Author: Sam Ali

Umd Womens Hocke
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ridder Arena Becomes “Home Away From Home” for UMD Women’s Hockey Team Ahead of Playoff Match-Up Against Minnesota

Puck drop for Saturday's WCHA Final Faceoff at Ridder Arena is set for 1 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than half of the UMD women’s hockey team roster is from the Twin Cities area. That’s why while their favorite place to play is of course Amsoil Arena, their home away from home is definitely Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, which is the site of this weekend’s WCHA Frozen Faceoff semi-finals between the Bulldogs and the Gophers….

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Wraps Up Regular Season with Home Showdown Against St. Cloud State

With the Bulldogs just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will wrap up its regular season at home this weekend against St. Cloud State. And with UMD just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams. “I think it’s great situation to…

Patty
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere, Gabbie Hughes Named Top-10 Finalists for Patty Kazmaier Award

The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior forwards Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes have been named finalists for the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in Division I women’s hockey. The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006. Giguere won the award in 2020 while at…

Hermantown V. Denfeld
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Rolls Past Duluth Denfeld to Win Section 7A Championship

Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In a game that got out of hand right from the start, the Hermantown boys hockey team rolled past Duluth Denfeld 11-0 to win the Section 7A championship Wednesday night at Amsoil Arena. Dallas Vieau and Zam Plante each finished with hat tricks as the Hawks are heading back to the state tournament for the 13th time…

Eastssssss
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Basketball Team Records First Winning Season in Ten Years

The Greyhounds picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – What a year it’s been for the Duluth East girls basketball team. The Greyhounds finished their regular season at 14-12, their first winning season in a decade. In fact, they picked up wins in 11 of their last 15 games. “Over the past couple years, it’s been me, Macy and Riley especially. We’ve all been really young….

Kevin Moore Css
College, Sports

NCAA Announces Findings, Issues Penalties Regarding Investigation into Former CSS Men’s Hockey Coach Kevin Moore

Among the penalties against the Saints athletic department include two years probation and $2,500 fine.
Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Wednesday, the NCAA announced their findings in the investigation into former St. Scholastica men’s hockey coach Kevin Moore. The NCAA says that Moore provided impermissable benefits for three international student-athletes in the form of loans for off-campus housing and a free meal. He also attended voluntary athletic activities that coaches are prohibited from attending. Moore was let…

Kalin
High School, Sports

Jason Kalin Stepping Down as Head Coach of Superior Boys Hockey Team

Under Kalin's watch, the Spartans won three state titles in 2003, 2005 and 2015.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big news across the bridge as Jason Kalin is stepping down as head coach of the Superior boys hockey team. The story was first reported by Jamey Malcomb of the Duluth News Tribune. Kalin has spent the past 21 seasons with the program, racking up 317 wins, 14 state tournament appearances, including seven in the state title…

Sukh
College, News, News - Latest News, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Danylo Sukhonos Describes Family Struggles in Ukraine

Sukhonos stays in contact with his family on a daily basis and wishes he could go back to his homecountry, even in the middle of a violent war.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve been able to hear how the conflict has impacted people right here in the Northland. That includes a St. Scholastica hockey player, whose family currently lives in one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine. CSS sophomore defenseman Danylo Sukhonos is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, the second largest city…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Captures Second Straight NSIC Tournament Championship

Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The UMD women’s basketball team dominated from start to finish as they defeated St. Cloud State 62-39 to win its second straight NSIC tournament championship and third in the past four seasons. Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

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

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State Moorhead in NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 25 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s basketball team fell to Minnesota State Moorhead 81-73 to win the NSIC championship at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament. The selection…

Mshsl Wrestling
High School, Sports

Northland Wrestlers Qualify for MSHSL State Tournament

The MSHSL wrestling state tournament will begin Thursday, March 3rd at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Northland is sending several wrestlers to the state tournament following the section meets this past weekend. Hibbing was a big winner with six qualifiers, including section champs Christian Jelle and Drew Shay. Proctor/Hermantown’s Zak McPhee won the section title at 152 pounds. Dusty and Zach Wilke of Grand Rapids finished in first place, while teammate Asher…

Simonse
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Late free throws would be the difference as the UMD women’s basketball team hangs on to beat Minnesota State Mankato 69-66 Monday night in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m….

