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The NCHC Dynasty Grows as Western Michigan Wins First National Title

The NCHC Dynasty Grows as Western Michigan Wins First National Title

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter April 17, 2025

The NCHC has seven out of the last nine Men’s College Hockey championship trophies in its trophy case.   Western Michigan won its first national championship in its first Frozen Four appearance...

New Era, Same Standards For UND Hockey Under Dane Jackson

New Era, Same Standards For UND Hockey Under Dane Jackson

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter April 10, 2025

“It was clear that a new direction needed to happen,” UND Athletic Director Bill Chaves said.   Last Thursday, Dane Jackson was introduced as the 17th Head Coach in UND hockey history.    He...

Major League Baseball Is Back

Major League Baseball Is Back

Daniel Silva, Reporter April 10, 2025

This April marked the start of the Major League Baseball season and the beginning of lower-level baseball leagues throughout the country including one here in Grand Forks. Dubbed as “America’s pastime,”...

March Madness: The History of the Final Four

March Madness: The History of the Final Four

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter April 10, 2025

The Final Four was played in San Antonio at the Alamodome for the fifth time this past Saturday and Monday.    While the tournament was underwhelming this year, this may have been the best field...

Western Michigan Makes First Frozen Four and Drama in UMass Versus Minnesota

Western Michigan Makes First Frozen Four and Drama in UMass Versus Minnesota

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Western Michigan earned its first Frozen Four appearance in program history, defeating UMass 2-1 last Saturday at the Scheels Arena.   The Broncos scored two unanswered to skate past the hot and lucky,...

Frozen Faceoff: UND Hockey Season Over

Frozen Faceoff: UND Hockey Season Over

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter March 27, 2025

North Dakota’s season was ended by Western Michigan when it was defeated 4-2 in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinal at the Xcel Energy Center last Friday.   It ends the season 21-15-2 (14-9-1 NCHC)...

March Without as Much Madness

March Without as Much Madness

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter March 27, 2025

The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament is known for its crazy games and upsets, but there was not much madness this year in the round of the 64.   In nine of the past 13 years, there have been at...

Hawks Fighting for Life: NCHC Tournament Quarterfinals Preview

Hawks Fighting for Life: NCHC Tournament Quarterfinals Preview

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter March 13, 2025

UND’s only chance to make the NCAA Tournament lies ahead. It must win four of its next five games.  The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Tournament Quarterfinals take place this weekend with...

High Stakes Weekend in the NCHC: Will UND Hockey Secure Home Ice?

High Stakes Weekend in the NCHC: Will UND Hockey Secure Home Ice?

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter March 6, 2025

Heading into the last weekend of college hockey, home ice is still up for grabs in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference tournament.   Western Michigan won its first Penrose last Friday after...

UND Hockey: Depth on Display

UND Hockey: Depth on Display

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter February 27, 2025

During an injury-riddled season, the depth of the Fighting Hawks has stood tall.   UND’s depth has been on display all season with multiple players finding the scoresheet. 22 of the 23 skaters who...

UND Basketball: Hawks Heating Up

UND Basketball: Hawks Heating Up

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter February 27, 2025

The season looked lost. UND had lost three games in a row following a big upset over South Dakota State.    Two of the losses were to Denver and Kansas City who are at the bottom of the Summit League.    UND...

UND Hockey: The Fight for Number Four

UND Hockey: The Fight for Number Four

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

UND Hockey is heading into dangerous and desperate waters sitting at 19th in the Pairwise rankings.  While they are not mathematically out of Pairwise contention, the most realistic chance they have...

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