2025-26 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[brianvf]

38 minutes ago, SIOUXpucks said:

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.  

+1

Both heading off in opposite directions on player visits. The coaching staff definitely put in the work this offseason. 

[sioux rube]

Can North Dakota’s Roster Overhaul Take It Back to Success?

North Dakota enters an intriguing year with a lot of players leaving North Dakota after the lack of success the past few seasons and the firing of 10-year head coach Brad Berry. The most notable of them is sophomore Sacha Boisvert; their 30-point first-line center elected to transfer to Boston University. Five of last season’s top six forwards have left.

North Dakota got to work in recruiting and the transfer portal, and committed two of the top CHL prospects in forward Cole Reschny and defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. Reschny, the 18th overall pick of the 2025 NHL draft, will have high expectations to lead the forwards with returning senior Dylan James. Clarkson transfer Ellis Rickwood had 35 points last season for the Golden Knights and will be a key piece in the Fighting Hawks' offense. 

“I expect ups and downs, usually our best players, they have some struggles but if you're a smart player you learn to adapt. Usually by the second half, you start to get comfortable and you’re not considered a rookie anymore.” coach Dane Jackson said. 

The Fighting Hawks' goaltending situation looks new as well with Arizona State transfer Gibson Homer being the target for the starting role. 

A change of scenery for the North Dakota bench with the firing of Berry and long-time assistant Jackson stepping up. 
 

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/10/02_2025-26-NCHC-Watch-List.php

[brianvf]

Almost there folks! 

 

[atxsioux]

1 hour ago, Goon said:

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

 

Hak was already a legend in my book personally.

 

Seeing him help support the program in the ways he has these past few months since March has been awesome. There's only a small amount that gets reported about but seems like he's been willing to support the new staff alot.

[Humboldt]

LetsGoDU SuperPoll out again for the 21st consecutive season…

https://letsgodu.com/2025/10/02/letsgodu-hockey-super-poll-picks-denver-to-win-championship-finale-in-vegas/

 

[hockeytherapy13]

4 hours ago, Sodbuster said:

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

I’d much rather we play Auggie or Bemidji fir exhibitions going forward (once our thanksgiving contract with BSU ends). Playing Toba has run its course since we don’t get anything from it.