GRAND FORKS, N.D. UND – The University of North Dakota scored three times in the opening six minutes of the third period to overcome a 2-1 deficit to St. Cloud State and claim the Fighting Hawks first NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, 5-3. North Dakota is now the first team in NCHC history to win both the regular season and the Frozen Faceoff.

Last night’s overtime hero Gavin Hain tied it up 2-2 on a power play goal at 3:22 to shift momentum to UND’s end. Jordan Kawaguchi’s go-ahead goal, a give and go in front of the net from Riese Gaber with 4:54 left setup the game-winning goal 28 seconds on a power play as Gaber one-timed his second goal of the night, earning him the Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award.

Gaber and Kawaguchi both finished with two goals and an assist, while Collin Adams recorded two helpers as well. Goaltender Adam Scheel made 30 saves in net and was named to the All-Tournament team alongside teammates Collin Adams, Jake Sanderson, Gaber, and Hain.

A complete recap of the game with highlights and photo gallery of the championship celebration will be available later on FightingHawks.com.