2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[hockeytherapy13]

3 hours ago, beastandco said:

Bryn needs to find the best right shot winger he can. Strinden and Andrew are the only two right shot wings we have and I would prefer to have them in the bottom 6. I trust Bryn and what he is able to come up with. I think there is more to Gordon leaving than we think. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got cold feet because he heard rumblings about a top 6 winger committing soon. Players know way more than the general public. 
 

 

I was disappointed to read the Gordon news because with how much he shoots, I think he would have been top 3 in goal scoring on our team this year, probably 10-20 goals if chemistry evolved. Especially when you could be surrounding by some of the offensive potential we have this year. Wondering if we see Kernan end up playing on the right wing instead of center at times with us being so weak over there.  

But all of this may be moot if it is just a signal that we have another solid recruit coming in and none of us know it. 

[beastandco]

46 minutes ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

I was disappointed to read the Gordon news because with how much he shoots, I think he would have been top 3 in goal scoring on our team this year, probably 10-20 goals if chemistry evolved. Especially when you could be surrounding by some of the offensive potential we have this year. Wondering if we see Kernan end up playing on the right wing instead of center at times with us being so weak over there.  

But all of this may be moot if it is just a signal that we have another solid recruit coming in and none of us know it. 

I believe he scored 7 goals in the CCHA last year. Anything above that in the NCHC would have been a bonus. Leaving MTU, committing to UND, and heading back to MTU in a month’s time is very odd unless he caught wind of a new UND commit or hated the previous MTU coach that much. My guess, it’s a combination of both.  

[hockeytherapy13]

2 hours ago, beastandco said:

I believe he scored 7 goals in the CCHA last year. Anything above that in the NCHC would have been a bonus. Leaving MTU, committing to UND, and heading back to MTU in a month’s time is very odd unless he caught wind of a new UND commit or hated the previous MTU coach that much. My guess, it’s a combination of both.  

Yes he had 7 goals but he had 116 shots which was about 25 more than the next closest person on his team. He’s the kid schloss mentioned a while back that based on shot location and opportunity should have had a lot more goals than what he got. Kind of the opposite of what the saves above expected goals allowed stat(I know that “what if” stats are just that but it’s still a noteworthy analytic).  He’s a right handed wing with a high upside that that loves to shoot and with a better surrounding cast would likely be a 15+ scorer for UND this coming year. But it’s all moot haha

 

but being #1 player on your team with a bunch of your friends at a school and city you already enjoy isn’t a bad decision for him when it’s the difference between being the #6 forward in a new place

[brianvf]

1 minute ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Yes he had 7 goals but he had 116 shots which was about 25 more than the next closest person on his team. 

Get that kid a Shooter Tutor.  

  

[Und Princess]

5 hours ago, SJHovey said:

The Frozen Four is in Las Vegas this year.  There can be only one goal for the team.  Or, at least for me.  

It's a goal for everyone.  Team and fans!!!

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

11 hours ago, hockeytherapy13 said:

Yes he had 7 goals but he had 116 shots which was about 25 more than the next closest person on his team. He’s the kid schloss mentioned a while back that based on shot location and opportunity should have had a lot more goals than what he got. Kind of the opposite of what the saves above expected goals allowed stat(I know that “what if” stats are just that but it’s still a noteworthy analytic).  He’s a right handed wing with a high upside that that loves to shoot and with a better surrounding cast would likely be a 15+ scorer for UND this coming year. But it’s all moot haha

 

but being #1 player on your team with a bunch of your friends at a school and city you already enjoy isn’t a bad decision for him when it’s the difference between being the #6 forward in a new place

I think the assumption is he'd be able to get as open in the NCHC as he did in the CCHA to get as many shots.  I just pictured he'd be more of a Carter Wilkie.  And I'm not knocking that, he'd be a great 3rd liner on our team but not top 6 material.

[Und Princess]

11 hours ago, brianvf said:

Get that kid a Shooter Tutor.  

  

A Shooter Tutor? Haha!!! 

[siouxfan512]

35 minutes ago, Und Princess said:

A Shooter Tutor? Haha!!! 

[brianvf]

Will we see a bat signal this week or are we thinking any new additions will be after the draft now?
Schloss and his gang seem to think that UND will stick with 8 D for this year...if so, just need 2 F (and we need to cross our fingers for no long-term D injuries again).

[nascar99]

6 hours ago, brianvf said:

Will we see a bat signal this week or are we thinking any new additions will be after the draft now?
Schloss and his gang seem to think that UND will stick with 8 D for this year...if so, just need 2 F (and we need to cross our fingers for no long-term D injuries again).

After the draft if any at all. Would imagine that Chyzyk has a list of 5 or so guys that could be added and is waiting to see if NHL teams steer those guys to the NCAA for 2025-26.

[atxsioux]

^^^ Ya it sounds like a majority of CHL players will wait to decide on the NCAA route after they’ve been drafted and chat with their NHL team to see what they prefer

[beastandco]

21 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

After the draft if any at all. Would imagine that Chyzyk has a list of 5 or so guys that could be added and is waiting to see if NHL teams steer those guys to the NCAA for 2025-26.

There probably is a short list of draft eligible players and a short list of aged out CHL players. My guess is we take one of the each. We could use a top 6 right handed wing. Cameron Schmidt and Ben Kindell are two names that come to mind.

