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UND forward Sacha Boisvert plays the puck along the boards at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

UND Sweeps Miami

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter December 12, 2024

With under six minutes left in the game, UND trailed Miami Ohio 4-2. The three-win RedHawks were eyeing their first NCHC win and the upset.    Freshman forward Cody Croal turned the tide when he...

UND defenseman Abram Wiebe shoots the puck at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

The First Strike Factor

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter December 1, 2024

In sports, you always want to strike first. However, UND hockey has been living and dying by that sword this season.  The Fighting Hawks are 6-1 this season when they score first, but on the contrary,...

UND defenseman Jayden Jubenvill skates with the puck at center ice at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

Injury Bug Continues to Bite UND Hockey

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

The UND men’s hockey team continued to battle the injury bug, as six players were injured and did not suit up for their series opener against Denver last Friday.   The top-ranked Pioneers swept...

UND forward Dylan James skates with the puck along the boards and past a referee at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

NCHC Titans Clash: UND vs. Denver

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

UND Men’s Hockey will take on the undefeated No. 1 Denver Pioneers this weekend at Ralph Engelstad Arena.  The boys in green and black snapped their three-game losing streak this past weekend, sweeping...

UND defenseman Jake Livanavage skates with the puck past the opponent's blue line at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

No Easy Games: UND’s Hockey Schedule

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

This past weekend, UND was swept on the road by Cornell in Ithaca, New York. The Fighting Hawks dropped to 3-4 on the season and have lost three games in a row.    The team was challenged early on...

UND forward Sacha Boisvert crashes the net against Boston University at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

UND Rocks Boston University in Series Opener

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

A five-goal first period led to a UND rout at the Ralph Engelstad Arena over number 3 Boston University this past Friday.  UND defeated the Boston University Terriers 7-2 in the first game of their...

UND Splits With Mankato

UND Splits With Mankato

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Going down 3-0 late in the second period, the Fighting Hawks were losing life.   UND decided to challenge Minnesota State’s third goal this past Friday as they thought Maverick forward Adam Eisele...

2nd Period Push Lifts UND Past Providence

2nd Period Push Lifts UND Past Providence

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

A dominant three-goal 2nd period helped the Fighting Hawks defeat the scrappy and talented Providence team in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game this past Saturday.  UND defeated Providence 5-2 in their...

2024-2025 UND Hockey Preview

2024-2025 UND Hockey Preview

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

The University of North Dakota has dominated the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for the past five seasons, winning the Penrose Cup four of the last five years. NCHC media voted for the Fighting...

UND players defend against Augustana University during a game at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

UND Splits with Omaha

Maeve Hushman, Sports Reporter January 17, 2024

Head Coach Brad Berry says that the biggest takeaway from the series against the University of Nebraska Omaha was the team’s ability to play the “right way” and close out a game.   “We learned...

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