Author: Neil Vierzba

Widdes
High School, Sports

Two Harbors Center Jake Widdes to Play College Football at Gustavus

Widdes anchored the offensive line the last two seasons for the Agates.
Neil Vierzba,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A Two Harbors football standout announced his college commitment on Monday. Senior center Jake Widdes will suit up for Gustavus Adolphus beginning next fall. Widdes anchored the offensive line the last two seasons for the Agates. Even more of an impressive stat, Widdes just started playing football three years ago. He’s one of the few members of…

Umd Whky Awards
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Gascon & Hunt Earn Weekly WCHA Honors for UMD Women’s Hockey

Both Hunt and Gascon can rest up this weekend as the UMD women's hockey team enters their bye week.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts picked up weekly WCHA honors on Monday. Reece Hunt has been named the WCHA Forward of the Week and Eve Gascon has been named the WCHA Goaltender of the Week. Hunt is coming off a weekend in which she had two goals and three assists in a weekend sweep of St….

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Rich McKenna

McKenna is entering his 8th season at the helm for the Yellowjackets.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with UW-Superior head men’s hockey coach, Rich McKenna. McKenna is entering his 8th season at the helm for the Yellowjackets. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown, Deer River, & Northwestern See Season’s End

One team that did punch their ticket to state on Friday was Mountain Iron-Buhl. The Rangers are heading to state for the 6th straight year.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown football team wasn’t able to return the favor to North Branch on Friday, falling to the Vikings 28 to 21 in the Section 7AAAA title game. This is the 2nd straight season the Vikings have advanced to the state tournament. Weirdly enough, both of the contests that Hermantown and North Branch met up this season, ended…

Uws Hky
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Mixing Old Faces with Plenty of New to Start 2023 Season

UWS welcomed in 13 new players to their roster this off-season.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s hockey team is coming off a year in which they made a deep WIAC tournament run. The Yellowjackets however have wiped the slate clean and are focused on having a big year this season. The first two games of the season should be somewhat of a telling point for UWS. Just this past Saturday, they…

Umd Signings
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Healey & Giguere Ink PWHL Deals Before Training Camp Begins

Training camp for PWHL clubs begin on November 15th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Training camp for PWHL clubs are quickly approaching and two more former UMD hockey standouts signed their first PWHL deals. Patty Kazmaier award winner Elizabeth Giguere is officially heading to the Big Apple on a one-year deal. Giguere skated for UMD for one season and would tally 62 points. Over in Beantown, Jess Healey is officially a member…

Esko Fb
High School, Sports

Prep Football: Esko Rolls Past Pequot Lakes for 3rd Consecutive Section 7AAA Title

Esko will hear who their opponent will be at state this upcoming weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko football team added another Section 7AAA trophy to their collection on Thursday, defeating Pequot Lakes 34-14 in the title game. Esko now heads to the state tournament for the 3rd straight year. This will be the 15th time in program history Esko has made it to state. Esko will hear who their opponent will be at…

Gr Vb
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions for 3rd Straight Year

The Thunderhawks made that possible when they defeated Cloquet 3-0 in the Section 7AAA title game on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team will make their way to St. Paul next week for the state tournament. The Thunderhawks made that possible when they defeated Cloquet 3-0 in the Section 7AAA title game on Thursday. The scores were 25-16, 25-22, and 27-25. Grand Rapids will wait to hear who their next opponent will be at State. Cloquet…

Bell
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Defender Ashton Bell Officially Signs Pro Deal with PWHL Ottawa

Bell's the 2nd Bulldog to sign with Ottawa this week, joining Gabbie Hughes.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another day and another former Bulldog signing with her PWHL squad. Defender Ashton Bell has signed a three-year contract with PWHL Ottawa. Bell was taken by the team with the 38th overall pick in the PWHL draft in September. Just this past season, she tallied 33 points in 39 games of action. Bell’s the 2nd Bulldog to sign…

Esko Vb
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Esko Advances to Section 7AA Title Game, I-Falls Eliminated in Semifinals

Esko will next play Rush City in the section title game on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team picked up the upset victory on Wednesday, topping Mesabi East 3-1 in the Section 7AA semifinals. Esko will next play Rush City in the title game, who swept International Falls in the other semifinal game on Wednesday. The Section 7AA title game will take place Saturday at 6 PM at Hermantown High School. Categories:…

