The hockey rink buzzed with action on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as teams clashed in a series of thrilling college hockey matchups. Let's dive into the highlights!
First, a quick overview of some resources: You can find advanced metrics for the Denver vs. North Dakota game at the provided link, and check out related schedules and results from January 14, 2026.
Here's a snapshot of the day's scores:
- Robert Morris 3, Army 0
- Vermont 4, Connecticut 2
- Yale 4, Union 1
- Mercyhurst 4, Niagara 2
- Bentley 4, Sacred Heart 4
- Lake Superior 1, Bowling Green 0
- Minnesota-Duluth 5, St. Cloud State 3
- Michigan 3, Minnesota 2
- Boston University 3, Mass.-Lowell 0
- Omaha 2, Miami 6
- Minnesota State 1, Michigan Tech 4
- Ferris State 3, Augustana 4
- Air Force 5, Holy Cross 2
- Princeton 0, Colgate 2
- Quinnipiac 4, Cornell 1
- St. Lawrence 0, Dartmouth 4
- Clarkson 1, Harvard 2
- Brown 1, RPI 4
- Merrimack 1, Massachusetts 3
- Boston College 3, Providence 4
- Canisius 4, RIT 1
- Bemidji State 2, St. Thomas 3
- Alaska-Anchorage vs. Alaska
- Stonehill 1, Lindenwood 5
- Notre Dame 3, Penn State 6
Now, let's zoom in on the Denver vs. North Dakota game. Denver emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 against North Dakota.
Key Game Stats:
- Goals: Denver 3, North Dakota 2
- Shots: Denver 17, North Dakota 35
- Team Penalties: Denver 3-6, North Dakota 4-8
- Power Play Goals (PPG-PPO): Denver 1-4, North Dakota 0-3
- Faceoffs Won-Lost (FOW-L): Denver 24-38, North Dakota 38-24
- Expected Goals (xG): Denver 2.0, North Dakota 4.4
Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Period: Denver's Kristian Epperson scored at 14:09, followed by Dylan James of North Dakota at 17:39.
- 2nd Period: Jake Livanavage of North Dakota scored at 8:43, and Eric Pohlkamp of Denver found the net at 12:53.
- 3rd Period: James Reeder of Denver scored a power-play goal at 11:19.
Penalties:
- 1st Period: Bennett Zmolek (UND) - Interference, Kent Anderson (Denver) - Cross-Checking.
- 2nd Period: Ollie Josephson (UND) - Slashing, Boston Buckberger (Denver) - Interference, Rieger Lorenz (Denver) - Cross-Checking.
- 3rd Period: David Klee (UND) - Hooking, Cole Reschny (UND) - Tripping.
Goalie Stats:
- Denver: Quentin Miller - 33 saves, 2 goals against in 59:57 minutes.
- North Dakota: Jan Špunar - 14 saves, 3 goals against in 58:33 minutes.
Player Stats:
- Denver: Detailed stats for Kristian Epperson, Clarke Caswell, James Reeder, Sam Harris, Samu Salminen, Rieger Lorenz, and others.
- North Dakota: Detailed stats for Cole Reschny, Dylan James, Ben Strinden, Will Zellers, and others.
Team Lineups:
- Denver: Includes forwards, defensemen, and goalie Quentin Miller.
- North Dakota: Includes forwards, defensemen, and goalies Zach Sandy and Jan Špunar.
Shot Chart:
A visual representation of shots on goal, misses, and blocked shots is available.
And that's the recap! What were your biggest takeaways from these games? Did any particular plays or players stand out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
