Get to know UND freshman defenseman Ethan MacKenzie

GRAND FORKS — UND will play at 3M Arena at Mariucci for the first time in four years this week. But a few UND players have played there before. Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff, Carson Carels and Ethan MacKenzie played their World Junior Championship pool play games in the building last winter as members of Team Canada. They also practiced there. MacKenzie, a freshman defenseman, talked about that experience and more. Q. Have you played more games at Mariucci than in Ralph Engelstad Arena at this point? A. I actually think I have. Q. What was the experience like playing at Mariucci in the World Juniors? A. It was pretty cool, especially having my family there and all the Canadian fans that came down to watch us. In warmups, the glass was packed. To see the fans and atmosphere was a cool experience. Q. What was the experience like being a member of that team and bringing home a bronze medal? A. You go there expecting and wanting to get gold when