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UMD Football to Hit Road for Playoff-Like Matchup Against Augustana

UMD has won their last 11 against Augustana, including a 34 to 24 victory back in November of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a weekend to remember for Curt Wiese and his UMD football team. In the Bulldogs 62 to nothing drubbing of Southwest Minnesota State, Wiese picked up his 100th career win at UMD. That was made possible thanks to a suffocating defense that tied a program-high 10 sacks and an offense that had over 500 total yards….

Four More UWS Athletes Earn UMAC Player of the Week Honors

Jenna Anderson has won UMAC Defensive Player of the Week for five straight weeks.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjackets continue to rack up multiple UMAC player of the week honors. In volleyball, Addy Gangl was named offensive player of the week and Jenna Anderson was named defensive player of the week. It’s the 5th straight week Anderson has claimed the defensive honor. On the pitch, the men and the women each a representative. For the…

After Two Seasons of Heartbreak, UWS Volleyball Embracing Revenge Tour in 2024

The Yellowjackets are 3-0 so far this year in divisional play and haven't dropped a set yet to their UMAC counterparts.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team is making a case for the UMAC conference title this season. The Yellowjackets are 3-0 so far this year in divisional play and haven’t dropped a set yet to their UMAC counterparts. UWS is coming off a season in which they dropped their 2nd straight title game at the hands of Northwestern. Head Coach…

UMD Women’s Hockey Move Up to #3 in Polls, UMD Men Stay Put at #18

Both teams return to action this weekend with the women playing Colgate and the men hosting Bemidji State and Manitoba.

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have not had a game this weekend, but the UMD women’s hockey team is still moving up in the polls. The Bulldogs are now ranked 3rd in the country after previously being 4th a week ago. UMD will return to action this weekend when they play at Colgate. Meanwhile on the men’s side, no movement in…

Sadie Peart Joins Dartmouth Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Former Grand Rapids/Greenway high school hockey star Sadie Peart has been named as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season.

DULUTH, Minn.– Former Grand Rapids/Greenway high school hockey star Sadie Peart has joined the Dartmouth women’s hockey coaching staff. Peart has been named as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season and will be working with former UMD women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell. During Peart’s high school career at Grand Rapids/Greenway, she finished with 253 points on 98 goals…

UMD’s Women Hockey Team’s Home Opener Postponed

Postponed due to travel complications for Syracuse University.

DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s home opener has been postponed due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Helene for Syracuse University. The series is set to be rescheduled for January 2-3. Puck drop for Thursdays match is at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m.  The Bulldogs will be back in action on Oct. 4,…

Coming Off Sweep of Buckeyes, #4 Bulldogs Ready for Home Opener Against Syracuse

UMD has never played Syracuse before.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team went into to Columbus and came out with a sweep against the then top ranked Buckeyes last weekend. Now, the 4th ranked Bulldogs will be welcomed home as they get set to face a team they’ve never seen before. That would be the Syracuse Orange, who are coming off a 7-24-3 record from…

UWS & CSS Volleyball Both Victorious in Conference Openers

The UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland 3-0 and St. Scholastica took down Augsburg 3-2

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland 3-0, opening up conference play for the Yellowjackets. Leading the way in kills for the Jackets was Marena Saeger and Addy Gangl, both recording eleven on the night. UWS improves to 11-5 and will face off against Crown College on Friday, Sep. 27. Over in Minnesota, the St. Scholastica volleyball team took…

After Successful Road Trip, UMD Football Turns Attention to Southwest Minnesota State

UMD owns a 29-7-1 all-time record against Southwest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was looking to bounce back this past Saturday as they traveled to play UMary. And that they did, as they dominated in all facets of the game en route to a 43 to 7 thumping. The Bulldogs now turn the page to another team they’ve had success against in recent years. And that’s the…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Play in Belfast Friendship Series in January of 2026

The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women's hockey tournament to take place outside of North America.

DULUTH, Minn.- An opportunity of a lifetime awaits the UMD women’s hockey team next season. The Bulldogs will travel to Belfast, Ireland in January of 2026 to play in the Belfast Friendship Series. They’ll be joined by Boston University, Quinnipiac, and Laura Bellamy and Harvard. The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women’s hockey tournament…

Former CSS Quarterback Zach Edwards Named 2024 ELF Offensive Player of the Year

Edwards, who's on the Paris Musketeers, threw for 3,057 passing yards with 34 touchdowns.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former St. Scholastica quarterback collected some hardware for his stellar season in the European Football League. Zach Edwards was named the 2024 ELF offensive player of the year over the weekend. Edwards, who’s on the Paris Musketeers, threw for 3,057 passing yards with 34 touchdowns. He could also run the ball too, tallying 792 rushing yards and…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 18th in USCHO National Poll

UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon it will be the start of the season for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Monday, the first USCHO national poll was released. The Bulldogs cracked the top 20 as they are ranked 18th to start the season. UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season….

