UND's Wiebe Repeats as NCHC Defenseman of the Week

Junior defenseman earns back-to-back conference honors after strong weekend performance.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has named University of North Dakota men's hockey defenseman Abram Wiebe as the league's Defenseman of the Week for the second consecutive week. Wiebe recorded a game-winning goal and an assist in last weekend's sweep over No. 20 Miami, while also blocking three shots and posting a +1 rating.

Why it matters

Wiebe's repeat award highlights his strong play on the blue line for the No. 3 ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks, who are looking to make a deep run in the NCHC and NCAA tournaments this season.

The details

As a junior, Wiebe is fifth among NCHC defensemen with 21 total points on four goals and 17 assists. His game-winning goal and assist last weekend helped North Dakota complete the sweep over Miami. Wiebe also contributed defensively, blocking three shots and finishing the series with a +1 rating.

  • On Tuesday, the NCHC announced Wiebe as the Defenseman of the Week.
  • Last weekend, Wiebe recorded his game-winning goal and assist in North Dakota's sweep over No. 20 Miami.

The players

Abram Wiebe

A junior defenseman for the University of North Dakota men's hockey team.

University of North Dakota

The No. 3 ranked men's hockey program in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).

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What’s next

No. 3 North Dakota will now host St. Cloud State in a weekend series beginning on Friday with the puck drop scheduled for 7:07 p.m.

The takeaway

Abram Wiebe's back-to-back Defenseman of the Week awards demonstrate his consistent excellence on the blue line for the nationally ranked North Dakota hockey program, positioning them well for postseason success.