2k Scorers
High School, Sports

North Woods’ TJ Chiabotti, Cloquet’s Conner Barney Score 2,000th Career Points

Chiabotti and Barney used to be teammates on a few AAU basketball squads.
Sam Ali,

COOK, Minn. – Monday night, North Woods guard TJ Chiabotti scored his 2,000th career point in a win over Carlton. With that milestone, Chiabotti is the only student-athlete in Minnesota prep sports history to score 2,000 points in basketball and rush for over 5,000 yards in football. Also this past Friday, Cloquet’s Conner Barney scored his 2,000th career point. Fun…

Clq Marsh Bbb
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Home Wins for Cloquet, Duluth Marshall as Regular Season Winds Down

Home court advantage was key for the Lumberjacks and Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jasper Timm and Brooks Johnson combined to score 60 points as the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team defeated Eveleth-Gilbert 76-62 Monday night. In other prep boys basketball action, Cloquet held off a fiesty Duluth Denfeld team to pick up the home win 78-75. Categories: High School, Sports

Aydms
High School, Sports

Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald Named Semi-Finalist for McDonald Award

The McDonald Award is named after Ayden's grandfather, the late Bob McDonald.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Hibbing’s Ayden McDonald has been named a semi-finalist for the 2022 McDonald Award, which is given to the top senior basketball player in the state of Minnesota. McDonald is leading the Bluejackets in nearly every offensive category, including points, rebounds and assists per game. Last week, he broke the program’s single-season record for steals and points. The…

Umd Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Advances to First NSIC Championship Game in 18 Years

The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Junior guard Drew Blair led the way with 29 points as the UMD men’s basketball team held on to beat Upper Iowa 76-73 Monday afternoon in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. Categories: College,…

Zoo
High School, Sports

MIB’s Asher Zubich Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The senior guard is now at 2,716 points, surpassing the record held by Jaylon Holmes.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – This past weekend, the Mountain Iron-Buhl boys basketball team wrapped up its regular season with a 76-70 win over Ely. And in that victory, Asher Zubich became the program’s all-time leading scorer. The junior guard is now at 2,716 points, surpassing the record held by Jaylon Holmes. Zubich and the Rangers will close out their regular…

Marterns
Community, News, Sports

Brule’s Morgan Martens Takes Third Place at 2022 Junior Iditarod

The 15-year-old won it all last year and was able to finish third this year with only eight dogs.
Sam Ali,

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Brule, Wisconsin native Morgan Martens finished third in the 2022 Junior Iditarod. The 15-year-old won it all last year and was able to finish third this year with only eight dogs. Martens was five minutes behind the top two mushers, who finished just six seconds apart from each other. The full Iditarod is scheduled to begin this…

Hughes Ns
College, Northern Star, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northern Star: Gabbie Hughes

Her work with Sophie's squad is getting national recognition as Hughes is a top five finalist for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes has a lot of goals. The senior center is anchoring one of the top lines in all of women’s college hockey, alongside forwards Anna Klein and Elizabeth Giguere. “I think just the way that us three play together, we have so much fun. We click so well and, and the passing that we do…

Mirage Section Champs
High School, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Falls to Warroad in Class A Championship Game

Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season with a runner-up finish in Class A with a final record of 19-8-1.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn – The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team would score the first goal of the game, but Warroad erupted in the second period with four goals as the Warriors win it 6-1 Saturday afternoon in the Class A state championship at the Xcel Energy Center. Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season…

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

Coaches Corner: Derek Anderson

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Esko boys basketball team.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Esko boys basketball coach Derek Anderson as the Eskomos are looking to finish the regular season strong with the section playoffs right around the corner. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Supnwgbb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Superior Advances to Regional Finals, Northwestern’s Season Ends in Semis

