The wait ends this weekend: UND opens its 2026-27 regular season with a home-and-home against Bemidji State, starting Friday, Oct. 9, in Bemidji and finishing Saturday, Oct. 10, at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
What's Behind the Weekend
UND swept its two exhibition games, beating Augustana 4-1 on Oct. 3 and Manitoba 5-1 on Oct. 4, per UND Athletics. Those games do not count in the standings. UND is ranked No. 4 in the USCHO preseason poll, according to NCAA.com. Dane Jackson enters his second season as head coach, per UND Athletics.
How to Watch and Listen
- Saturday (home): Midco Sports will carry UND's home games this season, per UND Athletics' broadcast announcement.
- Radio: UND announced that Darrin Looker will call road games with Mike LaMoine as analyst, on the Fighting Hawks Radio Network and the iHeartRadio app, per UND Athletics.
- Friday (road): A Friday television or streaming outlet was not confirmed. Check fightinghawks.com before puck drop.
Next Up
- Friday, Oct. 9: UND at Bemidji State, Sanford Center, Bemidji. The Grand Forks Herald lists a 7:07 p.m. puck drop.
- Saturday, Oct. 10: Bemidji State at UND, Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Herald lists a 6:07 p.m. start.
- Tickets: Check theralph.com or the UND ticket office for availability.
- Looking ahead: UND hosts Bentley on Oct. 16-17, per the Herald, and meets Michigan State in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 31 near Austin, Texas, per UND Athletics.
Times come from the Herald's schedule coverage; check fightinghawks.com for official times and any changes.