North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey Score
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey is one of the most successful college ice hockey teams in the United States. The team, which represents the University of North Dakota, has won eight national championships, including one in the last decade.
The Fighting Hawks are a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), which was founded in 2011. The conference is composed of eight teams from Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and is one of the most competitive in college hockey.
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey Team
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey team has a rich history dating back to 1929. The team has produced numerous NHL players, including Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, and T.J. Oshie.
The current head coach of the Fighting Hawks is Brad Berry, who took over the program in 2015. Berry has led the team to one national championship and has been named NCHC Coach of the Year twice.
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey Schedule and Scores
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey schedule typically runs from October to March, with games played both at home and on the road. Fans can keep up with the team's schedule and scores on the official North Dakota Athletics website.
The 2020-21 season was a unique one due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fighting Hawks played a limited schedule, with many games postponed or canceled. However, the team still managed to finish with a respectable record, going 16-5-1 overall and 13-4-1 in conference play.
Some of the highlights of the 2020-21 season for the Fighting Hawks included:
- Defeating Miami (OH) 9-0 in their first game of the season
- Sweeping Western Michigan in a two-game series in February
- Finishing the regular season by sweeping Omaha in a two-game series in March
- Reaching the semifinals of the NCHC tournament before falling to eventual champion St. Cloud State
Looking Ahead to the 2021-22 Season
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey team is looking to build on their success from last season and make another run at a national championship in 2021-22. The team returns several key players from last year's squad, including forward Shane Pinto and defenseman Jake Sanderson.
The Fighting Hawks will also be adding several talented recruits to their roster, including forward Conor Ford and defenseman Tyler Kleven.
Fans can expect another exciting season of North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey in 2021-22, with plenty of thrilling games and memorable moments.