DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team faced off against a first-time opponent on Friday night. Facing Lindenwood, the Bulldogs scored early and often en route to a 6 to 3 victory. UMD was led by Grayden Siepmann, who had two goals in the contest. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena for the first time since November 22nd on Friday. The Bulldogs faced off against the top ranked team in the country in Wisconsin. It was a back and forth battle between UMD and Wisconsin as they eventually settled for the 1-1 tie. UMD earned the extra point by…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back in action at home against Sioux Falls on Friday. The men’s team fell short in their contest against Sioux Falls, falling 93-89. Leading the team in points for UMD was Kole Hanson with 24. For the women’s squad, they extend their win streak to ten, after taking down…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque has made Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. It’s the 4th time in her career that she’ll rep the Maple Leaf. Larocque also will be the 8th Bulldog player all-time to play in four Olympics. On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for…
DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD men’s hockey player will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic games. Goaltender Adam Gajan has made the 2026 Slovakia Olympic team. Gajan is the first Bulldog to be named to an Olympic roster since Noah Cates in 2022. The past few weeks Gajan has been playing international hockey, suiting up for the U.S Collegiate…
DULUTH, Minn.- After going 8-0 against NSIC North conference foes, the UMD women’s basketball team will battle two teams from the south division this upcoming weekend. They are Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State, who are 3rd and 4th respectively in that division. UMD, who is currently on a nine-game winning streak, will look to return the favor after falling…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the women’s team, the UMD men’s squad is also currently sitting at the top of the NSIC North Division. This weekend, they’ll battle two teams that are in quite different positions. Sioux Falls is fighting in the middle of the pack of the Southern division and Southwest Minnesota State is in a three-way tie for first. Head…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight End Luke Dehnicke has found his new home. According to CBS Sports, Dehnicke signed with Northwestern out of the Big Ten Conference. Just this past year, number 88 had 61 catches for 1,119 yards. He also hauled in 14 touchdowns. Following the season, Dehnicke earned plenty of hardware as he was named an All-American by…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team began 2026 the same way it ended 2025. And that’s by defeating Beloit. The Yellowjackets took down the Buccaneers 3 to 2 on Wednesday night. Blake Setter scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 2nd period. UWS improves to 8-5-1 and will next play at Concordia on Friday. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former UMD standout has landed on an Olympic team. Lara Stalder is once again set to don a Switzerland sweater at the Winter Games this February. This will be the fourth time in her career that she’s competed at the Olympics. Stalder last suited up for UMD during the 2016-2017 season. She’s the 7th player in program…
ESKO, Minn.- Just a few days after he entered the transfer portal, we now know some of the teams that are interested in Esko native Koi Perich. According to CBS Sports, the former Gophers safety is expected to visit Texas Tech on Thursday and then Oregon following that. In addition to those teams, Gophers reporter Tony Liebert added Ohio State…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is preparing to face a first-time opponent this week in Lindenwood. The Lions, who are in their fourth year as a Division one program, picked up some key wins this season. That included a 4 to 3 victory over Denver back in October. Overall, they are 9-9. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team’s first half schedule meant a lot of time on the road. 14 out of 20 games were spent outside of Amsoil Arena. On top of that, they haven’t had a home contest in 48 days and are recently coming back from Northern Ireland. Quite the welcome home with the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD women’s hockey members have landed on their countries respective Olympic squads. Defender Nina Jobst-Smith has made Germany’s team and forward Katerina Mrazova is on Czechia’s squad. Jobst-Smith is the 3rd ever Bulldog to suit up for Team Germany and will become the 42nd Bulldog to skate in a Olympic game. As for Mrazova, she is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Northwestern Tigers linebacker Tanner Kaufman and Northwoods/Solon Springs defensive back Jared Schultz are national champions. The pair and UW-River Falls claimed their first national championship on Sunday after taking down North Central 24 -14. The Falcons end their historic season with a 14-1 record. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped three spots in the recent USCHO poll after their trip to Ireland. The Bulldogs fall from 5th to 8th in the poll after falling to Harvard 3-2 and to Quinnipiac 3-1 in the Friendship Series. The Bulldogs have a tough series coming up this weekend. They will take on the top-ranked team…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team stays put in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after their exhibition win over Manitoba. UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend. The Bulldogs welcome in Lindenwood, who holds a 9-9 record. Puck drop between UMD and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to play on Friday with a exhibition win over Manitoba, 4 to 0. Ty Hanson ponders a pass during Friday’s exhibition game against Manitoba. (photo captured by Fox 21’s Jason Van Horn.) The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in the contest. (Jayson Shaugabay, Callum Arnott, Hunter Anderson, and Ryan Zaremba.) UMD will…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals. Michigan State’s Lee Ryker tied it for the United States with 1:33 left in regulation and Notre Dame goalie Nick Kempf off for an extra attacker. Lee Tuuva and…
