Overview
- The game drew a sellout crowd of 11,575 in Grand Forks.
- Thirteen UND players recorded points, led by Mac Swanson with a goal and two assists and freshman Jack Kernan with two third-period goals.
- All three UND goaltenders (Gibson Homer, Jan Špunar and Zach Sandy) combined for a 13-save shutout.
- Special teams delivered with a 3-for-7 power play and a perfect 6-for-6 penalty kill.
- The result marked a 25th straight exhibition win over Manitoba, with UND now eyeing Friday’s opener against St. Thomas as it monitors injured defenseman EJ Emery.