The Spartans will host Eau Claire Memorial in the regional championship game Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls basketball team would score early and often as they defeated D.C. Everest 61-45 in the regional semi-finals. The Spartans will host Eau Claire Memorial in the regional championship game Saturday at 7 p.m. As for Northwestern, their season comes to an end at the hands of Ellsworth 65-57. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

Marshall Basketball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Building Momentum into Final Stretch of Regular Season

The Hilltoppers will look for their fourth win in a row Saturday afternoon against Aitkin.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a slow start to the season, the Duluth Marshall boys are starting to build momentum heading into the final week of the regular season. The Hilltoppers have won three straight to keep them in the hunt for one of the top seeds in the Section 7A playoffs. “It feels like a lot of things that we’ve…

Superior Boys Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Falls to Hudson in Section Finals

The Spartans end their season with a 7-17-1 overall record.
Sam Ali,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team struggled to get any offense going as they fall to Hudson 5-2 in the section championship game. Drew Nelson and Andrew Rude scored for the Spartans as they end their season with a 7-17-1 overall record. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Rogs
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Rogge’s Natural Hat Trick Powers UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Win Over Minnesota State Mankato

Senior forward Naomi Rogge finished with UMD's first natural hat trick in over six years
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge finished with UMD’s first natural hat trick in over six years as the Bulldogs topped Minnesota State Mankato 5-4 Friday afternoon at Amsoil Arena. Elizabeth Giguere and Kylie Hanley also scored for UMD who will look to sweep the series against the Mavericks Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

Delgreco
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Joey DelGreco Named Finalist for Mr. Hockey Award

If DelGreco wins, it will be the second straight Mr. Hockey winner for Grand Rapids after Jack Peart earned the award last season.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Grand Rapids forward Joey DelGreco is one of ten finalists for the Mr. Hockey award, given to the top senior high school player in the state of Minnesota. DelGreco leads the Thunderhawks with 63 points off 24 goals and 39 assists. The winner will be announced March 13th at a special banquet. If DelGreco wins, it…

Mags
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Advance to Class A State Championship Game

Reese Heitzman scored twice, while Hannah Graves and Jane Eckstrom chipped in with one goal each.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Four goals in the third period would be the difference as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team held on late to defeat Orono 4-1 in the Class A state semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Reese Heitzman scored twice, while Hannah Graves and Jane Eckstrom chipped in with one goal each. The Mirage will face the winner…

Curling Club
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Curling Club Hosts “Welcome Home Party” for U.S. Olympic Teams

Earlier this week, Team Shuster said they will definitely have their eyes on the 2026 Winter Games, which will take place in Italy.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday night, the Duluth Curling Club hosted a special “Welcome Home Party” for the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic curling teams. The lounge was packed for nearly every match during the Winter Olympics as local curlers continue to put the Northland on the map. “To think that these curlers are out of Duluth and out of our…

Mirage Preview
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey to Meet Orono in Class A State Semi-Finals

Puck drop for Friday's Class A semi-final is set for 11 a.m. At the Xcel Energy Center.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wednesday, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team took care of business in the state quarterfinals, knocking off Albert Lea 6-2. Now they move on to the semi-finals to take on a familiar opponent. The Mirage will battled #2 seed Orono for a spot in the state title game. These two teams met three month ago on Proctor/Hermantown’s…

Hands
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes Mankato for WCHA Quarterfinal Series

The Bulldogs closed their season on a high note to earn home ice advantage in the first round, where they are 30-9 all-time.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Four of the top five teams in Division I women’s college hockey play in the WCHA. So when the conference tournament begins, you know you’re going to see some great action on the ice. The UMD women’s hockey team closed its season on a high note to earn home ice advantage in the first round, where they…

Umd Awards
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brooke Olson, Austin Andrews Earn NSIC North Division Player of the Year Honors

This the second time in the past three seasons that the Bulldogs earned both awards in the same year.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Brooke Olson and Austin Andrews were both named NSIC North Division basketball Players of the Year. For Olson, this is her third straight season earning the conference’s top honor after finishing second in scoring and tied for fifth in rebounding. Andrews was the NSIC Freshman of the Year last season and in his sophomore campaign, he…

