Author: Neil Vierzba

Uws Msoc Web 924
College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 10th Straight Time

The Yellowjackets had five different goal-scorers in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was able to get the best of their border battle rivals, St. Scholastica on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets blanked the Saints 5 to 0 to earn their 10th straight win against them. UWS (5-3) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. As for CSS (0-6-3), they will host St. Olaf on Saturday. Categories:…

Smith Web 924
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Duluth Marshall Goaltender Kaenan Smith Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Smith last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another local product will join the UMD men’s hockey team in the coming years. Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening. He last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he went 10-8-1 and had a saves percentage of .934. Smith is currently…

H Monsters Web 615
Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters Rebranding as Minnesota Monsters, Joining AF1

The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they'll enter year three.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they’ll enter year three. No longer are they a member of the Arena League but they also have a slight name change. Wednesday, the team confirmed with Fox 21 that they will be joining the Arena Football One League and will now be called the Minnesota Monsters. Arena Football…

Umd Vb Web Game 923
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Improves to 10-0 on Season with Straight-Set Victory Over Bemidji State

The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Bemidji State in straight sets. The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory. UMD (10-0) will next play at Wayne State on Friday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

D East Vb Web 923
High School, Sports

Duluth East Volleyball Rallies to Hand Greenway 4th Loss

The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Greenway in four sets. Harlow Hartwick led East with 14 kills in the victory. The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday. As for Greenway (13-4), they’ll host Mesabi East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Fb Web 923
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Seeks Redemption Against MSU-Moorhead

UMD is 18-1 against MSU-Moorhead since the 2002 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was in a contest against Minnesota State-Moorhead last September that the UMD football team adopted their motto for this season. The Bulldogs lost on a last second touchdown to the Dragons so the one play at a time method was born. So far, that’s resulted in a perfect 4-0 record, including last week’s 34 to 17 victory…

Umd Mhky Web 923
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Play in Northern Ireland in 2026

The UMD men are the 2nd NCHC team to be invited to play in Belfast.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…

Umd Vb Web 923
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #16 in Latest AVCA Poll

UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…

Prep Fb Week 4 Web
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown, Esko, & Hibbing Earn Week 4 Wins, Denfeld & Superior Fall

Friday marked Week 4 for prep football teams in Minnesota and Week 5 for Wisconsin squads.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team continued to prove that they are a top contender for the Section 7AAAA title. On Friday, the Hawks improved to 4-0 after defeating Cloquet 41 to 21. In Esko, the Esko football team continued their winning ways as they topped Mora 50 to 0 for their 3rd straight victory. As for Duluth Denfeld, they…

Bensonpetersonnorthernstar
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Benson Peterson

Peterson tallied 17 goals in the first eight games of the season for Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Changing positions can sometimes be an adjustment for players. But for Duluth Marshall senior striker Benson Peterson, it’s resulted in 17 goals in just eight games of action. “I’ve adapted my right wing game at striker. I tend to drive more and use my body to shield the ball and it’s led to lots of opportunites opening up…

Uws Wsoc Web 917
College, Sports

Piazza Picks Up 1st Win as Coach as UWS Women’s Soccer Shuts Out North Central

UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Not only was it the UW-Superior women’s soccer teams first win of the season on Wednesday night, It was also the first win for new head coach Nick Piazza. Piazza and company shut out North Central, 6 to 0. UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory. The Yellowjackets (1-4-1) will next…

Kaiser Web 917
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Wyatt Kaiser & Blackhawks Agree on New Contract Extension

Kaiser last suited up for UMD in 2023.
Neil Vierzba,

CHICAGO, Illinois.- On the verge of beginning traning camp, former UMD defenseman Wyatt Kaiser can finally get to work. On Wednesday, the restricted free agent and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a new two-year, 1.7 million dollar deal. Kaiser is coming off a career-year as he had highs in goals, points, games played, blocked shots, and lastly hits. He last…

Umd Mhky Web 917
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Relying on Veterans Ahead of New Year

UMD opens the season October 3rd at Alaska Fairbanks.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off another down year. But, the beauty of a new season means everyone starts over from scratch. The Bulldogs, who are just a little over two weeks from their season opener in Alaska, return a lot of talent. Those back include defenseman Joey Pierce, Aaron Pionk, and Ty Hanson. Plus, forward…

