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UND returns home to face Western Michigan in weekend series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:33 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

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The University of North Dakota will host Western Michigan at Ralph Engelstad Arena this weekend, with games on Friday at 7:07 p.m. and Saturday at 6:07 p.m. UND has performed well at home, holding a 14-2-1 record at the venue since last Thanksgiving. The Fighting Hawks are looking to break a losing streak, having allowed the first goal in their last three games. Coach Dane Jackson emphasized the importance of a strong start to regain momentum. UND holds an undefeated home record this season, while Western Michigan edged them in their last visit to Grand Forks in January 2025.

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  • •UND is 14-2-1 at home since Thanksgiving last season.
  • •Fighting Hawks have lost three straight games, conceding first in each.
  • •UND sits at 3-0 at home this season after two exhibition wins.
  • •Western Michigan swept UND in their last visit to Grand Forks.
  • •Joona Väisänen leads with 1.71 points per game among defensemen.
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  • 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Preview: UND is back at home, where it has been strong for the last 12 months
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Nov. 6—GRAND FORKS — UND will play at home for the first time in three weeks when it takes on Western Michigan at 7:07 p.m. Friday and 6:07 p.m. Saturday in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Perhaps that's just what UND needs. Since Thanksgiving last season, UND is 14-2-1 in The Ralph. "It's a huge advantage for us to play in this rink," UND coach Dane Jackson said. "Our fans are so good. It gives us ...

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