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Team USA Earns 8-0 Win Against Germany in Their First Game in World Juniors Pre-Tournament Game

Team USA is back in action on Tuesday, December 23rd, against Finland. 

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…

Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Pick up NSIC Wins Against UMary

Both the UMD men's and women's basketball teams defeated UMary 80-65.

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 FC Alum Edouard Nys Selected By FC Dallas in MLS SuperDraft

Nys spent the 2024 summer with the BlueGreens.

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…

College Basketball: UMD Women Make it Seven Wins in a Row, UMD Men Bounce Back

Both Bulldogs squads will be back in action on Saturday against UMary.

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…

Northern Star: Max Plante & Adam Kleber

Team USA's first exhibition game is on Sunday at 4 PM against Germany.

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…

Team USA Begins Quest for Three-Peat at World Juniors

Team USA's first exhibition game will come on Sunday against Germany at 4 PM.

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…

Dehnicke Earns AFCA & D2CCA All-American First Team Honors

Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards.

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…

UMD Women’s Basketball to Put Winning Streak to Test Against Minot & Mary

The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the Beavers and their last five matchups to the Marauders.

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…

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes Complete Game Versus Minot State

UMD is currently 2nd in the NSIC North division.

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 Native Noah Pauley Joins Penn State as Wide Receivers Coach

Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State.

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…

#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Closes Out 2025 With Series Split Against Arizona State

UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday's loss to the Sun Devils. 

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…

UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Arizona State in Head Coach Scott Sandelin’s 1,000th Game with Bulldogs

The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. 

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…

UMD Men’s Hockey Sophomores Zam Plante & Adam Gajan Selected to Play in 2025 Spengler Cup

The U.S. Collegiate Selects team opens up tournament play on Friday, December 26th, against Team Canada in Switzerland.

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…

Northern Star: Caitlin Kraemer

The Waterloo, Ontario native has an opportunity to don the red and white for Canada's National Team for the second time in her hockey career.

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…

Scott Sandelin Set to Coach in 1,000th Game for UMD

UMD will host Arizona State on Friday at 7:07 PM.

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…

UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 4th Straight Year

UWS was led by Rocco Paulson, who had 12 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UW-Superior and St. Scholastica men’s basketball teams renewed their annual bridge battle rivalry on Wednesday night. Like the previous three meetings, the Yellowjackets once again came away with the win, 64 to 56. UWS was led by Rocco Paulson, who had 12 points. As for CSS, Koy Nelson was the high-scorer with 17. The Yellowjackets will next…

Former Bulldog Kasimir Kaskisuo Back in Pros with Utah Grizzlies

Kaskisuo last suited up for UMD in 2016.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo is back in the pros. On Monday, he signed a contract with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, who are an affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Kaskisuo has appeared in two NHL games in his career, one with the Toronto Maple Leafs and one with the Nashville Predators. He last suited up for…

UMD Women’s Hockey Takes a Look Back at First Half of Season

UMD went 12-6 in the first half of the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The next time the UMD women’s hockey team will next be in action will be in 2026. The Bulldogs finished up the 2025 portion of their schedule last weekend by sweeping Bemidji State, which resulted in a 12-6 record in the first half of the season. Head Coach Laura Schuler gave props to her team for dealing with…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named AP Second Team All-Big Ten

Perich joins teammate Anthony Smith on the 2nd team.

ESKO, Minn.- Back on December 3rd, Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich secured all-Big Ten conference honors for the 2nd straight year. And Tuesday, he earned recognition from the Associated Press. Perich landed on the AP second team All-Big Ten, joining teammate and defensive lineman Anthony Smith. Number 3 finished 3rd on the team with 77 tackles. He also…

Former Bulldog Rob Aurich Named Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska

Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog standout has a new coaching gig. Rob Aurich has been named the Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska. Most recently he was the D.C. for San Diego State. Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010. He finished his Bulldog career as the program’s 2nd all-time leading tackler. Aurich also played a key part in leading UMD…