Johnson 111
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

With Adam Johnson On Mind, UMD Men’s Hockey to Renew Rivalry with Minnesota

The Bulldogs plan to honor Johnson Saturday before their contest against Minnesota with a moment of silence, video tribute, and stick salute.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a tough week for the UMD men’s hockey team as they continue to mourn the loss of former forward Adam Johnson. The Bulldogs plan to honor Johnson Saturday before their contest against Minnesota with a moment of silence, video tribute, and stick salute. They will also wear helmet decals with Johnson’s initials on it. Many of…

Umd Whky 111
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Aims to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against St. Thomas

UMD will look to make it five straight games without a loss as well as extend their overall record to 8-0-1 against the Tommies.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the UMD women’s hockey team will also be honoring Johnson as they begin a two game series with St. Thomas on Friday. The Bulldogs have caught a bit of a hot streak as they are currently riding a four game unbeaten streak. UMD will look to make it five as well as extend their…

Css Sb
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Names Kallee Wilkins as New Head Softball Coach

Wilkins replaces Rilee Dawson, who stepped down after eight seasons.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new head coach as Kallee Wilkins becomes the 7th head coach in program history. Wilkins comes from Sul Ross University, where she was the assistant softball and volleyball coach the last two years. Prior to that, she was an assistant at Northeast Texas Community College. Wilkins replaces Rilee Dawson, who stepped down after eight…

Umd Vb 1031
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Seeking Consistency Heading Into Final Homestand

UMD will have their final homestand beginning on Thursday when they take on Southwest Minnesota State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is back on track after sweeping Winona State last Wednesday. Now, they’re preparing for the final regular season stretch before the postseason. With only four regular season games remaining, UMD will have their final homestand beginning on Thursday when they take on Southwest Minnesota State. The Mustangs would get the best of the Bulldogs…

Sods
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Goaltender Emma Soderberg Inks Two-Year Deal with PWHL Boston

Back in September, Boston drafted Soderberg with the 58th overall pick in the inaugural PWHL draft.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- One day after Gabbie Hughes signed her pro contract with PWHL Ottawa, a former teammate of her’s put pen to paper. Former UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg has signed a two-year contract with PWHL Boston. Back in September, Boston drafted her with the 58th overall pick in the inaugural PWHL draft. Soderberg just wrapped up her Bulldog career in…

Umd Fb 1031
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Tough Loss to Bemidji State, UMD Football Still Hopeful for Postseason Spot

The Bulldogs have two games remaining in the regular season and currently sit fourth in the standings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team’s playoff hopes took a hit on Saturday when the Bulldogs fell to Bemidji State 38 to 31, dropping to 7-2 on the season. UMD would make a game out of it after trailing 28 to 10 at one point. However, they could only get within seven in the 4th. The Bulldogs have two games…

Bremer
Professional Sports, Sports

Twins Play By Play Announcer Dick Bremer Retires After 40 Seasons with Team

He retires as the longest-tenured television broadcaster for a single team in Major League Baseball.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The voice of the Minnesota Twins is retiring. After 40 seasons of being the play by play broadcaster, Dick Bremer is transitioning to a special assistant role in the front office. Bremer joined the Twins back in 1983 when Minnesota’s games were on Spectrum Sports. He’s called Twins games on five other stations following his debut. He retires…

Vb 1030
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Grand Rapids to Meet in Section 7AAA Title Game for 3rd Straight Year

The section title game will take place on November 2nd at 6 PM at Hermantown High School.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team continued their quest for a state berth on Monday, defeating North Branch 3-1 in the Section 7AAA semifinals. The Lumberjacks would fall in the first set before rallying to win the final three sets. The scores were (22-25, 25-20, 25-17, and 25-22). Ava Carlson had a team-leading 12 kills in the victory. Cloquet will…

Hughes
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes Signs Three-Year Contract with PWHL Ottawa

Hughes is one of three former Bulldogs on Ottawa's roster. She joins Ashton Bell and Katerina Mrazova.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD women’s hockey standout Gabbie Hughes can start adjusting to her new home in Ottawa. On Monday, Hughes and PWHL Ottawa agreed to a three-year contract. Ottawa drafted the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award winner in the 4th round of the league’s inaugural draft back in September. During her time with the Bulldogs, Hughes was an All-American and…

Boos
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Carter Boos to Play College Baseball at North Iowa Area CC

