DULUTH, Minn.- They may have already clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs, but this weekend will mark the final regular season home series for the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. They’ll welcome in the 12th ranked Huskies of St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs will look to continue their unbeaten mark against the Huskies as they took both games…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team is onto the section 7A semifinals after defeating North Shore 10 to 1 in the quarterfinals. The Hilltoppers will next play Moose Lake Area in the semifinals on Saturday in Cloquet at 4 PM. In the other semifinal it will be Proctor/Hermantown facing Cloquet-Esko-Carlton at 2 PM. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team picked up their 20th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth East 68 to 45. The victory also extends their win streak to 20 games. The Thunderhawks were led by Taryn Hamling, who had 30 points in the contest. Jessika Lofstrom would follow that up with 15 points. Grand Rapids (20-2)…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team is withing grasp of achieving something they have never done before. And that’s win a UMAC regular season or conference tournament title. Coming into their final four games of the season, the Yellowjackets trail Bethany Lutheran by two games in the standings. However, the Vikings do hold the head to head tiebreaker as…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing will get another look from NFL scouts. Laing has received and accepted an invitation to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The combine is held from February 27th through March 6th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Laing will take part in the four day camp to showcase his talents in front of all 32 teams. Laing…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team picked up an 87 to 70 win over Two Harbors on Monday. The win snapped Two Harbors’ win streak at 7. Aidan Altona would lead the team with 26 points. Just behind him, was Marnaries Ferguson with 25. Duluth Denfeld (9-12) will next play at Zimmerman on Saturday. Two Harbors (15-3) will…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team would complete the season sweep over Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Monday, 6 to 4. Grant Winkler and Thomas Gunderson would each have two goals in the victory. Duluth East (15-6-1) will next host Champlin Park on Tuesday. C-E-C (13-8-1) will play at Superior on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The 2023 WIAA boys hockey tournament playoff seedings were announced over the weekend. On the boys side, the Superior Spartans will have the hometown fans behind them in their first round game. Superior earned the 3 seed and will take on Barron on February 14th. The Spartans are 11-10 so far this season and have one remaining regular…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her impressive resume. The latest feat being her 3rd NSIC North player of the week award. Olson started the weekend with a 25-point outing on 11 of 17 shooting in UMD’s 70 to 62 win over MSU-Moorhead. She would follow that up with 20 points on 50 percent shooting…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team claimed a spot in the MIAC playoffs after their sweep of Bethel this past weekend. A big reason they were able to accomplish that had to be the play of junior forward Carsen Richels. Richels picked up MIAC offensive player of the week honors today after posting a four goal weekend. Two…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a lot to celebrate over the weekend. The big one being that they clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs. And today, there were more accomplishments being recognized. Gabbie Hughes was involved with every Bulldog goal in their series against Mankato. Because of that, she is the WCHA forward of the week….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team’s three game win streak came to a close on Friday, as they fell to #10 Western Michigan 3-2 in overtime. Max Sasson would net the game-winner for the Broncos. Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD. The Bulldogs (12-14-1) will once again face off…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive season, UMD goalie Emma Soderberg has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year award. Soderberg is one of 11 goaltenders from four Division one conferences that advanced from the watch list of 28 goalies. She currently ranks third in the NCAA and first in the WCHA in shutouts…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.- A former Bulldog has a new team but it’s a team he’s suited up for before. Hermantown native Jared Thomas recently signed with the Indy Fuel, out of the ECHL. Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He’s had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading. Thomas has enjoyed his time with the Fuel….
