Cole Reschny named UND captain for 2026-27 season
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
HockeyCole 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.
- •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.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cole Reschny was voted UND's youngest captain ever
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Reschny named UND's first sophomore captain since Dave Hakstol
"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 ...
"Sep. 18—GRAND FORKS — Brad Pascall played at UND in 1990, when Dave Hakstol was named the program's first sophomore captain since the 1940s. Pascall wasn't surprised. "It didn't matter if he was a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior," Pascall said. "It was such an obvious choice. We were all behind it. There was no question that Dave was the captain. It was a great choice. There were no ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:33 PMWhy Cole Reschny was voted UND's youngest captain ever
Sep. 18—GRAND FORKS — Brad Pascall played at UND in 1990, when Dave Hakstol was named the program's first sophomore captain since the 1940s. Pascall wasn't surprised. "It didn't matter if he was a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior," Pascall said. "It was such an obvious choice. We were all behind it. There was no question that Dave was the captain. It was a great choice. There were no ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:34 PMCole Reschny named UND's first sophomore captain since Dave Hakstol
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 ...
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