Anthony Dillett
@adillett.bsky.social
Sports Writer at the Dakota Student
University of North Dakota
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University of North Dakota
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Quick Hits: No. 6 UND to Face US NTDP Under-18s
Following a disappointing loss that set up a series split against the Arizona State University Sun Devils on Nov.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Some of my thoughts from the weekend here.
No. 6 North Dakota Suffers in Home Split Against Unranked Arizona State
Returning to Grand Forks over the weekend, UND controlled the game on Friday, but struggled on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some of my thoughts from the weekend here.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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November 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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November 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
With an assist against the Penguins today, Jonathan Toews becomes UND’s all time high scorer in the NHL, with 890 career points.
November 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
With an assist against the Penguins today, Jonathan Toews becomes UND’s all time high scorer in the NHL, with 890 career points.
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It appears that different NCAA leagues have different standards for calling penalties. More can be done at a national level to bring those standards closer together. I get into that + David Klee's big analytics night + other notes. This week's column: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
Schlossman: More can be done to standardize officiating calls across leagues
UND's David Klee posted strong analytics in Saturday's series finale.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It appears that different NCAA leagues have different standards for calling penalties. More can be done at a national level to bring those standards closer together. I get into that + David Klee's big analytics night + other notes. This week's column: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
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Jan Špunar with a 17-save shutout in his college debut as UND beats Clarkson 1-0 in Cheel Arena. Keaton Verhoeff with the lone goal on the power play. Final shots: 28-17 UND. Fighting Hawks leave upstate New York with a series split.
October 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Jan Špunar with a 17-save shutout in his college debut as UND beats Clarkson 1-0 in Cheel Arena. Keaton Verhoeff with the lone goal on the power play. Final shots: 28-17 UND. Fighting Hawks leave upstate New York with a series split.
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Freshman goalie Jan Špunar making his collegiate debut tonight for UND. F Tyler Young also making his UND debut. F Anthony Menghini and D Jayden Jubenvill are in. Cade Littler, Jack Kernan and Sam Laurila move out. Clarkson going with same lineup as Game 1.
October 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Freshman goalie Jan Špunar making his collegiate debut tonight for UND. F Tyler Young also making his UND debut. F Anthony Menghini and D Jayden Jubenvill are in. Cade Littler, Jack Kernan and Sam Laurila move out. Clarkson going with same lineup as Game 1.
Read my preview for No. 8 North Dakota at Clarkson University this week!
New York, New York: North Dakota to Visit Clarkson in Non-Conference Faceoff
Coming off a disappointing home split against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, North Dakota will take one of their first road trips of the season to Potsdam, NY.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Read my preview for No. 8 North Dakota at Clarkson University this week!
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October 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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UND beats Minnesota 5-2 to open the rivalry series in The Ralph. E.J. Emery scores his first two collegiate goals, Dylan James adds to more and Mac Swanson ices it with an empty netter. UND outshoots Minnesota 32-15, including 8-4 in the second and 11-2 in the third.
October 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
UND beats Minnesota 5-2 to open the rivalry series in The Ralph. E.J. Emery scores his first two collegiate goals, Dylan James adds to more and Mac Swanson ices it with an empty netter. UND outshoots Minnesota 32-15, including 8-4 in the second and 11-2 in the third.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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UND defenseman Jake Livanavage has accepted an invitation to play in the Spengler Cup this winter. He is one of the first five NCAA players named to the U.S. College Selects roster. Story: www.inforum.com/sports/und-h...
UND defenseman Jake Livanavage to play in Spengler Cup
The U.S. College Selects named their first five players on Thursday.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
UND defenseman Jake Livanavage has accepted an invitation to play in the Spengler Cup this winter. He is one of the first five NCAA players named to the U.S. College Selects roster. Story: www.inforum.com/sports/und-h...
