Author: Neil Vierzba

Paulson
College, High School, Sports

Greyhounds’ Center Rocco Paulson Commits to UW-Superior

The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and is almost 60 percent from the field.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after Duluth East took down Centennial in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, their big man has found his next home and he won’t have to travel far. Greyhounds’ senior Rocco Paulson announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and…

Lahti
Sports

Superior City FC Names Sharon Lahti as New Women’s Head Coach

Lahti is also currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has found their first head coach. Sharon Lahti will lead the team for the 2023 season. Lahti is currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School. She also had a coaching stint with the College of Saint Scholastica and played a key part in establishing the Duluth Women’s Soccer League….

Duluth East Bb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Duluth East Advances to Section 7AAAA Semifinals with Win Over Centennial

Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton High School. Tip-off is at 5 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their final home game of the year, the Duluth East boys basketball team took down Centennial 78 to 61 in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 21 points in the win. Just behind him was teammate Michael Kastelic with 20. Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton…

Gbb 030823
High School, Sports

Girls Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Proctor Eliminated in Section 7AA Semifinals

Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton will meet in the title game on Friday in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would see their seasons come to a close on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers would fall to top seeded Pequot Lakes 64 to 49 in the first semifinal game of the night. Regan Juenemann had 20 points in the contest for Duluth Marshall. Following that game, Crosby-Ironton would sneak by Proctor…

Hermantown Bhky
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Shuts Out Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop is at 11 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team inched closer to repeating as Class A state champions on Wednesday, shutting out Luverne 6-0 in the Class A quarterfinals. Aaron Evjen, River Freeman, Evan Gunderson, Wyatt Carlson, Dallas Vieau, and George Peterson would all score in the contest. The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Early Exit in Previous Years, UMD Women’s Basketball Wants More at NCAA Tourney

In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd round once in their last four appearances.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is preparing to host their first ever NCAA regional at Romano Gym this weekend. Besides being the host, the Bulldogs have a game to play against Southern Nazarene, the winners of the Great American Conference. In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd…

Esko Bbb
High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Esko Rolls Past Greenway in 1st Round of Section 7AA Tournament

The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Tuesday as they defeated Greenway 104 to 25 in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin. The game is set for 4 PM on Saturday at Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes 1st Ever NCAA Tournament Win Against Central Oklahoma

UMD will look for their first ever win in NCAA tournament play.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is set to meet with a team they have yet to play this season. That being the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. The Bulldogs have been playing well as of late. They would close out the regular season on a four-game winning streak before making a run in the NSIC tournament, including a key upset…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Sticking to Routine & Staying in the Moment Before NCAA Tournament

Clarkson and UMD will drop the puck at 6 PM on Thursday at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Not much will change for the UMD women’s hockey team this week. They’ll be taking the same bus route, playing in the same arena, and even staying in the same hotel as they did last week in Minneapolis. But the opponent and the stakes are definitely different. UMD will clash with Clarkson for the first time this season…

Hermantown Bhky
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Set to Make 4th Straight Appearance at State

Hermantown will face Luverne for the 3rd time in program history at the state tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons,  the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. The Hawks will make the trek to the X on Wednesday as they will take on Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals. This isn’t the first time Hermantown has seen Luverne…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Hosting NCAA Central Regional for 1st Time

This is the 5th straight year UMD has been in the NCAA tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After finishing the regular season at 24-3 and then winning the NSIC tournament, the UMD women’s basketball earned the number one seed in the NCAA central region on selection sunday. It will be the first time UMD has ever played host to a regional between both the women’s and men’s programs. The Bulldogs will match up with the…

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops to Hit Road for 1st Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team will have to hit the road for the 1st round of the NCAA tourney as they will head to Maryville, Missouri. The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos, who are out of the MIAA conference, have had a similar path like UMD,…

Top Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Bb 030323
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Girls Earn Spot in 7AAA Title Game, Superior Boys Onto Regional Final

Cloquet will next face Grand Rapids on March 9th. As for Superior, they'll host Oshkosh West on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team secured a spot in the Section 7AAA title game on Friday, defeating Hermantown 71 to 46 in the semifinals. The Lumberjacks will next face Grand Rapids, who knocked off Hibbing 66-26 on Friday. That game will take place on March 9th at 7 PM at Duluth Denfeld High School. Across the bridge, the…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#1 Ohio State Holds On Against #7 UMD to Advance to WCHA Final Faceoff Title Game

