2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game. UND vs. Penn State in Nashville.

By Herald staff

October 29, 2021 09:02 AM

Check out a rundown of all the Herald’s coverage of the UND-Penn State game as a part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game.

Offensive explosion leads Penn State past UND in Nashville

10302021 UNDMHKY Jackson Kunz.jpg — UND defenseman Jackson Kunz (29) tries to disrupt a pass from Penn State defenseman and captain Paul DeNaples (3) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Photo by Russ Hons / UND Athletics.

The Nittany Lions became the first team to beat the Fighting Hawks in a destination game.

UND prepared to see a lot of shots against Penn State

So far this season, the 5-1 Nittany Lions are averaging more than 40 shots on goal per game and have led the nation in shots on goal seven years in a row.

Travel journal: UND in Nashville

UND hockey players Griffin Ness, Riese Gaber and Ethan Frisch get off the team plane in Nashville with cowboy hats. Photo by Brad E. Schlossman / Grand Forks Herald

Get a behind-the-scenes look at UND's destination game in Nashville.

Like past destination games, UND to take in the city

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville — A general view of hockey fans outside the stadium before game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Fighting Hawks will mix team-building in Nashville with the business of the game.

Where are fans traveling from to go to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Nashville?

UND fans enjoy the pregame party outside of Orleans Arena in October 2018. Photo by Brad Elliott Schlossman/Grand Forks Herald

UND and Penn State will bring people from across the country for their game Saturday night in Bridgestone Arena.

A look back at UND's destination hockey games

UND performs a stick salute to the crowd after beating rival Minnesota in the 2018 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by Russ Hons/UND athletics.

The Fighting Hawks will add Nashville to a list that includes Las Vegas and New York City.

Grand Forks Airport sets passenger record as hockey fans head to Nashville

hockey party.jpg — Kristi Slominski (left), Landon Oster, Kirsten Slominski and Heather Tandeski take a selfie with airport Executive Director Ryan Riesinger (center, wearing a UND jersey) before boarding a flight to Nashville, for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Oct. 29. Adam Kurtz / Grand forks Herald

The airport set a record for the daily number of passengers to come through its doors, and by far and large most of them were heading to Nashville, Tennessee. On Saturday night, UND is set to take on Penn State at Bridgestone Arena.

Former UND star now living in Nashville eager for the town to be introduced to his alma mater and its following

Hoogsteen action.jpg — David Hoogsteen led UND's 1997 NCAA national championship team in scoring. Photo by UND athletics.

"People are always asking me about North Dakota," said Hoogsteen, who led UND's 1997 NCAA national championship team in scoring. "Down here, we're in SEC country. So, I always compare us to Alabama football or Duke basketball. I'm super excited for this to come to life for people down here and for them to see what Fighting Sioux or Fighting Hawks hockey is all about. Yes, it's about the on-ice product. But it's about the community and the pride.

In Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, Karl Goehring had his one night in the NHL

Assistant coach Karl Goehring (left) works with players during a practice at Ralph Engelstad Arena this season. Nick Nelson / Grand Forks Herald

The UND assistant coach suited up for the Predators on Nov. 25, 2006.

Former UND player helps organize Nashville lunch to benefit military veteran organization

From left: Combat veteran Brian Bailey, former NHL defenseman Hal Gill, former NHL goalie Chris Mason and former UND forward/defenseman Brad Miller pose for a photo on the ice. They all have roles with 7Element, a Nashville-based organization which strives to benefit mental wellness of veterans and first responders.

Jody Hodgson wanted to do something to leave a lasting impact in Nashville.

The general manager of Ralph Engelstad Arena didn't just want to fly in for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game and return to Grand Forks without doing something to benefit the community.

For the second time, Clayton Phillips finds himself on the other side of a UND hockey destination game

Phillips was playing for Minnesota when the Gophers and Fighting Hawks met in the 2018 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Las Vegas. He now plays for Penn State, which will meet UND in Nashville on Saturday.