Jody, Meet Ralph

Jody Hodgson has been named GM of Grand Forks, N.D.’s Ralph Engelstad Arena.

He is currently assistant director of facilities for Tacoma, Wash., and oversaw management of the Tacoma Dome.

Hodgson, who won out over 60 applicants, is expected to take over management duties of the 13,000-capacity arena, which is on the campus of the University of North Dakota, July 1st.