[RhettRingers]

1 hour ago, nascar99 said:

After the draft if any at all. Would imagine that Chyzyk has a list of 5 or so guys that could be added and is waiting to see if NHL teams steer those guys to the NCAA for 2025-26.

Probably be in our best interest to wait now until after the draft in case the organization has different ideas for their draft pick. Not saying Reschny isn't going to come here because whatever team drafts him knows he's all in and committed. But there is a lot of time from now until October.

[nascar99]

4 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Probably be in our best interest to wait now until after the draft in case the organization has different ideas for their draft pick. Not saying Reschny isn't going to come here because whatever team drafts him knows he's all in and committed. But there is a lot of time from now until October.

All subject to change for sure, but I think most NHL teams are comfortable with their top prospects from the CHL going to the NCAA for a year or two. Additionally, high end Canadians are much less likely to leverage their way/run out the clock to UFA than high end US guys, so should be no worry there.

[beastandco]

Is there any chance they bring in a player that is already committed? I would imagine that whoever they add will have to be a better player than Schultz or Simpson for this year. 

[atxsioux]

Thankfully I think most NHL teams if they are posed the question would say they slightly prefer the NCAA development over the CHL - especially with the number of top end and older recruits that are leaving the CHL where it stands today. I'm sure there are a couple wild card NHL teams that think opposite but overall college has produced so many recent impact players. (Hutson and Celebrini being in the Calder top 3 definitely helps for recency bias haha)

[nascar99]

1 hour ago, atxsioux said:

Thankfully I think most NHL teams if they are posed the question would say they slightly prefer the NCAA development over the CHL - especially with the number of top end and older recruits that are leaving the CHL where it stands today. I'm sure there are a couple wild card NHL teams that think opposite but overall college has produced so many recent impact players. (Hutson and Celebrini being in the Calder top 3 definitely helps for recency bias haha)

In North America, the CHL is generally the best league for 16, 17, & some 18 year olds to develop in, while the NCAA is the best league for many 18 year olds, & all 19 & 20 year olds to develop in.

I will say that the USHL is better than the Q in terms of quality, but it's still behind the O & the Dub, especially since those leagues have historically given talented 16 and 17 year olds more ice time/opportunity whereas the USHL is too veteran heavy/dependent.

[brianvf]

Fantastic article on incoming forward Cole Reschny.  Really sounds like UND has a winner here:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6302768/2025/05/01/cole-reschny-nhl-draft-2025-prospect/?source=emp_shared_article

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“I would say in the second half of the season that he was as dominant as any player in the league,” Heisinger said. “He led us all the way through and when the stakes got higher, he raised his game for the playoffs and he really showed not only where he can take his game to but just how competitive he is, how badly he wants to win.”

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“I don’t think I’ve met a more professional, driven kid at 15-17 in my time doing this,” Huxley said. “The older pro guys look up to him, I’m not kidding. You won’t find a better kid. First and foremost he’s an amazing kid, secondly he’s a really good hockey player.”

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“I’ve been around a lot of the kids in the draft and I’m not a scout, but I don’t think there’s a better 200-foot player in the draft. There’s not a chance,” Huxley said.

 

[brianvf]

Looks like UND will now be opting in to the House settlement:

 

[MGsioux]

7 hours ago, brianvf said:

Looks like UND will now be opting in to the House settlement:

 

Is this good or bad? I assume we had to in order to make sure we can compete with big 10 and other larger schools.  How will they increase revenue to pay for it ? 

[Sweethockey]

52 minutes ago, MGsioux said:

Is this good or bad? I assume we had to in order to make sure we can compete with big 10 and other larger schools.  How will they increase revenue to pay for it ? 

I believe the school has to share revenue with the players

[beastandco]

2 hours ago, MGsioux said:

Is this good or bad? I assume we had to in order to make sure we can compete with big 10 and other larger schools.  How will they increase revenue to pay for it ? 

Good for the program, bad for the pockets of students.

UND will allocate a large portion of their revenue sharing budget to their hockey team. A lot of big ten programs will get outbid by UND’s hockey revenue sharing package because they are allocating 80-90% to their football programs. After the football team takes their cut, the basketball team is next. Most big ten hockey programs will not see a significant amount of money for revenue sharing because it’s capped at $20.5 million. 

UND will pay a fraction of that but a large portion will go to the hockey team. The hockey team being good is good for enrollment and the university’s wellbeing as a whole. In order to pay for this, administration will increase tuition.

 

 

[Benny Baker]

10 hours ago, brianvf said:

Looks like UND will now be opting in to the House settlement:

 

So most of the hockey players:

— get their tuition paid;

—receive the approx. $5k “cost of attendance” stipend for living expenses, travel, meals, etc.;

—in addition to their $5,980 Alston/701 Award;

—while being eligible to receive unlimited money from third-parties through NIL contracts; and

—NOW, will be paid directly by the school?

[TwamleyShuffle]

Question: when do single game ticket sales normally start for Arizona State and/or St. Cloud State? This team looks good, at least on paper, and I’ve always wanted to visit as many away games as I can. Any tips would be appreciated.

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

10 hours ago, MGsioux said:

Is this good or bad? I assume we had to in order to make sure we can compete with big 10 and other larger schools.  How will they increase revenue to pay for it ? 

I don’t think UND is opting in for the revenue sharing piece. Probably more likely they are opting in because they will be able to give 26 scholarships in hockey now.