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Max Plante Named to NCHC All-Rookie Team, Ending Five-Year Drought for Bulldogs

Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was the last Bulldog to be named the team in the 2020-2021 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team had a player land on the NCHC All-Rookie team for the first time in five seasons. Hermantown native Max Plante earned the honor after he led all NCHC rookies with 21 points in conference play. Plante, who only played in 20 conference games, had seven goals and 14 assists. Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was…

Hermantown’s Kade Kohanski Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Kohanski last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown to UMD pipeline is still going strong. Over the weekend, forward Kade Kohanski was the latest former Hawk to announce his commitment to the Bulldogs. He last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists. Since his time with the Hawks, he’s had stints with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL…

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in the NCAA Tournament for Fifth-Straight Season

This is the program's 16th NCAA tournament appearance.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the fifth-straight season. The Bulldogs learned who their first-round opponent is on Sunday. UMD will travel to the East Coast to take on Sacred Heart University in the Regional semifinal round. The Bulldogs posted a record of 21-14-2 on the season and earned a spot…

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

UWS Women’s Hoops Falls in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

MENOMONIE, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team played in their first national tournament since the 2017-2018 season on Friday. Unfortunately, their stint at the tourney was short lived as they fell to Whitman in the opening round, 77 to 54. The Yellowjackets were led by Chloe Peterson, who had 15 points in the contest. UWS finishes the season with a…

Trio of UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Take Home WCHA End of Year Honors

The final face-off takes place this weekend in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA awards were announced on Thursday night, No surprise for Rookie of the Year as that belongs to UMD forward Caitlin Kraemer. Kraemer has 18 goals so far in her debut season. Another well deserved honor goes to Eve Gascon, who was named the Goalie of the Year. She’s averaging 30 and a half saves per game….

Former Bulldog Carson Soucy Traded From Canucks to Rangers

Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season.

NEW YORK, N.Y.- A former Bulldog has been traded just days before the NHL trade deadline. On Thursday, the Canucks dealt defenseman Carson Soucy to the Rangers for a 3rd round pick in this year’s draft. Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season. He was in the 2nd year of a three-year, three-million…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud

The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will close out their regular season on the road this weekend, as the Bulldogs take on St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs and the Huskies faced off earlier this season, where UMD earned the series sweep. The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament. But after showing struggles against…

Trent Beseth Wins MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint ever to win the award.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth wrapped up his indoor season with some hardware. On Thursday, Beseth was named the MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year, becoming the first Saint ever to win the award. He’s coming off a weekend in which he swept the throwing events. Beseth registered 17.81 meters in the weight throw and a facility…

UWS Track & Field Well Represented in UMAC Honors, Ortiz Named Rookie of the Year

UWS just won their 9th conference title in program history.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A whopping 10 UWS track and field standouts were honored by the conference. One of the notables includes Jesse Ortiz, who was named the UMAC Rookie of the Year. Ortiz just ran the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.08 seconds. He also finished with a time of 22.43 in the 200 meter dash and had a long…

Northern Star: UW-Superior Women’s Basketball

Yellowjackets making first national tournament appearance since 2018.

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The UW-Superior women’s basketball team ended a lengthy drought on March 1st, clinching the UMAC title and a securing a spot in the national tournament. So just how long has it been? “I think coach said it was maybe her sophomore year was the last time they made the tournament. She reminded us, guys I’m old that’s a while…

#6 UMD Leaning Into Home Ice Advantage Ahead of WCHA Semifinal Matchup Against #1 Wisconsin

Friday's matchup will be the first meeting between the two squads in the postseason since the 2020 WCHA final face-off semifinals.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2012, Amsoil Arena will host the best of the best in the WCHA as the Final Face-off makes it’s return. The UMD women’s hockey secured one of the final four spots last week when they swept St. Cloud State in the opening round. Now, all eyes are on the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers,…

UW-Superior Adding Varsity Women’s Lacrosse, Two Club Teams

Women's lacrosse will begin play in the spring of 2027.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A couple of new sports teams are coming to UW-Superior. The most notable one being women’s lacrosse, which will begin play in the spring of 2027. With the addition of women’s lacrosse, it will bring the varsity sport total to 20 at the college. The school also announced that they will add men’s soccer and men’s hockey club…

