GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Back in 2023, a state law was passed that banned high schools from using american indian mascots. That put schools such as Grand Rapids and Deer River in limbo for a possible mascot name and logo change. Two years later and the schools finally have an answer. In a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council on…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth East junior swimmer has earned All-American status after a stellar year. Earlier this week, the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association recognized Joey Zelen as an All-American in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. Zelen is currently 68th in the nation for the 50 and 97th in the nation for the 100. He’s the 2nd Greyhound…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith has been named to the Hlinka Gretzky Camp Roster. He’s one of the four goaltenders set to compete for a spot on the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team. Smith last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he posted a .934 saves percentage with a…
ASHLAND, Wis.- A former Ashland baseball standout is heading to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. After spending the last two seasons at St. Thomas, right handed pitcher Marcus Kruzan has transferred to Minnesota. Just this past season, he went 8-1 with 81 strikeouts, which earned him 1st team Summit League honors. Kruzan is currently pitching for the St. Cloud Rox of…
PORT WING, Wis.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson will once again make her way overseas this off-season. Gustafson announced on her own personal Twitter page that she has signed with Fenerbahçe S.K., a team based out of Turkey. This will mark the 7th straight year that the Las Vegas Ace has played in a foreign country. She’s had stints in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- We’re almost a month away from the start of the soccer season for both the UWS men’s and women’s squads. The Yellowjackets recently released their schedules for the 2025 campaign. It all starts on August 29th with a home doubleheader. The men first will take on Luther College at 3 pm. And the women will follow with a…
DULUTH, Minn.- As Team Shuster gears up for a run towards the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’ll be doing so without one of their mainstays. John Landsteiner, who serves as the lead of the team, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from the team. The reason being is he wants to spend more time with his family. During his…
MADISON, Wis.- As the rest of the team rests this week, three Duluth Huskies still had a game to play in. That game being the Northwoods League All-Star Game. Ethan Surowiec, Michael Smith Jr., and Parker Thomas all taking part. After missing a home run by a few feet earlier in the contest, Surowiec sent the ball a little further…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- In less than two weeks, the Minnesota Golden Gopher football program will open up fall camp in preparation for the upcoming season. On Wednesday, a number of players were on hand for the team’s annual media day. That of course included Esko native and safety Koi Perich. Perich had a spectacular first season in the maroon and gold,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The next time Duluth FC captain Liam Pritchard takes the field, he’ll be hearing the MVP chants. On Tuesday, the forward was named the NPSL North MVP for his efforts this season. Pritchard has appeared in every game so far this year, including the NSPL North regular season clincher against Siouxland United FC back on July 2nd. In…
MADISON, Wis.- It’s been the official start to the Northwoods League All-Star Break for many years, the home run challenge. This year, one of the 18 participants was Huskies slugger Ethan Surowiec. He joined the rest of the Great Plains division to tee off against the Great Lakes Division. In the 7th inning, it was Surowiec’s turn as he and…
DULUTH, Minn.- In recent years, the Duluth Huskies have helped a number of players make the jump to the big leagues. Take Kristian Campbell for example, he spent the 2022 summer in the Twin Ports and then was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Earlier this week, that trend continued with…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Duluth FC began their march towards another NPSL North title on Wednesday night. Facing Joy AC in the semifinals, things looked good early as the BlueGreens notched two goals in the first six minutes of play. Alex Ruiz and Liam Pritchard were the goal scorers for Duluth FC. After that though, the Goats put up three unanswered goals…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies continued their lengthy homestand on Wednesday by once again playing a doubleheader. Duluth hosting the Thunder Bay Border Cats. In game one, the Huskies put up five runs in the first two innings and never looked back as they came away with a 6 to 3 victory. Ethan Surowiec had two runs batted in for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two current Bulldogs are getting set to once again don the red, white, and blue. UMD forward Max Plante and defenseman Adam Kleber have been invited by Team USA to participate at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase. The showcase serves as an evaluation for players seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2026 IIHF World…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating the Badlands Big Sticks 9 to 3. With the victory, Duluth has now taken their last six contests. Tyler Palmer and Rowan Kelly each had two RBI’s in the contest. The Huskies (8-1) continue their homestand on Wednesday by playing two against the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Game…
