While the University of North Dakota lost a couple of key players in forward Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brian Lee, the story for the Fighting Sioux is more about who didn’t leave. “We probably had about four other guys who had the opportunity to go and each had their own individual reasons for staying, I’m … Read more
University of North Dakota athletic director Tom Buning was placed on an indefinite leave of absence Monday at his own request. Phil Harmeson, UND’s vice president of general administration who oversees the athletic department, could not say when or if Buning would resume his duties. He also said that under State Board of Higher Education … Read more
After taking the Fighting Sioux to three Frozen Fours in his first three seasons, the University of North Dakota on Tuesday signed men’s hockey coach Dave Hakstol to a five-year contract. “We’re fortunate to have the stability for our program and the opportunity to focus on what we really need to do,” Hakstol said. “We … Read more
Ten years ago the town of Northwood, N.D. helped out flooded Grand Forks. This past week, UND student-athletes helped out tornado ravaged Northwood. Patrick C. Miller reports.
The Ottawa Senators snagged two underclassmen from the college ranks this week in Michigan State junior Jim McKenzie and 2005 first-round pick Brian Lee out of North Dakota. Lee, a sophomore defenseman, went ninth overall in 2005 and the native of Fargo, N.D., also set career highs in assists (24), points (26) and penalty minutes … Read more
Jonathan Toews will forgo his final two years of eligibility, leaving North Dakota to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks. General Manager Dale Tallon announced that the team agreed Wednesday to terms with the Fighting Sioux center on a three-year entry level contract. Jonathan Toews hoist the trophy following Canada’s gold medal victory in the World … Read more
The simple fact of penalty killing is that even when you’re at your best, a good effort can beat you. North Dakota players knew what was coming Thursday night and executed accordingly, they said. Still, Boston College scored three times with the man advantage and ended the Sioux’s season. “That’s how special teams is sometimes,” … Read more
In a surprising twist of events, North Dakota sophomore forward Ryan Duncan was honored with the 2007 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Friday evening. Heading into the Frozen Four, Duncan had been named to the Hobey “Hat Trick,” the final three candidates, but the sophomore was far from a lock to win. There was plenty of … Read more
It may be a much different squad than last year’s Sioux, but Paula C. Weston finds that it’s not a surprise for North Dakota to be back in the Frozen Four.
This is the first year in Frozen Four history that no No. 1 seeds have advanced to the championship tournament, and there’s a feeling in St. Louis that this is anyone’s title to capture. Said UND head coach Dave Hakstol, “This is a Frozen Four where we have four teams that are realistically playing their … Read more
If the clothes make the man, then North Dakota’s got a good thing going in its new black jerseys, in which the Fighting Sioux are 6-0 this season. Patrick C. Miller gets the lowdown.
With its third straight trip to the Frozen Four, North Dakota finds itself where no previous Fighting Sioux team has been, says Scott Brown.
Taylor Chorney’s father, Marc, won a national title wearing the jersey of the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. The younger Chorney and his teammates now try to duplicate that feat, Patrick C. Miller says.
Minnesota and North Dakota played Saturday for the Broadmoor Trophy, but each was also looking to set up mentally for the NCAAs. Tim Brule reports.
North Dakota’s top line may be its most productive, but it’s hardly the only source of scoring for the Fighting Sioux. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Just as hope was draining away in North Dakota, Philippe Lamoureux stepped up to help carry the Fighting Sioux to a spectacular second half, Patrick C. Miller says.
Playing on a North Dakota line with top NHL draftees T.J. Oshie and Jonathan Toews, it’s Ryan Duncan who keeps it all together. Patrick C. Miller reports.
A statement was released Wednesday afternoon regarding the Jan. 28 incident at Judy’s Tavern involving Fighting Sioux players Robbie Bina, Jonathan Toews and T.J. Oshie: University of North Dakota men’s hockey student-athletes Robbie Bina, Jonathan Toews and T.J. Oshie apologized today for their roles in a recent incident at a Grand Forks business. The three … Read more
North Dakota defenseman Robbie Bina will face a misdemeanor charge in connection with an incident at a Grand Forks tavern last weekend, multiple sources are reporting. The charge against Bina, 24, will be one of “escaping custody,” which is a Class B misdemeanor offense punishable by a maximum of a $1,000 fine or 30 days … Read more
The North Dakota Fighting Sioux, who have been winning praise for their recent performance on the ice, have come under some less-welcome scrutiny for off-ice behavior. Three North Dakota players were involved in a matter at a Grand Forks, N.D., bar Sunday night in which two citations were issued, while a third charge was possible, … Read more