Uwssssss
College, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Takes Down Northland College in Opening Round of WIAC Playoffs

The Yellowjackets advance to the WIAC semi-finals to face top-seeded UW-River Falls on Saturday night.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A four-goal second period would be the difference as the UW-Superior women’s hockey team shook off a slow start to get the win over Northland College 5-2 Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. The Yellowjackets advance to the WIAC semi-finals to face top-seeded UW-River Falls on Saturday night. Categories: College, Sports

Section7abhky
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown, Greenway, Duluth Denfeld Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Hawks will face the Raiders and the Hunters will take on Hibbing/Chisholm in the section semi-finals Friday night at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the quarterfinals of the Section 7A boys hockey playoffs, Hermantown blanked North Shore 13-0, Greenway defeated Proctor 5-3 and Duluth Denfeld topped International Falls 9-2 Wednesday night. The Hawks will face the Raiders and the Hunters will take on Hibbing/Chisholm in the section semi-finals Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Takes Down Chippewa Falls to Clinch Spot in Section Title Game

The Spartans move on to face top-ranked Hudson in the section championship game.
Sam Ali,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team picked up their second straight road win in the playoffs as they held on to beat Chippewa Falls 4-3 Wednesday night. The Spartans move on to face top-ranked Hudson in the section championship game. On the girls side, it was Hayward taking down Superior 7-5 as the Hurricanes will face D.C….

Kleiner
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Anna Klein Set to Become All-Time Leader in Games Played for UMD Women’s Hockey

On Friday, she will have played in 158 games for UMD, surpassing the record of Jamie Rasmussen set back in 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey captain Anna Klein is having a historic season for the Bulldogs. Last month, the fifth-year senior became the program leader in consecutive games played. Then last weekend, Klein tied the Bulldog record for career games played. And when she takes the ice this Friday at Amsoil Arena, she’ll hold the #1 spot all by…

Mirages
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Knocks Off Albert Lea in Class A Quarterfinals

Nya Sieger and Hannah Graves each scored twice as the Mirage defeated the Tigers.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Nya Sieger and Hannah Graves each scored twice as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team defeated Albert Lea 6-2 Wednesday afternoon in the Class A quarterfinals at the Xcel Energy Center. The Mirage move on to face #2 seed Orono in the state semi-finals. That game is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Catesy
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Noah Cates Makes Immediate Impact Following Return From Olympics

Cates wasted no time getting back in action to help the Bulldogs pick up an extra NCHC point against St. Cloud State with a shootout goal.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday night, UMD captain Noah Cates returned to the lineup after his run with the U.S. Olympic team. And although it didn’t end with an appearance on the podium, Cates says it was an experience he will never forget. “It was obviously super surreal, just being around all the different athletes, different people, meeting a lot of…

Benns
College, High School, Sports

Superior’s Evan Bennett Commits to UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Team

Bennett joins Superior natives Xavier Patterson, Mason Ackley and Joey Barker, who are already on the Yellowjackets roster.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Evan Bennett announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the UW-Superior men’s basketball team. Bennett is leading the way for the Spartans, averaging over 18 points per game. He joins Superior natives Xavier Patterson, Mason Ackley and Joey Barker, who are already on the Yellowjackets roster. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Preslie
College, High School, Sports

Proctor’s Preslie Annala Signs NLI for Dakota Technical College Softball Team

Last season as a junior, the outfielder batted .345 with eight home runs and 28 RBI.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Proctor’s Preslie Annala signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Dakota Technical College softball team. Last season as a junior, the outfielder batted .345 with eight home runs and 28 RBI. She also runs cross country for the Rails and is a member of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. Categories: College, High School,…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Basketball Teams Ready for NSIC Tournament Play

