UND Monitoring Ollie Josephson's Status for Frozen Four

Freshman center skated with team ahead of regional final after missing previous game due to injury

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey game, with players and the puck fragmented into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of vibrant blue, green, and red colors.UND's hopes for a Frozen Four title hinge on the recovery of star center Ollie Josephson, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury.Grand Forks Today

UND freshman center Ollie Josephson skated with his teammates on Friday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one day before the NCAA regional final. Josephson missed UND's 5-0 win over Quinnipiac due to a lower-body injury, but has been practicing with the team in recent days as they prepare for the Frozen Four tournament.

Why it matters

Josephson is a key player for UND, and his potential return for the Frozen Four would be a major boost for the team as they look to advance deep into the NCAA hockey tournament.

The details

Josephson was unable to play in UND's 5-0 regional final win over Quinnipiac due to the lower-body injury. However, he has been skating with the team in recent practices, indicating he may be nearing a return to game action.

  • Josephson skated with UND teammates on Friday, April 1, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • UND defeated Quinnipiac 5-0 in the NCAA regional final on Thursday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Ollie Josephson

A freshman center for the University of North Dakota hockey team.

University of North Dakota

The NCAA Division I hockey program located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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What’s next

UND will continue to monitor Josephson's progress and determine if he will be able to play in the Frozen Four tournament, which begins on April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Josephson's potential return would be a major boost for UND as they look to make a deep run in the NCAA hockey tournament. The team will closely watch his recovery and availability leading up to the Frozen Four.