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1980-1981 Univ. of North Dakota Roster
# | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
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GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
#1 | ![]() | 62 | 1962 | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 5'10" | 154 | L | ||
#1 | ![]() | 64 | 1960 | Creston, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 165 | L | ||
#1 | ![]() | 64 | 1960 | Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
#3 | ![]() | 66 | 1958 | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 5'10" | 201 | L | ||
#16 | ![]() | 65 | 1959 | Fort William, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||
#19 | ![]() | 64 | 1960 | Vernon, BC, CAN | - | - | - | ||
#2 | ![]() | 63 | 1961 | Rhinelander, WI, USA | 6'3" | 212 | L | ||
#23 | ![]() | 63 | 1962 | Eatonia, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
#5 | ![]() | 65 | 1959 | Roseau, MN, USA | 6'0" | 190 | - | ||
#4 | ![]() | - | Bloomington, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
FORWARDS | |||||||||
#17 | ![]() | - | Grand Forks, ND, USA | - | - | L | |||
#20 | ![]() | 64 | 1960 | Dawson Creek, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 212 | - | ||
#14 | ![]() | - | Roseau, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
#9 | ![]() | - | Charlottetown, PE, CAN | - | - | - | |||
#21 | ![]() | 68 | 1957 | Williams Lake, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | - | ||
#13 | ![]() | 63 | 1962 | Warroad, MN, USA | 5'10" | 174 | - | ||
#18 | ![]() | 65 | 1959 | Devon, AB, CAN | - | - | - | ||
#22 | ![]() | 63 | 1961 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 194 | - | ||
#15 | ![]() | - | Chanhassen, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
#7 | ![]() | 62 | 1962 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 194 | R | ||
#26 | ![]() | - | Grand Forks, ND, USA | - | - | - | |||
#25 | ![]() | 65 | 1959 | Dawson Creek, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 174 | L | ||
#24 | ![]() | - | Grand Forks, ND, USA | - | - | - | |||
#10 | ![]() | - | Rosetown, SK, CAN | - | - | - |
1980-1981 Univ. of North Dakota Staff
- Head Coach
John Gasparini
- Asst. Coach
Dean Blais
- Asst. Coach
Don Boyd
1980-1981 Univ. of North Dakota Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1980-1981 Univ. of North Dakota Demographics
Nationality
Univ. of North Dakota Facts
- Plays in
- NCAA Division I
- Team Colors
- Green + White + Black
- Town
- Grand Forks, ND
Map
- Founded
- 1929
1980-1981 Univ. of North Dakota Roster Facts
- Nationalities
13 players
11 players
- Experience
- Univ. of North Dakota: 1 479 GP
NHL: 8 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Capacity
- 11 640
- Construction Year
- 2001

Univ. of North Dakota Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
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03/01/2025 11:00 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | NCAA |
03/01/2025 12:00 AM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | NCAA |
02/23/2025 12:07 AM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 6 - 1 | NCAA |
02/22/2025 01:07 AM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 4 - 2 | NCAA |
02/16/2025 01:00 AM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 1 - 3 | NCAA |
Latest Transactions
Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
02/25/2025 | confirmed | joining | Portland Winterhawks | ||
01/03/2025 | confirmed | joining | Sioux Falls Power 16U AAA | ||
10/28/2024 | confirmed | joining | Penticton Vees | ||
08/04/2024 | confirmed | joining | Rogers High | ||
08/03/2024 | confirmed | joining | Sioux Falls Power 16U AAA | ||
07/15/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Brynäs IF | ||
05/07/2024 | confirmed | joining | Winkler Flyers | ||
05/02/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Charlotte Checkers |
Univ. of North Dakota History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
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2024-2025 | NCAA | 31 | 14 | 11 | - | 3 | 1 | 98 | 86 | 49 | 1.58 | 4 | - |