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NPI is replacing Pairwise this season in men's hockey. Here are the dials:
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
NPI is replacing Pairwise this season in men's hockey. Here are the dials:
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NEWS: UND will play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027. It will be the program's first overseas trip since the 1982 Spengler Cup. Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
UND hockey to play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027
It will be UND's first overseas hockey trip since the 1982-83 season.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEWS: UND will play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027. It will be the program's first overseas trip since the 1982 Spengler Cup. Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
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USCHO's preseason national poll
1. Western Michigan
2. BU
3. Michigan State
4. Denver
5. Penn State
6. BC
7. Maine
8. Minnesota
9. Providence
10. UConn
11. NoDak
12. Michigan
13. Quinnipiac
14. ASU
15. UMass
16. Ohio State
17. Cornell
18. Minn. State
19. St. Thomas
20. Wisconsin
1. Western Michigan
2. BU
3. Michigan State
4. Denver
5. Penn State
6. BC
7. Maine
8. Minnesota
9. Providence
10. UConn
11. NoDak
12. Michigan
13. Quinnipiac
14. ASU
15. UMass
16. Ohio State
17. Cornell
18. Minn. State
19. St. Thomas
20. Wisconsin
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
USCHO's preseason national poll
1. Western Michigan
2. BU
3. Michigan State
4. Denver
5. Penn State
6. BC
7. Maine
8. Minnesota
9. Providence
10. UConn
11. NoDak
12. Michigan
13. Quinnipiac
14. ASU
15. UMass
16. Ohio State
17. Cornell
18. Minn. State
19. St. Thomas
20. Wisconsin
1. Western Michigan
2. BU
3. Michigan State
4. Denver
5. Penn State
6. BC
7. Maine
8. Minnesota
9. Providence
10. UConn
11. NoDak
12. Michigan
13. Quinnipiac
14. ASU
15. UMass
16. Ohio State
17. Cornell
18. Minn. State
19. St. Thomas
20. Wisconsin
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7 NATIONAL Championships in 12 years 🏆
A NATIONAL footprint across 4 time zones 🇺🇸
100+ NATIONAL Hockey League alumni 🌟
#NCHChockey is #theNational!
📹:https://youtu.be/G7-galXVkuc
📰: https://bit.ly/NCHCgoesNational
💻: www.nchchockey.com/theNational
A NATIONAL footprint across 4 time zones 🇺🇸
100+ NATIONAL Hockey League alumni 🌟
#NCHChockey is #theNational!
📹:https://youtu.be/G7-galXVkuc
📰: https://bit.ly/NCHCgoesNational
💻: www.nchchockey.com/theNational
The NCHC is the National!
YouTube video by NCHCHockey
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September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
7 NATIONAL Championships in 12 years 🏆
A NATIONAL footprint across 4 time zones 🇺🇸
100+ NATIONAL Hockey League alumni 🌟
#NCHChockey is #theNational!
📹:https://youtu.be/G7-galXVkuc
📰: https://bit.ly/NCHCgoesNational
💻: www.nchchockey.com/theNational
A NATIONAL footprint across 4 time zones 🇺🇸
100+ NATIONAL Hockey League alumni 🌟
#NCHChockey is #theNational!
📹:https://youtu.be/G7-galXVkuc
📰: https://bit.ly/NCHCgoesNational
💻: www.nchchockey.com/theNational
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Introducing the 2025-26 #NCHChockey Preseason All-Conference Team! 🤩
Five teams are represented on the 6-man squad selected by media, including ✌️ from Denver!
📰: https://bit.ly/PreseasonAll-NCHC25-26
Five teams are represented on the 6-man squad selected by media, including ✌️ from Denver!
📰: https://bit.ly/PreseasonAll-NCHC25-26
September 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Introducing the 2025-26 #NCHChockey Preseason All-Conference Team! 🤩
Five teams are represented on the 6-man squad selected by media, including ✌️ from Denver!
📰: https://bit.ly/PreseasonAll-NCHC25-26
Five teams are represented on the 6-man squad selected by media, including ✌️ from Denver!
📰: https://bit.ly/PreseasonAll-NCHC25-26
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Bennett Zmolek will wear the 'C' as UND's captain. Four players will wear an 'A.' Coach Dane Jackson says: "There's not much fluff to Bennett Zmolek." Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
Bennett Zmolek named UND hockey captain
Ben Strinden, Abram Wiebe, Dylan James and Jake Livanavage will serve as alternate captains in 2025-26.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bennett Zmolek will wear the 'C' as UND's captain. Four players will wear an 'A.' Coach Dane Jackson says: "There's not much fluff to Bennett Zmolek." Story: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
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Former East Grand Forks standout Brock Schultz has committed to UND. Schultz played for Matt Smaby and Bryn Chyzyk last season in Waterloo. Story Schultz's commitment and what he'll bring to UND: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
Former East Grand Forks standout Brock Schultz commits to UND
Schultz had 26 points in 62 games for the Waterloo Black Hawks last season.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Former East Grand Forks standout Brock Schultz has committed to UND. Schultz played for Matt Smaby and Bryn Chyzyk last season in Waterloo. Story Schultz's commitment and what he'll bring to UND: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
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UND has unveiled its new hockey jerseys. Story + comment from UND deputy AD Erik Martinson: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
UND unveils new hockey jerseys
CCM, the new manufacturer, has removed numbers from the front of the sweaters.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
UND has unveiled its new hockey jerseys. Story + comment from UND deputy AD Erik Martinson: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...