PHOENIX, Arizona.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson will call the desert home for another season. Today, Gustafson re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury on a one-year deal. In 33 games last season, the South Shore product averaged almost four points and two rebounds per game. She would also shoot 55 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free throw…
ESKO, Minn.- On Tuesday, another Esko football standout made his college commitment. And it’s their quarterback Ty Christensen. Christensen is heading to Moorhead to play for the Cobbers of Concordia-Moorhead. Concordia-Moorhead is based out of the MIAC conference, which is one of the top conferences for Division three. Christensen quarterbacked the Eskomos to an 11-1 record, including an appearance in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After forming on January 24th, the Superior City Football Club has their head coach. And it’s a familiar face to the local community. Otto Berti will lead the team in it’s first season. Berti is the current boys soccer varsity coach for Superior High School. He also coached over the summer in the past. Most recently serving as…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- UMD tackle Brent Laing had one last game to represent the Bulldogs on Thursday. Laing competed in the East/West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. A game where plenty of NFL scouts were on hand. As a part of the West roster, Laing saw a number of snaps at the right guard and center position. The NFL…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Esko boys basketball team extended their win streak to six games on Thursday, as they defeated Superior 59 to 48. Esko (13-2) will next play at South Ridge on Friday. As for Superior (10-8), they’ll try to get back on track against Chippewa Falls on February 7th. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s team will look to get back on track after being swept by Minnesota this past weekend. The Bulldogs will hit the road to Mankato to take on a Mavericks squad they’ve gotten the best of the last three times they’ve faced them. That included a sweep at AMSOIL back in October. Head Coach Maura Crowell…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team was once again victorious on Wednesday, as they defeated Superior 4-0. Cole Christian would get his 100th career point in the win. The Greyhounds (14-6-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host Champlin Park. As for Superior (10-9), they’ll play at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – “It’s a great weekend, it’s a lot of fun. You know mushers and handlers; you don’t get much sleep out there, but you enjoy it and this weekend it was cold, but it was great. You get to see lots of stars, and everyone enjoys that at some point,” Handler, Erin Aili says. 300 miles, the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will get to play in front of their hometown fans as they gear up to take on Western Michigan for the 2nd time this season. The Bulldogs are coming off a sweep of then top ranked St. Cloud State. And they will look to do the same against…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team celebrated national signing day on Wednesday. A total of 32 seniors signed to the 2023 recruiting class. The most coveted postion for the Bulldogs was the defensive back position as they had 8 who signed. State wise, Minnesota was the lead dog with 16 incoming freshman. That would be followed by 11 from Wisconsin,…
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn.- It would come down to two mushers, but Keith Aili was able to outrace Ryan Anderson for the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon championship on Tuesday. Aili was the first out of the Mineral Center checkpoint 12 minutes ahead of Anderson. They would each pass each other before Aili was able to finish at 52 hours…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage picked up a big home win on Monday, defeating Superior 2-1. Anika Burke and Nya Sieger would be the goal scorers for the Mirage. As for Superior, Kenlyn Thimm had the lone goal. The Mirage (16-6-2) will next play at Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian on Saturday. As for the Spartans (17-4) they’ll play at Central Wisconsin…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is riding high after their huge sweep of 1st ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. Not only was it just a sweep, but it was their first NCHC series sweep of the season. No surprise as to who was named NCHC rookie of the week as that honor belongs to Ben Steeves. …
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was cooled off a bit over the weekend as the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers took both contests from the Bulldogs. Even with the two losses, not much of a fall for UMD. Just one spot as they are now ranked 7th in the country. With six games to go in the regular…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team, Dave Williams. The Saints are a perfect 8-0-1 in conference play this season so far. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team once again knocked off a conference foe on Friday, defeating Wayne State 74 to 54. Brooke Olson would continue her strong play with 22 points. As for the men, they needed overtime to take down the Wildcats 92 to 89. Drew Blair would lead the Bulldogs with 23 points in the victory. Both…
PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive game, the Hermantown boys hockey team would have a shutout win. The latest being a 7-0 victory at Proctor on Thursday. The Hawks (14-2-1) will next play Mahtomedi as part of Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday. The contest will take place at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Lake. In other hockey action, the…
DULUTH, Minn.- What a difference a year can make. The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team can attest to that. In year two of being in the MIAC conference, the Saints are 7-0-1 and sit at the top of the standings. CSS is coming off a big weekend sweep over the defending champs in the conference, St. Olaf and now they…
