Author: Neil Vierzba

#5 CSS Men’s Hockey Improves to 9-0 with 8 to 1 Victory Over Northland

CSS was led by Jacob Seitz and Arkhip Ledenkov, who each had two goals in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Northland 8 to 1. CSS was led by Jacob Seitz and Arkhip Ledenkov, who each had two goals in the victory. St. Scholastica (9-0) will next play Dubuque as part of the Superior Showdown on December 29th. Northland (1-13) aims to bounce back on Saturday…

Former Grand Rapids Defenseman Ren Morque Commits to Air Force Academy

Morque is the 3rd Wilderness player to commit to the Falcons. He joins Beau Janzig and Joe Cesario as players that are Air Force bound.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Former Grand Rapids defenseman and now current Wilderness defense Ren Morque has announced he is set to join the Air Force Academy beginning next season. Morque has suited up for the Wilderness in 46 games, posting six goals and 24 assists. He’s been playing junior hockey since his time with the Thunderhawks ended after the 2021-2022 season. Morque…

Former UMD Center Michela Cava Inks One-Year Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Minnesota would select Cava in the 12th round of the draft back in September.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- A former Bulldog women’s hockey standout made it official with a PWHL squad. Center Michela Cava has signed a one-year deal with PWHL Minnesota. Minnesota would select Cava in the 12th round of the draft back in September. She would skate for UMD for two seasons back in 2014 to 2016, totaling 44 points in 69 games….

UMD Men’s Hockey Travels to Oxford for Final NCHC Conference Series of 2023

Last year, each team had two wins, two losses, and one tie in the five meetings they saw one another.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has made their way to Miami of Ohio for one last NCHC series before the new year. It’s been a even series over the years between the Bulldogs and the Redhawks. Last year, each team had two wins, two losses, and one tie in the five meetings they saw one another. Even more…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Rallies to Hand C-E-C 1st Loss of Season

The Hunters would score twice in the 2nd period and three times in the 3rd to rally back.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday, falling to Duluth Denfeld 5 to 4. The Hunters would score twice in the 2nd period and three times in the 3rd to rally back. C-E-C (2-1) will look to bounce back at East Grand Forks on Saturday. Duluth Denfeld (3-2) will next play…

UMD Volleyball’s Cianna Selbitschka Earns All-American Status

Selbitschka, who was named to the 3rd team, led UMD in kills, points, and total attacks.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior outside hitter Cianna Selbitschka has earned all-american status for her efforts this past season. Selbitschka, who was named to the 3rd team, led UMD in kills, points, and total attacks. She was also named NSIC All-Conference first team for the 2nd time in her career. Selbitschka is expected to return next season for the Bulldogs. Categories:…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Unable to Snap Losing Skid Against Saint Mary’s

St. Scholastica (1-6) will look to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team on Wednesday as CSS would fall to St. Mary’s 92 to 80. CSS was led by Moe Washington, who had 21 points in the contest. St. Scholastica (1-6) will look to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Preps for Another Ranked Opponent in #8 St. Cloud State

The two teams would meet six times last year with the Dogs boasting a 5-0-1 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team will take on a ranked opponent. The Bulldogs are so far 2-3-1 in that stretch. This weekend they’ll look to go over the .500 mark with a trip to St. Cloud to face the 8th ranked Huskies. The two teams would meet six times last year with the…

Huskies Field Manager Marcus Pointer to Return for 6th Season

The team also announced that Pointer's assistant Jake Pashby will return for his 3rd season with the team.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies won’t have to make any coaching changes this off-season. Marcus Pointer will return to lead Duluth as the Field Manager this upcoming season. This will be Pointer’s 6th season at the helm for the Huskies. The team also announced that Pointer’s assistant Jake Pashby will return for his 3rd season with the team. Categories: Northwoods…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hoops Earns Redemption in 7AAA Rematch Against Hermantown

Duluth Denfeld (2-1) will play against North Branch on December 12th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is still in search of their first win of the season, as they fell to Duluth Denfeld 83 to 77 on Tuesday. Hermantown senior Abraham Soumis would score his 1,000th career point in the contest. Making him the 10th player in program history to achieve the feat. As for Denfeld, Marnaries Ferguson had…

Hibbing/Chisholm Retires Adam Johnson’s Number Seven Jersey

A massive banner with Johnson's name and his number seven now hangs in the Hibbing Memorial Arena, right next to a banner of Johnson in his UMD uniform.