Gascon & Kraemer Earn WCHA Weekly Honors, Hermantown Native Ella Anick Named Defender of the Week

UMD returns home this weekend to host Syracuse.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD women’s hockey team picked up WCHA honors after playing key roles in their sweep against top ranked Ohio State. Goaltender of the Week was given to Eve Gascon, who stopped 75 of the 79 shots she saw against the Buckeyes. That’s the most saves in a series in her career. The two wins…

Former Bulldog Luke Loheit Joins Kansas City Mavericks of ECHL

In his final season at UMD, Loheit posted career-highs in goals and assists with 10 each.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Luke Loheit has landed on his feet after being released from a tryout contract with the Wild the other day. Loheit has joined the Kansas City Mavericks, who are the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. This will be Loheit’s first pro team as he just wrapped up his five-year career with the Bulldogs this past…

Former Wilderness & UMD Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo Joins Bruins on Tryout Contract

Kaskisuo played at UMD from 2014 to 2016.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog and Wilderness goalie will have the chance to make his return to the NHL. Kasimir Kaskisuo has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Boston Bruins. Kaskisuo last suited up in the NHL in 2020 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since then, he’s played overseas in Sweden and most recently was with the Montreal…

UMD Volleyball Set to Open Conference Play with Bouts Against Winona & Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won their last two against Winona but have lost their last eight to Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday marks the start of conference play for the 11th ranked UMD volleyball team as they’ll put their undefeated record to the test against the 6-3 Winona State Warriors. It also is the beginning of quite the weekend schedule as UMD also has a matchup with the 10th ranked Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Saturday. Head Coach Jim…

UWS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Dominate in UMAC Conference Opener

The Yellowjackets opened up conference play on Wednesday by hosting North Central in a double header.

Superior, Wis.– The Yellowjackets opened up conference play Wednesday hosting North Central (Minn.). The women’s team kicked off the night with a 10-0 win over the Rams. Leading the way for the Yellowjackets was senior forward Niya Wilson, who scored three goals on the night. The UWS women currently has an overall record of 3-4. As for the men’s team,…

Schuler & UMD Women’s Hockey to Drop Puck Against #1 Ohio State to Open Season

UMD's last win against Ohio State came on December 3rd of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will begin a new era on Saturday as Laura Schuler will coach in her first game as head coach of the Bulldogs. And what a way to start as UMD heads to Columbus to face the defending national champions and the 1st ranked team in the country, Ohio State. The Bulldogs will look…

UW-Superior Claims Two More UMAC Athlete of the Week Honors

It's the 3rd straight week UWS has had two or more player of the week winners.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to earn UMAC Player of the Week honors. It’s just two student-athletes this week and they are volleyball’s Jenna Anderson, who has now won the defensive player of the week for the 3rd straight week. Anderson is joined by Nate Burke, a men’s golfer who was the top finisher at the UMAC Preview last week. Back…

Hain & Sandelin Invited to Wild Training Camp, Loheit Released From Tryout Contract

The Wild's training camp begins on Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Two former local standouts will join the rest of the Wild roster at their upcoming training camp. Hermantown’s Ryan Sandelin and Grand Rapids’ Gavin Hain were among Iowa Wild players who were invited to the pro camp. Hain has been with in the Wild’s system since he wrapped up his college career with North Dakota in 2023….

After Heartbreaking Loss, UMD Football Looks to Bounce Back at UMary

UMD will look to extend their all-time record to 17-0 against UMary.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 1999, the UMD football team is coming off a loss to Minnesota State-Moorhead. A heartbreaker of a defeat that saw the Dragons win on the final play of the game on Saturday. Tuesday, signaled the start of a new work week for the team as they prepare for their upcoming contest against the…

Former UWS Men’s Basketball Standout Josef Fahrenholtz Turning Pro in Norway

Fahrenholtz just wrapped up his Yellowjacket career last winter, playing in 98 games and totaling 2,000 minutes and 1,042 career points.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former UW-Superior standout is going pro. Forward Josef Fahrenholtz has signed a contract with the Nidaros Jets, out of the top league in Norway. Fahrenholtz just wrapped up his Yellowjacket career last winter, playing in 98 games and totaling 2,000 minutes and 1,042 career points. He’s not the only former Yellowjacket on the Jets roster as he…

Dubinsky, Gallatin, & Pierce Named Alternate Captains for UMD Men’s Hockey

Dominic James was previously named as the captain of the team back in May.

