No. 16/17 North Dakota (UND) delivered a strong 6-2 victory over St. Cloud State, thanks to goaltender Hobie Hedquist’s outstanding performance with a career-high 33 saves. The win has boosted UND to a record of 13-10-2 and earned them five key points in the NCHC standings, keeping them in the playoff race. The Fighting Hawks displayed an impressive offense, with 11 players contributing to the scoresheet, including Owen McLaughlin who scored twice. The game turned in the second period when UND scored three quick goals to break the tie and take a commanding lead. Hedquist’s stellar performance improved his season record to 3-3-0, while UND’s offensive effort involved goals from four different players and contributions from a total of 11 players. The team has climbed to No. 22 in the Pairwise Rankings, a crucial factor for NCAA Tournament selection. UND is on a six-game unbeaten streak against SCSU, their longest since the 2010-11 season. Next, they will face Colorado College at home, with the series opener set for Friday night at 7:07 p.m. at Ralph Engelstad Arena. With their strong offense and excellent goaltending, the Fighting Hawks are in a good position in the NCHC standings as they look to keep their momentum going into the upcoming series.
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