Non-UND College Hockey 2026-27

[Johnny Five]

1 hour ago, nascar99 said:

Cameron Reid officially committed to Michigan

Any idea how that affects DuPont to Michigan?  Or no affect on his decision?  

[nascar99]

3 minutes ago, Johnny Five said:

Any idea how that affects DuPont to Michigan?  Or no affect on his decision?  

Reid has been rumored to Michigan for awhile. He's a left shot while DuPont is obviously a right shot, so it likely wouldn't sway him away from Michigan. If anything, it probably helps. Harper not committing to Michigan for 2026-27 means that DuPont has the spot open for him. Mews was their only right shot D last year, he got hurt, and that lack of (offensive) right shot D got exposed big time against Denver. DuPont then Mews or Mews then DuPont 1-2 punch on the right side could or would be deadly.

[cberkas]

Minnesota having all their B1G games Thursday - Sunday and they will adjust the dates later on. 

[I Ranger]

19 hours ago, nascar99 said:

Reid has been rumored to Michigan for awhile. He's a left shot while DuPont is obviously a right shot, so it likely wouldn't sway him away from Michigan. If anything, it probably helps. Harper not committing to Michigan for 2026-27 means that DuPont has the spot open for him. Mews was their only right shot D last year, he got hurt, and that lack of (offensive) right shot D got exposed big time against Denver. DuPont then Mews or Mews then DuPont 1-2 punch on the right side could or would be deadly.

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I haven't seen anything on this. What are you referncing with Harper? Was Michigan after him for next season? Or want him but for 27-28? 

[nascar99]

21 minutes ago, I Ranger said:

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I haven't seen anything on this. What are you referncing with Harper? Was Michigan after him for next season? Or want him but for 27-28? 

Levi Harper decommitted from Minnesota a month or two ago. There was talk that he may have wanted to play in the NCAA in his DY and Minnesota didn't think he was ready. His brother Brandt is still committed to Michigan, hence the natural smoke tying Levi to Michigan. We haven't heard anything regarding Levi's recruitment in a month, but it has been thought that he'll end up at Michigan, but would appear another year in Saginaw in the O before going to the NCAA in 2027-28 is most likely

[I Ranger]

3 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Levi Harper decommitted from Minnesota a month or two ago. There was talk that he may have wanted to play in the NCAA in his DY and Minnesota didn't think he was ready. His brother Brandt is still committed to Michigan, hence the natural smoke tying Levi to Michigan. We haven't heard anything regarding Levi's recruitment in a month, but it has been thought that he'll end up at Michigan, but would appear another year in Saginaw in the O before going to the NCAA in 2027-28 is most likely

I knew about the decommitment from Minnesota but hadn't heard the Michigan smoke. I didn't realize his brother was already commited there. I was wondering if we would have any interest? 

[nascar99]

1 minute ago, I Ranger said:

I knew about the decommitment from Minnesota but hadn't heard the Michigan smoke. I didn't realize his brother was already committed there. I was wondering if we would have any interest? 

IIRC, Harper was following North Dakota on IG last time I checked, but no clue how much or if (serious) interest is mutual

[atxsioux]

5 hours ago, I Ranger said:

I knew about the decommitment from Minnesota but hadn't heard the Michigan smoke. I didn't realize his brother was already commited there. I was wondering if we would have any interest? 

If Michigan would miss on Dupont I could see them bringing him in for next year.

 

Think he turns 18 during late September so that's why he's pushing to play this upcoming year in the NCAA would be my guess. He's one of the "older" 2027 draft elligibles

[farce poobah]

Denver announces their freshman class.  No surprises, but a lotta chippahs:

https://denverpioneers.com/news/2026/6/18/denver-pioneers-hockey-adds-eight-incoming-freshmen-for-2026-27-season.aspx

[cberkas]

They are in the top 2/3 for tv production in the NCHC so losing a way to get their product in the Twin Cities is short sighted by the AD. Maybe look at the fan experience in the arena and fix that. 

[sioux rube]

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

13 minutes ago, cberkas said:

They are in the top 2/3 for tv production in the NCHC so losing a way to get their product in the Twin Cities is short sighted by the AD. Maybe look at the fan experience in the arena and fix that. 

Go ahead and rename it the North Dakota Hockey Conference.

[tnt]

1 hour ago, cberkas said:

They are in the top 2/3 for tv production in the NCHC so losing a way to get their product in the Twin Cities is short sighted by the AD. Maybe look at the fan experience in the arena and fix that. 

Winning = butts in the seats!

[SIOUXFAN97]

time to send jan brady to the ccha......it's time fenton

[Godsmack]

So reducing exposure (via television in the twin cities) will help increase attendance? What planet is this AD on???

[SIOUXFAN97]

17 minutes ago, Godsmack said:

So reducing exposure (via television in the twin cities) will help increase attendance? What planet is this AD on???

the old chicago blackhawks mantra back in the day....bad bad idea

[cberkas]

The NCHC needs to find a way to get on tv in Canada, like weekly game(s) on Sportsnet, TSN, or CBC. I know TSN carries NCAA hockey games here and there just need to have NCHC games on tv every weekend. College hockey needs to do the one thing they seem to not do well and that is getting the brand out there for people to see. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

9 minutes ago, cberkas said:

The NCHC needs to find a way to get on tv in Canada, like weekly game(s) on Sportsnet, TSN, or CBC. I know TSN carries NCAA hockey games here and there just need to have NCHC games on tv every weekend. College hockey needs to do the one thing they seem to not do well and that is getting the brand out there for people to see. 

100%......yes.

[Blackheart]

3 hours ago, cberkas said:

They are in the top 2/3 for tv production in the NCHC so losing a way to get their product in the Twin Cities is short sighted by the AD. Maybe look at the fan experience in the arena and fix that. 

Went to my first game at St Cloud last season and I'd  have to say it was pretty awesome.  Good crowd with lots of Sioux fans in attendance; sight lines were good and you felt like you were right on top of the action.  Pretty sure our group was able to buy beers/drinks at the game as well and the Husky fans around us were much more pleasant than your typical Gofer fan.

[Godsmack]

2 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Went to my first game at St Cloud last season and I'd  have to say it was pretty awesome.  Good crowd with lots of Sioux fans in attendance; sight lines were good and you felt like you were right on top of the action.  Pretty sure our group was able to buy beers/drinks at the game as well and the Husky fans around us were much more pleasant than your typical Gofer fan.

They probably fill the barn for UND, the Gophers, and maybe Duluth but they’re probably struggling to get butts in the seats for non-rivalry games against teams like my CC Tigers, Miami, Western, etc. But very cool you got to go see UND play there and that you had a good experience. The Herb Brooks Center is definitely on my bucket list. 

[cberkas]

7 hours ago, sioux rube said:

 

I see this is being handled well in the feral lands of Reddit

[SJHovey]

On 6/19/2026 at 8:20 PM, farce poobah said:

Denver announces their freshman class.  No surprises, but a lotta chippahs:

https://denverpioneers.com/news/2026/6/18/denver-pioneers-hockey-adds-eight-incoming-freshmen-for-2026-27-season.aspx

Interesting change for a program that has had just five first round draft picks play for them in their entire history?