DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team trying to avoid the series sweep against Wisconsin on Saturday. The Badgers scored two unanswered goals in the third period to take down the Bulldogs 2-1, earning the series sweep. Scoring the only goal for UMD was Olivia Mobley in the first period. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, February…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team looked to get back on track as they welcomed in top ranked Wisconsin on Friday. The Bulldogs and Badgers went back and forth all game ending regulation tied 1-1. Unfortunately, the Badgers scored the winning goal in overtime with 37 seconds left to defeat the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the lone goal for UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater. St. Scholastica earned their 10th win of the season on Wednesday against Carleton. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- After a three-game road trip, the UMD men’s basketball team is back at Romano Gymnasium this Saturday as they welcome in 16-5 Concordia-St. Paul. The Bulldogs will look to break a two-game skid after dropping their last two contests to Minot and Winona. No easy task on Saturday as the Golden Bears sit in third place in the NSIC…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team has been successful in their past few seasons. This year, the expectations are no different as they’ll look to continue that trend with a new head coach at the helm. Nat Wagner was hired as the new bench boss in August of 2024, becoming the program’s fifth head coach. The Bulldogs finished the 2024…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team already had one game this week. That was Wednesday night when they fell in a close contest to Winona State, 57 to 53. Now, they turn their attention to a Concordia-St. Paul squad that’s currently 2nd in the NSIC standings. UMD will try to hold on to an unbeaten 4-0 record at home…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Carleton in a MIAC doubleheader on Wednesday night. The Saints women started off the night with a 72 to 46 victory over the Knights. CSS was led by Kloey Lind, who had 18 points in the contest. Following that game, the CSS men were unable to complete the…
DULUTH, Minn. -It’s a rarity when the UMD women’s hockey team has dropped four straight games. In the last five years, it’s only happened twice to the Bulldogs. January of last year and January of this year. Of course, 6th ranked UMD hoping to end that recent trend this upcoming weekend. But, it will be no easy test as they…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another week and another NCHC Rookie of the Week honor for UMD goaltender Klayton Knapp. It’s the 2nd time in the last three weeks that Knapp has taken home the accolade. This past weekend, he had a saves percentage of 93 percent and averaged 35 saves per game against Denver. Knapp also picked up the win on Friday….
DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD football standout and coach will make his first Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles. Tyler Yelk is the quality control coach for the Eagles and joined the team in 2023. Yelk played with the Bulldogs from 2005-to-2008, where he was an All-American defensive back. After his playing career, Yelk joined the UMD coaching staff…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped in the latest USCHO Poll on Monday. After being swept by St. Thomas this past weekend, UMD fell down two spots to number six. It’s the first time since October that the Bulldogs have not been the 4th ranked team in the country. UMD will look to snap a four-game skid this…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft. The trade announced by the teams comes on the heels of the Islanders signing Tony DeAngelo to a contract for the rest of the NHL season….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their series with Denver on Saturday night. The Pioneers took game two of the series as they defeated the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Bulldogs was Owen Gallatin. UMD is back in action on Friday, February 7th, against Omaha. Puck drop is at 7:07 p.m. Categories: College, Sports,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey tried to defend their nine-game winning streak as they hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. In the end, they had to settle for the 2-2 tie with the Falcons. In the shoot-out, River Falls went on to take the extra point. Scoring for the Yellowjackets was Reed Stark and Justin Dauphinais. The Yellowjackets are back…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up another big win on Friday night, upsetting #5 Denver 4 to 3. Aaron Pionk, Max Plante, Kyle Bettens, and Anthony Menghini all scored for the Bulldogs in the contest. UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…
BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up a road victory on Friday night, defeating UMary 70 to 52. Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory. UMD has now won their last six games. They’ll try to make it seven on Saturday when they visit Minot State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD standoutGabbie Hughes was named to the U.S. Roster for their upcoming Rivalry series with Canada. She is one of 21 players that will make their way to Nova Scotia to take part in the games. Hughes is currently with the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL. In 11 games this season, she’s accounted for two assists. Team…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD captain Dominic James was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award on Friday. James has had quite the senior campaign so far as he’s tallied 10 goals and 9 assists this season. The forward is one of 22 players in the NCHC that were nominated for the honor. He’s seeking to be the first Bulldog to win the…
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Coming off their first-ever win against UMD on Thursday, St. Thomas was able to top the Bulldogs again on Friday. Tied at 3 in overtime, Ella Boerger netted the game-winning goal to give St. Thomas the 4 to 3 victory. UMD had three different goal-scorers in the contest as Mary Kate O’Brien, Clara Van Wieren, and Danielle…
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- For the first time in program history, the St. Thomas women’s hockey team picked up a win against UMD. Tied at 2 late in the 3rd, former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Ilsa Lindaman found the back of the net with 23 seconds left to give the Tommies the 3-2 upset victory. The goal was also Lindaman’s first in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for softball was released on Thursday for the upcoming season. Coming in at 4th was the UMD Bulldogs, who finished last year with a 41 and 15 record. UMD returns four full-time starters and 13 letterwinners from a year ago, that includes pitcher Maddy Walsh and infielder Nicole Schmitt. The duo were also named…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Five years ago, UWS guard J’Vaun Walker left the Texas heat to the tundra of Superior, Wisconsin. “Obviously the weather was an adjustment. It still is an adjustment to say the least. I wanted to get away, see what I could do by myself a little bit. It’s worked out, so I have no regrets,” said Walker. And…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time this season, the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is tasked with facing a short week as they will play at St. Thomas on Thursday and Friday. But, the Bulldogs will be eager to get out on the ice as they are coming off being swept by Ohio State at home. Thursday’s contest will…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another ranked opponent awaits the UMD men’s hockey team as the Bulldogs will welcome in 5th ranked Denver to Amsoil Arena this weekend. It’s the 3rd straight weekend the Bulldogs have clashed with a top 20 team. UMD has shown that they can compete with them as they’ve won three of their last four, including splitting with 19th…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a slow start to the season for the UW-Superior men’s basketball team, they have started to heat up as they began UMAC conference play earlier this month. The Yellowjackets are currently on a four-game winning streak, all against conference opponents. Their latest win was against Martin Luther, where the Yellowjackets won in dominant fashion 91-to-62. The Yellowjackets…
DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native and current UMD forward Max Plante has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Plante stretched his point streak to six games with a goal and two assists against Colorado College. The men host Denver this weekend. Over on the women’s side, UMD once again sees no movement in the USCHO poll as they remain…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was back at Romano Gymnasium on Saturday as they hosted Minnesota Crookston. The Bulldogs defeated the Golden Eagles 107-67 to extend their winning streak to five. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Charlie Katona and Kole Hanson, both recording 19 points in the contest. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their series with Ohio State on Saturday. Sadly, the Buckeyes picked up the series sweep as they defeated the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the only goal in the contest for the Bulldogs was Olivia Wallin. UMD’s next game is on Thursday, January 23rd, against the University of St. Thomas. Puck drop is…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful doubleheader for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday night. The Bulldog men started off the evening with a 75 to 59 victory over Bemidji State. UMD was led by Charlie Katona and Jayden Johnson, who each had 16 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog women completed the sweep with a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted #2 Ohio State on Friday night. Unfortunately, a fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Scoring the lone goal for the Bulldogs was Caitlin Kraemer, her eleventh of the season. The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from on the hardwood. At number two, UW-Superior’s Reid Johnson shows off the handles as he gets the lay in to go against Northland. At number one, some history for Proctor’s Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team on Friday as they dropped their 3rd straight game to Concordia. After a scoreless first, the Cobbers jumped on the Saints with four unanswered goals to win 4-0. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team announced a couple changes to their coaching staff. Luke Olson is the new special teams coordinator and inside linebackers coach after serving as a defensive back coach and recruiting coordinator. Mekhi Ware is the team’s new secondary coach after being the cornerbacks coach. Olson has been with the Bulldogs for two seasons and Ware…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After the retirement of longtime head coach Dan Laughlin last season, the UW-Superior women’s hockey team is halfway through their first season with their new head coach Bre Simon The Yellowjackets are currently 9-6-2 on the season and have put together a five-game winning streak. Their latest victory was against Concordia Minnesota, where the Jackets won 3-to-2. On…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD head football coach Bob Nielson is calling it a career. On Thursday, he announced after 32 years of coaching, including the last nine seasons at the University of South Dakota, that he is stepping down with plans to retire. Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010. After…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night. Wolverines tied it on Danny Wolf’s driving layup with sevenseconds to play. But the Gophers had time to bring the ball upcourt, where Lu’Cye Patterson found Garcia for the winner…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Another former Proctor hockey standout has announced where he’s heading next to play. Forward Kennan Reyelts will make his return to the Northland as he will suit up for St. Scholastica next year. Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points. Since then, he’s had stints in the MJHL, SIJHL,…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Charlie Katona has been named to the 2025 Bevo Francis Award Top 100 watch list. The Bevo Francis Award is given to the player with an outstanding season in small college basketball. Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor as Drew Blair was nominated last season. In his fifth season with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s goalies Eve Gascon and Tindra Holm have been named to the National Goalie of the Year watch list. Gascon and Holm are two of 33 goalies up for the honor. Currently, Gascon has a saves percentage of 94 percent and Holm has a saves percentage of 92 percent. The winner will be announced in March. For…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- From Thunder Bay, Canada to UW-Superior, Gaby Andreacchi has found a home in Superior for the last three seasons. Even though Andreacchi has skated for the Yellowjackets during her college career, she says she has been playing in the area her whole life. “I have been playing at Wessman, playing at the Heritage with the Thunder Bay Queens…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their homecourt on Wednesday night against Northland. The Yellowjacket men started off the night with a 76 to 58 victory over the Lumberjacks. Andrew Kunelius had a team-leading 18 points. Following that contest, the UWS women went on to defeat the Lumberjills 89 to 33. Elise Besonen led the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September. This upcoming weekend the two teams will battle once again as this time it’s on the Bulldogs home ice. In her weekly presser, Head Coach Laura Schuler looked back at the first series with Ohio…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the first time in 2025 this weekend when they visit 18th ranked Colorado College. The Bulldogs are coming off a successful series which resulted in a sweep of the then 10th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies. They’ll look to continue that mojo against a Tigers squad that they’ve…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team has cracked the top 15 in the latest USCHO poll. The Yellowjackets are now the 15th ranked team in the country after they picked up wins against Concordia and St. John’s this past weekend. UWS is also on an eight-game winning streak and will look to extend that on Wednesday when they host…
ESKO, Minn.- Another honor for Esko native Koi Perich as he was named by the Football Writers Association of America as a All-American Freshman. Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions. This is the 11th honor he’s received this season as he’s also been named All-Big Ten first team and second…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native could be soon roaming the sidelines in the NFL. Former UMD offensive coordinator Noah Pauley recently interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator job. He’s spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Pauley also had a stint with North Dakota State, where he…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Clara Van Wieren has been named one of the 14 nominees for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Van Wieren stays busy off the ice as she’s the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the co-president of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. She becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman goaltender Klayton Knapp picked up NCHC Rookie of the Week honors for his efforts this past weekend against St. Cloud State. Knapp had two wins and one shutout against the Huskies. He also stopped a total of 48 shots with a saves percentage of 96 percent. Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After picking up the sweep over St. Cloud State this past weekend, the Bulldogs stay at number four. UMD didn’t let up one goal to the Huskies in the series. That’s thanks in part to goaltender Eve Gascon, who was named the WCHA goaltender…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out their home series with St. Cloud on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeat the Huskies 5-2, earning the series sweep. Joey Pierce, Dominic James, Jayson Shaugabay, Max Plante, and Adam Kleber all scored a goal in the contest. UMD is back in action on Friday, January 17th, against Colorado College. Puck drop is…
