Abram Wiebe named HCA National Defenseman of the Month for February

The North Dakota junior defenseman led all NCHC skaters and NCAA blueliners in points during the month.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Abram Wiebe, a junior defenseman for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, has been named the Hockey Commissioners' Association (HCA) National Defenseman of the Month for February. Wiebe led all NCHC skaters and NCAA defensemen with 11 points during the month, recording 2 goals and 9 assists as North Dakota went 6-2-1 and clinched the NCHC regular season title.

Why it matters

Wiebe's standout performance in February helped propel North Dakota to the NCHC regular season championship and the top seed in the upcoming NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament. As one of the top defensemen in college hockey, this monthly honor is a significant individual accolade for Wiebe and further cements North Dakota's status as one of the premier programs in the country.

The details

Wiebe recorded points in 6 of North Dakota's 8 games in February, including 4 multi-point efforts. His career-best 3-assist game in a win at Minnesota Duluth was a highlight. Wiebe also contributed 10 blocked shots and a +6 rating during the month.

  • Wiebe earned the HCA National Defenseman of the Month award on March 6, 2026.
  • North Dakota clinched the NCHC regular season title on the penultimate day of February 2026.

The players

Abram Wiebe

A junior defenseman for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks hockey team.

Jake Livanavage

A Fighting Hawks defenseman who earned the HCA National Defenseman of the Month award in December 2025.

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What’s next

North Dakota, the No. 1 seed, will face No. 8 seed Omaha in the quarterfinals of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Abram Wiebe's dominant February performance underscores North Dakota's status as one of the top college hockey programs, as the Fighting Hawks look to parlay their regular season success into a deep postseason run.