The No. 10 University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team suffered a 3-1 loss to the No. 3 University of North Dakota Saturday night at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, resulting in a split series after UMD won the first game 3-2 in overtime.
Key Moment
A five-minute major penalty for boarding assessed to UMD’s Kyler Kovich at 3:37 of the third period proved pivotal, as North Dakota scored two goals during the power play to take a 2-0 lead.
Despite the loss, the Bulldogs outshot the Fighting Hawks 16-10 in the first period. However, UMD was unable to capitalize on three power plays during the opening 10 minutes.
Early in the second period, a North Dakota goal was initially allowed but overturned after a UMD challenge determined the play was offsides.
Max Plante scored for UMD, with an assist from his brother Zam Plante, bringing the score to 2-1 with 7:58 remaining in the third period. North Dakota responded with two late goals from Dylan James at 14:44 and 17:06, sealing the victory.
UMD goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir recorded 24 saves, his second-highest total of the season. North Dakota narrowly outshot UMD 28-26 and went 2-of-5 on power plays, while UMD was scoreless in four attempts. The Fighting Hawks also won the faceoff battle 34-22.
The Bulldogs (18-12-0, 9-11-0) will next travel to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for games on February 20 and 21. The February 20th game is scheduled for 5:30 PM CST and will be broadcast on KDAL 610 AM / 103.9 FM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game?
The final score was University of North Dakota 3, University of Minnesota Duluth 1.
When will UMD play its next game?
UMD will play at Miami University (Ohio) on February 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST.
Where can fans listen to the next UMD game?
Fans can listen to the game on KDAL 610 AM / 103.9 FM.
How important are special teams in a game like this?
