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Judd Caulfield, a former Grand Forks Central and UND standout, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks, featuring NHL salaries of $850,000 and $900,000 and AHL pay of $175,000 and $250,000, while citing the appeal of San Diego’s climate as a mental reset.
Brayden Mueller, a 6‑foot‑2, 180‑pound receiver from the Austin area, has pledged to the University of North Dakota, joining a growing list of Texas talent in the program.
High school quarterback Miles Felton has pledged to the University of North Dakota, transitioning to linebacker and planning an early enrollment to accelerate his college career.
The Plante family’s deep roots in professional hockey span generations, with father Derek and brothers Zam and Max already drafted. Now Victor, a standout in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, eyes a higher draft position than Max while the 2026 NHL Draft prepares to unfold in Buffalo, the site of Derek’s Stanley Cup triumph.
The University of North Dakota is gearing up for a draft that could see multiple first‑round selections, with coach optimism, twin prospects and a busy draft legacy all converging in Buffalo.
From the Frozen Four to the NHL draft board, a new archetype of defensemen is reshaping championship teams.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.
The Gophers announce a 2026‑27 schedule packed with historic rivalries, a nine‑game homestand and a full slate of Big Ten matchups, with tickets now on sale.
The North Dakota High School Coaches Association announced its all‑state soccer selections, highlighting five standout athletes from Minot High School and Minot North, along with broader state recognitions.
The Minot North soccer team, led by coach Haris Bosnjak, will face Grand Forks Red River in the state tournament quarterfinal on May 28, aiming to extend a remarkable season that saw them finish third in the WDA and win 10 games.