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Cole Reschny named UND captain for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:34 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

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Summary

Cole Reschny was named captain of the University of North Dakota hockey team for the 2026-27 season. At 19, he becomes only the second sophomore to hold this position in 78 years, joining Dave Hakstol. Reschny, from Macklin, Sask., previously won the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Rookie of the Year award and has represented Hockey Canada at international events. His leadership skills earned him this role, as noted by head coach Dane Jackson, reflecting Reschny's mature presence and work ethic. He is a first-round draft pick of the Calgary Flames and showcased significant offensive skills last season with six goals and 35 points in 36 games.

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Key Details

•Reschny is UND's second sophomore captain in 78 years.
•He won the NCHC Rookie of the Year award last season.
•Three alternate captains named: Mac Swanson, Cody Croal, Anthony Menghini.
•Reschny has previously captained at junior and international levels.
•He is a first-round draft pick of the Calgary Flames.

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2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Reschny named UND's first sophomore captain since Dave Hakstol

What they're saying

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Sep. 16—GRAND FORKS — There have only been two sophomore UND hockey captains in the last 78 years. One is Dave Hakstol. The other is Cole Reschny. Reschny, the 19-year-old sophomore from Macklin, Sask., joined exclusive company Wednesday when he was named UND's captain for the 2026-27 season. Three players will serve as alternate captains — junior forward Mac Swanson, junior forward Cody Croal ...
— Yahoo Sports

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