The Bulldogs will now wait to hear their name called in the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday.
Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team would fight until the very end against Ohio State in the Semifinals of the WCHA Final Faceoff. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be enough as the Buckeyes held on against the Bulldogs, 2 to 1. Under three minutes to go, Nina Jobst-Smith would score UMD’s lone goal in the contest. The Bulldogs will now wait…

D East Hky
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Duluth East Sees Season End in Section 7AA Title Game

Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team saw their season come to a close on Thursday as they fell to Andover 7 to 2 in the Section 7AA title game. Grant Winkler and Henry Murray would have the goals for the Greyhounds. Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Asuma
College, High School, Sports

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Commits to Play Basketball at University of Minnesota

Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a 4th place finish.
Neil Vierzba,

CHERRY, Minn.- Following the Rock Ridge vs. Cherry boys basketball game on Thursday, Tigers junior guard Isaac Asuma announced his college commitment. Asuma will suit up for the Minnesota Golden Gophers beginning in the winter of 2024. He also had interest from Butler, Iowa, and Iowa State. Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a…

Sup Ghky
High School, Sports

Superior Girls Hockey Skates By Hudson 3-2 to Earn Spot in State Title Game

Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

MIDDLETON, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team will compete for the state title on Saturday, after defeating Hudson 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. Autumn Cooper would score a short-handed goal with 12 seconds to left to give the Spartans the eventual victory. Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM….

Kontny
High School, Sports

Dave Kontny Retiring as Superior Girls Basketball Head Coach

Kontny finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After 16 years of coaching at Superior high school, Spartan girls basketball coach Dave Kontny is retiring. Kontny coached 500 total games for both the Superior girls and boys over the years. He finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses. Kontny helped lead the Spartans boys to their lone sectional title back in 2011….

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in St. Cloud

Game one is set for Friday at 7:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the final time in the regular season this weekend when they head to St. Cloud to play the Huskies. But it won’t be the last time this year they’ll be on the road. UMD enters Friday’s matchup 5th in the NCHC standings. And depending what happens this weekend,…

Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Goalie Emma Soderberg Earns Multiple WCHA End of the Year Awards

On Wednesday, Soderberg won the WCHA Goaltender of the Year for the 2nd time in her career.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate goaltender Emma Soderberg continues to add more hardware to her trophy case. On Wednesday, she won the WCHA Goaltender of the Year for the 2nd time in her career. A no-brainer choice as Soderberg leads the NCAA with 11 shutouts. She’s also getting it done in the classroom as on Thursday, she picked up the WCHA…

Hermantown Hky
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Repeats as Section 7A Champions for 4th Straight Year

With the win, that makes it 13 out of the last 14 years that Hermantown has made the state tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team would hold off Rock Ridge 3-1 on Wednesday, clinching their 4th consecutive Section 7A title. The Hawks were led by Aaron Evjen, Dallas Vieau, and River Freeman who each tallied a goal in the contest. With the win, that makes it 13 out of the last 14 years that Hermantown has made the…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 Bulldogs Set to Battle #1 Buckeyes in WCHA Semifinals

Puck drop is scheduled for 1 PM on Friday at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is getting set to make their 21st WCHA semifinal appearance this upcoming weekend when they match up with the top ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes are the defending WCHA champions But, all-time in the postseason, UMD has the advantage as they boast a 12-4 overall record against Ohio State. It’s been a…

Sup Ghky
High School, Sports

After 17-Year Wait, Superior Girls Hockey Finally Heading Back to State Tournament

The semifinal contest between Hudson and Superior is scheduled for 6:15 on Thursday at the Bob Suter Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The wait is finally over for the Superior girls hockey team. The Spartans are set to make their first state tournament appearance since the 2006 season. They made that possible when they defeated Hayward this past Saturday, 7-5 in the Sectional One title game. Head Coach Doug Trentor has been at the helm for three seasons and he…

Umd Men's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

MSU-Moorhead Holds Off UMD Men’s Basketball in NSIC Title Game

The Bulldogs will now wait and see if they make the NCAA tournament. The selection show is on Sunday.
Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- The UMD men’s basketball team would fight until the very end, ultimately it wasn’t enough as they fell to MSU-Moorhead 79-69 in the NSIC Championship game. Drew Blair had a team-leading 31 points in the contest. The Bulldogs will now wait and see if they make the NCAA tournament. The selection show is on Sunday. Categories: College,…

Umd Hoops
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Takes NSIC Championship Crown for 3rd Straight Year

The Bulldogs were led by Brooke Olson, who had 36 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- The UMD women’s basketball team is once again NSIC Champions after they defeated Minnesota State-Mankato 80-74 in the title game on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were led by Brooke Olson, who had 36 points in the victory. This is the 3rd consecutive year the Bulldogs have won the conference tournament. Next up for UMD is the National Tournament….

