Tambellini bolts North Dakota for WHL’s Calgary Hitmen

North Dakota freshman forward Adam Tambellini has left school to play for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. Tambellini finishes his North Dakota career with two goals and two assists in 16 games. The New York Rangers selected Tambellini in the third round (65th overall) of the 2013 NHL draft.

Former North Dakota player Johnson found dead at 43

According to KFGO News in Fargo, N.D., and the Grand Forks Herald, a body found near railroad tracks near downtown Fargo Monday was that of former North Dakota player Chad Johnson. Johnson resigned as head coach of the USHL’s Lincoln Stars in September and was a former assistant with the USHL’s Fargo Force. Johnson was … Read more

North Dakota documentary nominated for an Emmy

Through These Doors, the student-produced series that takes viewers insider the locker room of the North Dakota men’s program, has been nominated for a 2013 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy. It is one of six nominees in the Best Sports Program Series category.