Last season, Boos led Marshall in runs scored and stolen bases while posting a batting average of .363.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall senior infielder and pitcher Carter Boos announced the next step in his playing career over the weekend. Boos will suit up for North Iowa Area Community College once he’s done playing for the Hilltoppers. Last season, he led Marshall in runs scored and stolen bases while posting a batting average of .363. On the mound, he…

Nwestern Fb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Northwestern Advances to Level 3 with Victory Over Stanley-Boyd

Next up for the Tigers, they'll host St. Croix Falls in Level 3 action on November 3rd. Kickoff is at 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team is moving on to the next round after defeating Stanley-Boyd 58 to 48 in Level 2 on Friday. Next up for the Tigers, they’ll host St. Croix Falls in Level 3 action on November 3rd. Kickoff is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Uws Whky
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Rallies Past Lawrence in Home Opener

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After trailing to Lawrence on Friday, the UWS women’s hockey team rallied back to win in their home opener, 2 to 1. Cora Coz and Brynn MacLean would light the lamp in the victory for the Yellowjackets. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Esko Gsoc
High School, Sports

State Soccer: St. Paul Academy Knocks Off Esko Girls in Shootout at Class A Quarterfinals

Esko finishes the season with a 13-3-3 record.
Neil Vierzba,

IRONDALE, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team would play St. Paul Academy tough in the Class A quarterfinals on Thursday, but would ultimately fall short 2-1 in a shootout. The Spartans went a perfect five for five in the shootout. Esko’s lone goal came from Britta Koski in the first half. Esko finishes the season with a 13-3-3 record. Categories:…

Mcmenamin
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Connor McMenamin as New Alternate Captain

So far this year, McMenamin has tallied two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team added another captain to their leadership group. The Bulldogs named Connor McMenamin as an alternate captain. He spent the last two seasons as an alternate captain for Penn State. So far this year, McMenamin has tallied two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs. He is set to don the “A” for the…

Section 7aa Soccer
High School, Sports

State Soccer: C-E-C & Duluth Marshall Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls See Season’s End

Esko girls soccer is the lone remaining area team at state.
Neil Vierzba,

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team saw their season come to a close on Wednesday, falling to St. Cloud Tech 2-1 in the AA quarterfinals. Joseph Bailey had the lone goal for the Lumberjacks in regulation. The game would then go to a shootout and the Tigers would outscore the Lumberjacks 4 to 2. In other state…

Shep 2
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard Wins in NHL Debut for Washington Capitals

It was a night to remember for Shepard as he had 18 saves in net.
Neil Vierzba,

NEWARK, N.J.- Former UMD goalie Hunter Shepard made his NHL debut on Wednesday in the Washington Capitals’ contest against the New Jersey Devils. It was a night to remember for Shepard as he had 18 saves in net. Shepard would also earn the win in his debut as the Capitals held off the Devils 6 to 4. Categories: Professional Sports,…

Vb 1025
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown Advances to Section 7AAA Semifinals, Proctor Eliminated in 7AA Tourney

Hermantown will next host Grand Rapids on Monday in the semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team left no doubt on Wednesday, topping Duluth Denfeld in straight sets to open Section 7AAA quarterfinal play. The Hawks were led by Claire Kaups, who had nine kills in the contest. Hermantown will next host Grand Rapids on Monday in the semifinals. In other section volleyball action, Proctor would see their season come to…

Stejskal
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#11 UMD Men’s Hockey Takes Unbeaten Record On the Road to #12 Cornell

Both games on Friday and Saturday are set for 6 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend, and another weekend of UMD men’s hockey without a loss as the Bulldogs swept Bemidji State in a home and home series. Now, they hop on a plane to face a team similar in the polls. Both UMD and Cornell were either ranked 11th or 12th in multiple polls. It’s the 2nd consecutive season the Bulldogs…

Reece Hunt
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Reece Hunt Makes Return to Bemidji as Member of UMD Women’s Hockey Roster

Hunt played the last four seasons at Bemidji State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off a weekend in which they completed the sweep. The Bulldogs would outscore MSU-Mankato 7 to 2 to pick up two victories. The train rolls on this upcoming weekend as UMD stays on the road to play a winless Bemidj State squad. The Bulldogs have taken their last nine contests against…

