UND Hockey Recruits

University of North Dakota hockey recruits news, all in one place. Fan account. Not affiliated with UND. #LGH #UNDProud

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

With the additions of Nolan Fitzhenry, Liam Ruck and Markus Ruck, UND has addressed its biggest area of need on the recruiting board. Story + comments from Dane Jackson, Bryn Chyzyk and both Ruck twins: https://t.co/UFs3i3Adl8

[North Dakota Hockey @UNDmhockey]

DOUBLE TROUBLE!

Excited to welcome Liam and Markus Ruck to the North Dakota hockey family!

#UNDproud | #LGH

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

@NDBrian76 🙌🏻 that made Monday a whole lot better!!

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

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Jeez, a guy goes to work for a few hours, comes back and UND HAS THE RUCK TWINS!
Let’s go!!

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

‼️🚨BREAKING🚨‼️

NORTH DAKOTA LANDS THE RUCK TWINS!!!! 🟢⚫️🪶🪶

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks have received a commitment from Liam & Markus Ruck!

Both could be first round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft this week!

Markus - 108 points in 68 GP
Liam - 104 points in 68 GP
Both played the 2025-26 season for @tigershockey

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

How did Carolina get Jackson Blake, their leading playoff scorer, in the fourth round? I'm told it was their Minnesota-based scout, Eric Fink, who went to bat for Blake. GMs always get the recognition for picks, but lower-profile scouts play major roles in shaping organizations.

[North Dakota Hockey @UNDmhockey]

JACKSON BLAKE IS A STANLEY CUP CHAMPION!!

#UNDproud | #LGH

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

Yep, he’s going to fit in nicely 🧨

[Daniel Gee @DanielGScouting]

Here is Carson Carels lighting up attackers.

I am cutting games for his EP Film Room and sorted these out. Very physical. #2026NHLDraft

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

Carson Carels will wear No. 4 at UND just as he did in Prince George.

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

This is the big 🐠 we’ve been waiting for.

Welcome to NoDak, Carson Carels!

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

‼️🚨BREAKING🚨‼️

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks have received a commitment from Carson Carels!
🪶🟢⚫️

Another MAJOR CHL➡️NCAA domino has fallen from a projected top 10 pick in the #2026NHLDraft

The ‘08 born Defenseman from Manitoba had 78 points in 53 GP during the 2025-26 season for @PGCougars

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

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[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

2nd Annual College Puck NXT FINAL AWARD CEREMONY!🏆

Coach of the Year
1. Dane Jackson🟢⚫️🪶
2. Brandon NauratoⓂ️
3. Reid Cashman🟢
4. Adam Nightingale🟢⚪️⚔️
5. Nate Leaman⚫️⚪️

Comment YOUR top five picks for each award👇

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

Tourney Ticket Secured🎟️🔒

North Dakota Fighting Hawks🟢⚫️🪶

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

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[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

UND captain Bennett Zmolek receives the Penrose Cup.

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

UND brings the Penrose on the ice for a photo

[The NCHC @TheNCHC]

Your 2025-2026 #PenroseCup Champions! 🏆

Congrats to @UNDmhockey on winning the outright regular-season title in #theNational! 🙌

NoDak nabs its 7️⃣th Penrose Cup #UNDproud

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

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[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

‼️🚨BREAKING🚨‼️

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks have received a commitment from Carson Scott!
🟢⚫️🪶

The ‘09 born LHD from Dayton, MN ( @HMBoysHockey ) has 11 points in 45 GP during the 2025-26 season for 🇺🇸 @USAHockeyNTDP (U17)

[Greater Alberta College Hockey @BCHL_Alberta]

Brent Sutter--who famously got big mad when Ollie Josephson left his team *over the off season*--apparently has no moral qualms with grabbing kids off of BCHL rosters on the last day of January.

[College Puck NXT @CollegePuckNXT]

‼️🚨BREAKING🚨‼️

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks have received a commitment from Beck Thoreson!
🟢⚫️🪶

The ‘09 born LHD from Moorhead, MN has 3 points in 10 GP during the 2025-26 season for 🇺🇸 NTDP U17’s

[UND Hockey Recruits @UNDPuckCommits]

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Adding to that 5-⭐️ d-corps pipeline

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

UND has landed one of the top American-born defensemen in his age group in Moorhead's Beck Thoreson. He's an elite-skating 6-foot-4 blue liner with UND in his bloodlines. Story on Thoreson: https://t.co/Drn5Z7GSwb