The men will open up on Saturday morning while the women get started Sunday night. 
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Both UMD basketball teams are spending this week shoveling out their driveways and getting ready for this weekend’s NSIC Tournament down in Sioux Falls. We begin with the women who come into the playoffs having won two of the past three conference tournament titles. The Bulldogs say they are focusing on the success they’ve had all year…

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

Penalty Kill Dominates as UMD Men’s Hockey Skates to 1-1 Tie Against St. Cloud State; Bulldogs Take Home Extra Point Via Shootout

Connor Kelley scored the lone goal for UMD, who held the top power play team in the country to 0 for 7 on the man advantage.
Sam Ali,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Ryan Fanti finished with a career-high 46 saves as the UMD men’s hockey team settled for a 1-1 tie againt St. Cloud State, but the Bulldogs won the shootout 2-1 to take home the extra NCHC point. Connor Kelley scored the lone goal for UMD, who held the top power play team in the country to…

Mirage Section Champs
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Set to Battle Albert Lea in Class A Quarterfinals

Puck drop for Wednesday's quarterfinals game for the Mirage is set for 1 p.m.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Last week, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team won its fourth section title in the last five seasons. Now that the celebration is over, it’s time to get ready for the state tournament. And that shouldn’t be an issue for this group as ten current players were part of last year’s Class A championship team so they have…

Fantusods
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Ryan Fanti, Emma Soderberg Named Semi-Finalists for Top National Goalie Honors

UMD is one of just four schools in the country to have one representative on each semi-final list.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Ryan Fanti has been named a semi-finalist for the Mike Richter Award, given to the best goalie in men’s college hockey. Also, Emma Soderberg is a semi-finalist for the Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association Goalie of the Year award. Fant is the only NCHC netminder in the group of 12, ranking seventh in the country in goals…

Suuuuuuuu
News, News - Latest News, Professional Sports, Sports

Team Shuster Receives “Welcome Home” Ceremony at Duluth International Airport

When asked about plans for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, John Shuster says he is definitely planning for it and finishing fourth this year proved that 2018 was not a fluke.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, members of the U.S. men’s curling team, a.k.a. Team Shuster, returned home following another run in the Winter Olympics. And although it didn’t end with a medal, the team continued to make curling one of the most watched sports in the Olympics. “I think in the last eight years, the last two Olympics, it’s really become…

Al Sands
Professional Sports, Sports

“Haitian Temptation” Al Sands Wins ABF Cruiserweight Title

Sands shocked the audience at the Grand Casino in Hinckley knocking out Marcus Oliveira for the first time in his career to win the American Boxing Federation cruiserweight title.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A lot has happened in the last two years. With that context, it made “Haitian Temptation” Al Sands’ return to the ring on Friday night that much more memorable. Sands shocked the audience at the Grand Casino in Hinckley knocking out Marcus Oliveira for the first time in his career to win the American Boxing Federation cruiserweight…

Pajarisad
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown’s Abby Pajari Named Finalist for Senior Goalie of the Year Award

Pajari holds the Mirage record for most career wins and shutouts, and is the first player in program history to be named a finalist for that award.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, Proctor/Hermantown’s Abby Pajari has been named a top five finalist for the Miss Hockey Senior Goalie of the Year award. Pajari holds the Mirage record for most career wins and shutouts, and is the first player in program history to be named a finalist for that award. “It’s great, especially being from such a small…

Jordyn Thomas
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Jordyn Thomas Becomes All-Time Home Run Leader

The Hermantown native now has 45 career home runs for the Bulldogs.
Sam Ali,

MARYVILLE, Missouri – UMD slugger Jordyn Thomas as today, she blasted her 45th career home run, which puts her in the top spot in program history. The dinger capped off a perfect day for the Bulldogs, who defeated Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri in doubleheader action. With those wins, UMD improves to 8-1 on the season. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Biondi Email
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Power Play The Difference as UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to North Dakota

Blake Biondi, Dominic James and Kobe Roth each scored for UMD, who will look to split the series Saturday night.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team allowed three power play goals as North Dakota knocked off the Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Blake Biondi, Dominic James and Kobe Roth each scored for UMD, who will look to split the series Saturday night. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

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