UMD Bulldogs to Face Colorado College This Weekend
The seventh-ranked Bulldogs will travel to face ninth-ranked Colorado College in a two-game series starting Friday.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Hockey
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The UMD men's hockey team travels to face Colorado College in a top-10 matchup beginning Friday, October 30, 2026. Forward Max Plante will miss the weekend series for Duluth.
Why it matters
This series features a critical clash between two nationally ranked programs looking to solidify their standing in the national polls. The outcome could significantly impact UMD's pursuit of a top-tier season ranking.
Jason Shaugabay currently leads the nation with 11 assists, while defenseman Ty Hanson paces all blue-liners with 7 goals. UMD enters the series ranked 10th in the nation with an average of 4.0 goals per game.
The players
Jason Shaugabay
He is a standout player for the UMD men's hockey team who leads the nation in total assists.
Ty Hanson
He is a skilled offensive defenseman for the Bulldogs who currently leads all defensemen in the country in goals scored.
Max Plante
He is a member of the UMD hockey roster who will be sidelined for the upcoming series against Colorado College.
The details
UMD heads into the series with a potent offense, bolstered by Shaugabay's shift to his current role and Hanson's production from the offensive defenseman position. The Bulldogs must navigate these high-stakes games without the presence of Max Plante.
Timeline
Puck drops for the series opener on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8 p.m.
The second game of the series is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This top-10 series acts as a crucial litmus test for both programs as they jockey for position within the national standings. A successful weekend in Colorado could prove vital for UMD's chances of securing a favorable seed for the postseason tournament.
With Max Plante out, UMD will rely heavily on Jason Shaugabay to maintain his playmaking pace to drive the offense. Fantasy managers and fans should monitor how the rotation shifts on the power play during this absence.
The takeaway
Top-ranked matchups in October often serve as early indicators of which programs have the depth to sustain a championship run. Fans watching these games should pay close attention to how specialty teams perform during critical weekend sets.
Further reading
For more on the Bulldogs' performance this season, visit the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Northernnewsnow.
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