GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)– University of North Dakota head hockey coach Brad Berry announced on Saturday morning that defenseman Caleb MacDonald has transferred to the program for his final three years of eligibility beginning in 2024-25.
MacDonald joins UND after a freshman season with Alaska, skating in 31 games and pacing all rookie skaters with 14 points on four goals and 10 helpers. The Cambridge, Ontario, native spent time on both the power play and penalty kill for the Nanooks, helping the squad finish with a winning record.
He was particularly good against NCHC foes, potting five points (2G, 3A) in five games against North Dakota, Denver and St. Cloud State. He notched his first multi-goal game as a collegiate player at Ralph Engelstad Arena, striking for two goals and adding an assist for three points, while also notching his first-collegiate point in a 5-2 win at St. Cloud State.
On the defensive end, MacDonald finished tied for third on the team with 28 blocked shots, including a career-high five against North Dakota, while also sitting second on the squad with a plus-13 rating.
The blueliner played his junior career with Whitecourt in the AJHL, where he shared the ice with current UND defenseman Tanner Komzak.
MacDonald is expected to pursue an undergraduate degree in business.
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Caleb MacDonald File:
Hometown: Cambridge, Ontario
Position: Defense
Major: Business
NHL Rights: Undrafted
2023-24: 31 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 PTS, +13, 28 BLK, 36 PIM
Career: 31 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 PTS, +13, 28 BLK, 36 PIM
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