Univ. of North Dakota News & Stories
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Wed, 16:19NCAA
Elite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-December
Michigan stays No. 1, but there's lots of change everywhere else.
Sat, 18:182026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Keaton Verhoeff’s special toolkit should receive first overall consideration
Sebastian High breaks down the special qualities in Keaton Verhoeff's game, as one of the top defence prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Thu, 20:12NCAANCAA notebook: Closing out a weird, wild first half
*Looking at the NPI* Uhhh, I didn't have THIS on my freaking 2025 bingo card!!!!
Dec 8th, 16:12World Juniors 2026Who is Ethan MacKenzie? A look at the surprise inclusion to Canada's 2026 World Juniors camp
Canada's surprise inclusion to the 2026 World Juniors camp roster is one of the best players you've never heard of.
Dec 8th, 16:04NCAANCAA Weekender: Boston College and UConn getting hot
Ryan Lambert recaps the biggest stories of the NCAA weekend.
Dec 5th, 14:45NCAANCAA notebook: NPI, Minnesota, and World Juniors up for debate
A look at some of the biggest stories in college hockey this week.
Dec 3rd, 19:35NCAATracking the 2025 Class: Early NCAA progress for James Hagens, Porter Martone, and Cole Reschny
Checking in on some of the top forwards drafted from the 2025 NCAA class as they begin or continue their NCAA careers post-draft.
Nov 27th, 14:12NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late November
We're back at it again with another perfect power ranking which everyone loves.
Nov 13th, 17:40NCAAElite Prospects NCAA power rankings for mid-November
The rowdy boys are back for another perfect power ranking that is completely inarguable.
Nov 10th, 17:15NCAANCAA Weekender: Who's good, and who's just lucky?
Digging into the numbers to see whether the team you like is any good, plus news and notes on every conference.
Oct 31st, 17:13NCAANCAA notebook: Special teams, CHL departures, and Spengler additions
Just another packed week of college hockey news... and some analysis???
Oct 29th, 17:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late October
Another wild fortnight in college hockey shook up the power rankings once again.
Oct 17th, 19:44NCAANCAA Notebook: A massive series, injuries, and adjusting to the college game
It's another massive week in college hockey, headlined by BU/Michigan State on Friday and Saturday. The Friday game is actually on national TV, for crying out loud.
Oct 16th, 15:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-October
Our expert panel unveils their ballots and defends their choices for October.
Oct 2nd, 21:31NCAANCAA season preview: Breaking down the 2025-26 conference races
A conference-by-conference breakdown of the best players and teams in the country.
Oct 2nd, 19:17NCAANCAA season preview: Who are the top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards?
Previewing the most outstanding candidates for all three of college hockey's major awards.
Sep 9th, 13:25Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Detroit Red Wings
Our scouts break down the 12th ranked Detroit Red Wings prospect pool.
Sep 8th, 12:10Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 14-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
Our scouts take a deeper look at the Carolina Hurricanes prospect pool.
Sep 2nd, 13:292026 NHL DraftSix players who could challenge Gavin McKenna for first overall in 2026
Gavin McKenna will likely go No. 1 at the 2026 NHL Draft. But who can challenge that claim?
Jul 1st, 01:422025 NHL DraftDraft Class Breakdown: Why the Boston Bruins were one of the 2025 Draft's big winners
With a draft day haul filled with skill, speed, and upside, the Bruins have restocked their prospect pool.
Jun 26th, 20:432025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why a smart team is going to make a bet on Cole Reschny’s hockey sense
His size may raise questions, but Reschny’s precision playmaking, defensive reads, and relentless drive make him a prospect worth the long view.
Apr 8th, 18:47NCAAWho should win the 2025 Tim Taylor award? And who will?
We don't know who the finalists are for the Tim Taylor award, given annually to the best rookie in college hockey, but there's one player who stands out from the rest of the crowd by a wide margin.
Mar 20th, 18:10NCAANCHC semifinals: Arizona State, North Dakota looking for upsets against tournament-bound Denver and Western Michigan
Arizona State and North Dakota are playing win-or-go-home hockey against the reigning NCAA champion and the NCHC regular-season champion, respectively.
Mar 19th, 18:31NCAANCAA tournament chances: Where things stand as Championship Weekend begins
An in-depth run down of who's already in, who needs to win, and the scenarios that could eliminate a few teams as the conference playoffs wrap up over the next three days.
Jan 17th, 14:41NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January
Ryan Lambert and Sean Shapiro discuss how the NCAA tournament field is shaping up, conference races, the Hobey Baker, and more.
2024-12-27, 22:59NCAANCAA: Top 10 Tim Taylor award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best freshman in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-12-18, 20:49NCAAChecking in on the NCAA hockey conference races at the break
About halfway through the NCAA season, who has the inside track for their conference titles and NCAA tournament spots?
2024-11-22, 00:23Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Jackson Blake proving he's ready
Jackson Blake has experienced a meteoric rise since being drafted in 2021. Now he's proving worthy of his NHL spot. Victor Nuńo checks out his path and ultimate upside.
2024-10-11, 16:23NCAAEP Rinkside NCAA hockey October Power Rankings
You know we had to do the dang NCAA power rankings!
2024-10-04, 15:40NCAANCAA hockey season preview: Top-10 candidates for the Hobey, Richter, and Taylor awards
Who has the inside track to win the major college hockey awards?- 2024-10-03, 15:47NCAA
NCAA 2024-25 season preview: Ranking the top 10 transfer classes
With transfers more important than ever, who did the best at bringing them to campus this summer? 
2024-06-26, 17:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Breaking down Sacha Boisvert's diverse skill set and power forward style
Sacha Boisvert is one of the most talented and exciting players you're likely to find outside the first half of the first round in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-04-10, 17:15NCAAWho will win the 2024 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's best player? And who should?
It's a neck-and-neck battle between Macklin Celebrini and Cutter Gauthier for the Hobey Baker Award, but don't take Jackson Blake's candidacy for granted.
2024-03-24, 23:25NCAA2024 NCAA tournament Selection Sunday bracket breakdown
Ryan Lambert tees up the selection Sunday bracket for the NCAA Tournament
2024-03-21, 17:30NCAANCAA Championship Weekend preview
Ryan Lambert previews the NCAA Conference Championship weekend.
2024-03-06, 14:45NCAAHow many NCHC teams will make the NCAA tournament?
Ryan Lambert looks at the NCHC on its path to the NCAA tournament.
2024-03-05, 19:562024 NHL DraftUSHL Stock Watch: Mac Swanson opening up opportunities for himself in Fargo
Joey Padmanabhan checks in with his USHL stock watch, headlined by the Fargo Force forward.
2024-02-08, 03:152024 NHL DraftSacha Boisvert is an ascendant talent for the 2024 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Sacha Boisvert about his draft year and what the future holds on EP Rinkside.
2024-02-01, 19:45NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Frank Nazar is back
J.D. Burke's NCAA Stock Watch is led by Frank Nazar, Ryan Healey, Owen McLaughlin, Tom Willander, and Sean Behrens
2023-12-20, 19:30NCAAEP Rinkside NCAA December power rankings
The EP Rinkside college hockey panel has ranked the 20 best teams in NCAA Div. 1 men's hockey.
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-10-04, 17:51NCAANCAA Hockey Season Preview: Ranking the nation's top 10 transfer classes
Transfers have rocked the college hockey landscape in recent years. Here are the 10 best classes in the country.
