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

Change. Of the many things that Brian Idalski, the new head coach of the University of North Dakota women's hockey team, brings, it's change. "Things are going to be different," Idalski said. With that change, Idalski and his new staff have created a buzz at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

Brian Idalski was hired as head women's hockey coach at the University of North Dakota on April 11, 2007 and was officially introduced at a press conference at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Idalski spent the 2006-07 season as an assistant coach with St. Cloud State's women's hockey program, where his primary responsibilities included coaching the defensemen, scouting opponents and overseeing all aspects of recruiting.