Overview
- UND announced on Sept. 16 that sophomore center Cole Reschny was voted captain for the 2026-27 season and that junior forwards Cody Croal and Mac Swanson plus senior Anthony Menghini will serve as alternate captains.
- Reschny becomes the youngest player by age to wear the 'C' at North Dakota and is only the third underclassman to be captain in program history, joining Dave Hakstol (1990-91) and Bob Murray (1948-49).
- The 19-year-old from Macklin, Saskatchewan is a 2025 first-round NHL pick (18th overall) of the Calgary Flames and arrives with significant credentials including 35 points as a freshman and NCHC Rookie of the Year honors.
- UND coach Dane Jackson said teammates voted Reschny captain because of his mature presence, relentless work ethic and team-first approach, citing those traits as central to the program’s standards.
- Named captain before the preseason exhibition slate, Reschny’s leadership role gives UND a clear on-ice leader for the coming year and reinforces the program’s reputation for developing NHL-ready talent.