2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[cberkas]

6 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

A little off topic but possibly going to a game in St Cloud and wondering which end North Dakota will be shooting/scoring on twice.  I'm guessing that it's the end with 119,120, and 121.  Any of you experts out there confirm that for me?  Thanks in advance.  Edit:  Sorry for the crappy seating chart.

 

It says in the chart what bench is St. Clouds. The left end is St. Clouds (looking at the chart. Looks odd to me because I never noticed seating behind St. Clouds net unlike the visitors end. 

[hockeytherapy13]

15 hours ago, Blackheart said:

A little off topic but possibly going to a game in St Cloud and wondering which end North Dakota will be shooting/scoring on twice.  I'm guessing that it's the end with 119,120, and 121.  Any of you experts out there confirm that for me?  Thanks in advance.  Edit:  Sorry for the crappy seating chart.

 

The crumminess of that picture is the perfect symbol to represent how crummy their rink is haha. Although I’ll admit it’s a solid college atmosphere.

I’ll be there as well; bringing my 6-year old to his first away game so really hoping for a win. 

Series there are always fun because of the big green contingent and the hatred St. Cloud fans have for us. 

[Sweethockey]

19 hours ago, cberkas said:

It says in the chart what bench is St. Clouds. The left end is St. Clouds (looking at the chart. Looks odd to me because I never noticed seating behind St. Clouds net unlike the visitors end. 

I don’t believe there is seating directly behind the goal. I bought tickets near the st clown penalty box. It should be entertaining…

[cberkas]

1 minute ago, Sweethockey said:

I don’t believe there is seating directly behind the goal. I bought tickets near the st clown penalty box. It should be entertaining…

The practice rink is behind St. Clouds net, so not sure how there is seating there according to their seating chart

[brianvf]

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/11/29_The-New-Pioneers.php

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The future of both the CHL and college hockey, how they relate to each other, and how they feed into the NHL, are changing. Reschny, though, has advice for players debating between the CHL and college hockey.

“I've actually thought about this,” Reschny said. “With the rule change, we're very lucky. It's kind of a step, a stepping stone in the path to go play in the NHL. But I think if you're able to go play in the CHL for 2, 3, 4, years, whatever you need to, and then go play college hockey for however many years you need to before going pro, I feel like that's such a good opportunity.”

 

[brianvf]

Lots of fun snippets in this article:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/friday-rewind-ben-strindens-big-month-continues-in-bemidji

• Strinden's 1.83 points per game in November leads all college hockey players for the month.

• Reschny has 10 points in six games during the month. He's two off the national lead and trails only Wyttenbach among freshmen.

  An interesting twist is that Reschny's production is almost entirely coming at even strength.

• Will Zellers has scored six goals in the last six games. Michigan State's Porter Martone is the only freshman in the nation with more November goals (seven). Martone has played eight games, though.

• UND's power play is up to No. 7 nationally (27.3%) after going 2-for-5 against the Beavers.
   
• Freshman goaltender Jan Špunar has started his college career 5-0. The last two UND goalies to do that: Hobie Hedquist (2023-24) and Jordan Parise (2003-04).

[RedFrog]

I am still amazed at the pace with which this team continues to play throughout the game.  I wonder if that plays into the 2nd period struggles as they expend a lot of energy and then have the long change.  Yet, they don't seem to get gassed or tire out in the third.  They did tone it down a bit on the PK last night and weren't as aggressive toward the puck in their own zone.  

The focus on moving north quickly is very evident and I think the style fits the team makeup.  Excited to see what this team can accomplish!

[siouxfaninseattle]

47 minutes ago, RedFrog said:

I am still amazed at the pace with which this team continues to play throughout the game.  I wonder if that plays into the 2nd period struggles as they expend a lot of energy and then have the long change.  Yet, they don't seem to get gassed or tire out in the third.  They did tone it down a bit on the PK last night and weren't as aggressive toward the puck in their own zone.  

The focus on moving north quickly is very evident and I think the style fits the team makeup.  Excited to see what this team can accomplish!

Really helps to be able to roll 4 lines. The top two lines on the other team aren't as fresh in the third period.

[brianvf]

 

[scpa0305]

Looks like we’ll only be missing Emery (potentially) from our US players.

[atxsioux]

25 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Looks like we’ll only be missing Emery (potentially) from our US players.

I think Will was going to need to earn his way on to the team at prelim camp but based on how he's played I think he probably deserved a look over Kvasnicka (Will is a year older as well and the WJC is typically best served for 19 y/o players). Granted, fair argument that neither makes the team after prelim selection is over. Bummed for Will though

 

Think Will is going to come out a little pissed off this Friday in St Cloud.

[brianvf]

42 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Looks like we’ll only be missing Emery (potentially) from our US players.

Committed goalie Heil on the prelim roster too.

8 minutes ago, atxsioux said:

Think Will is going to come out a little pissed off this Friday in St Cloud.

We can hope so!  Show them that he should have been there too.

[beastandco]

21 minutes ago, atxsioux said:

I think Will was going to need to earn his way on to the team at prelim camp but based on how he's played I think he probably deserved a look over Kvasnicka (Will is a year older as well and the WJC is typically best served for 19 y/o players). Granted, fair argument that neither makes the team after prelim selection is over. Bummed for Will though

 

Think Will is going to come out a little pissed off this Friday in St Cloud.