Bulldogs On The Move
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs on the Move: Anderson, Welinski, & Plante All Dealt in NHL & USHL Trades

The NHL trade deadline is on March 3rd.
Neil Vierzba,

CHICAGO, Illinois.- A former Bulldog found out on Monday that he is heading to a new team. Forward Joey Anderson is now a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after he was dealt from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Anderson has appeared in 14 games so far for Toronto this season. He’s registered three points, 2 goals and 1 assist in those…

Wcha Awards
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Bell & Soderberg Named Finalists for Multiple WCHA Awards

The winners of each award will be announced Wednesday morning.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA has named finalists for it’s positional player of the year awards. And two UMD standouts landed in the final three for multiple awards. UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg was named a finalist for three awards. Those being goaltender of the year, student-athlete of the year, and lastly player of the year. Soderberg would win the goalie of…

Hockey 22723
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hermantown & Rock Ridge to Clash in Section 7A Championship Game

The game will take place Wednesday at 7 PM at AMSOIL Arena.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown Hawks survived a two goal rally from Hibbing/Chisholm on Monday to eventually knock off the Bluejackets 3-2 in the Section 7A semifinals. Aaron Evjen would net the game-winning goal with under 15 seconds to go. It was Evjen’s 2nd goal of the contest. Hermantown will now meet Rock Ridge on Wednesday. The Wolverines would score 12…

Umd Baseball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

After Strong Finish to 2022 Season, UMD Baseball Aiming to Build in 2023

The Bulldogs first game is scheduled for Friday at 9 AM against Gannon University.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team is just days away from opening up their season down in Auburndale, Florida. The Bulldogs would finish the 2nd half of last season strong as they made an NSIC semifinal appearance. They’ll look to build off last year’s campaign with a number of key returners. UMD will be led by senior pitcher Alex Wattermann…

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

3rd Times the Charm, UMD Men’s Hoops Knocks Off Northern State for Spot in Championship Game

UMD will next play MSU-Moorhead on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- For the 2nd consecutive season, the UMD men’s basketball team will play for the NSIC Championship. The Bulldogs made that possible when they defeated Northern State 75 to 69 in the semifinals on Monday. UMD had previously gone 0-2 against Northern State in regular season play. Drew Blair had a team-leading 18 points in the contest. UMD…

Umd Hoops
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Advances to 5th Straight NSIC Title Game

They'll next face Minnesota State-Mankato on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, SD- The UMD women’s basketball team knocked off Augustana 76-59 on Monday in the NSIC semifinals, clinching a spot in the NSIC title game on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were led by Brooke Olson, who had 25 points in the victory. This is the 5th consecutive season UMD has clinched a spot in the NSIC championship game. They’ll next…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Corey Kemp

Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the interim head coach of the St. Scholastica baseball team, Corey Kemp. Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Superior Gbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Superior Girls Secure Spot in Regional Final with Victory Over Appleton West

The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team defeated Appleton West 78 to 53 in a region semifinal game on Friday. The Spartans now move onto the regional final where they will next host Wausau West. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM on Saturday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Uws Mbb
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Advances to First-Ever UMAC Title Game After Taking Down Northwestern

The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday in Mankato.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team earned a spot in the UMAC Championship Game after defeating Northwestern in the Semifinals on Friday. UWS was led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 17 points in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday at 2 PM in Mankato. It will be the first time…

Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/24

This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Calvin Anderson of the Superior boys basketball team. Anderson and the Spartans will next host Chippewa Falls in regional play on March 3rd. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Mirage Lose
High School, Sports

OT Goal Lifts Orono Past Proctor/Hermantown in Class A Semifinals

Proctor/Hermantown (20-7-2) will close out their season in the 3rd place game against South St. Paul on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- It would take overtime between Orono and Proctor/Hermantown to decide a winner in the Class A semifinals on Friday. But in the end, Maddy Kimbrel would net the game-winning goal to send Orono to the state title game. The Mirage had three different goal scorers in the contest. Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Izy Fairchild would all…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

CSS Baseball Hungry for More After Missing MIAC Tournament in 2022

The Saints first game is Saturday against North Central College at 11 AM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team will open up their season this weekend out in Westfield, Indiana. An old face returns to lead the Saints as Corey Kemp will be the interim head coach for the upcoming season. He takes over a Scholastica squad that has a deep pitching staff, nearly 10 pitchers have seen time the past few…

