Additional suspensions announced for North Dakota players

North Dakota on Friday announced additional suspensions for violations of team rules stemming from a Sept. 15 hockey team party. Previous suspensions for the four team captains were announced on Sept. 18. Friday’s suspensions were determined based on additional information gathered during the athletic department’s investigative process, according to a school-issued news release. Sophomores Connor … Read more

North Dakota captains to miss season opener after team party ends in violation of team rules

North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior captain Andrew MacWilliam and assistant captains Corban Knight, Danny Kristo and Carter Rowney have been suspended for the opening game of the 2012-13 regular season for a violation of team rules. The suspensions are a result of a team party on Saturday, Sept. 15, according to a school-issued news … Read more

NCHC adds business operations manager, media relations consultant

The administration for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference continues to develop this summer with new additions to the league office staff. Verna Toller was hired recently as business operations manager while Mike Moran, a former longtime spokesman for the United States Olympic Committee, signed a short-term contract as a media relations consultant, commissioner Jim Scherr … Read more

Berry returns to North Dakota as assistant coach

North Dakota announced Wednesday that Brad Berry has been hired as an assistant coach, with his primary responsibilities including coaching and developing the team’s defensemen. It will be the second stint on the UND coaching staff for Berry, who previously served as the program’s associate head coach from 2004-06 and assistant coach from 2000-04. He … Read more

North Dakota voters want Fighting Sioux nickname retired

North Dakota residents voted Tuesday that they are ready to retire the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname, according to the Grand Forks Herald. With all 426 precincts reporting complete but unofficial results, the ‘yes’ vote on Measure 4 topped the ‘no’ vote 67.35 percent to 32.65 percent. Sioux County, home of the Standing … Read more