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Travel journal: UND hockey visits Clarkson and North Country

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 14h

A little behind the scenes from the trip to New York in my travel journal: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

UND hasn't traveled to North Country in more than two decades.

Preview: UND hopes to start a new Empire State trend at Clarkson

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 18h

Nick Schmaltz is tied for second in the NHL in scoring with 13 points in 8 games.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 19h

This week's North Dakota-Clarkson preview is up. Here's what both coaches are saying, the statistical breakdown, players to watch, the call and more: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The Golden Knights will host the Fighting Hawks in their home opener.

Get to know UND sophomore forward Cody Croal

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 19h

This week's Q&A is with sophomore forward Cody Croal, who has earned increased ice time this season. He talks about his strong start and answers some off-the-ice questions: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The winger from North Branch, Minn., is off to a strong start this season.

What to know about UND's weekend opponent Clarkson

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 1d

Here's what to know about Clarkson ahead of this weekend's series in Potsdam: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The Golden Knights and Fighting Hawks have several connections.

UND broadcaster Tim Hennessy to work scaled-back schedule this season

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 1d

Longtime UND hockey radio play-by-play broadcaster Tim Hennessy will work a scaled-back schedule this season. Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

Darrin Looker is scheduled to call UND hockey's road games 'for the foreseeable future'

Ellis Rickwood returning to Clarkson as UND's leading scorer

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 1d

UND's leading scorer Ellis Rickwood on returning to Potsdam and Clarkson this weekend, his fast start at UND, and what type of reaction he might get from the Golden Knights fans: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The senior center played three years for the Golden Knights.

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collegehockey.bsky.social @collegehockey.bsky.social · 1d

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Ellis Rickwood returning to Clarkson as UND's leading scorer

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 2d

Ellis Rickwood is returning to Clarkson as UND's leading scorer. Here's what he has to say about heading back to Potsdam, going head-to-head against his old roommate and re-visiting one of his favorite dinner spots: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The senior center played three years for the Golden Knights.

Scouts are flocking to UND hockey games this season

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 2d

There were at least 32 NHL scouts/execs at Ralph Engelstad Arena on Friday night. That's going to be a common sight all season. Scouts are flocking to UND games. Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The main attraction is freshman defenseman Keaton Verhoeff.

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 2d

For Canadian fans: UND vs. Clarkson series opener on Friday night will be on TSN+

Top takeaways from NHL Central Scouting’s 2026 Draft watch list

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 3d

A pair of former Warroad High teammates are NCHC players of the week. Jayson Shaugabay (Minnesota Duluth) is the Forward of the Week. Hampton Slukynsky (WMU) is the Goaltender of the Week.

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Steven Ellis @stevenpellis.ca · 4d

My early reactions to the NHL Central Scouting's initial watch list.

Which lower-ranked guys do I like? Any overagers you need to know? What about the goalies?

For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

dailyfaceoff.com/top-takeaway...

Who was ranked too low? Who are some of the potential sleepers? Our draft analyst has you covered.

dailyfaceoff.com

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 4d

UND remains No. 8 in the USCHO poll this week as it heads to Potsdam, N.Y., to take on Clarkson.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

Tyson Jost surpassed 500 NHL regular-season games played this week. He's played for Colorado, Minnesota, Buffalo, Carolina and Nashville.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

One team that shouldn't be flying under the radar is Quinnipiac. Bobcats are dominating opponents. Nobody has stayed within 13 shots on goal of them. Not BC, not Notre Dame, not Maine. QU outshot Maine 39-22 and 33-19 this weekend. We'll talk more on @collegehockey.bsky.social today podcast.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

There's a good race brewing between the NCHC and Big Ten for best inter-conference record. Big Ten is at .721 after last night, NCHC at .695. Hockey East is third at .544.

UND’s power play cools off in series split with Minnesota

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

Shane Pinto is the NHL's leader in goals. He's scored seven goals in six games for Ottawa.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

UND's power play was red hot against St. Thomas. It couldn't get going against Minnesota. The Fighting Hawks went 1-for-11 on the weekend, 0-for-10 with a goalie in the net. Here's what UND said about the power play: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

UND went 1-for-11 on the power play through two games against Minnesota.

Gophers captain Brody Lamb turns up his game at the right time

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

Minnesota captain Brody Lamb, the only Gopher who had scored a goal in The Ralph entering the weekend, stepped up with a goal and three assists in the series finale. Story on Lamb from his local scribe Jason Feldman: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The N.Y. Rangers draft pick tallied a three-point night at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

Minnesota strikes back to win finale and grab rivalry series split

Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 5d

Minnesota used a big third period to beat UND 5-1 and grab a rivalry series split. "We weren't good enough," captain Bennett Zmolek said. Offense dried up for the first time this season as UND dropped to 3-1. Game story from The Ralph: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The Gophers scored four times in the third to pull away from the Fighting Hawks.

GameCenter live: No. 13 Minnesota at No. 8 UND

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 6d

Minnesota defenseman Max Rud scores on a long-range shot to break a 1-1 tie in the early third, the game unravels as UND chases it and the Gophers take the series finale 5-1. Brody Lamb 1-2--3, Leo Gruba 1-1--2. Keaton Verhoeff with UND's goal. Final shots 24-21 UND.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman @schlossmangf.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight's full lines, viewing/listening links, pregame notes and in-game updates are located here: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...

The Gophers and Fighting Hawks are concluding their two-game series in The Ralph.