Three UWS Women’s Basketball Players Earn UMAC Postseason Awards

UWS will face Whitman in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 7th. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three UWS women’s basketball players earned UMAC conference honors on Wednesday. Senior Elise Besonen was named first team All-UMAC and Junior Elsa Olson earned All-UMAC honorable mention. Besonen and Olson played a key role in the Yellowjackets UMAC Championship victory over Northwestern, where UWS won 53 to 47. On the other end of the floor, MyKenzie Leccia was…

Gascon & Kraemer Named Finalists for WCHA Awards, Kraemer & Wallin Earn WCHA Monthly Honors

The league winners will be announced Thursday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Bulldog women found themselves up for some top conference awards. Goaltender Eve Gascon was named a finalist for WCHA Goaltender of the Year and forward Caitlin Kraemer is up for the WCHA Rookie of the Year Award. The league winners will be announced Thursday night. The honors don’t stop there as Kraemer and her teammate Olivia Wallin…

St. Scholastica Names Matt Bremer as New Head Football Coach

Over the course of two stints, Bremer has spent 11 years on the Saints coaching staff.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica announced a new head football coach on Tuesday. Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Bremer has been promoted to be the team’s 4th head coach in program history. Over the course of two stints, Bremer has spent 11 years on the Saints coaching staff. He helped lead the team to a 4-6 record last year,…

UMD’s Adam Gajan Earns NCHC Rookie of the Week Honors

Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named the NCHC Rookie of the Week.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another UMD hockey player has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. This time it’s goaltender Adam Gajan, who made 51 saves this past weekend in UMD’s series against Miami. He also posted a saves percentage of .944 and had a league low 1.42 goals against average. Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named…

UWS Women’s Hoops Draws Whitman in 4th National Tournament Appearance

The Yellowjackets will try for their first-ever tournament win as they are currently 0-3 all-time in the national tourney.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a seven-year break, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team is heading to the national tournament once again. On Monday, the team learned their seeding and their opponent. UWS draws Whitman, who was the champion of the Northwestern Conference. The Yellowjackets don’t have much familiarity with the Blues as they’ve never played against one another. Head Coach Emily Carpenter…

Six UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Land on All-WCHA Teams

The six Bulldogs named to four different WCHA teams is the most at UMD since the 2007-2008 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Six UMD women’s hockey standouts were recognized by the WCHA on Monday. Leading the charge was Bulldogs goaltender Eve Gascon, who was named All-WCHA First Team. On the second team was defenders Tova Henderson and Nina Jobst-Smith. And rounding out the 3rd team was forwards Olivia Mobley and Clara Van Wieren. Forward Caitlin Kraemer was named to the…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Secures Spot in WCHA Final Face-Off With Game Two Win Over St. Cloud

The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted St. Cloud State on Saturday with a trip to the WCHA Final Face-off on the line. The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. Grace Sadura and Olivia Mobley recorded a goal in the Bulldog’s victory. The WCHA Final Face-off is on…

UWS Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court to Claim UMAC Title

The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team hosted Northwestern on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets defended home court, defeating the Eagles 53 to 47 to earn their first UMAC championship title since 2018. Leading the way for UWS was Elise Besonen who recorded 28 points in the contest. The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Skated to 1-1 Tie With Miami in Final Regular Season Home Game

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Miami (OH) on Saturday in their final home game of the season. The Bulldogs and the Redhawks went back and forth all game, but in the end, they settled for a 1 to 1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. UMD is back in action on Friday, March…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Falls to UW-River Falls in WIAC Playoff Battle

UWS will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-River Falls in game two of their WIAC semifinal series. The Falcons defeated the Yellowjackets 2-1 to force a mini-game in the series. Unfortunately, the Falcons carried their momentum over from game two as they ended the Yellowjackets WIAC playoff run with a 2 to 1 win in the mini-game. UWS will…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Final Home Series with 3 to 2 OT Win Over Miami

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team began their final home series of the 2024-2025 season on Friday against Miami (OH). After the two teams were tied at two after the 3rd period, Jack Smith sent the Bulldogs fans home happy in overtime as he netted the game-winner. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Defends Home Ice in Game One of WIAC Playoffs

