2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[brianvf]

Tyler Young gets his chance:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/tyler-young-provides-a-spark-in-his-und-debut

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When Young got the call Saturday to go into UND's lineup for the first time, he had a good feeling. The Fighting Hawks were back in Cheel Arena to take on Clarkson.

"I think there was a comfortability there," Young said. "The guys, all week, were telling me, 'When you get your chance, you're going to perform.' That helps with the confidence."

Young stepped in and made an instant impact, playing on the fourth line with center David Klee and left winger Anthony Menghini. Although they didn't end up on the scoresheet, they combined for 18 offense-generating plays and head coach Dane Jackson rolled all four lines until the end of the game.

 

[siouxfaninseattle]

So has Klee played himself into a regular spot in the lineup? He was 9-8 on faceoffs, had an assist and had several good looks from the slot. 

[I Ranger]

57 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

So has Klee played himself into a regular spot in the lineup? He was 9-8 on faceoffs, had an assist and had several good looks from the slot. 

But also took a really dumb/unnecessary penalty with 6 minutes left in the third period of a 1-0 hockey game. Tough call! I think this team needs Kernan and Littler in the lineup and producing to be successful. 

[tnt]

12 minutes ago, I Ranger said:

But also took a really dumb/unnecessary penalty with 6 minutes left in the third period of a 1-0 hockey game. Tough call! I think this team needs Kernan and Littler in the lineup and producing to be successful. 

Don’t think anyone has played themselves into a regular spot in the lineup.  The great thing about depth is that from week to week it is performance and effort based.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Verhoeff at 3

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754147/2025/10/29/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2026-gavin-mckenna-pronman/

[ND_Texan]

4 hours ago, tnt said:

Don’t think anyone has played themselves into a regular spot in the lineup.  The great thing about depth is that from week to week it is performance and effort based.

Agree. Who plays should be based on the week’s practice performance in addition to previous game performance. The coaches get to see both.