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NCHC Power Rankings Poll (12/01/2015)

NCHC Power Rankings Poll (12/01/2015)

Welcome to the Inside Hockey’s National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings Poll. This week, we have a tie at number one. The Fighting Hawks of North Dakota and the St. Cloud State Huskies occupy the top spot. *Note we are still looking for a WMU blogger....

NCHC Power Ranking Poll (11/24/2015)

NCHC Power Ranking Poll (11/24/2015)

Welcome to the Inside Hockey’s National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings Poll. This week, we have a new number one team. *Note we are still looking for a WMU blogger. Here’s the list of voters from the new media that participated in this week’s power...

Game Day: Fighting Hawks vs. Huskies, A Series Preview

Game Day: Fighting Hawks vs. Huskies, A Series Preview

This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to St. Cloud, MN, to take on the St. Cloud State University Huskies in an important conference matchup between the top-two teams. Unfortunately, this will be the only season series between the two teams during the...

NCHC Power Rankings Poll (11/18/2015)

NCHC Power Rankings Poll (11/18/2015)

Welcome to the inaugural Inside Hockey’s National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings Poll. The NCHC Power Rankings Poll will be made up of NCHC new media members. *Note we are still are in need of  a WMUblogger. Here’s the list of voters from the new media...

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 4

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 4

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings returns for another season. This season, Inside Hockey’s Zach Hawkins @Siouxhockey33, and myself @goon48 will break down the NCHC power rankings. Feel free to send your comments to thegoon48@gra.midco.net. Also,...

UND Escapes with Win Against RedHawks

UND Escapes with Win Against RedHawks

Almost weekly, University of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry talks about the importance of getting off to a quick start. Tonight, coach Berry’s team took that advice to heart when freshman forward Brock Boeser scored 51 seconds into the game. UND almost scored...

North Dakota Races Past Miami, 6-2

North Dakota Races Past Miami, 6-2

Over the past week, there’s been a lot discussion about the University of North Dakota strength of schedule.  Through 10 games, UND hadn’t played a ranked team or a team with a winning record. Tonight, that would change. Entering Friday’s game against the Miami...

Game Day: Miami vs. North Dakota, A Series Preview

Game Day: Miami vs. North Dakota, A Series Preview

This weekend, the University of North Dakota takes on the Miami RedHawks in their National Collegiate Hockey Conference home opener. After 10 games, the RedHawks will be the first team UND will play with a winning record. Series History All-time, UND leads the series...

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 3

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 3

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings returns for another season. This season, Inside Hockey’s Zach Hawkins @Siouxhockey33, and myself @goon48 will break down the NCHC power rankings. Feel free to send your comments to thegoon48@gra.midco.net. There...

Game Day: Fighting Hawks vs. Huskies, A Series Preview

North Dakota Scores Two in the Third to Beat Wisconsin

If you watched Friday’s game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the University of North Dakota, you saw a team that lost a majority of their 1-on-1 battles. UND wasn’t very good. They weren’t strong on pucks. More importantly, UND was a step slow and got out muscled in...

Badgers Bite North Dakota 3-1

Badgers Bite North Dakota 3-1

The University of North Dakota hockey team entered Friday's game against the Wisconsin Badgers with a 6-0-2 record. Even more impressive, UND hadn't been behind in a game for almost three weeks (October 17, 2015, against Bemidji State University). After playing one...

North Dakota Races Past Miami, 6-2

Game Day: Wisconsin vs. North Dakota

After a three-year hiatus, the University of Wisconsin Badgers returns to the Ralph Engelstad Arena. With realignment, UND has taken on new rivals and conference teams.  New rivalries aside,  there is nothing like renewing an old rivalry at home. UND has been able to...

UND Escapes with Win Against RedHawks

Wisconsin Vs. North Dakota, a Series Preview

This weekend, the University of North Dakota entertains the Wisconsin Badgers in an important non-conference match-up. The two teams will play for the 167th and 168th time, prior to realignment, both teams were members of the WCHA from 1969-2013. This will be the...

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 2

NCHC Power Rankings, Episode 2

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings returns for another season. This season, Inside Hockey’s Zach Hawkins @Siouxhockey33, and myself @goon48 will break down the NCHC power rankings. Feel free to send your comments to thegoon48@gra.midco.net. One...

Badgers Bite North Dakota 3-1

North Dakota Vs. Colorado College, A Series Preview

This weekend, the University of North Dakota travels to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take on the Colorado College Tigers in a season-opening NCHC series. Series History All-time, UND leads the series against Colorado College 149-80-10 (.644), In Grand Forks: UND...

NCHC Power Rankings Episode 1

NCHC Power Rankings Episode 1

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Power Rankings returns for another season. This season, Inside Hockey's Zach Hawkins @Siouxhockey33, and myself @goon48 will break down the NCHC power rankings. Feel free to send your comments to thegoon48@gra.midco.net. Two...

