The top-seeded University of North Dakota men’s ice hockey team proved why it leads the nation in scoring Friday, as it recorded four goals in the opening eight minutes. Behind the early offensive surge, the Fighting Hawks defeated No. 4 American International College, 5-1, during the Midwest Regional semifinals at Scheels Arena in Fargo, N.D.
“We fought until the end,” Yellow Jackets coach Eric Lang said. “I couldn’t be more proud of what these guys have done. They have all missed weddings, funerals, Thanksgiving, Christmas, among other things, this season.