Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Secure 1-0 Victory Over Colorado College Tigers in NCHC Opener
The No. 7 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs opened NCHC play with a 1-0 victory over the No. 9 Colorado College Tigers at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with Ty Hanson scoring the game-winning goal.

Duluth Superior, MN, October 30, 2026 — The No. 7 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs have begun their National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) season with a narrow 1-0 win against the No. 9 Colorado College Tigers. The conference matchup took place at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The lone goal of the contest proved to be the difference-maker, with Ty Hanson finding the back of the net for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Hanson’s goal secured the victory for his team as they commenced their NCHC schedule.
Details regarding the date of the game, the specific time of the goal, or other significant game events were not provided in the summary. Information about the starting goaltenders for both teams or the number of saves made was also not available. Furthermore, the summary did not include any direct quotes from players or coaches following the game.
The Colorado College Tigers, ranked ninth nationally, were unable to score against the Bulldogs’ defense. The final score indicates a tightly contested game, with Minnesota Duluth earning the crucial conference points on the road. The outcome establishes an early conference standing for both programs as the NCHC season unfolds. Further statistics and game recaps would typically provide additional context on team performance and individual contributions.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Wellens on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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