HIBBING, Minn.- A special ceremony took place before the Duluth Denfeld and Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey game on Tuesday. Hibbing retired the number seven for former player Adam Johnson. Johnson tragically passed away in a game in the United Kingdom back on October 28th. A massive banner with Johnson’s name and his number seven now hangs in the Hibbing Memorial Arena,…

Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Returns All Players Heading Into New Season

The Hilltoppers are led by their top two scorers in Chloe Johnson and Regan Juenemann.

DULUTH, Minn.- Not many teams can say they return their whole roster from a year ago. But, the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team can as they are coming off a section 7AA semifinal appearance a year ago. Even more of an added bonus for the team this year. A large number of their roster has more than just this year…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Both Move Up One Spot in Latest Polls

Both teams will play at Sioux Falls on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team has moved up a spot in the latest WBCA poll. The Bulldogs are now the 19th ranked team in the country after picking up two wins this past weekend against Wayne State and Augustana. UMD, who is now 6-1 will hit the road for a conference road trip with stops at Sioux Falls…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Cahalan Land on All-Super Region Teams

Both players also were on the All-NSIC 1st team.

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of Bulldogs earned All-Super region honors for their efforts this past season. Landing on the CCA All-Super Region 4 First Team was senior tight end Sam Pitz. Pitz caught nine touchdowns passes in 2023, which was a career-high. Also earning All-Super Region 4 honors was his teammate and offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan. Cahalan played a huge…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Stays Put in Latest USCHO Poll

A home and home series awaits the Saints this week. First playing at Northland College in Ashland tomorrow before hosting the Lumberjacks on Friday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- No action this past weekend for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. And no movement for the Saints in the latest USCHO poll. Scholastica will stay at number five in the country for D3. The last time CSS was ranked this high, you have to look back to the 2009-2010 season. A home and home series awaits the…

CSS Sophomore Lyndi Schubert Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica sophomore forward Lyndi Schubert has been named MIAC offensive player of the week. Schubert would tally two goals and three assists, totaling a five point weekend in Scholastica’s sweep of St. Catherine. This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor. CSS has a weekend of non-conference opponents on tap. First…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #6 in Polls, Karlsson Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Karlson and UMD will next play at St. Cloud State for a two-game series beginning on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with 2nd ranked Wisconsin over the weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly sees no movement in this week’s USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs stay as the 6th ranked team in the country. Wisconsin on the other hand, has dropped just one spot to number three. In other UMD women’s hockey news, freshman defender Ida Karlsson has…

Three Goal Third Period Helps UMD Men’s Hockey End Eight-Game Winless Streak

The UMD men's hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st. On Friday, the Bulldogs would use a three goal third period to take down Omaha 4 to 2. UMD had four different goal-scorers in the contest. The two teams will meet again with puck drop at 5:07 PM. Categories: College,…

Duluth East Boys Basketball Looks to Use New Shot Clock Rules to Advantage

The Greyhounds open the season December 8th at Shakopee.

DULUTH, Minn.- Any year you pick up twenty wins, that’s something you can pat yourself on the back for. But for the Duluth East boys basketball team there isn’t many players back from that roster. Head Coach Rhett McDonald enters his 12th year leading the Greyhounds. He returns two players that have seen significant minutes last season, those two being…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Madison to Take on Defending National Champions Wisconsin

UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests.

DULUTH, Minn.- After facing then ranked #2 Colgate last week, the Bulldogs hit the road this weekend to face the defending national champions and now 2nd ranked Wisconsin. UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests. Head Coach Maura Crowell admitted it was hard to remember those games from a year ago….

Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt Signs One-Year Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Brodt most recently suited up for the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with PWHL Minnesota. Brodt was with UMD from 2016 to 2020. Over the course of those four seasons, she would tally 98 points. Her best season as a Bulldog was in 2019 and 2020, where she had a career-high 19 goals and 22 assists. Brodt most recently suited…

UMD Volleyball Eliminated By Wayne State in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team would see their season come to a close on Thursday, falling to Wayne State 3-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals. The Bulldogs were making their 24th national tournament appearance in program history. In the contest, Cianna Selbitschka had a team-leading 13 kills. UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11. Categories: College,…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Falls to Augsburg in MIAC Conference Opener

CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team opened up their conference slate on Wednesday with a 77 to 73 loss to Augsburg. The Saints were led by Noah Winesett, who had 20 points in the contest. CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns From Bye Week Searching for Winning Formula

UMD will look to turn the trend from last year as they dropped three out of four against Omaha.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s back to work for the UMD men’s hockey team as they’ll look to snap a eight game winless drought this weekend versus Omaha. The team had the holiday weekend off and it arrived at a good time because head coach Scott Sandelin said= he had a lot of guys banged up who are now healthy. He also…

Minnesota Duluth Mourns Death of Football Player Reed Ryan

In celebration of Reed's life, a memorial wake will be held on Friday, December 1 followed by a funeral service on Saturday, December 2.

DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Essentia Health in Duluth at the age of 22. Ryan collapsed in the team’s weight room back on November 21st. He would fight for his life for a week before passing just short of midnight on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: University…

Boys Hockey: Grand Rapids Edges Duluth East in OT, C-E-C Holds Off Hibbing/Chisholm

Grand Rapids (2-0) will next play at Duluth Marshall on Thursday. Meanwhile, C-E-C (1-0) will play at Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take overtime to decide a winner between Grand Rapids and Duluth East on Tuesday night. Nathan Garski would then play hero for the Thunderhawks as he netted the game-winning goal on a breakaway, giving Grand Rapids the 2-1 victory. Bauer Murphy had the other goal for the Thunderhawks in the victory. Grand Rapids (2-0) will next…

After 18 Seasons Leading Superior Football, Bob DeMeyer Retires as Head Coach

Under his nearly two decade reign, DeMeyer helped the team to a 2014 Big Rivers Conference championship as well as eight trips to the playoffs.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After guiding the Superior football team for the last 18 seasons, head coach Bob DeMeyer is hanging up his whistle. On Monday, DeMeyer announced his retirement. Under his nearly two decade reign, he led the team to 80 wins. DeMeyer also helped the team to a 2014 Big Rivers Conference championship as well as eight trips to the…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Coach Corey Bachand Steps Downs After Six Seasons

Bachand helped lead the Greyhounds to two state tournament appearances.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East boys soccer coach Corey Bachand has stepped down after six years. And what a successful six years it was. Two coach of the year honors in 2018 and 2021. Plus, two state tournament appearances which included a 2nd place finish in 2018. Before Duluth East, he made stops at UWS, Duluth Marshall, and Superior for a…

Justin Wieck Reaches 100 Wins as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at UMD

In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck reached a milestone over the weekend. In UMD’s 85 to 70 win against Michigan Tech, Wieck acheived his 100th victory at UMD. In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins. That includes two NCAA tournament appearances. UMD returns home…

UMD Football’s Kyle Walljasper Named Finalist for 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy

This past season, Walljasper had 39 total touchdowns, which was the 2nd most touchdowns in a single season in program history.

DULUTH, Minn.- After the breakout season he had, it’s no surprise that UMD sophomore quarterback Kyle Walljasper is being rewarded for his efforts. On Monday, Walljasper was named as one of the 38 finalists for the 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy, which is given to the Division II College Football Player of the Year. This past season, Walljasper had 39 total…

UMD Guard Taytum Rhoades Named NSIC Player of the Week

Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Taytum Rhoades has earned her first NSIC player of the week honor this season. Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs. She also had six rebounds, four assists, and two steals per game as an average. Rhoades and company will continue their homestand at Romano this upcoming weekend by taking on Wayne…

UMD Women’s Hockey Now Ranked #6, MacLeod Earns WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honors

MacLeod and UMD will head to Madison this upcoming weekend to face Wisconsin.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is moving up in the polls after winning one game and tying one game over the weekend against 4th ranked Colgate. The Bulldogs are now the 6th ranked team in the country after being ranked 7th and 9th. In other UMD news, sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod has earned WCHA Goaltender of the Week…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #5 in Country

The Saints were previously ranked 6th in last Monday's poll.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team may have had Thanksgiving weekend off. But they still are moving up in the USCHO Division three poll. The Saints are now ranked 5th after being ranked 6th last Monday. CSS returns to action on December 5th, beginning a home and home series with Northland College. Categories: College, Sports

Big 2nd Period Lifts Wilderness Over Chippewa Steel

Next up, Minnesota (15-6-2) will play at Janesville on Friday. Puck drop is at 7:05 PM.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness continue to sit atop on the Midwest Division standings. On Wednesday, they added to their division lead with a 6 to 2 victory over the Chippewa Steel. The Wilderness would put up five goals in the 2nd period. Next up, Minnesota (15-6-2) will play at Janesville on Friday. Puck drop is at 7:05 PM. Categories:…

