Fargo Force defenseman Zaide Penner has committed to North Dakota, it was announced on Tuesday.

A native of Fargo, N.D., Penner played for Northstar Christian Academy's 16U AAA team in 2024-25, where he tallied seven goals and 37 assists in 53 games.

A 2008-born skater, Penner will join the USHL to play for the Force this upcoming season before making the jump to the NCAA to play for the Fighting Hawks in 2027-28.

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