Minnesota-Duluth, UND to Meet in NCHC Semifinal

Second-ranked North Dakota and eighth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth to square off for the fifth time this season.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:05am

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The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs will face off in an NCHC semifinal hockey game on Saturday in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This will be the fifth meeting between the two teams this season, with the previous four games all taking place at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top teams in the NCHC conference is highly anticipated, as both squads have had strong seasons and are vying for a spot in the NCHC championship game.

The details

North Dakota is coming off a sweep of Omaha in the NCHC quarterfinals, winning 5-1 in the second game after escaping with a 5-3 victory in the first game. Minnesota-Duluth also swept their quarterfinal matchup against St. Cloud State, winning 4-3 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday.

  • The semifinal game is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

The players

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

The University of North Dakota's men's ice hockey team, ranked second in the nation.

Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs

The University of Minnesota-Duluth's men's ice hockey team, ranked eighth in the nation.

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The takeaway

This highly anticipated NCHC semifinal matchup between two of the top teams in the conference promises an exciting and competitive game as they battle for a spot in the championship.