2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[siouxfan512]

Practice jerseys should still have a Sioux logo on them. Just my opinion.

[Godsmack]

Coach Jackson wearing a bubble mask! 

[The Sicatoka]

@geaux_sioux, does Dane wearing one on the bench count? 

[geaux_sioux]

7 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

@geaux_sioux, does Dane wearing one on the bench count? 

I wouldn’t chance it

[Blackheart]

1 hour ago, Godsmack said:

Thanks for sharing! It was a good listen! I appreciated their observations about Penn State historically having a very weak non-conference schedule and this year is no exception. They have road trips to ASU and RIT so that ASU trip is tough but then six home games against LIU, Clarkson, and Stonehill. Looks like McKenna can boost his Hobey resume playing some weaker opponents. 

Hope they enjoy their cupcakes...

[Sodbuster]

6 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

The MB Bisons play tonight (exh v MB Moose). 
https://gobisons.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule 

... but nothing on their schedule on Oct 4 ... (don't ask me) ... 

Today's Herald insert has the Manitoba game on Oct. 3 which I know is wrong.

[brianvf]

33 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Hope they enjoy their cupcakes...

I'm just hoping that ASU takes care of business against them this weekend.
A decent showing against PSU would help out the league in the NPI at end of season, as you know PSU will feast on the cupcakes and have a good record the rest of the way.

[cberkas]

2 hours ago, brianvf said:

I'm just hoping that ASU takes care of business against them this weekend.
A decent showing against PSU would help out the league in the NPI at end of season, as you know PSU will feast on the cupcakes and have a good record the rest of the way.

Every time I went to an ASU game last year they seemed to win (they should've beat Michigan), and I'll be there

[brianvf]

4 minutes ago, cberkas said:

Every time I went to an ASU game last year they seemed to win (they should've beat Michigan), and I'll be there

Don't go to the UND series!    

[cberkas]

1 minute ago, brianvf said:

Don't go to the UND series!    

Have to go lol

They did win one of the games last year

[Goon]

6 hours ago, Godsmack said:

Coach Jackson wearing a bubble mask! 

The Bubbles Are Back

[cberkas]

 

[brianvf]

Sounds like Littler really worked on his skating this offseason:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-hockey-forward-cade-littler-adds-speed-to-sturdy-frame-after-effective-freshman-campaign

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Littler hit the offseason intent on improving his skating and speed to match his impressive measurables. He arrived early to summer workouts, spending extra time on power skating and in the gym. Ahead of his sophomore season, Littler is listed an inch taller and 11 pounds lighter than his freshman year.

The offseason work is showing up in tests as well. “We do testing where they monitor your first six meters, 10 meters, top speed, stuff like that,” UND head coach Dane Jackson said. “He made a marked improvement in those areas that we had talked about.

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“I’d say top circles down, offensively, he’s probably one of our best players,” Jackson said. “In our league, it’s extremely hard when you get there. You get cross-checked, you get beat, you get knocked out of there, you get boxed out. And he’s a big, strong guy that has the ability to get there and fight for space, and keep the stick free. He’s got a knack for tipping pucks, getting rebounds, and the shot is very good as well.”

 

[cberkas]

 

[sioux rube]

 

[brianvf]

A dang good article from Schloss about how UND scrambled to fill the roster spots for this season:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/the-inside-story-of-how-und-saved-the-roster-this-summer

Sounds like the coaches were traveling all over the US and Canada visiting with players, commits, and potential recruits.
They certainly earned their paychecks this summer.    

[fightingsioux4life]

29 minutes ago, brianvf said:

A dang good article from Schloss about how UND scrambled to fill the roster spots for this season:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/the-inside-story-of-how-und-saved-the-roster-this-summer

Sounds like the coaches were traveling all over the US visiting with players, commits, and potential recruits.
They certainly earned their paychecks this summer.    

I read parts of the season preview section in the Heraldo.

I think it is safe to say that the coaching change saved the program from a catastrophic crash.

[brianvf]

4 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

I read parts of the season preview section in the Heraldo.

I think it is safe to say that the coaching change saved the program from a catastrophic crash.

Agreed.  If Berry would have been retained for another season, I'm guessing the roster would look quite a bit different right now.
And not in a good way.

[Oldguy]

Watched all of the interviews posted above.  The best part, IMO, was when Gibson Homer was asked how good this team is.  He said "This team is SO good!"  He went on to comment about an abundance of speed.  Great news from a junior GT that has played in the NCHC - I would think he knows how to gauge the team.

[siouxforce19]

39 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Agreed.  If Berry would have been retained for another season, I'm guessing the roster would look quite a bit different right now.
And not in a good way.

The quotes from Jackson and Chyzyk about not wanting to essentially put a bandaid on the program for a year when rebuilding the roster were what stuck out when reading this, because in my mind, that’s probably exactly what Berry would have done - because it’s what has been going on for a while. They are thinking long term, not short term. 

[Wilbur]

The program has a bit of a hop to its step heading into the season, I like that.  I'm anxious to see how they come out on Saturday.  I think it was Matt Greene who said it doesn't matter what game we are playing in at North Dakota, its a big game.  I hope they take that approach and score three in the first period.  Yeah, get everybody out there and going, but I'd like to see some desperation, albeit in an exhibition game. 

[Sodbuster]

After last year's exhibition to start the year.......I agree.

[SIOUXpucks]

2 hours ago, brianvf said:

A dang good article from Schloss about how UND scrambled to fill the roster spots for this season:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/the-inside-story-of-how-und-saved-the-roster-this-summer

Sounds like the coaches were traveling all over the US visiting with players, commits, and potential recruits.
They certainly earned their paychecks this summer.    

Indeed, what a nice piece.  Well done Schloss!  So many good comments in there but I really liked this one:

"In the end, it was a clear delineation," Jackson said. "Guys that were character guys that loved our program, that wanted to stay, stayed."

Kind of tells you a little bit about where things were last year.  Clean slate this season and let's hope that they have that tight bond that's needed to all pull in the same direction!

And then I chuckled at the part at the end when Jax and Dillon passed each other on the highway going in opposite directions and gave each other a fist pump out the window.  Love to see the energy and passion, and hope the team can get off to a good start and build some positive momentum.  Can't wait until Sat night!

[Goon]

2 hours ago, brianvf said:

A dang good article from Schloss about how UND scrambled to fill the roster spots for this season:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/the-inside-story-of-how-und-saved-the-roster-this-summer

Sounds like the coaches were traveling all over the US visiting with players, commits, and potential recruits.
They certainly earned their paychecks this summer.    

This was the big news during the luncheon when Jackson spoke to the media. 

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Jackson, Simpson and Chyzyk went to work. They used Dave Hakstol, a former UND coach and NHL Jack Adams Coach of the Year finalist, as a sounding board.

 

[SiouxForever]

I’ll predict 6-1 come Saturday. Looking forward to watching the squad. 

Still can’t believe Sasha left. Good riddance!