DULUTH, Minn.- Just four days after he entered the transfer portal, former UMD forward Anthony Menghini has found his new team. On Friday, Menghini officially transferred to North Dakota. The Baxter, Minnesota native spent two seasons playing for the Dogs. In 71 games played, Menghini scored 20 goals and added nine assists for a total of 29 points. It’s somewhat…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team began their year out on the right foot, defeating Grand Rapids/Greenway 14 to 5 on Thursday. Duluth (1-0) is next in action on Monday at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. As for Grand Rapids/Greenway (0-1), they’re at C-E-C on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has been relatively lucky when it comes to the transfer portal. But on Wednesday, forward Payton Holloway entered the transfer portal. The sophomore skated in a total of 69 games for the Dogs the past two seasons. She tallied one goal against the University of Vermont this past November. Holloway is the second…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back on March 28th, former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Gianna Kneepkens entered the transfer portal, ending a four-year stint at the University of Utah. Now, it appears she’s focused on four teams as her potential next squad. According to Talia Goodman of On3Sports, Kneepkens has scheduled upcoming visits with South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and UCLA. Kneepkens was the leading…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has made some roster additions for next year. Three forwards have joined the Bulldogs via the transfer portal. They are Cornell’s Kyler Kovich, Alaska’s Kyle Gaffney, and lastly UMass Lowell’s Scout Truman. Kovich has posted 22 points in 78 games over four seasons at Cornell. Gaffney’s coming off a career best of 20…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- It was teased a little bit at the end of last season. Now, it’s looking like it’s going to happen. Esko native and Minnesota Golden Gophers safety Koi Perich is expected to play both offense and defense this upcoming season. Perich has been donning a split practice jersey with each side of the ball represented at spring practices….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team is in search of a new head coach. On Wednesday, the Beacons announced that they have mutally agreed to part ways with current head coach Aaron Blanchard. The reason being is that Blanchard is set to take the next steps in his coaching career. In his lone season at the helm, the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Tuesday marked the start of a new season for the Superior softball team as they had their first game. The Spartans left no doubt as they went on to defeat Grand Rapids 18 to 2. Superior (1-0) will next host Cloquet on Wednesday. As for Grand Rapids (0-1), they’ll be at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team entered play on Tuesday with a chance to climb up the NSIC standings. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs dropped both games of their doubleheader to St. Cloud State, 6 to 4 and 13 to 4. UMD will try to bounce back on Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to the transfer portal. Goaltender Klayton Knapp became the 7th Bulldog to enter the portal on Tuesday. In his lone season at UMD, Knapp played in 16 games and had a saves percentage of nearly 91 percent. He also went 6-6-2 with a goals against average of 2.67….
HIBBING, Minn.- The all-time scoring leader for Hibbing has found his new team. Former UWS and UMD guard Ayden McDonald has announced he’s transferring to North Central University, out of the UMAC conference. McDonald played in seven games last year for the Yellowjackets, picking up seven rebounds and two assists. McDonald last suited up for the Bluejackets in 2022, where…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A track and field duo on the UW-Superior men’s squad swept the UMAC weekly conference honors. Earl Foster is the Field Athlete of the Week after winning the javelin throw at the Ashton May Invitational. His best throw was 55.30 meters. His teammate, Jesse Ortiz is the track athlete of the week after pr’ing in the 100 meter…
DULUTH, Minn.- A number of local baseball teams are still hoping to play their first games of the season later this week. As for Duluth East though, they already have two games under their belt. The Greyhounds opened the year by dropping two games to some tough Rochester squads. Head coach Chris Siljendahl says this year’s squad is faced with…
DULUTH, Minn.- Forward Cole Spicer is making his return back to college hockey with an NCHC foe. Spicer transferred to Arizona State on Monday evening. He last suited up for UMD in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in 17 games. Spicer was later ruled academically ineligible and then eventually left the program. He spent this past year with…
DULUTH, Minn.- A triple jumper for UMD earned NSIC conference honors on Monday. William Heydt is the Field Athlete of the Week after he finished 1st at the Wartburg Outdoor Select. He finished with a leap of 14.74 meters, which ranks in the top 20 for Division II jumps this season. Heydt is coming off a successful indoor season in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was dealt another blow via the transfer portal Monday afternoon. Forward Anthony Menghini entered the portal after spending the last two seasons in Duluth. Just this past year, the forward tallied 12 goals and seven assists in 35 games. In other portal news, former Bulldog defender Aiden Dubinsky has found his new home….
DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD assistant coach is climbing the coaching ranks. Ryan Kirsch has joined the South Dakota State coaching staff after spending the last year as the head coach of Iowa Central Community College. Before his time leading Iowa Central, he spent two seasons in Duluth. The most memorable one for Kirsch and company came in the 2022-2023…
CLOQUET, Minn.- David Boitz has been with the Minnesota Wilderness since the team joined the NAHL in 2013. After 12 years with the team though, he’s decided to step down. Late on Sunday night, the team announced the president of hockey operation’s decision. Boitz served a number of positions for the Wilderness, including general manager and head coach over the…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the MSHSL announced section realignments for the next two seasons. Quite the shakeup for four area prep football teams. Cherry and Mountain Iron-Buhl are no longer 9-man team’s and will play the standard 11-man game next fall. Meanwhile, Ely goes from Class A to Class AA. Lastly, South Ridge will go from 11-man to 9-man. For…
DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD women’s hockey duo continues to get honor after honor. UMD’s Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer each landed on All-USCHO teams on Friday. Gascon was named to the first team while Kraemer is on the rookie team. Both players had career-years for the Bulldogs this past season. Gascon posted a .942 saves percentage with 896 saves on…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Cherry senior Carson Brown is making the jump to the next level. On Thursday, Brown announced his college commitment to Rochester Community and Technical College. Just this past year, he averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists per game for the Tigers. Brown also played a key role in helping the Tigers reach their 2nd straight…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been mostly subtractions instead of additions for the UMD men’s hockey team this off-season. However on Wednesday, the team made a key roster move bringing in goaltender Cole Sheffield. Sheffield comes from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. In 47 games played, he had a saves percentage of 92 percent, a goals against average…
DULUTH, Minn.-Spring ball is usually a time for team’s to freshen up their skills and focus on the fundamentals. But for St. Scholastica quarterback Donald West and his teammates, they’re also adjusting to a new head coach in Matt Bremer. “They’ve been smoothly. The guys took the change and ran with it. It wasn’t as much change, it was just…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back on March 4th, St. Scholastica named Matt Bremer as the 4th head football coach in program history. Fast forward to now, and he’s already preparing his team for the upcoming 2025 fall season. The Saints marched on to the practice field for their 2nd spring training session Tuesday afternoon. They’re set to have a total of 15…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s hockey has added another player via the transfer portal. Minnesota’s Kate Kosobud is the latest to join the Bulldogs. The Moorhead native skated in 16 games for the Golden Gophers this past season. She tallied just one assist. Kosobud is also a 2024 Ms. Hockey Award finalist. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Two Northland girls basketball standouts will get one last chance to represent their respective high school squads. Rock Ridge’s Anna Westby and Cromwell-Wright’s Isabella Anderson were both named to the Minnesota Girls High School All-Star Series, which takes place this upcoming Saturday at Carleton College. The duo will be joined by former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper and current Crosby-Ironton…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another day and another Bulldog departing via the transfer portal. Sophomore wing Matthew Perkins is the latest to enter the portal. The 2023 4th round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks tallied a goal and four assists this past season. The year prior he had a college career-high of six goals and nine assists. Perkins joins forward Kyle…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has added their 2nd player via the transfer portal. Former Ohio State forward and Stillwater native Josie St. Martin is now a member of the Bulldogs. In her lone season as a Buckeye, she tallied five goals and five assists. St. Martin has also won three medals with the U.S. Under-18 Team. She joins Cornell’s Ashley Messier…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Former Wilderness goaltender Isak Posch has signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He spent the 2022-2023 season in Cloquet. In 44 games played, Posch posted a record of 25-13-3-3, with a 2.09 goals against average and a .926 saves percentage. The netminder just wrapped up his collegiate career with St. Cloud State, whom he spent two…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday, the transfer portal for men’s hockey officially opened up. UMD lucked out and saw no current players enter. But on Monday, it was a different story. Junior forward Kyle Bettens and goaltender Zach Sandy both entered the portal. Bettens posted 12 goals and 20 assists in 101 games at UMD. As for Sandy, he’s been the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s basketball head coach Justin Wieck is staying put. On Monday, the college announced that they and Wieck have agreed to a four-year contract extension. Since taking over in 2018, Wieck has a record of 142-58, which includes three NCAA tournament berths and four tournament wins. He’s also coached three all-americans, two NSIC players of the year,…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defenseman Owen Gallatin is making the jump to the pros. Gallatin and the Fort Wayne Komets agreed to an amateur try-out this past week. The Komets are the ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. In Gallatin’s final year as a Bulldog, he had four goals and 11 assists. He’s already skated in two games for the Komets…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness opened up a two-game series on Friday night against the Janesville Jets. After dropping their last outing to the Wisconsin Windigo, the Wilderness fell to the Jets 5 to 3. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:15 PM. Categories: Sports
HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- A current Bulldog will soon suit up for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Goaltender Eve Gascon is one of 25 players that will represent the Great White North. She isn’t the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team. Canada will be looking for their 4th…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the diamond. At number one, Northland’s Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team broke out the brooms against Northland College on Friday. The Yellowjackets took game one 13 to 1 and game two 13 to 3. Superior’s power was on display as they clubbed a total of four home runs in the two games. UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary’s on Tuesday….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team returned to Malosky Stadium on Friday to play two against Winona State. Unfortunately, the Warriors were able to get the best of the Bulldogs as they took both games, 8 to 6 and 13 to 2. UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday. First pitch is…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Caitlin Kraemer has capped off her debut season with some hardware. On Thursday, Kraemer was named the 2025 Julie Chu Rookie of the Year. The Waterloo, Ontario native led all freshman nationally with 18 goals. Kraemer is the first-ever Bulldog to win the award. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Joe Molenaar won the NCHC Sportsmanship Award on Thursday. In his lone season as a Bulldog, he tallied three goals and three assists. Molenaar also blocked 25 shots. It’s the second straight year a Bulldog has taken home the award. Molenaar is also the 5th Bulldog in program history to earn the honor. Categories: College,…
MADISON, Wis.- Duluth FC met up with Forward Madison FC for the 2nd straight year in the U.S. Open Cup on Thursday. Like last season, the Flamingos came away with the win, defeating the BlueGreens 5 to 1. Mario Fernandez had the lone goal for Duluth in the 64th minute. Duluth FC will next be in action in May when…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday, the UMD football team held practice number one of the spring. The Bulldogs will have 14 full squad practices and will wrap up their spring slate with a scrimmage at Northern Michigan on April 12th. The contest against the Wildcats will be the first-ever spring game on the road for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Curt Wiese…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UW-Superior and Northland college baseball teams had their first local game of the spring on Thursday. Ben Welle tossed a complete game shutout to lead the Yellowjackets over the Lumberjacks 5-0. Offensively, Trey Sybrant went two for three at the dish with two runs batted in to lead Superior. UWS improves to 6-9 and will once…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team is one step closer to repeating as Class A state champions. On Thursday, the Tigers opened up state tournament play with a 89 to 57 victory over BOLD. Noah Sundquist had a team-leading 28 points in the contest. Cherry will next face Nevis in the semifinals on Friday. Tip-off is at noon at…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cherry boys basketball team has made it to the big dance. As a repeat attendee, the Tigers know there’s not much time to celebrate beforehand. “Obviously the goal is to take care of business one step at a time. Win the section and this team has big goals. We’ve been at the…
DULUTH, Minn.- A current Bulldog is making the jump to the pros. In his end of the year presser Wednesday morning, Head Coach Scott Sandelin announced that defenseman Will Francis has signed with the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. Francis, who’s had three bouts with cancer during his time at UMD, skated in 39 games and tallied one assist…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko high school has a new head football coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that Jeremy Zywicki will lead the team for the upcoming season. He’s spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Esko and was a part of their two state tournament teams. Zywicki also coached at Moose Lake/Willow River and Wrenshall, where he…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 2024-2025 UMD hockey season is officially in the books. And what a year it was for the women’s squad. A 22-15-2 overall record, which included their 5th straight and 16th overall national tournament appearance. There was also some breakout performances from forward Caitlin Kraemer and goaltender Eve Gascon, who both came away with some WCHA hardware. Head…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team showed promise with spurts throughout the season. That included wins against ranked opponents such as Arizona State and Denver. But the team eventually settled for a 13-20-3 record with a first round NCHC loss to the Sun Devils this past weekend. The Bulldogs boasted some young talent this year with Max Plante, Jayson…