Duluth East Girls Basketball Falls in Season Opener to Princeton

The Greyhounds (0-1) will look to bounce back on November 28th against Cambridge-Isanti.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls basketball team opened up their season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go their way as Princeton was victorious 75 to 23. The Greyhounds (0-1) will look to bounce back on November 28th against Cambridge-Isanti. Categories: High School, Sports

#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes in #2 Colgate for Final Home Series of 2023

Colgate and UMD have only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD's way.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the 9th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will have their final home series of 2023 this weekend when they host 2nd ranked Colgate. It’s a rarity when the Bulldogs and Raiders meet on the ice. They’ve only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD’s way. This year, the team’s…

UW-Superior & St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Fall on Home Courts

UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on Saturday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, CSS (1-2) will next be in action on November 29th at Augsburg.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior began a lengthy six-game homestand on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it began with a tough loss to the UW-Stout Blue Devils. The Yellowjackets were outscored in every quarter except the 3rd, which went 17-14 in favor of UWS. Superior was led by Elise Besonen, who had 16 points in the contest. UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on…

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Girls Hockey Shuts Out Moose Lake for 2nd Time in One Week

C-E-C (3-2) will next host Orono on Saturday at 3 PM.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Moose Lake Area girls hockey teams would play their 2nd game in one week on Tuesday. Like the other game, Tuesday’s contest would result in a Lumberjack shutout win as C-E-C was victorious, 2-0. Erin Loeb and Allie Jones would each have a goal in the contest. C-E-C (3-2) will next host Orono on Saturday…

UMD Volleyball Eyes Redemption in First Round Matchup Against Wayne State

Back on September 30th, when Wayne State was the number one team in the country, the Wildcats would go on to sweep the Bulldogs in straight sets.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 24th time in program history, the UMD volleyball team is onto the big dance. The Bulldogs heard their name called on Monday night in the selection show. They drew the 7th seed in the central region and will match up with the 2nd seed, who just so happens to be a conference foe. That would be…

Hermantown Boys Basketball Begins Quest for 3rd Straight Section Title

Hermantown will have to wait two more weeks before they open up the regular season. And it's a big one as they'll host Duluth Denfeld on December 5th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The quest for a third straight Section 7AAA title began earlier this week for the Hermantown boys basketball team. The Hawks tipped off their season on Monday with their first couple of practices. Andy Fenske is entering his 8th season at the helm. He says this year’s team will need to replace some of the minutes and scoring…

UMD Volleyball Makes NCAA Tournament, Will Play Wayne State in 1st Round

This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball will indeed be playing for a national title at the end of the month. The Bulldogs drew the 7th seed in the central region and will face the 2nd seed Wayne State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs. UMD has also made the…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #6 in Latest USCHO Poll

The Saints improved to 7-0 on the season after topping St. John's in a home and home series last weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team has moved up once again in the USCHO poll. Last week, they cracked the top 10 for the first time in 2014 and now they go to a spot where they haven’t been since 2010. CSS is now the 6th ranked team in the country for division three. That’s up two spots…

CSS Junior Lineman Anthony Vo Earns All-MIAC Honors for 2nd Straight Year

Vo's teammate Ricky Weber would earn an honorable mention from the conference.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica junior defensive lineman Anthony Vo has earned All-MIAC status for the 2nd straight year. Vo led the team with 9 tackles-for-loss, four sacks, and was tied for first on the team with two interceptions. Vo’s teammate Ricky Weber earned an honorable mention from the conference. The junior wideout had 60 receptions, 888 yards, and 11 touchdowns….

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to #9 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs welcome in Colgate this upcoming weekend for a two-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has taken a little fall in the latest polls. After being swept by Minnesota this past weekend, the Bulldogs have dropped down one spot to number nine in the country. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for UMD as this upcoming weekend they’ll welcome in 2nd ranked Colgate for a two game series….

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty Signs Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Flaherty joins Sidney Morin, Michela Cava, and Sydney Brodt as former Bulldogs on the PWHL Minnesota roster.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Bulldog defender Maggie Flaherty is officially a pro hockey player. On Monday, she put pen to paper with PWHL Minnesota. Minnesota drafted the Lakeville native in the 4th round of the inaugural draft. Flaherty just wrapped up her five-year Bulldog career last winter. Over the course of those five years, she would tally 76 total points….

Coaches Corner: Kory Deadrick

Deadrick is entering his 3rd year at the helm for the Spartans.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Superior head boys basketball coach, Kory Deadrick. Deadrick is entering his 3rd year at the helm for the Spartans. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports