University of North Dakota Men’s Hockey Opens Season with Victory Over Bemidji State
The University of North Dakota (UND) men's hockey team secured a 3-2 victory over Bemidji State in their season opener at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. Sophomore forward Cole Reschny scored the game-winning goal, assisted by fellow sophomore Will…
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 9, 2026 — The University of North Dakota (UND) men’s hockey team began its season with a hard-fought 3-2 win against Bemidji State. The season opener took place at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota.
The victory marked the eighth consecutive season-opening win for the UND men’s hockey program, continuing a notable streak for the team.
Sophomore forward Cole Reschny netted the decisive goal that secured the win for UND. The game-winning goal was assisted by fellow sophomore Will Zellers. Zellers was a significant contributor to the team’s offensive performance, recording three assists in the game.
Mac Swanson also found the back of the net for UND, adding another goal to their total. The team’s ability to secure key goals from multiple players was instrumental in their opening-night success.
The game was played at the Sanford Center, the home venue for Bemidji State, adding an element of challenge as UND secured a road victory to start their campaign.
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