UMD Women’s Basketball Guard Claire Bjorge Named NSIC North Division Player of the Week

This honor marks Bjorge's first NSIC conference award during her career with the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the hardwood, UMD women’s basketball shooting guard Claire Bjorge was named NSIC North Division player of the week. This honor marks Bjorge’s first NSIC conference award during her career with the Bulldogs. In UMD’s last two conference wins, the sophomore guard averaged 21 points and 7 rebounds. She also recorded a career high in points against Minnesota…

Three-Goal First Period Lifts Hamline Over CSS Men’s Hockey

CSS is back in action on Friday, January 2nd, against Beloit College. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s hockey team hosted Hamline on Saturday night. The Pipers leave Duluth with a win, defeating the Saints 5-2. CSS is back in action on Friday, January 2nd, against Beloit College. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

#12 UW-Eau Claire Tops UWS Women’s Hockey 4-2 in WIAC Battle

UWS is back in action on Friday, December 12th, against Concordia (Minn.) 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s hockey team hosted 12th-ranked Eau Claire on Saturday. After ending the first period tied 2-2, the Blugolds scored two goals to take down the Yellowjackets 4-2. UWS is back in action on Friday, December 12th, against Concordia (Minn.) Puck drop is at 7 p.m.   Categories: College, Sports

UWS Men’s Basketball Can’t Complete Comeback Against St. Norbert

UWS will return to action on Wednesday, December 10th, against St. Scholastica. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team aimed for its second consecutive win on Saturday, taking on St. Norbert. The Yellowjackets fall to the Green Knights 64-56, dropping to 1-7 on the year. UWS will return to action on Wednesday, December 10th, against St. Scholastica. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

CSS Women’s Hockey Falls in OT Against #11 Hamline

CSS is back in action on Saturday, December 6th, against Hamline.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted #11 ranked Hamline on Friday night. After ending regulation tied 2-2, the Pipers found the back of the net to take down the Saints 3-2. CSS is back in action on Saturday, December 6th, against Hamline. Game time is at 4 p.m. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Former Bulldog TE Luke Dehnicke Generating Interest From Division One Teams

In the last couple of days, Dehnicke's received offers from Wake Forest, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, it was announced that UMD star tight end Luke Dehnicke was entering the transfer portal. Now, we’re starting to get an idea of where he might be headed. Dehnicke is generating interest from a number of Division one schools. In the last couple of days, he’s received offers from Wake Forest, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and…

UMD Football’s Dehnicke, Weerts, Krouse, & Geerts Land on Super Region 3 Teams

UMD closed out the 2025 season with a 10-2 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- In college football, four UMD Bulldogs were named to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 team this week. Tight End Luke Dehnicke was selected First team All Super Region 3 after his redshirt freshman year with UMD. Other Bulldogs earning regional accolades were offensive lineman Carter Geerts, defensive lineman Mojo Weerts, and defensive back Joey Krouse who all earned…

Four UMD Track Athletes Named to NSIC Players to Watch List for Indoor Season

Both the men's and women's teams were picked to finish seventh in the NSIC for the indoor season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Four UMD indoor track and field athletes were named to the NSIC Players to Watch list for the upcoming season on Thursday. Players named to the watch list were, junior sprinter Brady Johnson, senior thrower Jackson Weston, graduate distance runner Shaelyn Hostager, and junior jumper Erin Steinman. Both the men’s and women’s teams were picked to finish seventh…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Both Make It 13 Wins in a Row Against MN Crookston

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at MSU-Moorhead.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful night for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Wednesday night. Playing Minnesota Crookston in a doubleheader, each team came away with the victory. The men began the night with a 99 to 86 win. Kole Hanson had a team-leading 24 points. Following that contest, the women’s squad took down the Golden…

#4 UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Clash with Defending Champions #7 Western Michigan

