UND Hockey Coach Dane Jackson Joins Sports Roundtable

Discusses upcoming season and free agency moves in the NFL

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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On the latest episode of Prime Time Sports, hosts Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman held a sports roundtable discussion that included commentary on recent NFL free agency moves. They were also joined by University of North Dakota men's hockey head coach Dane Jackson, who provided insights on the upcoming season for the Fighting Hawks hockey team.

Why it matters

As one of the top college hockey programs in the region, UND's men's hockey team garners significant local interest. Fans are eager to hear directly from the head coach about the team's outlook and any key roster changes ahead of the new season.

The details

During the roundtable discussion, McCarty and Denman touched on several notable NFL free agency signings and trades that have occurred in the offseason. They then welcomed UND hockey coach Dane Jackson to the show, where he discussed the team's preparations for the upcoming season and shared his perspective on the state of college hockey.

  • The Prime Time Sports episode aired on March 11, 2026.

The players

Big Game James McCarty

Co-host of the Prime Time Sports radio show.

Jace Denman

Co-host of the Prime Time Sports radio show.

Dane Jackson

Head coach of the University of North Dakota men's hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited about the direction of the program and can't wait to get the new season started.”

— Dane Jackson, UND Hockey Head Coach (wdayradionow.com)

What’s next

Fans can look forward to the start of the UND hockey season in the coming months to see how the team performs under Coach Jackson's leadership.

The takeaway

As a prominent college hockey program, UND's men's team continues to be a source of pride and excitement for the Grand Forks community, with the head coach providing valuable insights into the team's outlook for the upcoming season.