Htown Fb
High School, Sports

Prep Football: Hermantown Shuts Out Rock Ridge to Advance to 7AAAA Semifinals

With the win, the Hawks will next play at Duluth Denfeld in the semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown football team opened up postseason play on Tuesday with a win as they defeated Rock Ridge 21-0 in the 7AAAA quarterfinals. With the win, the Hawks will next play at Duluth Denfeld in the semifinals. Kickoff is set for 2 PM on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Shepard
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Washington Capitals Call Up Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard

Shepard is expected to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.
Neil Vierzba,

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Former UMD and Grand Rapids goalie Hunter Shepard received the call any hockey player dreams about. And that’s the call to the pros. The Washington Capitals recalled Shepard from Hershey on Tuesday. Even better news, he’s expected to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. This is the 2nd time Shepard has been called up…

Hain
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Iowa Wild Sign Former Thunderhawk Gavin Hain to Player Tryout Contract

Hain just wrapped up his five-year college career with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Neil Vierzba,

DES MOINES, Iowa.- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Gavin Hain will get a chance to latch on with the Iowa Wild of the AHL. Just last week, Iowa signed Hain to a player tryout contract. Hain just wrapped up his five-year college career with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. He was set to play for the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL…

Dati
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football to Meet Bemidji State in NSIC Showdown Saturday

UMD has dropped the last two meetings against Bemidji State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight week, the UMD football team handled business against a team from North Dakota, as they got the best of Minot State, 42 to 7 on Saturday. It’s the 5th time this season that the Bulldogs have put up forty plus points. The ground game was propelled by Jaylen McKnight and Kyle Walljasper as McKnight…

C Corner 1020
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy

Coaches Corner: Heidi Anderson

The Lumberjacks are heading into section play with twenty plus wins under their belt.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- On this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up Heidi Anderson, the head coach of the Cloquet volleyball team. The Lumberjacks are heading into section play with twenty plus wins under their belt. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy

D Marshall B Soc
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Soccer Advances to State for First Time Since 2012

The Hilltoppers now await their first round opponent at state as matchups will be announced on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team extended their season on Wednesday, defeating PACT Charter 3-0 in the Section 7A title game. This is the Hilltoppers first section title win since 2012. They now await their first round opponent at state as matchups will be announced on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

James Still
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#14 UMD Men’s Hockey Preps for Bemidji State Without Assistant Captain Dominic James

The Bulldogs enter their series without top center Dominic James, who will be out for the year with an upper-body injury.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team moved up the polls after a successful weekend against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs are now number fourteen in the country. UMD continues the non-conference portion of their schedule this upcoming weekend with a home and home series against Bemidji State. Both enter the contest with one victory so far this season. The Bulldogs…

Umd Whky 1018
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Not Dwelling as they Enter MSU-Mankato Series

Game one is set for Friday at 3:01 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off two tough losses at home to 2nd ranked Ohio State. As a result, the Bulldogs would drop two spots in the polls to number eight in the country. UMD now turns the page as they will hit the road for the first time this season, facing Minnesota State-Mankato this weekend….

Clafton
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids to Hire Grant Clafton as Next Boys Head Hockey Coach

It's a reunion of sorts as Clafton was an assistant coach for Rapids in the 2014-2015 season.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- It appears Grand Rapids has circled in on their next head boys hockey coach. Activites Director Dale Christy tweeted out that former Greenway head coach Grant Clafton will be hired as the next head coach of the Thunderhawks, pending school board approval. Clafton coached the Raiders from 2015 to 2019. During that run, Greenway would place 2nd…

Esko Gsoc
High School, Sports

Esko Girls Soccer Repeats as Section 7A Champions

This will be Esko's 2nd state tournament appearance in the last 12 years.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, the Esko girls soccer team is heading to the state tournament. Esko would defeat Duluth Marshall 4-0 in the Section 7A championship on Monday. This will be Esko’s 2nd state tournament appearance in the last 12 years. “It was a continuation of last season. They were able to continue to learn. We knew…

Umd Fb 1017
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Heads to Minot After Shutout Victory Against UMary

Kickoff is set for 1 PM on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese has been preaching to his team to have a complete game every week. That’s what his squad did as they had their 2nd shutout of the season, topping UMary 46 to nothing. Defensively the Bulldogs held the Maruaders to just ten rushing yards and 88 passing yards. The offense was clicking too…

Umd Wbb 1016
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coming Off National Title Appearance, UMD Women’s Hoops to Have Different Look

