Western Collegiate Hockey Association

Academic excellence. Diversity. Tradition. These are words that for more than a century have described the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. Even so, some of UND's more than 109,000 alumni regard their alma mater as one of the nation's best-kept secrets. Thus we hope sports journalists and athletic fans will take time to look over the campus, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country.

AC: 701
Location: Grand Forks, ND 58202
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 13,187
Colors: Kelly Green and White
Nickname: Fighting Sioux
Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (200 x 85)
Arena Capacity: 11,406
Press Box Phone: 777-3571/3572

The UND men's hockey team has advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four for three years in a row. North Dakota's seven NCAA tournament wins during that three-year stretch are tied with Boston College for the most in the nation. UND's 11 WCHA playoff wins the past three seasons are two more than any other WCHA team.

Three seasons as head coach - three berths in the NCAA Frozen Four. That's what Dave Hakstol has accomplished since taking over as head coach of the University of North Dakota men's hockey team in July of 2004. Just two other coaches have achieved that feat.