Abrupt ending to last season serves as motivation for North Dakota
UND has a strong corps of players returning from a team that made the Frozen Four.
Men’s D-I: North Dakota
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact defensemen for 2014-15
The crop of college defensemen who will make the biggest marks this season is a diverse one.
North Dakota’s McIntyre the lone unanimous pick on NCHC preseason all-conference team
The NCHC announced its preseason all-conference team on Wednesday, with North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre garnering 25 votes as the only unanimous selection. Local media members from each NCHC school and select national media picked the team.
First NCHC Rudolph Award winner Philo takes charge on, off the ice
John Philo has been named the inaugural recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2013-14 season. Philo, who has served 14 seasons as an NCAA official, was presented with the award at the NCHC’s annual linesman camp in the Detroit area on Sept. 20. At the presentation, Philo received a plaque … Read more
North Dakota goalie Zane Gothberg changes name to Zane McIntyre
North Dakota junior goaltender Zane Gothberg announced Thursday that he has legally changed his surname to his mother’s maiden name of McIntyre. “My grandmother and my mother have been very influential in my life,” said McIntyre in a news release. “With the passing of my grandmother and my mother getting re-married, as well as my … Read more
Former North Dakota coach May passes away at 87
Legendary North Dakota coach Dr. Robert May passed away Sunday, July 20, at the age of 87 due to pulmonary fibrosis. May coached North Dakota during the 1957-58 and 1958-59 seasons and in his second season, led the Fighting Sioux to the first NCAA championship in program history. he went 45-17-2 in his two seasons … Read more
Led by Michigan’s Larkin, four college-bound players taken in first round of 2014 NHL Entry Draft
Forwards Dylan Larkin, Sonny Milano, Alex Tuch and Nick Schmaltz all heard their names called by NHL teams Friday.
History, rankings suggest 2014 NHL Entry Draft’s opening round could be good for collegians
Even-numbered years have produced many first-round picks of college-connected players, and NHL rankings show as many as five could be taken this year.
New Bemidji State women’s coach Scanlan says new gig is ‘really, really special’
Bemidji State announced Tuesday that James Scanlan has been named the new head coach of the BSU women’s program and the fifth in school history. Scanlan, an 18-year high school educator, coach and administrator, was a two-time All-American goaltender at Bemidji State, leading the Beavers to a pair of NAIA national titles in 1979 and … Read more
North Dakota leading scorer Grimaldi forgoes last two seasons, signs with Florida
North Dakota sophomore forward Rocco Grimaldi has signed an entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers and will forgo his final two years of collegiate eligibility. The Panthers selected Grimaldi, who finishes his collegiate career with 31 goals and 46 assists for 77 points and a plus-22 rating in 86 games, in the second round (33rd … Read more
Litke replaces McCabe as Finlandia men’s head coach
Finlandia has announced that former North Dakota captain Dane Litke is the new head coach of the Lions’ men’s team. Litke replaces John McCabe, who guided Finlandia to a 20-77-2 record from 2010 to 2014. “I have appreciated the hard work John and his staff have put into our men’s ice hockey program the last … Read more
Final play difficult for North Dakota to digest
North Dakota lost 2-1 at Wells Fargo Center to its archrival, but the last team into this year’s NCAA tournament did many things right in the game.
Faces of a rivalry: ‘This feels right. It’s how it should be.’
Fans of Minnesota and North Dakota were on the edge of their seats in the Frozen Four semifinals.
Notebook: Buzzer beater believed to be latest regulation winner in Frozen Four history
Justin Holl scored with 0.6 seconds left to lift Minnesota past North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals.
North Dakota’s Mattson gets NCAA Elite 89 award
North Dakota’s Nick Mattson on Wednesday was named the winner of the NCAA’s Elite 89 award for academic and athletic achievement.
To different degrees, all four teams in Philadelphia leaning on Frozen Four experience
Boston College, Minnesota and Union played in the Frozen Four in 2012, while North Dakota did in 2011.
Analysis: Quick Minnesota offense matches up with tough North Dakota defense
The rivals play in the Frozen Four semifinals, and North Dakota must contain the Gophers’ speed.
Frozen Four preview: North Dakota thrives as a group without many stars
UND is in its first Frozen Four since 2011 thanks to contributions from a number of players.
Hostilities may have faded, but Minnesota-North Dakota carry intense rivalry into Frozen Four matchup
The teams, playing in different leagues this season for the first time since the 1950s, will play for the 291st time in the national semifinals.
Blue-collar North Dakota sees rewards for perseverance through sometimes-trying season
After a 4-7-2 start, UND has fed off those who doubted that a Frozen Four berth was possible.