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UND Hockey Sweeps Omaha, Advances to NCHC Semifinals
Mac Swanson scores twice as North Dakota beats Omaha 5-1 in playoff series
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The University of North Dakota hockey team defeated the Omaha Mavericks 5-1 to sweep the best-of-three playoff series and advance to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference semifinals. Mac Swanson scored two goals for UND, while Will Zellers tallied three points in the victory.
Why it matters
UND's win over Omaha marks the team's continued success in the NCHC playoffs, as they look to make a deep postseason run and compete for a national championship. The Fighting Hawks have been a consistent powerhouse in college hockey in recent years.
The details
In the decisive Game 3, UND got goals from Mac Swanson (2), Will Zellers, Tyler Young, and Dylan James (empty net) to defeat Omaha 5-1 and clinch the series. Swanson's two-goal performance led the way for the Fighting Hawks, who will now move on to the NCHC semifinals.
- The game was played on March 8, 2026.
The players
Mac Swanson
A forward for the University of North Dakota hockey team who scored two goals in the series-clinching win over Omaha.
Will Zellers
A UND player who tallied three points in the victory over the Mavericks.
Tyler Young
A UND player who scored a goal in the 5-1 win over Omaha.
Dylan James
A UND player who scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory for the Fighting Hawks.
Omaha Mavericks
The University of Nebraska Omaha hockey team that was swept by UND in the NCHC playoff series.
What’s next
UND will now face the winner of the series between Denver and Colorado College in the NCHC semifinals.
The takeaway
UND's dominant performance against Omaha showcases the team's depth and talent, as they continue their quest for a conference championship and potential national title.
