Articles by Eric J. Burton (837)
Jake Guentzel’s Big Night
After three seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha (2013-16), Jake Guentzel signed a professional contract with the Pittsburg Penguins in…
Read moreColumbus’ Matt Calvert Gets Off Easy
Here’s the problem that I have with this light, meaningless, one-game suspension, it was an opportunity for the NHL to…
Read moreGrand Forks Herald: Kennedy Responds to ‘Boutique Sport’ Comment
I’ve read comments on Facebook and Twitter asking where and when President Mark Kennedy referred to Women’s hockey as a…
Read moreMatt Calvert Needs to Be Suspended
At the end of Friday’s game between the Pittsburg Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Matt Calvert crosschecked Tom Kuhnhackl…
Read moreWhy Not Monty?
Last night, while scanning Twitter, I came across this news nugget. Apparently, University of Denver head coach Jim Montgomery is…
Read moreUND Releases 2017-18 Men’s Hockey Schedule
Today, the University of North Dakota released its hockey schedule for the 2017-18 season. Next year’s schedule includes 20 homes…
Read moreNHL Report: McIntyre, McAvoy, and Stafford
In a surprising turn of events, the former University of North Dakota goalie Zane McIntyre was recalled by the Boston…
Read moreUND Pogos into Next Year
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons) I looks like the early departures have finished, and the roster is being finalized. Moving forward, the…
Read moreNHL Report: Caggiula, Poolman and Others
The Edmonton Oilers did something they haven’t done since the 2006 season, they qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The…
Read moreNHL Report: Boeser and Stecher News
Last night, while most of us were watching the Denver Pioneers win their eighth NCAA title, former University of North…
Read moreTanner Jaillet Drops F-Bomb on National TV
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons) At the end of the game, during the post-game, on-ice interview University of Denver All-American, Mike…
Read moreSchmaltz to Toews Score
This is becoming a recurring event. Former North Dakota forwards Nick Schmaltz and Jonathan Toews are playing on the same…
Read moreFrozen Four: Pioneers Hope to Kennel Bulldogs
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons) Normally, you want to play your best hockey at the end of the season. Entering the…
Read moreBrock Boeser’s First Power Play Goal
Since Brock Boeser signed a professional deal with the Vancouver Canucks, it’s been a smooth transition for the former University of North…
Read moreTyson Jost Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons Photography) In a matter of 12 days, two former University of North Dakota hockey players scored…
Read moreBrad Marchand Receives a Two-Game Banishment
Thursday, Brad Marchand had his hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. Well, that hearing is over and the…
Read moreMore Good News: Poganski and Gersich Staying Put
In what could be classified as a week of bad news, the University of North Dakota received some much-need good…
Read moreHow Many Games For Brad Marchand?
As I mentioned last night, there’s was no reason for Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand to spear Tampa Bay Lightning…
Read moreBrad Marchand’s Moment of Stupidity
Just when you think that Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has turned the corner, and become a rule-abiding member of…
Read more#neverendthefight Campaign Begins
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons) Today on social media, this is happening. The University of North Dakotas women’s team isn’t going…
Read moreTucker Poolman Sign with the Jets
You can add Tucker Poolman to the list of players that have left UND early. The count is now up…
Read moreUND Hockey: Cam Johnson Returning for Senior Year
(Photo Credit: Russell Hons) In what could be classified as a bad day for the University of North Dakota, we…
Read moreTyson Jost One and Done
Good evening. It has been what one can only classify as a bad day for the University of North Dakota….
Read moreBoeser, Keller, McAvoy, Poolman Et Cetera
There’s a lot of stuff going on right now in the hockey world. First former University of North Dakota All-American…
Read moreUMD’s Hunter Miska Comes up Big
University of Minnesota-Duluth freshman goalie Hunter Miska has been an outstanding pickup for the Bulldogs. The Mike Richter Award finalist…
Read moreBoeser Scores Against the Wild
Former UND All-American forward Brock Boeser scored his first NHL goal against the hometown Minnesota Wild. According to Brad Schlossman…
Read moreUND Hockey: This, That, and Other Things
Friday, the University of North Dakota Hockey team defends its 2016 NCAA championship. Entering this weekend’s West Regional, UND will…
Read moreTarget Center, Xcel Energy and Home Ice
Currently, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference holds its conference championship, the Frozen Faceoff, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota….
Read moreUMD’s Emmy Winning Performance Against UND
Disclaimer, this post is intended to be humorous and if you can’t see the humor in it, you might want…
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