Over the past decade, UMD is an even 7-7 against current title holders.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has proved that they are a threat to any team they match up against. Friday though will be quite the litmus test as they pay the defending national champions a visit. That’s right the 4th ranked Bulldogs will be entering the Zoo to take on 7th ranked Western Michigan. Over the past decade,…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey to Wrap Up 2025 Slate in Bemidji

UMD has won 17 straight games against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but this weekend will be the final series in 2025 for the 5th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road to Bemidji to take on a Beavers squad, who they’ve won 17 straight against. Of those 17 contests, 11 have resulted in a shutout. Last time out, UMD was swept by…

UW-Superior Volleyball Coach Lynne Deadrick Announces Retirement

Deadrick is the program's winningest coach as she collected 355 wins during her reign.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior head coach Lynne Deadrick announced her retirement on Wednesday after 23 seasons at the helm. Deadrick is the program’s winningest coach as she collected 355 wins during her reign. In 2018, she won the UMAC Coach of the Year award after finishing with a 20-12 record that season. Then in 2024, she posted the most single-season victories…

Koi Perich Earns All-Big Ten Conference Honors for 2nd Straight Year

In 12 games, Perich had 77 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception returned for a touchdown.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native and current Minnesota safety Koi Perich has once again secured All-Big Ten conference honors. After being on the first team last season, number 3 landed on the second team this year. In 12 games, Perich had 77 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception returned for a touchdown. He and the Gophers just wrapped up the…

UMD Tight End Luke Dehnicke Enters Transfer Portal

The redshirt freshman had a breakout campaign in 2025 as he had 14 touchdowns and over eleven hundred yards receiving.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football was dealt a blow on Tuesday as star tight end Luke Dehnicke entered the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman had a breakout campaign in 2025 as he had 14 touchdowns and over eleven hundred yards receiving. Dehnicke is just the 2nd Bulldog to enter the portal, joining wideout Chuck Gilbert III. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

UMD Men’s Basketball Preaching Offense While the Bulldog Women Preach Defense Ahead of Crookston Game

Both squads are 1-0 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team already has seven games under their belts this season. And so far that’s resulted in the team being at the top of the NSIC North Division. UMD, who is 5-2, will look to add another conference win Wednesday when they take on Minnesota Crookston. A team the Bulldogs have won their last 12…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Moves Up in Recent USCHO Poll

Both UMD men's and women's team returns to the ice after its Thanksgiving break.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team moved up in the recent USCHO poll on Monday. UMD is ranked 4th in the country after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Bulldogs have a tough road test this weekend. The team will travel to Kalamazoo to take on 7th ranked Western Michigan. Game one between the Bulldogs and the Broncos is on Friday…

UMD’s Kleber & Plante Named to U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Future UMD goalie and former Proctor Rail A.J Reyelts was also named to the preliminary roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomores Adam Kleber and Max Plante have been making plays for the UMD men’s hockey team this season. Now the duo will suit up for Team USA, as the pair was named to the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary roster on Monday. Kleber and Plante helped the U.S to a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship gold…

UMD’s Kraemer & Former Bulldog Larocque Set to Skate in Final Two Games of Rivalry Series for Team Canada

The final two games of the Rivalry Series are on December 10th and 13th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Current UMD Bulldog Caitlin Kraemer and former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been named to Canada’s National team roster for the last two games of the Rivalry Series on Monday. Kraemer is the youngest forward to be named to the roster. She last suited up for Team Canada in the U.S. Rivalry Series back on October 31st and…

Minnesota Keeps Paul Bunyan’s Axe with a 17-7 Win in the Snow Over Wisconsin

Minnesota (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten) has won five of the last eight matchups with Wisconsin (4-8, 2-7).

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minnesota in a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday to keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Darius Taylor had a 49-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter to get the Gophers…

UWS Men’s Hoops Falls Short at Home Against Loras

UWS drops to 0-6 on the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team aimed for its first win of the season on Saturday, hosting Loras. In the first half, UWS controlled the ball on offense, taking a 36-29 lead into the break. Sadly, the Duhawks found life in the second half, defeating the Yellowjackets 68-65. UWS is back in action on Wednesday, December 3rd, against UW-Stout….