The Bulldogs enter the year without two key staples from a year ago, that includes D2 Player of the Year Brooke Olson and 5th year guard Maesyn Thiesen.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After making their first-ever appearance in the national championship game last year, the UMD women’s basketball team has officially turned the page to a new season. The Bulldogs enter the year without two key staples from a year ago, that includes D2 Player of the Year Brooke Olson and 5th year guard Maesyn Thiesen. Head Coach Mandy Pearson,…

Umd Mbb 1016
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Equipped with Continuity Entering 2023-2024 Season

The Bulldogs return all their starters from last year's elite eight team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team didn’t have many nametags on at their first couple of practices. That’s because the Bulldogs return all their starters from last year’s elite eight team. They also have two others on the roster that have seen plenty of time. Head Coach Justin Wieck say’s it’s been nice having a large amount of continuity….

Harbor Monsters
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Harbor Monsters Name Tony O’Neil as New Head Coach

O'Neil is currently an assistant coach at Denfeld high school.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters hired their first-ever head coach on Monday. Tony O’Neil has been picked to lead the team into their first season this upcoming summer. O’Neil confirmed the news on his own personal facebook page. He’s currently an assistant coach for Denfeld but has three years of experience at the arena league level. O’Neil stated that…

Antonutti
High School, Sports

Esko Football’s Joey Antonutti Commits to Valley City State

Antonutti is currently 2nd on the team in tackles with 31 so far this season.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Another Esko football standout will soon call Valley City State home next year. Senior running back and linebacker Joey Antonutti has announced his commitment to the Vikings. Antonutti is currently 2nd on the team in tackles with 31 so far this season. He’s also tallied 168 rushing yards this season. Just two weeks ago, his teammate Jace Stewart…

Prep Fb New
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Esko Stays Unbeaten, Denfeld Gets Win #6, Northwestern Clinches Share of Conference Title

Esko will look to close out the regular season unbeaten Wednesday when they host Pine City.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko football team stayed unbeaten on Friday night, topping Hermantown on the road 41 to 7. Koi Perich would have three touchdowns in the first half to lead Esko. Esko will look to close out the regular season unbeaten Wednesday when they host Pine City. In other prep football action, Duluth Denfeld picked up win number six…

Umd Mhky 1013
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northern Michigan & UMD Men’s Hockey Skate to 5-5 Tie to Open Series

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey opened up their first full series on Friday, skating to a 5-5 tie with Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs would take a three to nothing lead after one period of play. Ben Steeves would lead UMD offensively with two goals in the contest. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

Hughes
Plays of the Week, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes Named to U.S. National Team Roster for Rivalry Series

Hughes previously earned a IIHF world championship gold medal in April with the U.S.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s already a special weekend for former Bulldog forward Gabbie Hughes. On Saturday, she will see the banner raised for her 2023 Hockey Humanitarian award before the Buckeyes and Bulldogs drop the puck. Even better news for her, she received word on Thursday that she made the U.S. national team roster for the upcoming Rivalry Series against Canada…

Uws Hky For Web
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish 3rd in WIAC, UWS Women Selected 4th

Both teams will open the year with bouts against St. Scholastica.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s hockey teams are just two weeks away from opening up the season. On Thursday, the WIAC revealed their preseason poll and coming in 3rd are the Yellowjacket men. UWS is coming off a year in which they went 15-12-2. As for the women, they were picked to finish fourth on Friday afternoon. The…

Soccer Web
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys & Cloquet-Carlton Girls Clinch Spots in 7AA Title Games, East Boys & Denfeld Girls See Seasons End

The section title games will take place on October 17th at either Denfeld or Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Both the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team and Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team are one step closer to another trip to state. On Thursday, the C-E-C boys held off Duluth Denfeld 2-0 in the section 7AA semifinals. With the win, the Lumberjacks will next host Grand Rapids, who topped Hermantown in the other semifinal game, in the section final. That…

Perich
High School, Sports

Esko’s Koi Perich Lands On MN Football Honors Super 6 Team

The ceremony for the Super 6 team will take place October 22nd in Minneapolis.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko senior Koi Perich has been making plays all season long and he’s now being honored for his efforts. Perich was named to the Minnesota Football Honors Super 6 Team. At the halfway point of this season, Perich had found the end zone 15 times. Ten were on offense, three were on defense, and two came from special…

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