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UND faces Minnesota in rivalry series at 3M Arena

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

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Summary

UND and Minnesota meet for a two-game series at 3M Arena, starting October 23. The Fighting Hawks enter with a 4-0 record after recent sweeps against Bemidji State and Bentley. Minnesota, struggling at 0-3-1, aims to improve after a tough schedule, with coach Brett Larson seeking to build on recent momentum. Both teams have young rosters with several new players on defense. Special teams performance will be crucial, as both teams excel on the power play, with UND ranking first in faceoff wins nationally.

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By the Numbers

•UND holds a perfect 4-0 record this season.
•Minnesota has not won in their first four games.
•The series starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday.
•UND leads nationally with 61.1% faceoff wins.
•Minnesota is introducing several new defensemen this season.

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12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Preview: Can UND keep it going in Minneapolis?

What they're saying

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Oct. 22—MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's record isn't fooling UND coach Dane Jackson. After watching game video on the Gophers, Jackson concluded that special teams have gotten Minnesota in trouble at times, but overall, the Gophers are much better than their 0-3-1 record indicates. "Their 5-on-5 play looks pretty darn good to me," Jackson said. "They've had some goals scored on them on their penalty ...
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