Plante Web 917
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward Max Plante Named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned the honor ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante has landed on the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team. Just last season, the former Hermantown Hawk had nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games of action. He also secured a NCHC All-Rookie team nod for his efforts. Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned…

Uw Superior’s Savanna Hering Claims Umac Defensive Player Of The Week Honors
College, Sports

UW-Superior’s Savanna Hering Claims UMAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current UWS libero Savanna Hering has been named the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament. She and the Yellowjackets also went 3 and 1 at the tourney. They’re next in action this weekend, hosting the Stinger Classic. Categories: College, Sports

Vb Web 916
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Rails Rally Past Greyhounds, Hawks Handle Spartans

Both the Proctor and Hermantown volleyball teams picked up road wins on Tuesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday night. After dropping the first set to Duluth East, the Rails rallied to take the next three and come away with the four-set victory. Reagan Rodberg led Proctor with 17 kills in the contest. Proctor plays at Two Harbors on Monday. As for Duluth East, they host…

Pierce Web 916
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Joey Pierce Captain for 2025-2026 Season

Pierce is the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be defenseman Joey Pierce. He’s the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season. As for the alternates they will be Kyler Kovich, Aaron Pionk, Ty Hanson, and lastly Max Plante. UMD…

Umd Fb Use Me 916
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football to Take On Sioux Falls in Battle of 3-0 Teams

UMD is just 2-7 against Sioux Falls since the 2013 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese has been preaching the one play at a time mindset to his players all off-season long. This past Saturday, UMD’s contest against Minnesota State-Mankato just so happened to come down to just one final play. And unlike a few times last year, the Bulldogs came out on the right end this time…

Umd Vb Web 916
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Cracks Top 25 After 7-0 Start

Just this past weekend, UMD took down Michigan Tech, Adelphi University, and Northern Michigan.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog volleyball squad has cracked the top 25 for the first time this season. UMD comes in at number 24 in the AVCA poll after starting the season at 7-0. Just this past weekend, UMD took down Michigan Tech, Adelphi University, and Northern Michigan, with the last two contests resulting in straight-set sweeps. The Bulldogs continue their…

Johnson Web 916
High School, Sports

Greenway Senior Ava Johnson Tallies 1,000th Kill

Johnson finished with 16 kills and 31 digs as the Raiders ending up falling to Chisholm in five sets.
Neil Vierzba,

COLERAINE, Minn.- Congratulations are in order for Greenway senior outside hitter Ava Johnson. In Monday night’s contest against Chisholm, Johnson tallied her 1,000th kill. It happened on her first point of the night. She finished with 16 kills and 31 digs as the Raiders ending up falling to Chisholm in five sets. Johnson and Greenway are next in action on…

Prep Socc 915 Web
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Lumberjack Girls Extend Win Streak to 6, Hawk & Bluejacket Boys Pick Up Conference Wins

With the win, Cloquet-Carlton has now won their last six contests.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team continued their hot streak on Monday night. Playing Duluth Denfeld in a Lake Superior conference matchup, the Lumberjacks left no doubt as they came away with a 6-1 victory. With the win, Cloquet-Carlton has now won their last six contests. They’ll next play at Proctor on Thursday. As for the Hunters, they are…

Umd Whky Web 915
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th to Begin Season

The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will enter the year ranked 6th after the first USCHO Poll was dropped Monday morning. The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6. Wisconsin is ranked first with Ohio State and Minnesota following them respectively. UMD drops the puck on the 2025-2026 season this upcoming Friday, when…

Krenzen Web 915
Professional Sports, Sports

Former Hilltopper Nolan Krenzen Re-Signs with South Carolina Stingrays

Krenzen last played for the Hilltoppers during the 2018 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Hilltopper is re-upping with his current pro team. Nolan Krenzen has re-signed with the South Carolina Stingrays, who are the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals. Krenzen appeared in four games for the team last season. Before that, he skated for the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he tallied a total of 40 points. Krenzen last played…

Prep Fb Web 0912
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Northwestern & Hermantown Remain Perfect in 2025 Season

Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their perfect start to the season on Friday night. Facing St. Croix Falls in their home opener, the Tigers left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th. Speaking of unbeaten teams, Hermantown took down Duluth East 42 to…

Umd Wsoc Web 912
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bemidji State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Women’s Soccer

UMD (1-1-1) will next host Sioux Falls on September 19th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…

H Monsters
Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Jacob Lambert Becomes New Owner of Duluth Harbor Monsters

Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are under new ownership. After multiple discussions throughout the 2025 season, Brent Labrie and Kramer Service Group has now sold the team to Jacob Lambert and J&B Manufactured Homes. Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before. With the move, General Manager Steve Walters…

Csshockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

CSS Women’s Hockey Adds Hoff & Wolff to Coaching Staff, Eckstrom & Sandelin to Roster

The Saints are entering their first year under head coach Sydney Brodt.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy off-season for the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team. That trend continued this week when the team hired former North Shore girls head coach Callie Hoff and former Bulldog Nick Wolff to the coaching staff. Hoff will be an assistant while Wolff will be a player development and skills coach. Other notable moves from the…

Umd Vb Game Web 911
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Edges Michigan Tech in Five Sets to Remain Unbeaten

UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on Friday at 6 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team returned home on Thursday for their home opener against Michigan Tech. After dropping the first and third set, UMD bounced back in the 2nd, 4th, and finally the 5th set to take the 3-2 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Kylie Broten, who had 15 kills. UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on…

Prep Soc Web
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls Improve to 7-0, Duluth East Boys Extend Win Streak to Five

Esko is next in action on Tuesday at Two Harbors.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team continued their perfect start to the season on Thursday night. Playing at Hermantown, Esko shutout the Hawks 3-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season. Esko is next in action on Tuesday at Two Harbors. As for Hermantown (3-3-2), they’ll host Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Saturday. Over on the boys side, Duluth East extended…

Umd Vb Web 911
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Begins Six-Game Homestand with Up North Preseason Tournament

Combined, the Bulldogs are 65-25 all-time against their Up North Tourney foes.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team.  A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…

Uws Msoc Web 910
College, Sports

Kidd’s Goal Not Enough as UWS Men’s Soccer Falls to Macalester

Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still searching for their first win of the 2025 season. On Wednesday night, the Yellowjackets hosted a 3-1 Macalester squad that was able to get the best of them, 2-1. Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS. UW-Superior (0-3) will next be…

Umd Whky Web 910
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

New Faces & New Leadership for UMD Women’s Hockey in 2025-2026 Season

UMD's season opener is September 19th at Mercyhurst University.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…

Css Wsoc 910
College, Sports

CSS Women’s Soccer Blanks Bethany Lutheran for 1st Win Since 2023

Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net for CSS.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since October of 2023, the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has won a contest. Playing old UMAC foe Bethany Lutheran on Wednesday, the Saints put up four unanswered goals to come away with the 4 to 0 victory. Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net…

Vb Web 99
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor Returns to Win Column, Superior Falls at Home

Proctor is next in action on Thursday at Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team bounced back on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in four sets. With the victory, it snapped a three-game losing skid for the Rails. They’ll next be in action on Thursday at Cloquet. As for Rock Ridge, they return home to play International Falls on Thursday. In other prep volleyball action, Superior’s rally fell short…

Umd Fb Web 99
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#24 UMD Football Set to Renew Rivalry with #7 MSU-Mankato

In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD is 5-6 against Mankato in the last 11 meetings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…

Prep Football 0905 Web
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown Defends the Hammer, Esko Wins Nail-Biter, Duluth East Suffers First Loss

Hermantown has held on to the hammer since the 2020 season.  
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Week two of prep football kicked off in Minnesota on Friday night. In Hermantown, a rivalry game that dates all the way back to 1941 continued on Friday, as the Hawks hosted the Proctor Rails in the annual Hammer game. The Hawks will keep the hammer for another year as they defeat the Rails 89-0. Hermantown has held…

Umd Football Promotes Chase Vogler To Associate Head Coach
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Promotes Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach

Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…

Uws Msoc Web 94
College, Sports

7th Ranked UW-Eau Claire Blanks UW-Superior Men’s Soccer

UWS (0-2) will next host Macalester on September 10th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still in search of their first win of the 2025 season. On Thursday, #7 UW-Eau Claire scored two first half goals and then two 2nd half goals to go on to defeat the Yellowjackets 4-0. UWS (0-2) will next host Macalester on September 10th. Categories: College, Sports

Winans Web 94
High School, Sports

MIB’s Luke Winans Joins 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame Class

Winans coached MIB from 1994 to 2019, where he picked up 379 wins.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Earlier this summer it was reported that Barnum coach Rich Newman is set to be inducted into the 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame. Now, former Mountain Iron-Buhl coach Luke Winans is set to join him. Winans coached MIB from 1994 to 2019, where he picked up 379 wins and led the team to the 2000 state tournament….

