The UND hockey team started the National Collegiate Hockey Conference schedule on the right foot by sweeping the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs (4-2 W, 2-0 W) at Amsoil Arena. Saturday night, UND played disciplined hockey, taking two minor penalties and only giving the Bulldogs third-ranked power play one opportunity.
Saturday's game was a typical NCHC conference matchup. It was a meat grinder. There was some heavy hitting and not a lot of room to roam. I thought UND's defense limited the Bulldogs offensive opportunities and they didn't get a lot of good looks. When the Bulldogs were able to get a shot on net, Ludvig Persson was solid in the net.
Speaking of the Persson. In 10 games, Persson has a (7-2-1 record, 1.90 GAA, and a .925 save percentage). He also has two shutouts. He's also been the NCHC goalie of the week three times. He was also the NCHC goaltender of the month for October.
Saturday, there wasn't a lot of scoring, but it was enough to send the Hawks back down Highway 2 with smiles on their faces. Love the Tweet from the UND SID Alec Johnson.
Senior forward Louis Jamernik V had a pretty good weekend for UND. He scored his first and second goals of the season against the Bulldogs. Saturday, Jamernick scored his second goal of the year at the 7:38 mark of the first period. That was also his first power play marker of the year. Jamernik has now scored in three straight games against the Bulldogs.Can't spell Bulldogs without two L's. #UNDproud | #LGH pic.twitter.com/0QpZl5Z0nC
— North Dakota Hockey (@UNDmhockey) November 12, 2023
Perusing social media and the message boards, some have said that Riese Gaber has taken a step back this year. Gaber put all of that to bed with his fifth goal of the season. His goal gave UND a 2-0 lead. On Saturday, Gaber had his third multi-point game of the season.🎵 Louis, Louis! 🎵#UNDproud | #LGH pic.twitter.com/d2YVYThTZA
— North Dakota Hockey (@UNDmhockey) November 12, 2023
A thing of beauty!#UNDproud | #LGH pic.twitter.com/MRBRrro6en
— North Dakota Hockey (@UNDmhockey) November 12, 2023
Controversial Call Late?
With 4:06 remaining in the game, UMD Darian Gotz was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for contact to the head. Many in the Bulldog fanbase and the UMD hockey media disagreed with the call. You can watch the video below and decide for yourself.
The explanation given to the News Tribune by the NCHC was Gotz’s elbow extended and made contact with the chin of Johannes. Sandelin said he was told by the officials the review was “definitive.”FINAL: North Dakota 2, Minnesota Duluth 0.
— Matt Wellens (@mattwellens) November 12, 2023
UMD winless in its last six games (0-5-1).
Bulldogs forced to kill a questionable major penalty for the final 4:06 after the "hit" went uncalled on the ice. I'll have more on that in my game story later.
You can look at the video and decide for yourself. If your team is trying to get back into the game, don't make that play. It was unnecessary and ended up hurting the Bulldogs in the end.
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) November 12, 2023