2023-2024 | NCAA | 40 | 23 | 8 | - | 3 | 4 | 151 | 105 | 79 | 1.98 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
2022-2023 | NCAA | 39 | 18 | 15 | 6 | - | - | 127 | 110 | 33 | 0.85 | 6 | Conference SF loss |
2021-2022 | NCAA | 39 | 24 | 14 | 1 | - | - | 119 | 101 | 53 | 1.36 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
2020-2021 | NCAA | 29 | 22 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 114 | 57 | 54 | 1.86 | 1 | - |
2019-2020 | NCAA | 35 | 26 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 135 | 68 | 56 | 1.6 | 1 | - |
2018-2019 | NCAA | 37 | 18 | 17 | 2 | - | - | 93 | 90 | 37 | 1 | 5 | - |
2017-2018 | NCAA | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | - | - | 117 | 95 | 33 | 0.83 | 4 | - |
2016-2017 | NCAA | 40 | 21 | 16 | 3 | - | - | 127 | 104 | 35 | 0.88 | 4 | First round loss |
2015-2016 | NCAA | 44 | 34 | 6 | 4 | - | - | 162 | 81 | 59 | 1.34 | 1 | Champion |
2014-2015 | NCAA | 42 | 29 | 10 | 3 | - | - | 138 | 94 | 50 | 1.19 | 1 | Frozen Four |
2013-2014 | NCAA | 42 | 25 | 14 | 3 | - | - | 127 | 102 | 45 | 1.07 | 2 | Frozen Four |
2012-2013 | NCAA | 42 | 22 | 13 | 7 | - | - | 135 | 103 | 35 | 0.83 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
2011-2012 | NCAA | 42 | 26 | 13 | 3 | - | - | 135 | 108 | 33 | 0.79 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
2010-2011 | NCAA | 44 | 32 | 9 | 3 | - | - | 178 | 94 | 43 | 0.98 | 1 | Frozen Four |
2009-2010 | NCAA | 43 | 25 | 13 | 5 | - | - | 140 | 91 | 33 | 0.77 | 4 | First round loss |
2008-2009 | NCAA | 43 | 24 | 15 | 4 | - | - | 146 | 118 | 38 | 0.88 | 1 | First round loss |
2007-2008 | NCAA | 43 | 28 | 11 | 4 | - | - | 129 | 80 | 39 | 0.91 | 2 | Frozen Four |
2006-2007 | NCAA | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | - | - | 153 | 116 | 31 | 0.72 | 3 | Frozen Four |
2005-2006 | NCAA | 46 | 29 | 16 | 1 | - | - | 164 | 109 | 32 | 0.7 | 4 | Frozen Four |
2004-2005 | NCAA | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | - | - | 136 | 103 | 29 | 0.64 | 5 | Final loss |
2003-2004 | NCAA | 41 | 30 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 182 | 90 | 43 | 1.05 | 1 | Quarterfinal loss |
2002-2003 | NCAA | 43 | 26 | 12 | 5 | - | - | 172 | 120 | 33 | 0.77 | 4 | First round loss |
2001-2002 | NCAA | 37 | 16 | 19 | 2 | - | - | 134 | 136 | 24 | 0.65 | 6 | - |
2000-2001 | NCAA | 46 | 29 | 8 | 9 | - | - | 183 | 121 | 42 | 0.91 | 1 | Final loss |
1999-2000 | NCAA | 44 | 31 | 8 | 5 | - | - | 192 | 97 | 39 | 0.89 | 2 | Champion |
1998-1999 | NCAA | 40 | 32 | 6 | 2 | - | - | 199 | 104 | 50 | 1.25 | 1 | Quarterfinal loss |
1997-1998 | NCAA | 39 | 30 | 8 | 1 | - | - | 188 | 115 | 43 | 1.1 | 1 | Quarterfinal loss |
1996-1997 | NCAA | 43 | 31 | 10 | 2 | - | - | 190 | 130 | 43 | 1 | 1 | Champion |
1995-1996 | NCAA | 38 | 19 | 18 | 1 | - | - | 162 | 155 | 33 | 0.87 | 4 | - |
Univ. of North Dakota Tournament Statistics
season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
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1982-1983 | Spengler Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 24 | 2 | 0.5 | 5 | No playoffs held |
Univ. of North Dakota Stars And Cult Players
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Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
# | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Shakopee High | USHS-MN | 27 | 46 | 30 | 76 | 24 |
2. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 37 | 34 | 20 | 54 | 36 |
3. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | HK Spisska Nova Ves | Extraliga | 50 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 14 |
4. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Vlci Zilina | Extraliga | 41 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 57 |
5. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Utah Hockey Club | NHL | 59 | 11 | 33 | 44 | 8 |
6. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Düsseldorfer EG | DEL | 47 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 38 |
7. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Cleveland Monsters | AHL | 46 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 14 |
8. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | HC Davos | NL | 50 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 2 |
9. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | New York Islanders | NHL | 57 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 12 |
10. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 56 | 6 | 30 | 36 | 8 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 21.26 |
2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 22.04 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 155 | 74 | 198 | 272 |
2. | ![]() | 157 | 97 | 168 | 265 |
3. | ![]() | 166 | 80 | 148 | 228 |
4. | ![]() | 163 | 110 | 109 | 219 |
5. | ![]() | 167 | 80 | 122 | 202 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 100 | 131 | 57 | 188 |
2. | ![]() | 163 | 110 | 109 | 219 |
3. | ![]() | 127 | 101 | 81 | 182 |
4. | ![]() | 161 | 98 | 90 | 188 |
5. | ![]() | 157 | 97 | 168 | 265 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 155 | 74 | 198 | 272 |
2. | ![]() | 157 | 97 | 168 | 265 |
3. | ![]() | 166 | 80 | 148 | 228 |
4. | ![]() | 157 | 60 | 125 | 185 |
5. | ![]() | 167 | 80 | 122 | 202 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 159 | 75 | 144 | 540 |
2. | ![]() | 145 | 35 | 99 | 487 |
3. | ![]() | 106 | 10 | 30 | 382 |
4. | ![]() | 122 | 3 | 31 | 347 |
5. | ![]() | 163 | 31 | 52 | 334 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 175 | 85 | 87 | 172 |
2. | ![]() | 175 | 42 | 51 | 93 |
3. | ![]() | 170 | 26 | 47 | 73 |
4. | ![]() | 168 | 26 | 101 | 127 |
5. | ![]() | 168 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 84 | 64 | 170 | 2.02 |
2. | ![]() | 71 | 54 | 139 | 1.96 |
3. | ![]() | 42 | 31 | 82 | 1.95 |
4. | ![]() | 100 | 131 | 188 | 1.88 |
5. | ![]() | 85 | 97 | 156 | 1.84 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | NCAA | 48 | 46 | 70 | 116 | 2.42 | 48 |
2. | ![]() | 1979-1980 | NCAA | 40 | 33 | 59 | 92 | 2.30 | 28 |
3. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | NCAA | 48 | 52 | 37 | 89 | 1.85 | 42 |
4. | ![]() | 1979-1980 | NCAA | 40 | 43 | 44 | 87 | 2.18 | 70 |
5. | ![]() | 1987-1988 | NCAA | 42 | 34 | 51 | 85 | 2.02 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
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1. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | NCAA | 48 | 52 | 37 | 89 | 1.85 | 42 |
2. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | NCAA | 48 | 46 | 70 | 116 | 2.42 | 48 |
3. | ![]() | 1979-1980 | NCAA | 40 | 43 | 44 | 87 | 2.18 | 70 |
4. | ![]() | 1990-1991 | NCAA | 39 | 40 | 28 | 68 | 1.74 | 30 |
5. | ![]() | 1953-1954 | NCAA | 27 | 40 | 16 | 56 | 2.07 | 26 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
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1. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | NCAA | 48 | 46 | 70 | 116 | 2.42 | 48 |
2. | ![]() | 1990-1991 | NCAA | 38 | 18 | 61 | 79 | 2.08 | 6 |
3. | ![]() | 1979-1980 | NCAA | 40 | 33 | 59 | 92 | 2.30 | 28 |
4. | ![]() | 1978-1979 | NCAA | 42 | 24 | 59 | 83 | 1.98 | 28 |
5. | ![]() | 2000-2001 | NCAA | 46 | 26 | 55 | 81 | 1.76 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
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1. | ![]() | 1984-1985 | NCAA | 41 | 37 | 61 | 1.49 | 197 |
2. | ![]() | 1983-1984 | NCAA | 44 | 21 | 36 | 0.82 | 156 |
3. | ![]() | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 36 | 8 | 27 | 0.75 | 156 |
4. | ![]() | 1998-1999 | NCAA | 39 | 5 | 13 | 0.33 | 154 |
5. | ![]() | 1999-2000 | NCAA | 38 | 5 | 12 | 0.32 | 154 |
Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
As of January 1st, 2012, the University of North Dakota will no longer use their past team nickname "the Fighting Sioux". After a lengthy court battle, North Dakota's varsity athletics teams will operate without an official nickname or corresponding logo until at least Jan. 1, 2015, as mandated by the North Dakota State Legislature. The team is now registered as the Fighting Hawks, a name that was chosen by the University on November 18, 2015.