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Ellis Rickwood Named NCHC Forward of the Month for January
North Dakota senior forward led team to 6 wins in January with 13 points
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Ellis Rickwood, a senior forward for the University of North Dakota men's hockey team, was named the NCHC Forward of the Month for January. Rickwood helped lead the third-ranked Fighting Hawks to six wins in eight games during the month, recording a team-best 13 points on four goals and nine assists.
Why it matters
Rickwood's strong performance in January was a key factor in North Dakota's success, as the team looks to maintain its position among the top teams in the NCHC and make a push for the NCAA tournament later this season.
The details
Rickwood opened the new year with a five-point weekend in a sweep over Mercyhurst, including matching his career high of four points in one game. He also scored the opening goal in a 5-0 shutout win over Denver and closed out the month with a six-point weekend in a sweep over Arizona State, earning NCHC Forward of the Week honors.
- Rickwood was named NCHC Forward of the Month for January 2026.
- North Dakota returns to action this weekend with a road series at No. 10 Minnesota Duluth beginning on Friday, February 7, 2026 at 7:07 p.m. (CT).
The players
Ellis Rickwood
A senior forward for the University of North Dakota men's hockey team who was named NCHC Forward of the Month for January 2026.
University of North Dakota
The third-ranked NCAA Division I men's hockey team that Rickwood plays for, which went 6-2-0 in January 2026.
What’s next
North Dakota returns to action this weekend with a road series at No. 10 Minnesota Duluth beginning on Friday, February 7, 2026 at 7:07 p.m. (CT).
The takeaway
Rickwood's standout performance in January was a key factor in North Dakota's success, and the team will look to continue its strong play as it heads into the final stretch of the regular season and prepares for postseason play.
