Articles by Eric J. Burton (835)

UND Hockey Schedule with Starting Times and Midco Sports Network
Things are happening and hopefully, we can get the 2020-21 college hokey season off without a hitch. Last week, the…
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UND Releases 2020 Hockey Schedule and an Update
Last week, the University of North Dakota hockey team released its schedule for the 2020-21 season. I probably should’ve posted…
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Six Future Hawks Drafted During the 2020 NHL Draft
Updated:The National Hockey League completed their 2020 Entry Draft on Thursday. The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team had…
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UND to Host 2026 Frozen Four in Las Vegas
Updated:Good Day College Hockey Fans! Are you feeling a void yet? I know I am. Looking at the calendar, we’re…
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NCHC Announces 2020-21 Season Plans
Updated:Today, the NCHC released its plans for the start of the 2020-21 season. While the plan isn’t great, it does…
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UND Hockey Introduces 2020-21 Freshman Class
Updated:On Thursday, the University of North Dakota hockey team introduced its incoming freshman class. The big question now, what is…
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UND in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, How Did They Do?
Updated:Whew! The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs are over. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions. What an…
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Brock Nelson’s Tough Night at the Office
Updated:Former University of North Dakota hockey forward Brock Nelson is having a great run during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs….
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UND Hockey Announces 2020-21 Leadership Group
Updated:On Friday, the University of North Dakota hockey team announced their captain and assistant captains. Next season, five players will…
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UND in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Updated:After one round of play, the Stanley Cup playoffs move on to the quarter-finals. First things first, the Toronto Maples…
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Washington to Drop Redskins nickname
Updated:We’re over halfway through 2020 and it’s been an interesting year. To quote the Grateful Dead, “What a long strange…
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He’s Back, is the Big Ten Hockey Conference Expanding?
I follow the Twitter account of Greg Flugaur and in the past, some of his predictions have come to fruition,…
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College Hockey: Ice Hockey Rules Committee Proposes 3-On-3 Overtime Format Change
Updated:Last week, the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee met virtually for four days to discuss potential changes to the current…
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NHL Hockey: So You’re Saying There’s a Chance
Updated:On March 11, 2020, the NHL regular season was put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Fast forward to…
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What’s Your All-Time Favorite UND hockey Player By Jersey Number
During the COVID19 pandemic, there’s been a limited number of spectator sports. Last night, I watched a sprint car race…
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UND Hockey: Unfinished Business
Updated:Good Afternoon! I hope everyone is doing well and in good spirits. Now, for the positive news. If you’re a…
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UND Hockey: Is there Hope?
Updated:Good Afternoon College Hockey Fans! I know I am a little late, but the University of North Dakota hockey team…
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The Quarantine Update — Next Season’s Schedule and Scott Perunovich
So, life without sports continues. If this goes on for a long time, I might need deep therapy. It goes…
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UND Hockey: Mismash, Adams, Kawaguchi, and Kiersted Return for Senior Seasons
Updated:After missing the NCAA playoffs the two previous seasons, the 2019-20 University of North Dakota hockey team was well on…
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UND Hockey: Blame it on Corona
Updated:While none of us could probably find an actual hockey game or a sporting event on television, there’s a lot…
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NCHC Tournament Cancelled
Updated:You had to figure it was coming. What we all feared has come true. Earlier today, the Power 5 leagues…
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UND Hockey: War of Words
Updated:The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is a tough conference. Every game is a war. I have often joked that the…
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UND Hockey: We, Us, and Our
Updated:To date, the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team has had a successful season. The Fighting Hawks 25-4-4 sit…
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UND Racking Up Wins Against Top Opponents
Updated:What a difference a year makes. Through 31 games, the University of North Dakota hockey team is sitting atop of…
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UND Hockey: Looking for the Silver Lining
Updated:The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team is closing in on their third National Collegiate Hockey Conference regular-season title….
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Seven From 10
Updated:By now you probably heard that seven schools from the reconstituted WCHA are going to break away and start their…
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Pinto and Brink Fighting For NCHC ROY
Updated:The 2019-20 college hockey season is quickly coming to an end. Four weeks remain in the regular season. The first…
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Peter Thome Shines in Limited Action
Updated:Sometimes you have to wait for your opportunity. That’s exactly what happened to UND Junior goalie Peter Thome. Through the…
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Let’s Help One of Our Own: #ShelbyStrong
Updated:On January 17, 2020, former UND All-American goaltender Shelby Amsley-Benzie was seriously hurt in an accident. The two-time Patty Kazmaier…
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