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UND, Ralph Engelstad Arena ready for 25th year in 2026-27

North Dakota Athletics and Ralph Engelstad Arena are set to begin the 25th year of hosting UND in college hockey’s most iconic venue beginning Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:07 p.m. against Augustana.

Last season, NoDak paced the nation in average attendance for the 12th straight year as well as sitting atop the total attendance number for the 15th straight year.

One More Shift

  • Two North Dakota hockey legends return for One More Shift this season beginning with 1980 National Champion and UND Hall of Famer Mark Taylor on Saturday, Oct. 17 against Bentley before former All-American and Stanley Cup Champion T.J. Oshie returns on Friday, Jan. 15 vs. St. Thomas. The duo will each be honored with a special pregame ceremony.
  • The full 2026-27 promo schedule is here.

Concessions

  • No Price Increases — Third Season in a Row: We’re holding the prices on the vast majority of concession items, including beer, because we believe great game-night experiences should remain affordable for as many fans and families as possible.
  • Family Feast Nights: For five nights this season (Oct. 4 vs. Manitoba, Nov. 6 vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 27 vs. Lindenwood, Jan. 2 vs. Clarkson and Feb. 20 vs. Miami), The Ralph is serving up family-friendly savings on some of your game-night favorites. Special pricing on hot dogs ($5), popcorn ($3), small fountain drinks ($3), nachos ($5) and Little Caesars Super Slices ($5).
  • 701 Nights: During three games this season (Oct. 10 vs. Bemidji State, Nov. 20 vs. St. Cloud State and Dec. 11 vs. Minnesota Duluth), a celebration of North Dakota pride featuring $7.01 food and beverage specials, 701 merchandise, giveaways, North Dakota vacation experiences and the 701 Frozen Frenzy, along with in-game spotlights on North Dakota communities, notable North Dakotans and state facts.
  • New Meg-A-Latte stand: Meg-A-Latte is coming to The Ralph! Fans can now enjoy their favorite coffee, specialty drinks, dirty sodas, and treats at The Ralph. Whether you need a little boost before the puck drops, a warm drink during the game or a sweet treat while you’re enjoying the action, the new Meg-A-Latte stand makes it easier to grab something you love. More choices, more convenience and another great addition to the game-day experience at The Ralph.
  • New at The Imperial: We’re adding two fan-favorite comfort foods to the menu this season: perogies and poutine. Whether you’re craving warm, savory perogies or classic poutine topped with cheese curds and gravy, there’s something new to enjoy at The Imperial.

Merchandise from The Sioux Shop

  • Exclusive gear for the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas, including a replica jersey, pearl snap shirt, bolo tie and custom belt buckles
  • Two new UNRL apparel drops (follow the Sioux Shop on Instagram and Facebook for updates)
  • New NIL products, including acrylic stands and decals
  • Peter Millar, available in-store and at SiouxShop.com

Investing in The Ralph's Future

  • Behind the scenes, we’re completing a significant investment in the long-term future of Ralph Engelstad Arena with a new roof project designed to protect one of the region’s premier sports and entertainment venues for years to come. While much of the work has already happened above the heads of our fans, the impact reaches everyone who walks through our doors. This investment helps protect the facility, enhance long-term reliability and ensure The Ralph remains a great home for UND hockey, special events and the entire UND community for generations to come. Other off-season capital improvement projects include new hockey locker room upgrades and new concourse bathroom entry digital displays.

UND Gameday App

  • Play Check in to Win, Guess the Goal Scorer, Trivia Challenge and Player of the Game for a chance at prizes. The app also features line changes, scores, schedule, game notes and special offers. Download it from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Single-Game Tickets

  • Single-game tickets for select games this season are available here.

For more information on North Dakota hockey, follow on social media @UNDmhockey or visit FightingHawks.com.

Hockey announces single game ticket information, promo schedule for 2026-27

North Dakota Athletics and Ralph Engelstad Arena announced on Tuesday the promotional schedule and single game ticket information for the upcoming 2026-27 hockey season.
 
