2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[rochsioux]

29 minutes ago, Dustin said:

No, because they could still hold UND to 1 point in the standings if they stay tied and win the shootout. 

If UND gets one point it eliminates Western from winning the league. Denver could still tie UND. 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

59 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Would WMU pull their goalie tied late in 3rd Friday? 

Also think WMU wants to hold onto a 1 seed 

[Dustin]

2 hours ago, rochsioux said:

If UND gets one point it eliminates Western from winning the league. Denver could still tie UND. 

So 1 point next weekend is enough to win outright?  I thought it was 1 to guarantee a share of the cup and 2+ to win.

[brianvf]

3 minutes ago, Dustin said:

So 1 point next weekend is enough to win outright?  I thought it was 1 to guarantee a share of the cup and 2+ to win.

1 to clinch a share of it, 2 to clinch it outright. 

[farce poobah]

If I read my tiebreakers right, if UND gets just 1 point this weekend, we lose the tiebreaker to Western.  Criteria #3 in play. 

https://nchchockey.com/sports/2022/6/21/tiebreaker.aspx

Denver could of course still finish 1 2 or 3. 

[SiouxFanatic]

20 minutes ago, farce poobah said:

If I read my tiebreakers right, if UND gets just 1 point this weekend, we lose the tiebreaker to Western.  Criteria #3 in play. 

https://nchchockey.com/sports/2022/6/21/tiebreaker.aspx

Denver could of course still finish 1 2 or 3. 

If UND gets one point, that puts UND at 52 to WMU’s 51. Denver would be able to tie for first if they get 6 from ASU to end at 52 points.

[fightingsioux4life]

Let's just win on Friday and settle the matter once and for all.

[The Sicatoka]

UND's magic number for outright title against DU is 2.
UND's magic number for outright title against WMU is 2.

The difference? 

Take a point against WMU it's worth double (earned by UND and not earned by WMU).
Against DU it's earn two or them lose two (or some one and one combo thereof). 

Simple solution is best stated by Al Davis (RIP): Just win baby.

[RedFrog]

Good Lord, I just don't want to see this team playing for overtime in a tie game with more than 2 minutes left in the 3rd period ... if even then.  Play to win.

Someone else said it somewhere ... but I am glad Arizona State has something to play for.  Not only do they need wins to avoid the 9th place elimination spot, but they have some opportunity to move up as high as 6th.  Maybe they can sneak a game or at least a point or two from Denver this weekend.

Ultimately, I'm happy that we have a 5 point lead going into the final weekend.  The last couple of weeks have been dog fights and I think will help this team realize what it takes and that teams are going to be giving you all they have in the playoffs.  I'm optimistic they'll be able to take another step forward this weekend and gain at least a split v WMU.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

9 minutes ago, RedFrog said:

Good Lord, I just don't want to see this team playing for overtime in a tie game with more than 2 minutes left in the 3rd period ... if even then.  Play to win.

Someone else said it somewhere ... but I am glad Arizona State has something to play for.  Not only do they need wins to avoid the 9th place elimination spot, but they have some opportunity to move up as high as 6th.  Maybe they can sneak a game or at least a point or two from Denver this weekend.

Ultimately, I'm happy that we have a 5 point lead going into the final weekend.  The last couple of weeks have been dog fights and I think will help this team realize what it takes and that teams are going to be giving you all they have in the playoffs.  I'm optimistic they'll be able to take another step forward this weekend and gain at least a split v WMU.

Agreed, I'd almost rather have something to play for rather than "taking a week off" subconsciously if they'd have clinched Saturday... although a Penrose celebration at The Ralph would have been fun too. 

[Big Green]

25 minutes ago, RedFrog said:

Good Lord, I just don't want to see this team playing for overtime in a tie game with more than 2 minutes left in the 3rd period ... if even then.  Play to win.

Someone else said it somewhere ... but I am glad Arizona State has something to play for.  Not only do they need wins to avoid the 9th place elimination spot, but they have some opportunity to move up as high as 6th.  Maybe they can sneak a game or at least a point or two from Denver this weekend.

Ultimately, I'm happy that we have a 5 point lead going into the final weekend.  The last couple of weeks have been dog fights and I think will help this team realize what it takes and that teams are going to be giving you all they have in the playoffs.  I'm optimistic they'll be able to take another step forward this weekend and gain at least a split v WMU.

I kind of want to see ASU finish in 9th and be eliminated.  I have a weird hate for them thinking they are just going to come into the NCHC and dominate with their warm weather and being a P4 school.  Also that coach seems like a dink.

 

[ubish]

You guys will win the penrose this weekend. I don't think we can sweep you, even at home. 

[The Sicatoka]

8 minutes ago, ubish said:

You guys will win the penrose this weekend. I don't think we can sweep you, even at home. 

Get otta here with your reverse psychology.  

[Blackheart]

16 minutes ago, Big Green said:

I kind of want to see ASU finish in 9th and be eliminated.  I have a weird hate for them thinking they are just going to come into the NCHC and dominate with their warm weather and being a P4 school.  Also that coach seems like a dink.

 

Agree on all points, especially the coach.

[Blackheart]

2 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Get otta here with your reverse psychology.  

Their goalie will shut UND out both games, guaranteed.

[The Sicatoka]

1 minute ago, Blackheart said:

Their goalie will shut UND out both games, guaranteed.

... and score GWG both nights! 

[burd]

You don’t go into the reigning National Champions’ barn on the last weekend of the season when the conference title is at stake and come away with points—not if they’re legit champions.   Western sweeps going away.  

[ND_Texan]

On 2/18/2026 at 2:15 PM, skateshattrick said:

No offense, but your odds are 0%. 

Yeah, I have to agree 

[ND_Texan]

20 minutes ago, burd said:

You don’t go into the reigning National Champions’ barn on the last weekend of the season when the conference title is at stake and come away with points—not if they’re legit champions.   Western sweeps going away.  

Now that's reverse psychology!

[cberkas]

1 hour ago, Big Green said:

I kind of want to see ASU finish in 9th and be eliminated.  I have a weird hate for them thinking they are just going to come into the NCHC and dominate with their warm weather and being a P4 school.  Also that coach seems like a dink.

 

Their storming the court when the basketball team beat #13 Texas Tech was hilarious. They just act like they are better then they actually are in everything.