2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[Sioux90]

12 hours ago, ND_Texan said:

I’ve clearly played more hockey than you have. You win by outscoring your opponents. Moral victories are for losers. 

Clearly…Structure is most important. I’d take 3-1 over 6-4 victories every time. Point being that defense and structure ultimately wins more championships. What do you know about morals?

[Sioux90]

12 hours ago, ND_Texan said:

And you’re being a twit. How’d it go for UND last year after starting this season with a dismal exhibition effort against Augustana? Four for them, one for us. No one remembers how well we took care of our end of the ice. 

I do remember. Poor defensive play and structure. You can’t score goals, spending half of the game in your own end. Off your meds?

[Goon]

On 9/7/2025 at 10:47 AM, Sioux90 said:

I do remember. Poor defensive play and structure. You can’t score goals, spending half of the game in your own end. 

He's not wrong. 

[The Sicatoka]

On 9/7/2025 at 10:47 AM, Sioux90 said:

You can’t score goals, spending half of the game in your own end. 

Yes you can, but you have to be very opportunistic and efficient when in the offensive zone. But the scenario also requires brick wall goaltending. 

[siouxkid12]

On 9/7/2025 at 10:47 AM, Sioux90 said:

I do remember. Poor defensive play and structure. You can’t score goals, spending half of the game in your own end. Off your meds?

Robbie Bina would like to differ...

[Blackheart]

On 9/7/2025 at 10:47 AM, Sioux90 said:

You can’t score goals, spending half of the game in your own end.

Seems like Bemidji does that to UND at least once a year.

[Goon]

22 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Yes you can, but you have to be very opportunistic and efficient when in the offensive zone. But the scenario also requires brick wall goaltending. 

Tiring out the opposition by firing 30-40 shots on your net isn't a system.  

[The Sicatoka]

43 minutes ago, Goon said:

Tiring out the opposition by firing 30-40 shots on your net isn't a system.  

It is, but it's not one most goalies (see: @Wilbur) would favor assuming they're the target.  

[fightingsioux4life]

On 9/7/2025 at 10:44 AM, Sioux90 said:

Clearly…Structure is most important. I’d take 3-1 over 6-4 victories every time. Point being that defense and structure ultimately wins more championships. What do you know about morals?

I'll take victories however we can get them.

And I never want our program to adopt the "structure" of a Bemidji State. I might fall asleep at the games. 😂 

[UND85]

I'm planning my first trip to UNO for the games in November. Any recommendations on places to stay and which end does North Dakota shoot at twice? Thanks in advance.

 

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

14 minutes ago, UND85 said:

I'm planning my first trip to UNO for the games in November. Any recommendations on places to stay and which end does North Dakota shoot at twice? Thanks in advance.

 

 

The area with no tickets for sale is the student section, where Omaha shoots twice. The other indicator is the bench on the bottom says visitor, which means UND will shoot on the right (section 122) twice. Bring a whisk broom set!

[UND85]

Thanks!

[brianvf]

Strinden won the annual IronMan competition...3 time winner!  Natural hat-trick of trophies for him.    

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/ben-strinden-wins-third-straight-iron-man-competition

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Ben Strinden didn't want to give up his Iron Man title. He told his teammates that, too. "He called his shot," UND coach Dane Jackson said. "He said he was going to defend his title and he did."

Strinden, a senior forward from Fargo, won UND's Iron Man competition for the third season in a row.

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Strinden is the first three-time winner since Cole Smith, who is now with the Nashville Predators. Smith won as a freshman, junior and senior.

The last player to win three consecutive years was Chris Porter in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Porter played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild.

Also good to see that some of the new players excelled in the competition as well.  And no surprise on James winning the skating aspects.    

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Freshman forward Jack Kernan finished second. Freshman forward Josh Zakreski was third. Clarkson transfer forward Ellis Rickwood took fourth and Minnesota Duluth transfer forward Anthony Menghini took fifth.

Senior forward Dylan James, who also missed a few tests, won all three skating speed competitions (6 meters, 10-20 meters, 35 meters).

UND has started limited-hour practice sessions. Every player practiced this week.