UMD’s Luke Dehnicke Nominated for 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy

The winner of the award will be announced on Friday, December 19th.

DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD football standout was nominated for the 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy. Tight End Luke Dehnicke is one of the 36 players up for the award. Just this past season, he led the NSIC with an average of 98 receiving yards per game and 14 touchdowns. He also reached the 1,000 yard mark, finishing with 1,074 yards…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Complete Doubleheader Sweep of Bemidji State

It's the first conference win for both teams.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams secured home victories on Tuesday night. Playing Bemidji State in a doubleheader, the Bulldog women began the night with a 74 to 63 win. Myra Moorjani led the team with 18 points. The UMD women will next host Minnesota Crookston on December 3rd. Following that contest, the Bulldog men took…

Trio of CSS Football Standouts Earn All-MIAC Conference Status

CSS went 3-7 this past season.

DULUTH, Minn.- A trio on the St. Scholastica football team was recognized by the MIAC conference for their efforts this past season. Quarterback Donald West, running back Jevon Williams, and linebacker Austin Mundt all earned all-conference nods on Monday. Their teammate and offensive lineman Cody Schneider was an honorable mention. The Saints just wrapped up their 2025 campaign 10 days…

Former Duluth Denfeld Running Back Taye Manns Named MIAC Rookie of the Year

In his freshman season with the Royals, Manns recorded 815 rushing yards and led the conference in rushing touchdowns with 13.

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- In college football, former Duluth Denfeld Hunter Taye Manns has earned some hardware for his first season with Bethel. Manns was named MIAC rookie of the year. In his freshman season with the Royals, Manns recorded 815 rushing yards and led the conference in rushing touchdowns with 13. The Duluth native also hauled in two receiving touchdowns….

Cohasset Native Mercury Bischoff Claims First WCHA Player of the Week Award

Bischoff tallied six points, including a hat trick on Saturday, to help the Mavericks sweep Minnesota.

MANKATO, Minn.- Former Grand Rapids/Greenway standout Mercury Bischoff had a weekend to remember for Minnesota State-Mankato. Bischoff tallied six points, including a hat trick on Saturday, to help the Mavericks sweep Minnesota. On Monday, she was named the WCHA Rookie of the Week for her efforts. It’s the first time in her career she’s won the weekly award. Categories: College,…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Drop One Spot in USCHO Poll

Both teams will be back in action on December 5th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On the ice, the UMD men’s hockey team falls to 5th in the recent USCHO poll after their series split with Colorado College over the weekend. On Friday, the Bulldogs secured the 4-2 win after Max Plante recorded his first hat trick with UMD. But Saturday, the Tigers knocked off UMD in overtime 2-1. For the women’s squad,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Bounces Back Against Lake Superior State

UMD will tip off NSIC conference play on November 25th, taking on Bemidji State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team closed out the American Family Insurance Classic, taking on Lake Superior State on Saturday. The Bulldogs pick up their 4th win of the year, taking down the Lakers 72-69. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Caleb Siwek with 22 points. UMD will tip off NSIC conference play on Tuesday, November 25th, taking…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Back-to-Back Games Against #3 Ohio State

UMD will hit the road on Friday, December 5th, to take on Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes picked up right where they left off from game one, defeating the Bulldogs 4-1 to earn the series sweep. After dropping back-to-back games, the Bulldogs fall to 10-6 on the year. UMD will have an opportunity to bounce back on Friday, December…

Ashland Scores 32 Unanswered Points to Knock UMD Football Out of the NCAA Playoffs

The Bulldogs end the year with a 10-2 overall record.  

ASHLAND, OH. – The UMD football team kicked off its push for a national title on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs took on Ashland in the first round of the NCAA tournament. UMD opened up the game scoring on their first possession to take a 7-0 lead over the Eagles. However, the Eagles rattled off 32 unanswered points to secure the…