UND Fighting Hawks Local Support: UND Heads To The Frozen Four In 2026

We usually spend our time talking about the raw power of impact drivers, the precision of miter saws, and how to keep your jobsite running like a well-oiled machine. But today, we are talking about ice, grit, and absolute dominance. Right here in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the exact same frozen soil where Acme Tools was born and raised, the UND Fighting Hawks are putting on an absolute clinic.

For generations, this hockey program has been the heartbeat of our community. Now, they're reminding the entire country why North Dakota is the undisputed capital of college hockey. We're taking a quick timeout from power tools to hype up the hometown squad as they punch their ticket to Las Vegas for the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance.

Let's talk facts. College hockey might seem like a niche sport in some parts of the country, but in our headquarters of Grand Forks, it is a way of life. With a population of around 60,000, we pack out The Ralph Engelstad Arena, easily one of the finest hockey facilities on the planet, and have led all NCAA programs in attendance for over a decade straight. This isn't just a fun local story. North Dakota has one of the most terrifyingly dominant NCAA Division One ice hockey programs in history. We are talking 22 Conference titles, 36 NCAA tournament appearances, and 8 National Titles. After a ten-year drought that had the whole town itching for another banner, the UND Fighting Hawks are officially back on the biggest stage.

This year’s squad is an absolute wagon. Led by first-year head coach Dane Jackson, UND finished at the top of the NCHC standings, securing a league-record seventh Penrose Cup in twelve years. They are walking into the Frozen Four with 29 wins, sitting right behind Michigan for the most in the country.

What makes this team so incredibly dangerous? Depth. They are the only team in the entire NCAA to have eleven guys with 20+ points, boasting the highest-scoring senior and freshman classes in the nation. And if you somehow get past that offensive firepower, you must deal with freshman goaltender Jan Špunar. The NCHC Goaltender of the Year just set a program record by throwing up back-to-back shutouts in the Midwest Regional in Sioux Falls. Zero goals allowed when the season was on the line. That is ice in the veins.

Now, we are looking at a Frozen Four absolutely stacked with college hockey royalty. Denver, Michigan, North Dakota, and Wisconsin have the most National Titles in NCAA history. The boys are set to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers on April 9th at 4:00 PM CST, streaming live on ESPN2.

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