Former North Dakota star Davidson to be enshrined into UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame
Former North Dakota forward Lee Davidson (1986-90) has been announced as an inductee to the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2019.
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North Dakota to add Colorado College’s Michaud as graduate transfer for ’19-20 season
North Dakota announced Wednesday that forward Westin Michaud has officially committed to transfer to the school following his upcoming graduation at Colorado College (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
North Dakota announces $6 million in Engelstad Arena upgrades – including new video board – for 2019-20 season
North Dakota and Ralph Engelstad Arena will feature a brand-new center-hung video display and additional arena upgrades for the 2019-20 season (photo rendering: Daktronics).
North Dakota adds NAHL goaltender Feeney for second half of ’18-19 season
North Dakota has added Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) goaltender Harrison Feeney, effective immediately (photo: NAHL).
Former North Dakota players Calder, Stasiuk pass away
A pair of national championship-winning players at North Dakota passed away last week.
North Dakota extends Berry’s contract five years through 2022-23 season
North Dakota announced Friday that head coach Brad Berry has been signed to a new five-year contract that will keep him behind the Fighting Hawks bench through the 2022-23 season (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
NCHC honors Denver’s Bradley-Doppes, North Dakota’s Faison with Distinguished Service Award
With two of the founders of the NCHC retiring, Denver vice chancellor for athletics and recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes and former North Dakota director of athletics Brian Faison have been selected the co-recipients of the 2018 NCHC Distinguished Service Award.
Six teams represented on 2017-18 Division I men’s All-USCHO first team
Players of the year from four Division I men’s conferences were named first-team All-USCHO selections for the 2017-18 season (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
North Dakota to induct Blais, entire 2000 national championship team into school’s athletics hall of fame
Former North Dakota coach Dean Blais and the 1999-2000 national championship men’s hockey team will be inducted into the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
North Dakota loses another early as Gersich inks with Washington
North Dakota forward Shane Gersich has signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals and will forgo his senior season with the Fighting Hawks (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Wolanin leaves North Dakota back end, signs NHL contract with Senators
North Dakota defenseman Christian Wolanin has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators and will forgo his senior season of eligibility (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
North Dakota’s Smith issued one-game suspension from NCHC for illegal hit against Denver
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to North Dakota sophomore forward Cole Smith, stemming from an illegal hit during UND’s game against Denver Friday night, Jan. 26, at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D.
Faison to retire as North Dakota AD, effective Dec. 31, 2017
North Dakota director of athletics Brian Faison has announced he will retire at the end of 2017. Faison said Dec. 31 will be his final day as UND’s 15th director of athletics, but he will serve as a special advisor to UND athletics from Jan. 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. “It has been an … Read more
Gornall leaves North Dakota ‘to pursue other opportunities’
North Dakota announced prior to its game on Friday night that junior forward Mike Gornall has elected to leave the program “in order to pursue other opportunities,” according to a statement. Gornall appeared in 20 games over his first two seasons at UND and registered three goals and one assist. He had not yet seen … Read more
Denver dominates on 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team
Seven players representing four teams have earned a spot on the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team. A total of 30 ballots were submitted by local media members from each school, as well as select national media. Defending NCAA national champion and NCHC Penrose Cup champion Denver led the way in voting, nabbing four of the … Read more
Former North Dakota goalie Cadden passes away at 48
Former North Dakota goalie Cory Cadden died on Sept. 8. Cadden was 48. He was living in Summerville, S.C., and was working as a sales manager for McElveen Buick & GMC. Cadden was born in Edmonton and played in nine games at UND from 1990 to 1992, winning three of them. He later played in … Read more
NCHC Frozen Faceoff moves to Xcel Energy Center, starting with 2018 event
After announcing earlier Thursday that the NCHC Frozen Faceoff will no longer be at the Target Center, the league announced that the annual championship weekend is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., beginning this upcoming 2017-18 season. The NCHC Board of Directors recently approved the move to make Xcel Energy Center the future home of the … Read more
NCHC, Target Center announce separation as parties waive final year of tournament contract
The Target Center and the NCHC announced Thursday that the parties have reached a mutual and amicable agreement to waive the final year of their existing contract, which had the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament scheduled to take place at the arena. “Target Center is proud to have been a part of one of the … Read more
North Dakota legend, All-American and Olympian McKinnon dies at 90
North Dakota legend and Olympic medalist Dan McKinnon died Aug. 6 at the age of 90. McKinnon was a defenseman at UND from 1947-48 through 1949-50 and collected seven goals and 15 points in 61 career games. He was a member of the 1947-48 UND team that, in just its second year of varsity hockey, … Read more
Former North Dakota goalie Hrynkiw back with alma mater as volunteer assistant coach
North Dakota announced Friday that former UND goaltender Matt Hrynkiw has been added to the staff as a volunteer assistant coach and will work directly with the program’s goaltenders. Hrynkiw replaces Karl Goehring, who accepted a position with the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this summer after seven seasons as UND’s volunteer assistant. Hrynkiw was a … Read more