The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick in the contest. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team earned the top seed in the WIAC playoff tournament and hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. After the Falcons scored first in the 2nd, the Yellowjackets broke through with four straight goals as they defeated the Falcons 4 to 1. The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick…

Two Unanswered Goals Late Lift #6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Victory in WCHA Playoffs

UMD is back in action of Saturday, March 1st, for game two of their series with St. Cloud State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned the fourth seed in the WCHA playoff tournament and hosted the 5th seed St. Cloud State University in the first round on Friday. The Huskies led majority of the contest as the Bulldogs were down 2 to 1 late in the third period. In the final minutes of the 3rd, UMD scored…

Vasichek Accepts New Role in St. Scholastica Athletic Department

Vasichek just wrapped up her 4th and final season in which the Saints went 5-19-1.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced earlier this week that CSS head women’s hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching. Now, we know her next move and it still will be at the College of St. Scholastica. Vasichek has been named the new Director of Recreation, Intramural Sports and Group Fitness at the college. Vasichek just wrapped up her…

Former Northland Hockey Coaches Buckley & Bobrowski Join Beloit College to Start Up New Programs

Both teams will begin competition in the 2025-2026 school year.

BELOIT, Wis.- In recent weeks, both the Northland College men’s and women’s hockey teams skated in their final games as a program. On Thursday, it was announced that both the women’s head coach Jake Bobrowski and the men’s head coach Shane Buckley have joined Beloit College to start up new programs at the college. Beloit also released a statement stating…

Trio of UMD Basketball Standouts Earn NSIC All-Conference Honors

Katona is a three-time winner. As for Brown & Miller, it's their first nomination.

DULUTH, Minn.- Three bulldog basketball standouts earned all-conference honors for their efforts this past season. On the men’s side, Charlie Katona landed on the first-team and his teammate Joshua Brown was on the second-team. It’s Katona third conference nomination of his career and Brown’s first. Over on the women’s side, Johanna Miller lands on the second-team. In her lone season…

UWS Women’s Hoops Heading to UMAC Title Game for 2nd Straight Season

UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team is heading to the UMAC title game for the 2nd straight season. The Yellowjackets held off Martin Luther 80 to 75 in overtime in the semifinals on Wednesday night. UWS was led by MyKenzie Leccia, who had 24 points. UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Categories:…

Northern Star: Trent Beseth

Beseth has been named MIAC athlete of the week five times this season.

DULUTH, Minn.-The CSS senior thrower Trent Beseth has made his mark in the national standings. As he is currently ranked second in the nation for division III indoor shot put with a distance of 17.57 meters. During Beseth’s time at CSS, Track and Field wasn’t the initial sport he was recruited for. “He didn’t originally join the track and field…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball See Conference Title Hopes End in Opening Round of NSIC Tourney

The UMD men still have a chance to make the national tournament as an at-large bid.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted their first play-in NSIC tournament game since the 2022-2023 season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unable to contain the Vikings of Augustana as their title hopes ended with a 74 to 63 loss. Joshua Brown led UMD with 18 points. The UMD men still have a chance to make the national…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Rely on Defense Heading Into WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they've taken the past six playoff meetings against SCSU.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight postseason, it’s deja vu for the UMD women’s hockey team as they’ll take on St. Cloud State in the first round of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they’ve taken those past six playoff meetings. A big reason for UMD’s success in the past…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Home Slate with Bout Against Miami

The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team still has two regular season series before it’s the playoffs. That includes their home finale this upcoming weekend against Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice. Miami is currently in the cellar of the NCHC standings and have yet to pick…

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Advances to WIAC Semifinals, Northland Skates in Final Game

The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team extended their season on Tuesday night, defeating Northland College 9 to 0 in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. UWS was led by Kailey Swerhun, who had three goals in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals. As for Northland College, they wrap up…

UMD Men’s Hoops to Tip-Off Playoffs at Home Against Augustana

UMD will look to go 3-0 on the season against Augustana.

