Fargo Valley City, ND, September 29, 2026 — Judd Caulfield, a former player for the University of North Dakota (UND), has secured a position on the Anaheim Ducks’ opening-night National Hockey League (NHL) roster. This marks a significant achievement for Caulfield as he begins his professional NHL career with the California-based team. The Ducks are scheduled to commence their season in Las Vegas.

Caulfield is among a notable group of former UND athletes making their mark in the NHL. He is one of 11 former University of North Dakota players who have earned spots on NHL opening-night rosters for the current season. This trend highlights the continued success of UND’s hockey program in developing talent for professional leagues.

The specific details regarding Caulfield’s contract, position, or expectations for his role with the Ducks during the upcoming season were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact teams and positions of the other 10 former UND players who made opening-night rosters were not specified.

The Anaheim Ducks’ season opener in Las Vegas is anticipated to be the stage for Caulfield’s official NHL debut. Further details about the team’s full roster, game schedules, and player performances will become available as the NHL season progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by Brad Elliott Schlossman on www.inforum.com, see more information here.

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