Grand Forks, ND -- On Friday night, the University of North Dakota hockey team entertained the Miami University RedHawks in a non-conference matchup. Here's what I captured from the Zamboni entrance during the second period. UND beat the...
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UND Hockey Finishes Successful Homestand With Tie Against the Mavericks
The University of North Dakota hockey team completed a successful six-game homestand to start the 2023-24 season. In those six games, they won the Ice Breaker tourney with a pair of wins over Army and Wisconsin. Then they split their all-important series with the...
Minnesota State vs. North Dakota in Photos
Grand Forks, ND -- The University of North Dakota hockey team took on the Minnesota State Mavericks in an important non-conference matchup. UND won the game 6-2. Here are some images from Friday's game. With the win, UND improved to 4-1-0. UND...
UND Hockey; Portal Transfer Players Making an Impact
One of the things that I noticed from last weekend was that a fair number of fans in Gopher Nation spent an inordinate amount of time focusing on the number of players that UND had taken from the NCAA transfer portal. I am not sure why they focus on that. Honestly,...
3 Things; Minnesota Versus North Dakota
This past weekend, the University of North Dakota hockey team split their non-conference series with the University of Minnesota Gophers. Here are three things that I saw from this past weekend. Last year, Saturday's game against the Gophers might have been a game UND...
UND Hockey: Riese Gaber Delivering in Role as Captain
Early on in the UND hockey team's 2023-24 season, there has been a recurring theme. A certain player's name keeps popping up. Captain Riese Gaber. Yes, the season is young; however, the senior has made an impact on the ice as well as off the ice. At first look, you...
Army vs. North Dakota in Pictures
Grand Forks, ND -- On Friday, the University of North Dakota took on Army of West Point in game one of the Ice Breaker Tournament. UND won the game 7-2. During warmups, UND wore special jerseys that will be auctioned off. Here are some pictures...
Three Things: UND vs Army
Grand Forks, North Dakota -- On Friday night, the University of North Dakota hockey kicked off the 2023-24 season with an impressive 7-2 win against Army in the first round of the 2023 Ice Breaker Tournament. Saturday, UND will play Wisconsin for an Ice Breaker...
North Dakota Vs. Manitoba In Pictures
Grand Forks, ND -- On Saturday, the University of North Dakota hockey team took on the Manitoba Bisons in an exhibition game. The Fighting Hawks ran over the Bisons 10-0. [gallery size="large" link="file"...
UND Hockey: Photos From Media Day
Grand Forks, ND - On Wednesday, the University of North Dakota hockey team held its annual media day. Here are some photos from the practice. [gallery size="large" link="file"...
Don Adam Out as Director of Officiating
During the summer months, not a lot happens in college hockey. We're kind of in the dead period before the 2023-24 season begins. Sure, you have roster moves and coaching additions and subtractions, but there's not a lot is going on. After a relatively uneventful...
Former UND Hockey Players in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Who from Nodak Nation is going to be playing in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs? At first look, it doesn't appear there will be a lot of former UND hockey players playing for Lord Stanley's Cup. More on that later. NoDakSens During the University of North Dakota Hockey...
Drew DeRidder Emerging as UND’s Starting Goalie
The University of North Dakota hockey team has been waiting for a goalie to emerge and take the net. To date, three goalies have started in the net for the Fighting Hawks. Team defense and goaltending have been an area where UND has struggled. Looking at the national...
UND Hockey: Win One for Al Pearson
Grand Forks, ND -- Friday night, Ralph Engelstad Arena and the University of North Dakota Hockey team honored super fan, Al Pearson, who has been religiously attending UND hockey games for 60 years. Pearson is a legacy in the UND hockey community, known for his white...
UMD vs UND in Pictures, UND wins 4-2
Grand Forks, ND -- The University of North Dakota hockey team, ended a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 win against Minnesota-Duluth. Fifth-Year goalie Drew DeRidder was solid in net stopping 23-of-25 shots leading UND to an important NCHC conference tilt. With the...
