Brad Elliott Schlossman

Grand Forks

College Hockey Writer, at Grand Forks Herald

College hockey reporter for the @gfherald

Articles

West Fargo Sheyenne's Sarea Gu wins state singles title

6 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — Sarea Gu was in full command of the North Dakota state girls singles championship match as it neared the end. She had no intention of letting up. Not after finishing third at state as an eighth-grader and second as a freshman. Gu, a West Fargo Sheyenne sophomore, beat Dickinson's Shayna Klitzke 6-4, 6-1 in the singles final Saturday at Choice Health and Fitness. "I'm very excited," Gu said. "I've had a lot chances. It didn't go as I planned last year — and the year before that.
Williston wins first softball state championship

6 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS โ Kyah Stundal threw the ball in the air after recording the final out of the North Dakota Class A state softball tournament. The Williston softball team jumped together in the infield. Some cried. They posed for a team photo. They dropped a bucket of Powerade on coach Jesse Stundal. For a team that had never been to the state tournament, Williston knew exactly how it's done. Alana Thomas pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out nine. Her defense was perfect behind her.
Social media reacts to UND hockey's big day on the recruiting trail

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

May 31—GRAND FORKS — UND created a stir on social media by landing two major prospects out of the Western Hockey League in center Cole Reschny and right-shot defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. Reschny is expected to be picked in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Verhoeff is a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Social media reacts to UND hockey's big day on the recruiting trail

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — UND created a stir on social media by landing two major prospects out of the Western Hockey League in center Cole Reschny and right-shot defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. Reschny is expected to be picked in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Verhoeff is a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Top seeds advance in state singles, doubles tournaments

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — There were no major upsets on Day 1 of the North Dakota state girls individual tennis tournament at Choice Health and Fitness. The top seeds are through to Saturday's semifinal. Dickinson's Shayna Klitzke, the West Region's No. 1 singles seed, won a pair of matches in straight sets over Grand Forks Red River's Naomi Rahman and Valley City's Georgia Zaun to get to the semifinals. Klitzke is looking to become Dickinson's first state champion.
Williston reaches state championship game for first time

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — Allison Wilcox left the dugout Friday night wearing a bright orange hat that goes to Williston's player of the game. It's usually a postgame ritual that stays in the dugout. But exceptions can be made if you hit a double, a home run and led your program to a state championship game for the first time in school history. Williston beat Bismarck High 7-4 on Friday night in the North Dakota Class A state softball semifinals at UND's Albrecht Field.
Potential top-five NHL pick Keaton Verhoeff commits to UND

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

May 30—GRAND FORKS — UND has landed one of the top prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Defenseman Keaton Verhoeff, who could go in the top five, has given a verbal commitment to play for the Fighting Hawks this fall. AdvertisementVerhoeff is 16 years old. He will turn 17 next month and be one of the youngest players to ever suit up at UND. The highest-drafted players to ever play at UND are Jonathan Toews (No. 3) and Jake Sanderson (No. 5). Verhoeff visited UND and Michigan.
Minot knocks out two-time state champion Dickinson in semifinals

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS â There will be a new North Dakota Class A state softball champion. Minot beat back-to-back champ Dickinson 7-3 on Friday afternoon at UND's Albrecht Field in a state semifinal game. The Majettes used a four-run first inning and a three-run fifth to beat the Midgets, who had won three of the last four titles. Minot will play for its second state championship â the Majettes won in 2018 â at noon Saturday at Albrecht Field. "I'm super excited," Minot shortstop Halle Baker said.
Potential top-five NHL pick Keaton Verhoeff commits to UND

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — UND has landed one of the top prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Defenseman Keaton Verhoeff, who could go in the top five, has given a verbal commitment to play for the Fighting Hawks this fall. Verhoeff is 16 years old. He will turn 17 next month and be one of the youngest players to ever suit up at UND. The highest-drafted players to ever play at UND are Jonathan Toews (No. 3) and Jake Sanderson (No. 5). Verhoeff visited UND and Michigan.
Projected first-round NHL Draft pick Cole Reschny commits to UND

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Elliott Schlossman

GRAND FORKS — UND has landed one of the top recruits in Western Canada. Cole Reschny, a center who is projected to be picked in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, has committed to UND for the upcoming season. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound forward from Macklin, Sask., tallied 92 points in 62 games this season for the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League. He finished ninth in the league in scoring.