game, but fell in PairWise Rankings
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (UND Athletics) — After a 4-1 victory over Minnesota Duluth in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff third-place game, North Dakota was in a celebratory mood inside its locker room, having snapped an eight-game losing skid against the Bulldogs. Just three hours later, with the Fighting Hawks aboard their bus back to Grand Forks, the celebration was over. Boston University’s…
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College Hockey: Overtime Loss Puts UND Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy

North Dakota faces Duluth in the third place game on Saturday
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (UND Athletics) — In the crazy world that is postseason hockey, North Dakota suffered heartbreaking overtime loss on Friday yet remained alive in its chase for a 16th straight NCAA Tournament berth. St. Cloud State’s Nick Poehling scored 1:47 into overtime to lift the Huskies to a 4-3 victory over North Dakota in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals,…
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College Hockey: NCHC Frozen Faceoff Times Set

UND and St. Cloud State set to meet for sixth time in last two seasons.
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. (NCHC Hockey) – After a thrilling end to the NCHC best-of-three quarterfinal series Sunday night, the semifinal times for the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff were announced Monday morning by the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). Opening the Frozen Faceoff’s debut at Xcel Energy Center, the new home of the NCHC’s championship weekend, will be top-seeded St. Cloud State against…
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College Hockey: UND Sweeps Omaha, Advances to Frozen Faceoff

Fighting Hawks score 53 seconds into overtime to eliminate the Mavericks
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The UND Fighting Hawks are headed to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. Fourth-seeded North Dakota defeated fifth-seeded Omaha 4-3 in overtime to sweep the NCHC quarterfinal series at the Ralph. North Dakota advances to the Xcel Energy Center for the semifinals of the conference tournament. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: College hockey, Fighting Hawks, Fighting Hawks…
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KVRR Round table: College Basketball Review

KVRR sports team reviews the college basketball season in North Dakota
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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota and NDSU men’s basketball teams seasons have ended in the conference tournament. The same for the Fighting Hawks women and Bison women. The KVRR sports team reviews the four teams’ seasons and gives a quick look ahead to what could be in store for next season. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines…
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College Hockey: UND Shuts out Omaha, Takes 1-0 Series Lead

North Dakota is one win away from the NCHC Frozen Faceoff
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Fourth-seeded North Dakota took game one of the best-of-three series with fifth-seeded Omaha 4-0 in the first round of the NCHC playoffs. Christian Wolanin and Nick Jones both netted their 12th goals of the season in the victory. Joel Janatuinen also scored in the win. With a win on Saturday North Dakota will advance to the…