WMU vs. UND in Pictures, Broncos win 4-0
Grand Forks, ND -- The University of North Dakota was shut out 4-0 by Western Michigan University. Click on the picture. [gallery size="large" link="file"...
UND Hockey: Who sits and Who Plays
UND’s roster is full of talented players, many have been drafted by NHL teams. Weekly, it's a tough decision for the coaching staff. They have to put the best lineup on the ice so the Fighting Hawks are successful. It's a numbers game, someone is going to get left out...
UND Experiences Groundhog Day in Weekend Series Against Lindenwood
Do you ever experience Déjà vu? It’s almost like you’ve seen this occurrence before. That’s what the University of North Dakota hockey team experienced this past weekend, in their two-game non-conference series against Lindenwood University. Both games were very...
UND Hockey Team Has Tall Hill to Climb in Second Half
"You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets," Arnold Schwarzenegger. The New Year is almost upon us. To some, the new year can be seen as a reset or a new start. In 2023, the UND hockey team is looking to improve its current conference...
Improved Play Helps UND Get Series Win Against BSU
What a difference a week makes. A week ago, the University of North Dakota hockey team lost the series finale 4-3 to league rival Miami. The mood in the post-game was subdued. A week later, the mood was very different. After scoring his first goal of the season, Louis...
UND vs. BSU in Pictures, Game 1
Bemidji, MN --The Univerity of North Dakota traveled down highway two to take on the Bemidji State University. The two teams played to a 3-3 tie. The Fighting Hawks would end up winning the shootout, which will have no bearing on the Pairwise Rankings.. Here are some...
UND Hockey: What Happened to Them?
Thirteen games into the 2022-23 season, the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team isn’t meeting expectations. After winning a third National Collegiate Hockey Conference regular season title in a row, the Fighting Hawks have fallen on hard times. Through 13...
Miami Versus North Dakota in Pictures, Game 1
Grand Forks, ND -- The University of North Dakota Men's hockey team defeated Miami University, 7-1. Here are some images from Friday's game. It was a balanced attack for UND, 14 players recorded a point [gallery size="large" columns="4" link="file"...
UND Hockey: “We’re Close”
Coming into the 2022-03 season, the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team held high expectations. The Fighting Hawks brought in four highly skilled freshmen that were expected to help bolster the offense. So far, freshman forward Jackson Blake has proven to be...
Denver and North Dakota in Pictures, Game 1
The University of North Dakota hockey team played their league rival in an important conference matchup. The Denver Pioneers won 3-2. Here are some pictures from Friday's game. [gallery size="large" columns="4" link="file"...
Hard Week of Practice Refocuses UND Hockey Team
Last Saturday, Quinnipiac University defeated the University of North Dakota 6-2. It wasn’t an ideal way to end a four-game homestand. Saturday’s game started out well for UND. They would take a 2-1 lead after one period of play. Then the roof fell in on the Hawks....
Game Ending Shootout between Quinnipiac and North Dakota Entertains Fans
There are many different opinions about the shootout in hockey. Some fans love the individual skills competition at the end of tie games that are used to break a tie. Others think the shootout is a travesty and should be removed from all brands of hockey, never to be...
Quinnipiac vs. North Dakota in Pictures
The University of North Dakota and Quinnipiac University faced off in an important non-conference title at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Bobcats and Fighting Hawks tied 5-5. [gallery size="large" columns="4" link="file"...
North Dakota Prepares for Tough Test Against Quinnipiac
The University of North Dakota hockey team likes to play a difficult non-conference schedule because it prepares them for the post season. This weekend, you’re in luck, the opponent gets a lot tougher. Standing in the way is the Quinnipiac University Bobcats. For the...
Gavin Hain Reunites With Old Linemates
On January 7, 2022, University of North Dakota senior forward Gavin Hain sustained a season-ending knee injury (ACL/MCL) in a non-conference game against the Cornell Big Red. Hain's injury would prove to be a significant loss for the Fighting Hawks, he would miss the...
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