HAWK Talk

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND Football Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND Football Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND Football Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND Football Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND Football Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND FB Spring Showcase

Jack Michaels, Mike Berg and Paul Ralston from the UND FB Spring Showcase

This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the president of Las Vegas Events, to discuss how the 2026 Frozen Four landed in Vegas as well as what traveling fans can expect in and around the big event at T-Mobile Arena (1:33). The guys then discuss NoDak’s standout weekend at the Sioux Falls Regional before talking weather postponements for softball, a push to the finish for tennis, and Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships’ first step toward potential commercial branding on uniforms and apparel (17:56). On the B-Side (39:17), Spurs put their faith in De Zerbi, while the Red Sox stumble out of the gates.

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old friend Jayson Hajdu of College Hockey Inc. to break down the state of college hockey and the upcoming NCAA Tournament (1:10). The guys then chat more hockey before discussing softball’s upcoming home opener, Jadyn Keeler’s latest All-American effort, and football’s start to spring practice (18:38). On the B-Side (43:42), Spurs might be going down, the Red Sox are poised to begin, and March Madness remains undefeated.

UND Head Tennis Coach Tom Boysen recaps the women’s team riding a seven-match winning streak, highlighting that the squad is finally healthy with all players back in the lineup. He explains how depth plays a key role, noting that when a top player is out, everyone shifts up a spot, changing the dynamic across the board. Looking ahead, Boysen previews the upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Roos and discusses the challenges of continuing their momentum with several matches on the road.