Single game tickets will be available to North Dakota Champions Club members beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 through a special link sent via email. Remaining tickets will be released to the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. More information regarding prices, seating maps and more can be viewed here.
 
Fans will be welcomed back to Ralph Engelstad Arena on Oct. 3-4 with a pair of exhibition games against Augustana and Manitoba, with Sunday's showdown celebrating the 25th season of hockey at college hockey's most prestigious venue.
 
The regular season home opener against Bemidji State on Saturday, Oct. 10 kicks off a trio of special 701 Night promotions, which will feature special deals across concessions, merchandise and other areas. The other 701 Night games will be Friday, Nov. 20 vs. St. Cloud State and Friday, Dec. 11 against Minnesota Duluth.
 
UND and the REA are once again proud to celebrate the heroes in our community across a pair of games, with Heroes Among Us Night on Friday, Oct. 16 against Bentley and Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Nov. 27 against Lindenwood.
 
Two North Dakota hockey legends return for One More Shift this season beginning with 1980 National Champion and UND Hall of Famer Mark Taylor on Saturday, Oct. 17 against Bentley before former All-American and Stanley Cup Champion T.J. Oshie returns on Friday, Jan. 15 vs. St. Thomas. The duo will each be honored with a special pregame ceremony.
 
The opening weekend of NCHC play on Nov. 6-7 brings the annual Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend, as UND and opponent Western Michigan join the entire hockey community by supporting cancer patients and their families through their courageous battles.
 
Teddy bears will be flying over Thanksgiving Weekend to support our local organizations, as the annual Teddy Bear Toss game will conclude the weekend series against Lindenwood on Saturday, Nov. 28.  
 
Whiteout conditions are expected on Saturday, Dec. 12 against Minnesota Duluth for the annual Whiteout Game. Fans are expected to join the team in wearing white to close out the first half of the season.
 
Ring in 2027 at the Ralph, as UND battles Clarkson on Jan. 1-2. Friday's game encourages fans to ruin those resolutions with Resolution Ruiner Night before welcoming some special guests to the building for Superhero Night on Saturday.
 
The youth take centerstage in January and early February, with UND Student Night on Saturday, Jan. 16 against St. Thomas and Kids Takeover Night on Friday, Feb. 5 vs. Colorado College.
 
It's a flashback to 1997 on Saturday, Feb. 6 against Colorado College, as UND welcomes back the 1996-97 National Championship team for a reunion and celebration as part of Flashback Faceoff Night. The team, which beat CC in the Frozen Four on its way to the title, will be honored with a special ceremony alongside other special 1997-type deals around the building.
 
UND closes out the home regular season slate on Feb. 19-20 against Miami and will celebrate the best fans in college hockey with Fan Appreciation Weekend. Fans can expect fun surprises, specials and more while also celebrating the senior class during Saturday's finale.
 
For more information on North Dakota hockey, follow on social media @UNDmhockey or visit FightingHawks.com.
 

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Three Fighting Hawks named to 2026 Team Canada World Junior Summer Showcase Roster

 | By: Alec Stocker Johnson, FightingHawks.com

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A trio of North Dakota hockey players were named to the 2026 Team Canada World Junior Summer Showcase roster on Friday afternoon, as announced by Hockey Canada.
 
Sophomore forward Cole Reschny, sophomore defenseman Keaton Verhoeff and incoming freshman defenseman Carson Carels are part of the 32-player roster that will take part in practices, scrimmages and a trio of exhibition games against Finland, Sweden and the United States from July 26-Aug. 1 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario.
 
The team will practice July 27 and 28 before taking on Sweden on July 29, Finland on July 30 and the United States on Aug. 1.
 
The three were all part of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships for Canada and helped the nation capture the bronze medal – the country's first medal since 2023. They were joined by fellow incoming rookie blueliner Ethan MacKenzie on last year's squad to give UND its most representatives on a Canadian World Junior roster in program history.
 
Last month, incoming freshman forward Cooper Simpson and future forward Carter Sanderson were named to the USA roster to give UND five total representatives.
 
For more information on North Dakota hockey, follow on social media @UNDmhockey or visit FightingHawks.com.

Ticket and Event Information Announced for 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, TX

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