How to live stream No. 2 North Dakota vs. Merrimack: NCAA hockey tournament, TV channel
The 2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament continues on Thursday night with a regional semifinal matchup between the No. 2 North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the Merrimack Warriors, with a spot in the regional final on the line. MORE: Best & most outrageous MLB ballpark foods for 2026 season Apr 9, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Drake Caggiula (9) skates with the puck against the Quinnipiac Bobcats during the third period of the championship game of the 2016 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena.
North Dakota defeated Quinnipiac 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images How to Watch North Dakota vs Merrimack Date : Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 8:30 PM ET TV Channel: ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo ( try for free ) North Dakota enters as one of the favorites in the tournament, bringing a deep roster, physical style, and a long track record of success in March. The Fighting Hawks are led by forward Mac Swanson, a key offensive piece, along with Dylan James, who provides scoring depth and versatility.
On the back end, Jake Livanavage helps anchor the blue line with puck-moving ability and strong defensive play, while goaltender Hampton Slukynsky has been a steady presence between the pipes. Merrimack arrives as a potential bracket buster, relying on disciplined defensive play and strong goaltending to stay competitive. The Warriors will look to generate offense early and often, while Filip Nordberg holds the defense together with his big 6’5 frame.
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