North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey Roster
The University of North Dakota's Fighting Hawks are a men's hockey team that has been around since 1948. The Fighting Hawks' hockey program is one of the most successful in the NCAA and has produced a plethora of NHL players, including Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, and Brock Boeser. Here is a detailed look at the 2022-2023 North Dakota Fighting Hawks hockey roster:
Forwards
The Fighting Hawks have a plethora of talent up front, led by senior forward Jake Sanderson. Sanderson was drafted fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is expected to be a key contributor for the Fighting Hawks this season. Other notable forwards include junior Riese Gaber, who was second on the team in scoring last season, and sophomore Tyler Kleven, who was drafted in the second round by the Ottawa Senators in 2021.
Defensemen
The Fighting Hawks' blue line is anchored by senior defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. Bernard-Docker was drafted 26th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2018 and is expected to be one of the best defensemen in the country this season. Other notable defensemen include sophomore Ethan Frisch, who was named to the NCHC All-Rookie team last season, and freshman Owen Gallatin, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.
Goaltenders
The Fighting Hawks have two talented goaltenders in freshman Jakob Dobes and junior Adam Scheel. Scheel was one of the top goalies in the country last season, posting a .923 save percentage and a 1.79 goals against average. Dobes is a highly-touted prospect who was drafted in the fifth round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2020.
Conclusion
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks hockey program has a rich tradition of success and this year's team looks poised to continue that tradition. The roster is full of talented players, including several NHL prospects, and should be one of the top teams in the country. Fans of college hockey should definitely keep an eye on the Fighting Hawks this season.
