Mark Taylor and T.J. Oshie to skate for UND this season

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Former University of North Dakota (UND) hockey players Mark Taylor and T.J. Oshie will skate as part of the 'One More Shift' promotion this season. Taylor, who captained the 1980 NCAA championship team, will take the ice on October 17 against Bentley, while Oshie, who won the Stanley Cup in 2018, will skate on January 15 before a game against St. Thomas. This initiative brings back former student-athletes to honor their contributions and has seen UND succeed with a 9-1 record in games following these appearances. Both players had distinguished careers at UND, with Taylor tallying 265 points and Oshie reaching three consecutive NCAA Frozen Fours before moving on to successful NHL careers.

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  • Mark Taylor skates on October 17 before Bentley game.
  • T.J. Oshie skates on January 15 before St. Thomas game.
  • UND hockey is 9-1 in games after alumni skate 'One More Shift'.
  • Taylor scored 265 points during his career at UND.
  • Oshie helped UND reach three consecutive NCAA Frozen Fours.
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Aug. 11—GRAND FORKS — A pair of former UND greats will skate "One More Shift" this season. Former UND captain Mark Taylor, an NCAA champion in 1980, and Stanley Cup winner T.J. Oshie will participate in the popular promotion in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Taylor, 68, will skate his shift on Oct. 17 before a game against Bentley. Oshie, 39, will skate his shift on Jan. 15 before a game against St. ...

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