Overview
- UND plays at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs on Jan. 9–10 with regional TV, radio, and NCHC streaming coverage confirmed.
- For the first time since Nov. 14, all of UND’s centers are available after injuries and international tournament absences.
- Winger Cody Croal did not travel due to an ailment, and freshman Josh Zakreski is on the trip but remains far from returning after surgery.
- Colorado College is without top-line center Owen Beckner and defensemen Colton Roberts and Max Burkholder, with Burkholder likely out for the season.
- UND is 16-4 and holds a one-point lead over Denver in the NCHC standings as it pursues a seventh Penrose Cup in 12 seasons.