The University of North Dakota opens the 2016-2017 with an exhibition game against the University of Manitoba on Saturday, October 1.  UND will raise their 8th national championship banner to the rafters during a pre-game ceremony and the first 5,000 fans will receive a replica championship banner to take home.  A pregame party will take place on the plaza from 5 to 7 PM with music from Downtown Sound. For more information visit www.undsports.com.