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Fighting Hawks Shut Out Quinnipiac, Reach Frozen Four

3/29/2026

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North Dakota's Fighting Hawks defeated Quinnipiac 5-0 in Sioux Falls, S.D., earning a Frozen Four berth.
It marks the program's first Frozen Four appearance in a decade.
Head coach Dane Jackson, appointed less than a year ago, emphasized the team's resilience.
Freshman goaltender Jan Špunar earned the Most Outstanding Player title after back-to-back shutouts.
Quinnipiac's coach acknowledged challenges facing his young team, while senior leaders reflected on their impact.

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North Dakota's Fighting Hawks defeated Quinnipiac 5-0 in Sioux Falls, S.D., earning a Frozen Four berth.
It marks the program's first Frozen Four appearance in a decade.
Head coach Dane Jackson, appointed less than a year ago, emphasized the team's resilience.
Freshman goaltender Jan Špunar earned the Most Outstanding Player title after back-to-back shutouts.
Quinnipiac's coach acknowledged challenges facing his young team, while senior leaders reflected on their impact.