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not be March just yet but the madness will officially begin on Wednesday as the UMD men’s basketball team will host Augustana in the first round of the NSIC tournament. It’s the 3rd meeting between the Vikings and the Bulldogs this season. So far, UMD holds a 2-0 record over Augie, winning by 9 points in…

Northland College Cancels 2025 Softball Season

With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making it hard for them to fill a full roster.

ASHLAND, Wis.- It’s been six days since Northland College announced they will be closing their doors following the 2024 and 2025 school year. Now, one of their spring sports teams has been forced to cancel their season. The Lumberjill softball team will not compete this upcoming spring. With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coach Julianne Vasichek Departing Program

Vasichek led the Saints for the past four seasons.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica women’s head hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching after leading the Saints the past four seasons. For the official school announcement, click here. During that time, she helped the program transition from the UMAC to the MIAC and also led the team to their first MIAC playoff win. Just this past season, CSS…

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th Heading Into Postseason

UMD will match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s officially playoff week for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs began their Monday like they have in recent weeks as they are once again ranked 6th in the USCHO poll. They’ll match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament. UMD took three out…

UWS Women’s Hoops Claims Share of UMAC Regular Season Title, Earns #1 Seed in UMAC Tourney

The Yellowjackets host Martin Luther in the UMAC semifinals on Wednesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s basketball team wrapped up the top seed in the upcoming UMAC tournament this weekend. With the Yellowjackets win over Minnesota Morris on Saturday, UWS clinched a share of the conference regular season title with Northwestern. And due to the tiebreaker process, Superior will enter postseason play as the top seed. They’re next in action on…

UWS Men’s Hockey Still Ranked 10th After Bye Week

UWS will host River Falls on Friday in the WIAC Semifinals.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s squad is just days away from their WIAC semifinal bout with UW-River Falls. After an idle weekend, the Yellowjackets enter the week ranked 10th, which they previously were the week before. UWS and River Falls saw one another three times this regular season and each contest was decided by just one goal. Yellowjackets though took…

UMD Football Names Austan Davis as New Offensive Line Coach

Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football has added to their coaching staff as Austan Davis is the team’s new offensive line coach. Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst. Prior to his time with the Owls, he coached and played at Midwestern State University. Davis replaces Loren Endsley, who went on to join the University of Idaho…

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD’S Clara Van Wieren Named Finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

The winner of the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award will be announced April 25th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey forward Clara Van Wieren has been named a finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award honors student athletes that have good character, teamwork and citizenship within the community. Van Wieren is one of six finalists selected for the honor. Off the ice, Van Wieren is the president…

UMAC Conference Comments on Northland College’s Future Departure

The UMAC will be proceeding as a seven-member conference in the 2025-2026 season.

ASHLAND, Wis.- It was announced on Wednesday that Northland College in Ashland will be closing it’s doors following the 2024-2025 academic year. As a result, 14 sports programs are impacted with the decision. The Lumberjacks and Lumberjills are members of either the UMAC or WIAC conference. The UMAC released a statement saying that the announcement comes with great sadness. They…

UW-Superior Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Preseason Coaches Poll

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches preseason poll for baseball was released on Thursday. Coming in at number two is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who received 42 points and one first-place vote in the poll. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance. Northland College ended up with 16 points to place…

Northern Star: Jake Schelonka

CSS utilityman returning for 6th and final season.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was an off-season of uncertainty for St. Scholastica utilityman Jake Schelonka. Will he or won’t he return for the Saints? and the answer is… “I really wanted to come back and have one more year and a chance to win a championship with this group of guys. I think there’s a really good group of core guys…

CSS Basketball Splits with Bethel in Regular Season Home Finale

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at Augsburg.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams held their final home games of the regular season on Wednesday night. In the first game of the night, the Saints women fell short to Bethel, 74 to 34. The Royals were led by Hermantown native Elly Schmitz, who had 20 points. Following that contest, the Saints men battled…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with #4 Minnesota for 3rd Seed in WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs last win against the Gophers came in March of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up regular season play this upcoming weekend as they’ll pay the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers a visit. It’s a series with huge WCHA implications as UMD will need to sweep Minnesota in order to secure the 3rd seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Recent history has been on…