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

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Well Represented in NSIC Conference Awards

Both Bulldog squads are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the NSIC conference tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the year awards were announced for the NSIC on Thursday. And for the fourth time in her career, UMD forward Brooke Olson has won the NSIC North player of the year. She’s the first person to accomplish that feat on either the men’s and women’s side. Olson’s side kick, Maesyn Thiesen also would pick up…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Five UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Land on All-WCHA Teams

UMD is set to host SCSU in the WCHA quarterfinals on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A whopping five UMD women’s hockey standouts made multiple all-WCHA teams on Thursday. On the 1st team, both 5th year defenseman Ashton Bell and graduate goalie Emma Soderberg landed on the list. Bell is a three time All-WCHA member while Soderberg is a two-timer. Following them on the 2nd team is graduate forward Gabbie Hughes. She’s been All-WCHA…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

We Meet Again, UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes in SCSU for WCHA Quarterfinals

Game one is scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time in two weeks, the UMD women’s hockey team will once again host the St. Cloud State Huskies. Only this time, the stakes are much higher. It’s the opening round of the WCHA playoffs for both teams. It will mark the 3rd time that the two programs have met in the 1st round. So far,…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season Home Slate Versus Miami

Puck drop of game one is set for 7 PM on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend will mark the end of the UMD men’s hockey home regular season schedule as they take on Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs haven’t seen the Redhawks since last season, as the two teams would settle for a split in late February of 2022. Coming into the matchup, UMD currently sits 5th in the NCHC standings with…

Amsoil Arena
High School, Sports

Section 7A Boys Hockey Semifinals Postponed Till Monday

Hibbing/Chisholm and Hermantown will drop the puck at 5:30 PM. Rock Ridge and Duluth Denfeld will then follow at 7:30 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7A semifinals set to take place on Thursday at AMSOIL Arena have been postponed due to the impending winter storm. The two games will now take place Monday at the same times and the same place. Hibbing/Chisholm and Hermantown will drop the puck at 5:30 PM. Rock Ridge and Duluth Denfeld will then follow at 7:30…

Umd Mbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hoops Takes Down Minnesota State to Secure Spot in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD will next play Upper Iowa in the semifinals on Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team advanced to the NSIC tournament semifinals on Tuesday, after defeating Minnesota State 88-68 in the quarterfinals. It was the first time since the 2019-2020 season that UMD has hosted a NSIC tournament game. Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 23 points. Just behind him was Drew Blair with 22 in the contest. UMD…

Mirage
High School, Sports

Mirage Prepare for Faceless Opponent in Mankato East at State Tourney

Puck drop is set for 11 AM on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In recent years it’s been an annual tradition for the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team to make it to the state tournament. The Mirage will make their 3rd consecutive appearance on Wednesday, after they won the section 7A title last Wednesday. Proctor/Hermantown will meet up with Mankato East in the quarterfinals, a team they haven’t seen at all this…

Steeeeeeeves
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Freshman Ben Steeves Named NCHC Rookie of the Week for 4th Time

Steeves recorded two goals and one assist for the Bulldogs in their weekend series against Denver.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Ben Steeves has added another rookie of the week honor on Monday. Steeves recorded two goals and one assist for the Bulldogs in their weekend series against Denver. Perhaps his biggest goal though was the game winning one in Saturday’s 6 to 5 victory over the Pioneers. This is the 4th time this season that Steeves has earned…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Moves Up to #7 in USCHO Poll

UMD now shifts their focus to the first round of the WCHA playoffs, where they will meet with 12th ranked St. Cloud State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The last USCHO poll for the regular season in women’s hockey came out on Monday. And the UMD Bulldogs have moved up one spot to number seven after completing a weekend sweep of Bemidji State. UMD now shifts their focus to the first round of the WCHA playoffs, where they will meet with 12th ranked St. Cloud State….

Brooke Olson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward Brooke Olson Earns Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor

This was the 4th time this season that Olson was named NSIC North Player of the Week.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson has won another NSIC North Player of the Week award. Olson had a career day on Saturday in UMD’s win over Bemidji State. She would score a career high 40 points on 16 of 26 shooting from the field. She would also cap off her regular season career by becoming NSIC’s all-time leading…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Shea Walters

The Lumberjacks earned the 4th seed in the Section 7AA tournament and are preparing for Coon Rapids in the 1st round.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team, Shea Walters. The Lumberjacks earned the 4th seed in the Section 7AA tournament and are preparing for Coon Rapids in the 1st round. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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