BELFAST, Northern Ireland.- The UMD women’s hockey team stormed back from a two-goal deficit on Friday against Harvard. Playing in their first international game in Northern Ireland, UMD’s Thea Johansson first scored at the 8:38 mark in the 3rd to make it a one-goal affair. Then a little over five minutes later, Grace Sadura netted the equalizer, sending to the…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After two successful seasons at the University of Minnesota, Esko native and Gophers safety Koi Perich is now exploring other options. Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Perich intends to enter the transfer portal. Thamel added that number three is open to returning to Minnesota but still will speak with other teams. In two seasons, Perich…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness began 2026 with a victory. On Thursday, the team defeated the Chippewa Steel 4 to 2 for their 20th win of the 2025-2026 season. Talan Blanck led Minnesota with two goals in the contest. The Wilderness continue their homestand on Friday by welcoming in Kenai River. Puck drop is at 7:15 pm. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s almost gameday for the UMD women’s hockey team. But, it’s not any ordinary game. Friday morning, the Bulldogs will play in their first-ever international game, facing Harvard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It’s all a part of the Friendship Series, with the winner of the contest set to face either Boston or Quinnipiac on Saturday. But first things…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Current UMD forward Max Plante is set to miss Team USA’s upcoming quarterfinal game against Finland. At Thursday’s practice, U.S. head coach Bob Motzko said Plante will not suit up on Friday. The Hermantown native originally suffered an undisclosed injury in the 2nd period of Monday’s game against Slovakia. Puck drop against Finland is at 5 PM….
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s not very often you get to play a college hockey game overseas. But the UMD women’s hockey team is doing just that as they’ll face Harvard in Northern Ireland. “Very excited to go to Ireland,” with a laugh said O’Brien. All joking aside, it’s a pretty special occasion for UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien. “My grandpa was…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Lucas Pettersson and Eddie Genborg each scored twice and Sweden beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey championship to complete group play unbeaten. Casper Juustovaara opened the scoring in the first period on a deflection, and the Swedes led 5-1 in the second period in the Group A finale….
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Team USA received perhaps some good news in regards to UMD forward Max Plante on Tuesday. The red, white, and blue announced that the former Hermantown standout is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Plante was banged up in the 2nd period of USA’s contest with Slovakia on Monday. If he’s able to go, he’ll next be in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Boston College forward James Hagens scored in a 1:03 span late in the second period and early in the third and the United States overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Slovakia 6-5 on Monday night in the world junior hockey championship. Hagens, from Hauppauge, New York, tied it at 4 with 45 seconds left in…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante was named an Alternate Captain for the U.S. National Junior Team. Plante will don the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante is not the only Bulldog suiting up for Team USA. Defenseman Adam Kleber will also skate in the tournament. Both Kleber and Plante…
PHOENIX (AP) — Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown on a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday. A year after Kansas State beat Rutgers 44-41 in the Rate Bowl, the 2025 version turned defensive in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday, UMD forward Max Plante and defenseman Adam Kleber were selected to the U.S. National Junior Team. The two Bulldogs will compete in the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante and Kleber were both on Team USA last year, where they won a gold medal. Now, the pair will travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, to begin their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Proctor Rails goaltender AJ Reyelts has suited up for several junior ice hockey teams since his time with the Rails. But this past week, Reyelts has donned the red, white, and blue for the U.S National Junior Preliminary team. Participating in their training sessions right here at Amsoil Arena for a final roster spot. “Obviously first time putting…
