Western Collegiate Hockey Association

The University of North Dakota is the state's most comprehensive intensive research university and the primary center for professional education and training. UND has brought in more than $548.5 million for sponsored research programs from internal and external sources since 2001, including $10 million in fiscal year 2007.

AC: 701
Location: Grand Forks, ND 58202
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 12,559
Colors: Kelly Green and White
Nickname: Fighting Sioux
Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (200 x 85)
Arena Capacity: 11,634
Press Box Phone: 777-3571/3572

Brian Idalski is in his second season as UND head coach after leading the Sioux to a four-win WCHA turnaround last season. In Idalski's first year behind the bench, the Sioux also increased their offensive output by half a goal a game while lowering their goals against average by nearly the same margin.

Brian Idalski is entering his second season as head women's hockey coach at North Dakota. In his first season behind the Sioux bench, Idalski guided a youthful team to a four-win WCHA improvement from the previous season. Along the way, UND also increased its offensive output by half a goal per game while lowering its goals against by nearly the same margin from 2007-08.