 

[Brett0909]

49 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Strinden won the annual IronMan competition...3 time winner!  Natural hat-trick of trophies for him.    

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/ben-strinden-wins-third-straight-iron-man-competition

Also good to see that some of the new players excelled in the competition as well.  And no surprise on James winning the skating aspects.    

 

Interesting that with focus on UND’s top-notch facilities, dedicated strength and conditioning, nutrition, etc. advantages that beyond Strinden it’s all freshmen and transfers rounding out the top 5. Hopefully not affected too much by the injuries holding them out from full participation, it’s too early to be dealing with injury limitations.

[gfhockey]

6 minutes ago, Brett0909 said:

Interesting that with focus on UND’s top-notch facilities, dedicated strength and conditioning, nutrition, etc. advantages that beyond Strinden it’s all freshmen and transfers rounding out the top 5. Hopefully not affected too much by the injuries holding them out from full participation, it’s too early to be dealing with injury limitations.

Agreed seems weird to me

 

maybe it’s cause sanford is official health partner now?

[SpudsSioux]

That is odd. Could also be that these are the type of guys that Jackson and co: are recruiting (I know Zakreski was already committed, but Kernan, Mengini and Rickwood were all after the coaching change.

[Esoteric]

On 9/8/2025 at 12:28 PM, siouxkid12 said:

Robbie Bina would like to differ...

Miss Robbie Bina!

[Esoteric]

A month-long review of the NCHCTV broadcast schedule has revealed a notable absence of scheduled games for the University of North Dakota's hockey team, including the upcoming matchup against Manitoba. This observation, coupled with an unsuccessful attempts to contact the network directly via phone and email for clarification, has led me to concern. Could anyone in the know, please provide information regarding whether UND's games are being distributed through a separate, exclusive broadcast agreement, such as one with Midco, for the current season?

[cberkas]

40 minutes ago, Esoteric said:

A month-long review of the NCHCTV broadcast schedule has revealed a notable absence of scheduled games for the University of North Dakota's hockey team, including the upcoming matchup against Manitoba. This observation, coupled with an unsuccessful attempts to contact the network directly via phone and email for clarification, has led me to concern. Could anyone in the know, please provide information regarding whether UND's games are being distributed through a separate, exclusive broadcast agreement, such as one with Midco, for the current season?

Are you talking about this?

That is only conference games

Also from the website:

[southpaw]

7 hours ago, Esoteric said:

A month-long review of the NCHCTV broadcast schedule has revealed a notable absence of scheduled games for the University of North Dakota's hockey team, including the upcoming matchup against Manitoba. This observation, coupled with an unsuccessful attempts to contact the network directly via phone and email for clarification, has led me to concern. Could anyone in the know, please provide information regarding whether UND's games are being distributed through a separate, exclusive broadcast agreement, such as one with Midco, for the current season?

The UND hockey website has every UND home game, plus road non-conference games listed as NCHC.TV: 2025-26 Men's Hockey Schedule - University of North Dakota Athletics

[beastandco]

 

[DamStrait]

2 hours ago, beastandco said:

 

Isn't the "A" supposed to be for "alternate" not "assistant"?

[brianvf]

5 minutes ago, DamStrait said:

Isn't the "A" supposed to be for "alternate" not "assistant"?

Alternate

[brianvf]

Schloss article on the captains:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/bennett-zmolek-named-und-hockey-captain

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Four players will be alternate captains — senior forward Dylan James, senior forward Ben Strinden, junior defenseman Abram Wiebe and junior defenseman Jake Livanavage.

"I think they're all great picks," Zmolek said. "They all bring their own style into it, which I love. Even guys who aren't wearing letters are leaders. We have a bunch of leaders on our team."

Players voted for the captains this week.

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Zmolek had the most votes.

"He just embodies North Dakota hockey," Jackson said. "He's tough. He's a character guy. He's a worker. He's accountable. He's a guy that calls it as he sees it. There's not much fluff to Bennett Zmolek. He's a great leader. He does what he says he's going to do. He leads by example. I think guys want to follow him. He has so much presence."

 

[nodakgirl93]

Who approved that graphic with the wrong word. Come on now.