The Fighting Hawks fans in Mullett Arena erupted ... and vault UND into a three-way tie atop the National Collegiate Hockey Conference standings. "It was awesome," UND forward Jake Schmaltz ...

The Fighting Hawks are 5-2 with Berg in the lineup this ... "I think that comes from seeing what college hockey is all about," Berry said. "When you come from junior hockey, it's a huge step.

Fighting Hawks: 3-7, averaging 60.0 points, 31.3 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.3 points.

Maroon scored a goal and added seven PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens. Maroon was humbled in a fight against Arber Xhekaj in the first period, which the Montreal defenseman easily won.