Taking Kvasnicka over Zellers is absolutely crazy. Kvasnicka did not even make a bad Minnesota team this year. Zellers is the leading goal scorer on a top college team.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

3 minutes ago, beastandco said:

Taking Kvasnicka over Zellers is absolutely crazy. Kvasnicka did not even make a bad Minnesota team this year. Zellers is the leading goal scorer on a top college team.

Bob is coaching so Kvansnicka and Mooney are given more opportunities than they would get otherwise. Much like when Lucia wouldn't given Jordan Schmaltz a look. McMorrow is another you'd think Zellers would be preferable to, but maybe he brings something that Zellers doesn't. Also, there is likely someone else slotted for the PP flank where Zellers thrives.

[fightingsioux4life]

1 minute ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Bob is coaching so Kvansnicka and Mooney are given more opportunities than they would get otherwise. Much like when Lucia wouldn't given Jordan Schmaltz a look. McMorrow is another you'd think Zellers would be preferable to, but maybe he brings something that Zellers doesn't. Also, there is likely someone else slotted for the PP flank where Zellers thrives.

So if Team USA doesn't win a medal, at least I'll know who to blame?

[atxsioux]

17 minutes ago, beastandco said:

Taking Kvasnicka over Zellers is absolutely crazy. Kvasnicka did not even make a bad Minnesota team this year. Zellers is the leading goal scorer on a top college team.

That is the funny part. Bob himself thought that Kvasnicka wasn't good enough to play on his own college hockey team this year so he put him in JRs for another year. 

 

But apparently he's now good enough to get a look at the WJC roster instead of a guy that almost has double digit goals already as a freshman in college hockey. I don't really buy that Zellers can't play in the bottom 6 as well, think he'd be good to adapt and play whatever role they need from him.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

11 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

So if Team USA doesn't win a medal, at least I'll know who to blame?

Especially if the PP doesn't light it up.

[I Ranger]

1 hour ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Bob is coaching so Kvansnicka and Mooney are given more opportunities than they would get otherwise. Much like when Lucia wouldn't given Jordan Schmaltz a look. McMorrow is another you'd think Zellers would be preferable to, but maybe he brings something that Zellers doesn't. Also, there is likely someone else slotted for the PP flank where Zellers thrives.

I know this isn't UND related but Cullen Potter not being selected is ridiculous as well. Way better player than Kvansnicka and McMorrow for sure and I would say Mooney as well. It's crazy but true but if it was David Carle making these decisions I would have far less argument but it's not! 

[Goon]

On 11/29/2025 at 5:00 PM, RedFrog said:

I am still amazed at the pace with which this team continues to play throughout the game.  I wonder if that plays into the 2nd period struggles as they expend a lot of energy and then have the long change.  Yet, they don't seem to get gassed or tire out in the third.  They did tone it down a bit on the PK last night and weren't as aggressive toward the puck in their own zone.  

The focus on moving north quickly is very evident and I think the style fits the team makeup.  Excited to see what this team can accomplish!

The hockey team is playing old time Fighting Sioux Hockey again. They're like a bunch of JYD's, too. Jax said he was going to return to our culture. That's almost a direct quote. 

[The Sicatoka]

34 minutes ago, I Ranger said:

I know this isn't UND related but Cullen Potter not being selected is ridiculous as well. Way better player than Kvansnicka and McMorrow for sure and I would say Mooney as well. It's crazy but true but if it was David Carle making these decisions I would have far less argument but it's not! 

Bob ain't Carle. 

[scpa0305]

5 hours ago, atxsioux said:

I think Will was going to need to earn his way on to the team at prelim camp but based on how he's played I think he probably deserved a look over Kvasnicka (Will is a year older as well and the WJC is typically best served for 19 y/o players). Granted, fair argument that neither makes the team after prelim selection is over. Bummed for Will though

 

Think Will is going to come out a little pissed off this Friday in St Cloud.

100% he should have been invited, especially after his recent play. He’s top 3 in goals for u20 Americans in ncaa…kvas isn’t a ppg player in a high scoring junior league. I think kvas may be able to kill penalties. Either way, kvas won’t make it.

Edit: kvas is more than a ppg player in the Dub, I’m mistaken. He must have turned it on over the past month. You still take Zellers over him all day in such a short tourney.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

58 minutes ago, I Ranger said:

I know this isn't UND related but Cullen Potter not being selected is ridiculous as well. Way better player than Kvansnicka and McMorrow for sure and I would say Mooney as well. It's crazy but true but if it was David Carle making these decisions I would have far less argument but it's not! 

Good catch, more fuel for the fire when Bob lays an egg in his backyard. Granted there is already offensive firepower and you need to round out the team. Both have USA Hockey experience too so it's not a Kyle Connor situation.

[nascar99]

On 11/29/2025 at 4:45 PM, brianvf said:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/11/29_The-New-Pioneers.php

 

This is the correct take from Reschny. The vast majority of major junior players should spend time in the NCAA before turning pro, the new rules allow for them to create a legacy in both the CHL and NCAA

[tnt]

3 hours ago, nascar99 said:

This is the correct take from Reschny. The vast majority of major junior players should spend time in the NCAA before turning pro, the new rules allow for them to create a legacy in both the CHL and NCAA

Reschny is mature both on and off the ice.