Martinsleennorthernstar
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Martin Sleen

Sleen and Hermantown will host Proctor this upcoming Friday at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Martin Sleen had his fair share of touchdowns in 2024. That trend continued in Week 1 when the junior running back found the end zone three times in Hermantown’s 52 to 7 win over Duluth Denfeld. “When I’m on the field and I’m gone for a big touchdown, I don’t really have much going through my head. It’s…

Sup Bsoc Web 93
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Soccer Holds Off Duluth Denfeld for 2nd Win of Season

Superior improves to 2-1 and will next play at Hibbing/Chisholm on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys soccer team returned to the win column on Wednesday night, defeating Duluth Denfeld 2-1. Superior improves to 2-1 and will next play at Hibbing/Chisholm on Thursday. As for Duluth Denfeld (1-5), they are back at home on Saturday to face Bemidji. Categories: High School, Sports

Williams Web 93
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Steelers Release Former Bulldog Aiden Williams from Practice Squad

Williams had been on the team's practice squad for the last six days.
Neil Vierzba,

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has once again been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams had been on the team’s practice squad for the last six days. If this is it for the guard in the steel city, he ends his campaign suiting up in one preseason game and playing 54 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He…

Vb Web 92
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Esko Extends Win Streak to 6, Hibbing Bounces Back

Both the Esko and Hibbing volleyball teams picked up wins on Tuesday night.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in straight sets. Esko improves to 7-1 and will next play at Two Harbors on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge, they are at Proctor on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Hibbing knocked off Duluth Denfeld in five sets. The Bluejackets are now 3-1 and…

Umd Fb Web 92
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football to Open Conference Play with Road Contest at Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won the last 11 meetings against Concordia-St. Paul.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was back to work for the UMD football team Tuesday afternoon after they opened up the season with a controlling 35 to 7 victory over Winona State last Thursday. Bulldogs beginning preparation for a Concordia-St. Paul squad, who UMD has won the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2005. On top of that, the Bulldogs have averaged…

Spicer Web 92
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer Joins Western Michigan

Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in 17 games.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced back in April that former Bulldog Cole Spicer was making his return to college hockey with Arizona State. Fast forward to Tuesday, Spicer has transferred once again. He’ll skate for the defending national champions, Western Michigan this upcoming season. Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in…

Prep Fb Web 829
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Earn Week 1 Wins, Two Harbors & Proctor Fall

Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night. One of the matchups featured a Section 7AAAA semifinal rematch as Hermantown hosted Duluth Denfeld. Like the two meetings last year, Hermantown once again came away with the win, 52 to 7. In other action, Two Harbors took on North Branch in a battle of section…

Williams Web 829
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Steelers Sign Former Bulldog Aiden Williams to Practice Squad

Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars.
Neil Vierzba,

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, the team signed the guard to their practice squad. Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars. He missed the remaining two preseason games following that to deal with a leg injury. Williams originally…

Sup Fb Web 828
High School, Sports

Stevens Point Spoils Superior Football’s Home Opener

Superior (0-2) will next play at River Falls on September 5th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior football team returned home on Thursday to take on Stevens Point. After being shut out in the 1st half, the Spartans eventually did find the end zone three times in the 2nd half. However, it wouldn’t be enough as they went on to fall 41 to 20. Superior (0-2) will next play at River Falls on…

Umdhockey
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Caroline Ouellette Named Assistant Coach for Montreal Victoire

Ouellette has spent the last two seasons with Montreal.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD assistant coach and Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette has been promoted to assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She’s spent the past two seasons with the team and has also served as the Co-Head Coach for Concordia University. Ouellette has had plenty of success on the ice, including a 2008 national title with…

Prep Soccer 827
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls & C-E-C Boys Clinch Shutout Victories

Two teams that made it to the state tournament met up on the pitch on Wednesday afternoon as Esko hosted Cloquet-Carlton.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Two teams that made it to the state tournament met up on the pitch on Wednesday afternoon as Esko hosted Cloquet-Carlton. In came down to just one free kick and Britta Koski came through for Esko giving them the 1-0 win. Esko is now 3-0 and will host LILA on Thursday. As for Cloquet-Carlton (1-3), they are at…

You Might Like

Fox21 Livestream Banner Generic 728x90