Game Day: Fighting Hawks vs. Huskies, A Series Preview

Weekend Preview: North Dakota vs. Vermont

This weekend, the University of North Dakota hockey team travels to Burlington, Vermont, to play the Vermont Catamounts in a non-Conference tilt. Last weekend, UND tied and beat the Bemidji State University Beavers in a home-and-home series. UND is 2-0-2 in...

UND Goalie Shelby Amsle-Benzie Shines Against Beavers

UND Goalie Shelby Amsle-Benzie Shines Against Beavers

UND senior goalie Shelby Amsle-Benzie was one of the major reasons UND made a late season run last year. Amsle-Benzie finished the 2014-15 season (18-7-3, 1.21 GAA and a .952 SV%). Amsle-Benzie entered Friday’s game with a (9-1-0, 1.67 GAA and .922 SV%) lifetime...

Beavers, Hakstol, Oshie and Toews

Beavers, Hakstol, Oshie and Toews

The College Hockey season is in full swing this weekend. Yay! Last weekend, after watching his goalie let in two goals in on four shots, University of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry called a time out. Apparently, the timeout worked, Cam Johnson was a brick wall...

Friday Links: Five Days to go

Friday Links: Five Days to go

Good afternoon hockey fans. The offseason has been way too long. How much more can we take? If you take a look at your calendar, you will see that it's October 2, 2015. Next Wednesday, the NHL will kicks off the 2015-16 season with four games. So, as we prepare for...

Wednesday At the Links

Wednesday At the Links

Here's the latest news from the hockey world. The 2015-16 NHL hockey season is almost upon us. Currently, the preseason is in full swing. Checking the  NHL's regular season schedule, there're two weeks until the NHL kicks off the regular season. Finally, with the...

Friday Links: Kane and Matthews Making the News

Friday Links: Kane and Matthews Making the News

Good Afternoon! I hope you're enjoying your Friday. Here are few of the headlines making the news in the hockey world today. This is what you we already know; Chicago Blackhawks All-Pro forward Patrick Kane is making the news, and not in a good way. According to the...

Tuesday at the Links: The Dog Days of Summer

Tuesday at the Links: The Dog Days of Summer

It’s August and the dog days of summer are finally here. Hockey season is quickly approaching and the summer is coming to an end. There are roughly 65 days until college hockey kicks off the regular season. The NHL season begins in 63 days.  So, enjoy your final two...

Monday Links: How To Be a Pro

Monday Links: How To Be a Pro

Good Morning Hockey Fans! They dog days of summer are officially here and there’s some hockey news being made. Many NHL teams are currently holding their prospect development camps. Let's take a look at some of the stories making the news in the hockey world. Hakstol...

NHL Free Agent Signing Period: Open Your Checkbooks

NHL Free Agent Signing Period: Open Your Checkbooks

Good Afternoon Hockey Fans! Happy Canada Day to our Canadian friends. Today is the first day of the NHL’s free-agent signing period. This is where the NHL owners open their checkbooks. So far, there’s been quite a few moves. Unless you've been sleeping or not logged...

Post Draft Links: Sunday Break Down

Post Draft Links: Sunday Break Down

Good Afternoon Hockey Fans! Well, the 2015 NHL Draft is over. Next up, the NHL's free agent signing period. This is one of the most wonderful times of the year after the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The free agent signing period is where teams look to land that next big name...

2015 NHL Draft: Friday Morning Links

2015 NHL Draft: Friday Morning Links

Good Morning Hockey Fans! Today is one of the most exciting days in hockey. This evening, NHL fans will focus their attention to the 2015 NHL Draft. Teams look to pick their next star or shore up their lineups. Here are a few of the links that are making the rounds in...

Chicago Blackhawks Clinch the 2015 Stanley Cup

Chicago Blackhawks Clinch the 2015 Stanley Cup

Good Morning Hockey Fans! The 2014-15 NHL hockey season is officially over. The Chicago Blackhawks are your 2015 Stanley Cup Champions. Already, the dynasty word is being thrown around this morning. Whether you're a Blackhawks fan or not, winning three Stanley Cups in...

Thursday Links: Blackhawks Win Game 4

Thursday Links: Blackhawks Win Game 4

Good Morning Hockey Fans! For those predicting a quick end to the Stanley Cup Final, well, that's not going to happen.  The Stanley Cup Final is going at least six games after the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Chicago. Game five is on NBC...

Tuesday Links: Bolts Take Game 3

Tuesday Links: Bolts Take Game 3

Good Day, Hockey Fans! We can all exhale now. Last night’s game was nothing short of amazing. If you’re a Lightning fan, your team regained the home-ice advantage against the Blackhawks, but don't schedule that parade just yet. In an exciting, action packed game, the...

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