ESKO, Minn.- Just three days after his teammate Nolan Witt made his college commitment to UW-Stout, Esko’s Javontae Gregory has announced his next step in his football career. Gregory will suit up for the Warriors of Winona State, based out of the NSIC conference. The six foot running back and defensive back was a key part in helping the 11-1…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team suffered their 2nd straight loss on Wednesday, falling to Saint John’s 68 to 37. The Saints were led by Nick Carlson, who had 13 points in the contest. CSS (4-13) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against Macalester. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Amsoil Arena will be the place to be this weekend for some big time hockey games. First up, the 6th ranked UMD women’s team welcomes in 3rd ranked Minnesota. It’s a series with serious playoff implications. Something will have to give as UMD has an unbeaten nine game streak while Minnesota boasts a 10 game winning streak. Head…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will try to upset the top ranked team in the nation, the St. Cloud State Huskies this weekend. It’s the teams first meeting since they battled against one another in the first round of the NCHC playoffs last season. UMD would go on to advance to the frozen faceoff but all-time it’s been…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back in the win column on Tuesday, defeating Superior 11-0. Hermantown would outshoot Superior 44-9. The Hawks (13-2-1) will next be in action on Thursday at Proctor. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team would play Eau Claire Memorial tough on Tuesday, but would ultimately fall 62 to 60. Superior (9-6) will look to bounce back Friday when the host Duluth Denfeld. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hayward Wolfpack football club is making quite a few changes before the 2023 season. Not only are they moving, but they also have a new name. The team will now call Superior home and will be named Superior City FC. However, the Wolfpack nickname will remain. Superior City FC will have both a men’s and women’s team…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC has new co-owners and they are familiar faces to the area. Olympic gold medalist John Shuster and businessman Alex Giuliani, who’s been involved in higher business projects such as Pier B and Clyde Iron Works are now running the team. The duo will take over for Tim Sas, who founded the team back in 2015. The…
ESKO, Minn.- Another local standout will call UW-Stout home in the fall. Esko running back and linebacker announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Monday night. The bruising back had 750 yards on the ground this past season for the Eskomos. He could also play some defense too as he rallied up 45 tackles. Witt had a number of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown forward Blake Schmitz won’t have to travel too far for his next team. Schmitz announced he’ll suit up for the Bethel Royals, out of the MIAC conference next year. In 12 games so far this season, Schmitz leads the Hawks in points, assists, steals, and blocks. He also ranks 2nd in rebounds for Hermantown. Schmitz and the…
AMES, Iowa.- A former UMD offensive coordinator continues to climb the coaching ranks. Duluth native Noah Pauley is joining the Iowa State coaching staff after spending the last four seasons at North Dakota State. Like with the Bison, Pauley will be coaching the wide receivers for the Cyclones. The former Duluth Central star was a four year starter for UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- The South Shore girls basketball team picked up their 13th win of the season on Monday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 88 to 33. Lily Truchon had a team-leading 36 points. The Cardinals (13-1) will next host Solon Springs on Thursday. In other basketball action, the Chisholm boys earned a road win at Duluth Marshall 80 to 63. The Bluestreaks…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars would grab their 10th win of the season on Monday, defeating Moose Lake Area 2 to 1. Duluth was led by Grace Karakas, who had two goals in the victory. The Northern Stars (10-6-3) will host Superior on Tuesday. Moose Lake (11-7-1) will look to bounce back against Simley on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica Saints are in search of a new head coach. It was announced over the weekend that Interim Head Coach Will Peterson has landed a job with the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A team. Peterson will be an assistant pitching coach and spend games in the bullpen for the Memphis Redbirds. Peterson would be on the Saints…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Ledenkov brothers continue to pass off the MIAC offensive player of the week award. Arkhip had won the last two and now this week it’s Filimon who takes home the hardware. Ledenkov had one goal and six assists for a seven-point weekend as the Saints claimed a pair of wins over St. Olaf. Two crucial wins that…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was another weekend of domination for the UMD women’s hockey team. But, the Bulldogs will remain at number six in the poll. They would outscore St. Thomas 8 to 1 to pick up the sweep as well as extend their unbeaten streak to nine games. UMD as a whole has flipped the switch since their last meeting…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her storybook career at UMD. The latest being another NSIC North Player of the Week honor. It’s Olson’s 2nd of the year and 6th of her career that she has been awarded the weekly award. There was no one stopping Olson this weekend as she had a career-high 35…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A goal by Will Esterbrooks with 10 seconds left would lift Hermantown boys hocket past Moorhead 3-2 on Friday. Hermantown (12-1-1) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Saturday. In other boys hockey action, Duluth Denfeld would fall to East Grand Forks 5 to 1. The Hunters (10-7-1) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against…
