UND Center Ollie Josephson Likely to Miss NCAA Regionals

Josephson injured in NCHC semifinal, UND coach says chances are "slim" he'll be ready

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:35am

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UND center Ollie Josephson was injured in the second period of the team's National Collegiate Hockey Conference semifinal game against Minnesota Duluth last Saturday. UND coach Dane Jackson said Josephson is doing a lot of rehab work, but indicated it's unlikely he'll be ready for the upcoming NCAA regionals.

Why it matters

Josephson has been a key contributor for UND this season, playing in all 37 games and tallying 6 goals and 20 points. His absence would be a significant loss for the team as they prepare for the NCAA tournament.

The details

Josephson was checked low by Minnesota Duluth captain and defenseman Joey Pierce, leaving the ice slowly and not returning to the game. UND has dealt with injuries to key players in the NCHC tournament in recent years, including defensemen Tucker Poolman, Jake Sanderson, and Garrett Pyke.

  • Josephson was injured in the second period of UND's NCHC semifinal game on Saturday, March 18, 2026.
  • UND will learn its NCAA regional assignment on Sunday, March 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. on ESPNU.

The players

Ollie Josephson

UND center who has played in all 37 games this season, tallying 6 goals and 20 points.

Dane Jackson

UND head coach who said Josephson's chances of playing in the NCAA regionals are "slim".

Joey Pierce

Minnesota Duluth captain and defenseman who checked Josephson low, leading to his injury.

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What they’re saying

“He's doing a lot of work rehab-wise. I think there's a chance, but I'd say probably a slim one.”

— Dane Jackson, UND Head Coach

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