DULUTH, Minn.- On June 5th, Nick Terhaar wrapped up a impressive career for the Proctor baseball team. A week later, Terhaar made his Northwoods League debut with the Duluth Huskies. Since then, the pitcher has proved he belongs with his college competition. In his most recent start, Terhaar hurled six shutout innings to improve to 2-0 on the season. He’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Eight current UMD men’s hockey players are getting a jump on NHL competition at development camps. Max Plante & Brady Cleveland are with the Red Wings. Zam Plante and Ty Hanson are skating with the Penguins. Adam Kleber is suiting up for the Sabres. Adam Gajan is donning a Blackhawks sweater. Lastly, Jason Shaugabay and Callum Arnott are…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced in late June that former Bulldog Naomi Rogge was withdrawing from the PWHL Draft. Now, we know where she will playing this upcoming season and it just so happens to be the same team she suited up for last year. Rogge recently re-signed with Linkoping HC of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. It’s the 3rd…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg is returning to her homeland. On Sunday, she signed a one-year contract with SDE HF of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. The signing ends a two-year stint with the Boston Fleet. Since 2023, Soderberg appeared in 14 games posting a 2.80 goals against average and a .893 save percentage. She last suited up…
DULUTH, Minn.- Mr. Baseball has found his next home. After decomitting from Western Kentucky on June 17th, Duluth Marshall’s Owen Marsolek has now committed to St. Thomas. Marsolek confirmed the decision to FOX 21 in a interview. This past season, he led the state with 139 strikeouts, while posting an 8-1 record on the bump Marsolek also played a big…
DULUTH, Minn.- This past weekend, former Duluth Marshall guard Gianna Kneepkens was in Chile competing for Team USA at the Women’s Americup. As she makes her way back to the states, she’ll have some extra luggage coming back with her. Kneepkens and the red, white, and blue took down Brazil 92 to 84 on Sunday to claim gold. The current…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native and current Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg is still without a new contract for this upcoming season. On Saturday, Samberg filed for arbitration. If he and the Jets can’t come to an agreement, then they will head to a hearing, which will take place between July 20th and August 4th. Samberg took a big jump this…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder and pitcher Ethan Cole has entered the transfer portal. Over the course of three seasons, he had a batting average of .295 with 16 home runs and 74 runs batted in. The Duluth East alum has one year of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer. Cole is currently playing for the Duluth Huskies. Categories: College, Northwoods…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson is nearing a return from injury. Gustafson was upgraded to doubtful for the team’s contest against the Fever on Thursday, which is progress after she’s been sidelined with a grade 3 ankle sprain. Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon also said that the center has been ramping up but there is still…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk in Hunter Shepard left the Hershey Bears on Wednesday for the Ottawa Senators. But another former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk in Micah Miller is staying with the team. Earlier this summer, Miller re-signed with the Bears on a one-year deal. The forward had his best pro season yet in 2024-2025, tallying 56 points…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was the tale of two halves between Duluth FC and Siouxland United FC on Wednesday night. After trailing by one at the half, the BlueGreens broke out with three goals to come away with the 3 to 2 win. With the victory, Duluth FC clinches the NPSL Midwest North Conference title. They will also have the homefield…
DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has known one organization his whole pro career. That organization being the Washington Capitals. But when he begins play this fall, he’ll be doing so with a new team. Shepard signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators organization on Wednesday. It was quite the five-year run for Shep…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies started off the 2nd half of the season on Tuesday on the right foot, defeating the La Crosse Loggers 5 to 4. Ethan Surowiec led the team with two runs batted in. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:35 PM. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports
SAN DIEGO, California.- Former UMD Defenseman Will Francis is staying with the San Diego Gulls. On Tuesday, Francis was signed to a standard player contract for the upcoming season. He skated in three games for the team last year, but didn’t register a point. Francis had multiple bouts with leukemia during his time at UMD. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday, marked the start of the free agency period in the NHL. Among those looking for new homes were several former Bulldogs. And it didn’t take long for five players to find their next spot. Hibbing’s Scott Perunovich was the first to ink a contract. He’s heading to the Utah Mammoth after splitting last year with the Blues…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has racked up another preseason all-american honor. This time it comes from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Perich recently received All-American recognition from Phil Steele and the Big Ten last month. He’ll try to take the next step this year after posting five interceptions, 46 tackles, and two and a half…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last Tuesday, five more Bulldogs heard their named called at the PWHL Draft, making it now 18 former UMD standouts drafted the past three years. Olivia Mobley started a run in the 3rd round as she was taken first at number 18 by Boston. One pick later, Nina Jobst-Smith went to Vancouver. Then to round out the 3rd,…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- Grand Rapids native Alvin “Goozie” Hines gave it his all in his UFC debut on Saturday. Battling Jhonata Diniz, the two would go the distance as it came down to the judges. In the end, Diniz landed 30 more strikes as he was named the winner by unanimous decision. It’s the first-ever loss for Hines in his…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper is making the next step in her basketball career. Regan Juenemann announced her commitment to the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Friday. Juenemann spent last season with Crosby-Ironton, helping a Ranger squad make the AA title game. Back in 2024 with Marshall, she averaged 23 points on 44 percent shooting. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Two local hockey standouts will be watching the NHL Draft closely this weekend. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts and current UMD defenseman Ty Hanson are both prospects. Each player has popped up on draft boards the past few years but have yet to be selected. If they do go, they’re expected to go in the later rounds on…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Soon to be senior Proctor guard Chloe Carlson knows what her next step is. On Thursday, Carlson committed to the UMary Marauders, out of the NSIC conference. Just this past season, she averaged almost 18 points per game and shot over 40 percent from deep. Carlson and the Rails also made the section title game. Categories: Friday Night…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies continued to have the Rochester Honkers’ number on Wednesday night. After trailing 3-0 heading into the bottom of the 3rd, Duluth broke out by putting up a five spot. They added three more to take the 8 to 3 victory. Ethan Surowiec and Nate Novitske each had two runs batted in. The Huskies close out…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team has a new coach. But, he’s already familiar with the program. Longtime assistant coach Nick Piazza becomes the 9th head coach dating back to the 1993 season. He’s served as an assistant on both the men’s and women’s squads for a total of nine seasons. Piazza also suited up for the Yellowjackets in…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey will make his way to Canada for the upcoming season. On Tuesday, he signed a WHL scholarship and development agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. The goaltender split last season with the Thunderhawks and the Waterloo BlackHawks of the USHL. He picked up a total of 23 wins combined between the two…
DULUTH, Minn.- In just 17 days from now, Vikings fullback and Duluth native CJ Ham will make his return to his hometown for his annual youth football camp. There will be two sessions at Walt Hunting Stadium with 1st through 5th graders going from 10 AM to noon and 6th through 9th graders going from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM….
DULUTH, Minn.- Since the PWHL began in 2023, 13 UMD women’s hockey standouts have heard their name called at the league’s draft. On Tuesday, ten more were hoping to add themselves to that list. The first Bulldog off the board was forward Olivia Mobley who was taken by the Boston Fleet at pick number 18 in the 3rd round. Mobley…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up their 2nd straight win over the Rochester Honkers on Tuesday night, 12 to 5. After trailing 3-1 heading into the bottom of the 5th, Duluth responded with seven runs to go ahead and take the eventual victory. Noah Furcht and Ethan Surowiec each had three runs batted in for the Huskies. The Honkers…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- a Grand Rapids native is set to make his UFC debut this upcoming Saturday. Alvin “Goozie” Hines will fight Jhonata Diniz at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 317. So far, Hines has posted a unbeaten 7-0 pro MMA record with his most recent win coming on April 11th against Billy Ray Valdez via the knockout….
DULUTH, Minn.- Two more local boys hockey standouts will be heading to New York next month to take part in the USA Hockey Boys National Festival. Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith and Hermantown goaltender Bryce Francisco were both recently named to the Minnesota roster. The festival is a District team-based tournament format, with the priority to improve and showcase the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Duluth FC returned to the win column on Monday night, defeating 1826 Academy 5 to 0. With the victory, the BlueGreens improve to 1-0-1 in Minnesota Super Cup play and clinch a spot in the semifinals. Duluth FC is next in action on June 28th at the Iowa Demon Hawks. Categories: College, Sports
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native Noah Furcht has been enjoying some time close to home this summer with the Duluth Huskies. But once the school year starts, he’s set to join a new college team. Late on Friday night, Furcht announced his commitment to Ohio State. He previously spent the last two years playing at Charlotte. During that reign, he clubbed…
DULUTH, Minn.- Six locals will head to New York in July to participate in the 15 Boys U.S. National Camp. Paxson Madill, Jax Hardy, Zane Medlin, Liam Brooks, Dylan Knox, and lastly Nikolai Zhukov will all take part in the camp. It’s put on so that players can experience an extremely competitive atmosphere with a grueling week of training and…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, Luis Francisco Sanclemente was able to claim the Grandma’s Marathon male wheelchair title. He held off five-time champion Aaron Pike by just 48 seconds. Sanclemente finished with a time of 1:26:02. Over on the women’s side, there was a new champion as Vanessa Cristina de Souza took top honors with a time of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The friendly rivalry between Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Popehn added another chapter on Saturday at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. For the 2nd straight year, Frisbie was able to get the best of Popehn, winning for the women with a time of 1:09:05, which was eight seconds ahead of Popehn. Over on the men’s side, quite the debut…
