Author: Neil Vierzba

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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

Uws Mbb
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Clinches Spot in UMAC Tourney with Home Win Against MN Morris

J'Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team officially clinched a postseason spot on Friday, defeating Minnesota Morris 82 to 74. J’Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory. UWS (15-9) will close out the regular season on Saturday against Crown College. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northland Wins
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northland Scores Three Unanswered to Take Game One Away from UWS Men’s Hockey

Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland College would start the postseason on the right foot on Friday, upsetting UW-Superior 3 to 1 in Game 1. The Lumberjacks were led by three different goal scorers. Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest. Chris Ishmael had the lone goal for UWS. Both teams will meet again on Saturday for…

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

Top Play of the Week: 2/17

This week’s top play belongs to Braydon Hurtig of Superior boys hockey.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play belongs to Braydon Hurtig of Superior boys hockey. Hurtig’s goal helped Superior advance past Marshfield in the Regional Final. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hockey 21623
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Grand Rapids-Greenway Falls in Section 7AA Title Game, Superior Boys Advance to Sectional Semifinal

Grand Rapids-Greenway finishes the year at 16-12.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Grand Rapids-Greenway girls hockey team saw their season come to a close on Thursday, as they fell to Andover 11-1 in the Section 7AA title game. Kalle Reed would have the lone goal for the Lightning. Grand Rapids-Greenway finishes the year at 16-12. On the boys side, Superior is moving on in Sectional One after defeating Marshfield…

Hughes
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Gabbie Hughes Named Top 5 Finalist for Hockey Humanitarian Award

The winner of the award will be announced on April 7th as part of the NCAA Men's Frozen Four.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate foraward Gabbie Hughes has made it to the top five for the Hockey Humanitarian award. Just last month, she was named as a nominee for the award and now she is a two time finalist. Hughes would finish in the top three last season. Hughes is a co-founder of the non-profit Sophie’s Squad, which is a…

Cec Bhky
High School, Sports

After Strong Finish to Regular Season, C-E-C Boys Hockey Preps for Section Tourney

The first round game between Coon Rapids and C-E-C will take place on February 21st. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko- Carlton boys hockey team closed out the regular season strong, winning six out of their last eight games. It’s the first time since the 2017-2018 season that C-E-C has finished with 15 or more wins. It’s also a bounce back season from a year ago, in which the Lumberjacks were only able to capture eight victories….

Mirage Win
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Mirage Claim 3rd Consecutive Section 7A Championship

Jane Eckstrom, Natalie Berg, Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Hannah Graves would all light the lamp for the Mirage.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive year, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team is heading to the state tournament. The Mirage would defeat Duluth Marshall 5-4 in the Section 7A title game on Wednesday. Proctor/Hermantown were led offensively by five different goal scorers. Jane Eckstrom, Natalie Berg, Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Hannah Graves would all light the lamp. As for…

Rogge
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward Naomi Rogge to Lead Duluth Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Team

She's no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning three state championships.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Naomi Rogge has already lined up a gig outside of hockey. On Wednesday, she was named the head coach of the Duluth Wolfpack lacrosse team. Just last season, Rogge served as an assistant on the team. She’s no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning…

Mikey Anderson
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Mikey Anderson & LA Kings Agree to Contract Extension

Anderson is in his 3rd full season with the Kings.
Neil Vierzba,

LOS ANGELES, California.- A former Bulldog will stay in hollywood for the foreseeable future. Defenseman Mikey Anderson and the LA Kings have agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for eight seasons worth a total of 33 million dollars. Anderson is having a season to remember so far as he’s posted career highs in assists, points, and shots. He…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in Bemidji

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

DULUTH, Minn.- One last regular season series before it’s playoff time for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road this upcoming weekend to Bemidji to face the Beavers for their final two games of the regular season. UMD has had Bemidji State’s number in recent meetings. Not only did they sweep them at AMSOIL last month….

Kemp
College, Sports

Corey Kemp Returns to CSS as Interim Head Baseball Coach

Kemp spent ten seasons with the Saints from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new interim baseball head coach, although it is someone who previously held the position. Corey Kemp returns to lead the Saints in the 2023 season. He spent ten seasons from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses in his last stint as the Saints head coach. Scholastica will…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Up with #3 Denver Once Again

Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers 3 to 2 and 4 to 3.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be on the road this upcoming weekend when they travel to Denver to play the 3rd ranked Pioneers. It’ll be the 3rd and 4th time this season that the squads have battled. Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers…

Prep Hockey
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Superior Blanks NW Icemen in 1st Round, Hermantown Skates Past Grand Rapids

The Spartans will next play Marshfield in the 2nd round on Thursday. Time is to be determined.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys hockey team is onto the next round of the WIAA playoffs after defeating the Northwest Icemen 14-0 on Tuesday. The Spartans will next play Marshfield in the 2nd round on Thursday. Time is to be determined. In other boys hockey action, Hermantown would top Grand Rapids 4-1. Next up is section tournament play for both…

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