DULUTH, Minn.- The USA World Junior hockey team capped off their pre-tournament game slate unbeaten as they took down Finland 3-1 on Tuesday. Will Horcoff, Max Plante, and Luke Osburn each found the back of the net for the red, white, and blue. Team USA will open up tournament play on Friday against Germany. Puck drop is at 5 pm…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensivelineman Aiden Williams may soon be back on an NFL roster. In recent weeks, he’s worked out for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts. It’s the first interest from other teams since Williams was released by the Carolina Panthers back on October 8th. The Alaska native also previously spent time with the Pittsburgh…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team earns a spot in the top 25 in the AFCA end of the season poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 16th in the nation after going 10-2 this year. UMD claimed the program’s 22nd NSIC Championship title and made its first NCAA playoff appearance since 2021. The Bulldogs’ season came to a close in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday, Team USA took on Team Germany in their first World Juniors Pre-Tournament game at Amsoil Arena. The USA lit up the scoreboard to secure an 8-0 win over Germany. Six different players scored for Team USA in their shutout win against Germany. Team USA is back in action on Tuesday, December 23rd, against Finland. Puck drop…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up home wins against UMary on Saturday night. The women’s squad defeated the Marauders 80-65 to improve to 9-2 on the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Lexi Karge with 17 points. The men’s team also earned an 80-65 win over UMary. The top scorer for UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth FC player heard his name called at the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Midfielder Edouard Nys was selected by FC Dallas with the 40th overall pick in round two. He spent the 2024 summer with the BlueGreens. Collegiately, Nys suited up for the University of Illinois Chicago. Just this past season, he was number one in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Thursday night. Playing Minot State in a doubleheader, the Bulldog men began the night with a 67 to 58 victory. Caleb Siwek had a team-leading 13 points for UMD. Following the men, the UMD women extended their winning streak to seven by defeating the Beavers…
DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays usually give college athletes a time to rest and recover in advance of the 2nd half of the season. But for current UMD players Max Plante and Adam Kleber, they’re trying to win gold at the 2026 World Juniors. “Sometime last year when we heard it was going to be here, it was just a goal…
DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. World Junior team has officially began their quest towards a three-peat by holding their first couple of practices in Duluth. Team USA is one of three teams, joining Finland and Germany, that will hold their training sessions at Amsoil Arena till December 23rd. The red, white, and blue boasts a lot of talent including locals such…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD tight end Luke Dehnicke can now call himself an All-American. On Wednesday, Dehnicke achieved that honor from both the AFCA and the D2CCA as he was on the first team for both. Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards. The tight end…
DULUTH, Minn.- Since Thanksgiving, the UMD women’s basketball team has turned things up a notch. Six consecutive wins with a 5-0 perfect start to conference play. Later this week, that streak will be put to the test as UMD will welcome in Minot State on Thursday and UMary on Saturday. The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is coming off a heartbreaker on Saturday, where they fell to Jamestown by just one point. With the loss, the Bulldogs still remain near the top of the NSIC North standings as they’re second. This upcoming week, they’ll meet with two teams who are trying to leapfrog the Bulldogs. That would be the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native Noah Pauley has a new coaching gig. The former UMD offensive coordinator is now the wide receivers coach at Penn State. Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State, where he developed players like Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins into NFL players. He also was a wideout coach at NDSU previously. Pauley spent a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out its series with the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday night. The Sun Devils found the back of the net six times to take down the Bulldogs 6-3. UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday’s loss to the Sun Devils. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, January…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out 2025 with a home series against Arizona State on Friday. A special nigh for head coach Scott Sandelin as he reaches his 1,000th game coaching UMD. The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. Max Plante, Daniel Shlaine, and Kyle Gaffney all found the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Spengler cup is the oldest invitational ice hockey tournament in the world and two current UMD Bulldogs have been selected to play in the tournament. Sophomore forward Zam Plante and Goaltender Adam Gajan were picked for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team that will participate in the Spengler Cup. This is the first time that NCAA DI men’s…
DULUTH, Minn- UMD Forward Caitlin Kraemer took the ice by storm in her freshman year with UMD. Fast forward to her sophomore season, and she picked up right where she left off. Knocking down 9 goals and tallying 6 assists for the Dogs. “She’s just a pro in everything that she does, she gets to the rink early. That’s one…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another important NCHC series, they all are, awaits the 5th ranked UMD men’s hockey team. As the Bulldogs will welcome in an Arizona State squad, who’s picked up a couple of statement wins over the past couple of weeks. The Sun Devils have taken down North Dakota and Denver. But as UMD and Arizona State drops the puck…
