3 UND Players Set to Have Big Years in 2015-16 Eric Burton | August 28, 2015 There are roughly 42 days until the University of North Dakota hockey team kicks off the 2015-15 season. On October 9-10, 2015, UND travels to Portland, Maine, to play in…
North Dakota: Hockey’s Cradle of Coaches Eric Burton | August 25, 2015 Miami University in Oxford, Ohio promotes itself as the “Cradle of Coaches”. According to the official MU web page, more than 100 Miami graduates were active in coaching or administrative work…
Zane McIntyre Wants a Shot as Bruins Backup Goalie Cam Hasbrouck | July 24, 2015 It’s pretty crowded in Boston when it comes to the Bruins’ goaltender situation. With one of the strongest goaltenders in the league in Tuukka Rask, and a couple of strong…
UND Promoting Brad Berry Was the Right Move Eric Burton | May 22, 2015 For the University of North Dakota Hockey team and their fans, it’s been a chaotic week. Early Monday morning, UND hockey players and fans woke up to find out that…
Hakstol Hire Doesn’t Represent Culture Change Pete Judge | May 20, 2015 When Ron Hextall announced the hiring of former North Dakota Head Coach Dave Hakstol to take the same position with the Philadelphia Flyers, the reaction from most Flyers fans was “who?”–which…
The Pros and Cons of New Flyers Coach Dave Hakstol Andy Dudones | May 20, 2015 It hasn’t taken long for Dave Hakstol to become popular in Philadelphia. But while the honeymoon phase between the city and their new coach is just getting started, there’s plenty…
UND Hockey: Three Things Eric Burton | April 30, 2015 The University of North Dakota hockey team finished the 2014-15 season (29-10-3, 16-6-2 NCHC). While UND fell short of their ultimate goal (winning an NCAA title) the 2014-15 season will…
UND Hockey: Focus on Team Goals, Not Individual Awards Eric Burton | April 6, 2015 Coming into the season, the University of North Dakota hockey team returned a majority of the team that went to that Frozen Four, this raised expectations. After winning the West…
NCAA Hockey: The Neutral Site Revisited Eric Burton | March 31, 2015 Must be the NCAA hockey playoffs? Once again, we’re hearing complaints about regional championships being played in half-empty arenas. Watching some of the games on television this past weekend, there…
North Dakota vs. St. Cloud, Winner Takes All Eric Burton | March 28, 2015 Tonight, the University of North Dakota plays St. Cloud State University in the NCAA West Regional final. The winner advances to the Frozen Four in Boston, Massachusetts. Series history All-time,…
Connor Gaarder Coming up Big for UND Eric Burton | March 16, 2015 At a recent Wednesday hockey press conference, University of North Dakota head coach Dave Hakstol was asked to describe the play of senior forward Connor Gaarder. The head coach replied,…
In-Zane Run has UND thinking Hobey Baker for McIntyre Eric Burton | March 6, 2015 According to Ryan Lambert of Puck Daddy, University of North Dakota, junior goalie Zane McIntyre is an outstanding goaltender and the reason they’re ranked number one in the nation. Yes,…