Midco Sports Retained UND Hockey Broadcast Crew
The network will keep its existing team for the upcoming University of North Dakota hockey season.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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Midco Sports has officially retained its full broadcast crew for the upcoming University of North Dakota hockey season. The team will return to cover all home games at the Grand Forks arena.
Why it matters
Maintaining consistency in the broadcast booth helps foster familiarity for fans throughout the demanding collegiate hockey schedule. The network ensures viewers have reliable coverage for home matchups while NCHC TV manages streaming for various road contests.
The broadcast team features play-by-play announcer Alex Heinert and game analyst Jim Scanlan, with Taylor Budge hosting the desk. These figures operate as the primary information conduit for all home games in Grand Forks.
The players
Alex Heinert
He serves as the primary play-by-play announcer for University of North Dakota hockey broadcasts.
Jim Scanlan
He is the game analyst responsible for breaking down on-ice strategies for the television audience.
Taylor Budge
He hosts the desk segments and manages interactions with rotating panelists during the pre-game and intermission reports.
Midco Sports
This network is the regional media provider that broadcasts University of North Dakota hockey home games.
NCHC TV
This platform provides the official streaming service for conference hockey games including both home and select road matchups.
The details
The returning trio of Heinert, Scanlan, and Budge will continue their roles, with Budge supported by various rotating panelists during desk segments. While home games are broadcast by Midco Sports, NCHC TV will handle streaming for all home events alongside conference road games.
Timeline
Oct. 2, 2026: UND exhibition game against Augustana.
Oct. 3, 2026: UND exhibition game against Manitoba.
Oct. 9, 2026: Road game at Bemidji State.
Oct. 22-23, 2026: Road games at Minnesota.
Season Trajectory
The decision to retain a veteran broadcast crew provides continuity as the program balances home-field advantages with critical early-season road tests. This stability supports the team's media presence throughout the competitive NCHC conference schedule.
Fans in Grand Forks can continue to rely on the established Midco Sports crew for all home game coverage. Viewers should note that all conference road games will move to the NCHC TV streaming platform to ensure access.
The takeaway
Maintaining a consistent broadcast crew offers viewers a predictable viewing experience during a long and travel-intensive hockey season. Keeping the same team on the air allows the analysts and announcers to develop deeper insights into the roster's performance as the season progresses.
Further reading
For more information on the upcoming season, visit the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dickinson Press.
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