An Emerging Leader: Mark Senden

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

November 20, 2018

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Working hard with a smile. That is North Dakota freshman Mark Senden’s attitude towards hockey. The 20-year-old freshman from Medina, Minnesota was not expecting to make the lineup at the start of the season. However, his work ethic and tenacity has made it almost impossible for Brad Berry and th...

The Rolling Jones

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

November 6, 2018

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After beating former WCHA rivals University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in Las Vegas, North Dakota looked to carry the momentum back to the Ralph Engelstad Arena for a series against another former WCHA rival in the Wisconsin Badgers.   Friday While senior alternate captain, Rhett Gardner, stol...

Sweet, Sweet Victory

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

October 23, 2018

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Hard work and tenacity. The overarching theme of the weekend for the University of North Dakota Men's Hockey team when North Dakota faced off against the eighth ranked Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks.   Friday: North Dakota started Friday's game with an incredibly high energy level. North Dako...

Scheel Breaks Into the Spotlight

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

October 16, 2018

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The home opener for the regular season was upon the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team, when UND took on the Bemidji State University Beavers. UND was looking to shake off a loss from the night before in Bemidji. UND came out strong to start the game, feeding off the crowd’s excitemen...

Depth of the 2018 UND Hockey Roster Evident in OT Win

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

October 9, 2018

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The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team opened up the 2018-2019 season in an annual exhibition game against the Manitoba Bisons. North Dakota had a full line up, playing all five seniors, seven juniors, six sophomores and five freshmen. North Dakota dominated the game from the opening face-off until ...

The Juniors

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

October 3, 2018

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The gritty, hard-nosed, and tough junior class for North Dakota is stepping into their third season, and ready to play old-fashion North Dakota hockey. The junior class is built to shut down the other team through physical play and outstanding defense. While the offense has lacked for this class the f...

Rising Leaders

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

September 26, 2018

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The 2017-2018 season was a major stepping stone in the development process for North Dakota’s seven former freshmen. Injuries plagued North Dakota’s roster, in turn creating opportunities for the freshmen. While injuries are never a good thing for a team, it is a normal occurrence in a sport like hock...

The Final Five

Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer

September 16, 2018

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For many, October 6 may just be the start of another North Dakota hockey season, but for five seniors this marks the beginning of their final season playing for North Dakota. These five seniors plan to continue the tradition of showing the young players how to play North Dakota hockey by working every ...

The Freshmen Seven

August 29, 2018

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It is almost that time of year again here in Grand Forks. The University of North Dakota Men’s Hockey team takes the ice for their 72nd season. North Dakota looks to hang their ninth NCAA Championship banner at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. North Dakota is a hungry team with loads of young talent waiting to show...

Mitten made

Kyle Kinnamon, Staff Writer

November 15, 2017

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The electrifying, risk-taking and emotional defensemen Christian Wolanin has finally come into his own this season for the University of North Dakota Men’s Hockey team. The 6’1 offensive defensemen from Detroit, Michigan is currently in the midst of his junior season at North Dakota, and he has fi...

Saturday’s are for the boys

Kyle Kinnamon, Staff Writer

November 5, 2017

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The University of North Dakota Men’s Hockey team has been a top program in the nation for almost its entire existence. The commitment to consistency and excellence sets the program apart from the rest of the teams. While North Dakota has been consistent over the years, the team seems to have a st...

Altitude

Kyle Kinnamon, Staff Writer

October 25, 2017

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Colorado has always been a major talking point in sports, not only for their sports team’s ability to win championships, but because of the home field/ice advantage. The advantage comes from the altitude. Throughout the history of sports teams in Colorado, the home team has always had the advantage ...