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North Dakota Division AA Basketball Polls
NDAPSSA Division AA Basketball Polls The latest NDAPSSA Division AA Basketball Media Polls of the 2025-26 season have been released. The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA). Division AA Boys Basketball Poll (December 1): 1. Bismarck C...
Dec 02, 2025

EJ Emery, Caleb Heil named to 2026 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- Current sophomore defenseman EJ Emery and future goaltender Caleb Heil have been named to the 28-man 2026 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster, as announced by USA Hockey on Monday morning. Players are auditioning for a spot on the final 25-player roster that will represent th...
Dec 02, 2025

The Vikings Entire System? #FAILED
Look at this list of Super Bowl Quarterbacks. How many of them took their team to the Super Bowl in their 1st season starting? How many were "ready" to just "managae the team" into the posteason with the 1st season starting? The Vikings as an organization felt differently. From the GM to the head ch...
Dec 01, 2025

Game Preview:No. 6 North Dakota set for Black Friday battle at Bemidji State
No. 6 North Dakota (8-4-0, 4-2-0 NCHC) at Bemidji State (9-5-2, 7-1-2 CCHA) Bemidji, Minn. (Sanford Center) UND leads 37-6-8 Puck Drop: 7:37 p.m. Radio: AM 790 FM 104.7|94.1 KFGO Fargo Fighting Hawks Radio Network GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- Following an exhibition win, No. 6 North Dakota returns to regular sea...
Nov 28, 2025

Jack Michaels Nominated For North Dakota Broadcaster Of The Year
FARGO, N.D. - One of North Dakota's most recognizable voices has been nominated for one of the state's top sports broadcast honors. Jack Michaels, longtime play-by-play broadcaster and a fixture in the region's sports landscape, has been nominated for North Dakota Sports Broadcaster of the Year, an award presented annu...
Nov 26, 2025

North Dakota holds at #6 in latest USCHO Hockey Poll
For the first time this season, the Wolverines take over as the No. 1 team in the USCHO poll, jumping from No. 2 after a 13-3-0 start and grabbing 42 first-place votes. They swap spots with in-state rival Michigan State, which slips to No. 3 but still holds five first-place votes at 9-3-0. Sandwiched between them is th...
Nov 25, 2025

Vikings put McCarthy in concussion protocol, after struggling QB reports postgame symptoms
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team's travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday. The medica...
Nov 24, 2025

Vikings need 3rd straight win over Packers to boost their fading playoff hopes
by Dave Campbell The slumping Minnesota Vikings don't have much time to rejuvenate their fading hopes for a second straight postseason berth. Minnesota (4-6) has lost four of its last five games. The Vikings' next shot to turn things around comes Sunday at Lambeau Field, which has been surprisingly friendly territory f...
Nov 22, 2025

Game Preview: No. 13/16 Fighting Hawks to host No. 22 Jackrabbits on Senior Day
No. 13/16 North Dakota vs. No. 22 South Dakota State Grand Forks, N.D. (Alerus Center) Series: UND leads 47-38-5 Kickoff: 1 p.m. Radio: AM 790/FM 104.7 | 94.1 Fargo and the Fighting Hawks Radio Network GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- No. 13/16 North Dakota will host No. 22/22 South Dakota State this Saturday for Sen...
Nov 22, 2025

Strinden nabs NCHC Forward of the Week honors
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- For the second time in the last three weeks, senior forward Ben Strinden was named NCHC Forward of the Week following his three goal weekend against Arizona State, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. Strinden continued his hot play of late, scoring three goals to help No. 6 ...
Nov 19, 2025

North Dakota 6th in USCHO.com Division I Men's Hockey Poll
Michigan State retains the top spot in this week's USCHO.com Division I Men's Hockey Poll, collecting all 50 first-place votes for the second week in a row. Michigan remains No. 2, Denver moves up one to No. 3, flip-flopping with Minnesota Duluth, while Penn State holds firm at No. 5. USCHO.com Division I Men's Hockey ...
Nov 18, 2025

No. 6 North Dakota defeats Arizona State, 5-2, in series opener
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- No. 6 North Dakota struck for three goals in the third period to break a 2-2 deadlock and defeat Arizona State, 5-2, on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd of 11,572 at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. The win stretches UND's (8-3-0, 4-1-0 NCHC) to a season-long four st...
Nov 15, 2025

Hockey Preview: No. 6 North Dakota hosts Arizona State for first time in program history
No. 6 North Dakota (7-3-0, 3-1-0 NCHC) vs. Arizona State (3-6-1, 1-2-1 NCHC) Grand Forks, N.D. (Ralph Engelstad Arena) Arizona State leads 2-1-0 Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m. Radio: AM 790 | FM 104.7 KFGO Fargo and the Fighting Hawks Radio Network GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- No. 6 North Dakota looks to remain atop the NC...
Nov 14, 2025

Minnesota hunters can find CWD test results online
Hunters can check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (mndnr.gov/cwdcheck) for chronic wasting disease test results on the deer they've harvested. The site also shows statewide CWD test results, summary statistics and mapped locations of deer that have tested positive statewide. All test results from ...
Nov 14, 2025

Abram Wiebe headlines final selections to 2025 U.S. Collegiate Selects roster
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- North Dakota junior defenseman Abram Wiebe was one of the seven final players named to the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Selects roster that will compete in the 2025 Spengler Cup in December, as announced on Thursday. The announcement completes the 25-man USCS roster that will head to Switzerl...
Nov 13, 2025

Cole Reschny named NCHC Forward of the Week
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- Freshman forward Cole Reschny picked up his first weekly accolade on Tuesday, earning NCHC Forward of the Week following the team's sweep over Omaha. Reschny is coming off the best weekend of his young career, helping UND (7-3-0, 3-1-0 NCHC) grab a sweep at Omaha. He paced the NCHC wi...
Nov 12, 2025

West Fargo's head football coach announces resignation after 35 seasons
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KNFL) - Head Coach Jay Gibson announces his resignation after 35 seasons coaching the West Fargo Packers. Gibson led the Packers to an impressive 217-140 record, a 61% winning percentage, and 29 playoff appearances. Gibson also led West Fargo to capture 11 Eastern Dakota Conference titles and adv...
Nov 11, 2025

North Dakota Moves Up Two Spots in USCHO Hockey Poll
Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men's Hockey Poll, getting all 50 first-place votes in today's rankings. Michigan stays No. 2, Minnesota Duluth moves up four spots to No. 3, Denver jumps five spots to sit fourth, and Penn State falls two to No. 5. USCHO.com Division I Men's Hockey Pol...
Nov 11, 2025

No. 8 NoDak secures sweep with 4-1 win at Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (UND Athletics)- No. 8 North Dakota secured the series sweep over Omaha with a 4-1 win on Saturday night from Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb. The win extends UND's (7-3-0, 3-1-0 NCHC) winning streak to three straight and notches the full six points in the NCHC standings to remain alone in first place after two ...
Nov 09, 2025

No. 8 North Dakota bullies Omaha, 7-2, in Friday victory
OMAHA, Neb. (UND Athletics)- No. 8 North Dakota flexed its muscles on Friday night, cruising to a 7-2 victory over Omaha from Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb. UND (6-3-0, 2-1-0 NCHC) exploded for a season-high seven goals in the victory to jump into first place in the NCHC standings with seven points and grab its third stra...
Nov 08, 2025

