Where does UND sit in the NCHC hockey standings?

By Brad Elliott Schlossman Today at 8:47 p.m.

North Dakota’s Christian Wolanin and Minnesota Duluth’s Peter Krieger compete for the puck during last weekend's game at Amsoil Arena. Steve Kuchera / Forum News Service

GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota's chances at bringing home the Penrose Cup for the third time in four years diminished significantly over the weekend in a pair of losses at Minnesota Duluth.

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Brad Elliott Schlossman

Schlossman is in his 13th year covering college hockey for the Herald. In 2016, he was named the top beat writer in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He has voted in the national college hockey poll since 2007 and has served as a member of the Hobey Baker and Patty Kazmaier Award committees.

BSchlossman@gfherald.com

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