DULUTH, Minn.- We now know who will join Dominic James as captains of the UMD men’s hockey team for the upcoming season. Defenseman Aiden Dubinsky, Owen Gallatin, and Joey Pierce will all serve as alternate captains. James was previously named as the captain of the team back in May. The trio have contributed greatly the past couple of seasons. Dubinsky…

Nottingham Panthers to Retire Adam Johnson’s #47 Jersey in December

On Tuesday, the team announced they are retiring his number 47 jersey before their game on December 14th.

HIBBING, Minn.- Hibbing native Adam Johnson will be forever remembered in Nottingham Panthers history. On Tuesday, the team announced they are retiring his number 47 jersey before their game on December 14th. Johnson tragically passed away after an on-ice incident while playing for the UK-based team last October. More details about the jersey retirement ceremony will be released at a…

Former UMD Softball Head Coach Lynn Anderson Joins SIUE as Assistant Coach

Just this past year, Anderson led the Bulldogs to a 41 and 15 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- We now know where former UMD head softball coach Lynn Anderson’s next step is. Anderson was announced as the new assistant coach for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville on Monday. She spent the last three seasons at UMD, amassing 120 victories. Just this past year, Anderson led the Bulldogs to a 41 and 15 record. Back in August, UMD appointed…

UMD Picked 7th for USCHO and 4th for WCHA, Gascon Named to All-WCHA Preseason Team

UMD plays at Ohio State on Saturday to begin the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- We have officially entered game week for the UMD women’s hockey team. But before they get back to action. Monday, the annual USCHO.com poll came out and the Bulldogs slot in at number seven in the country. UMD finished their 2023-2024 campaign one spot lower at number eight. Overall, the WCHA had the top three spots in the…

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer Makes Return to Hockey

Cole Spicer is now a member of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.

DULUTH, Minn.- He may not be on the Bulldogs roster anymore but Cole Spicer made his return to hockey over the weekend. Spicer is now a member of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL. He started at center on the first line in their preseason contest against the Chicago Steel. The Saints drafted him in the 6th round of…

Coaches Corner: Blane Tetreault

In Tetreault's first season at the helm, the Greyhounds are off to a 3-0 start.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s coaches corner, we’re joined by Blane Tetreault of the Duluth East football team. In Tetreault’s first season at the helm, the Greyhounds are off to a 2-1 start. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Former Bulldog Goaltender Alex Stalock Retiring After 15 Seasons as a Pro

Stalock had NHL stints with the Sharks, Wild, and Blackhawks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Alex Stalock is calling it a career after 15 seasons as a pro. Stalock is set to join the Sharks Audio Network as a Color Commentator for the upcoming season. He orginally was selected by San Jose back in 2005 in the fourth round. Stalock also had stints with the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks…

St. Scholastica Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

The ceremony takes place October 5th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica announced their 2024 Hall of Fame Class set to be inducted next month. They are Adian Kummet, who was a four-time All-UMAC first team selection in baseball. Stephen Voelkner, who earned All-UMAC honors his first three years on the CSS football team. Kristi Erickson, a softball standout, who clubbed 64 hits in the…

Quiet 1st Half Leads to Big 2nd as UWS Men’s Soccer Picks Up First Win Against CSS

UWS (1-1-2) will next play at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team finally was able to put one in the win column on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 5 to 1. After the two teams were tied at zero at the half, the Yellowjackets broke out in the 2nd putting up five goals. UWS (1-1-2) will next play at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday. CSS (0-4-1) hosts…

UMD Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish 7th in NCHC Preseason Poll

UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were 8-14-2 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC preseason poll was released on Wednesday afternoon. After finishing 7th last season, the UMD men’s hockey team is picked to finish 7th again this year according to the poll. The Bulldogs received 115 points, which was 12 behind the 6th spot, Western Michigan. UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #14 in AVCA Poll

After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls. UMD jumped to #14 this week in the AVCA Poll after being 16th a week ago. The Bulldogs earned 565 points from their peers in the poll. Next up for UMD is the Up North Tournament in Michigan this upcoming weekend….

Four More UWS Student-Athletes Earn UMAC Player of the Week Honors

It's the 2nd straight week the school has had four athletes earn UMAC honors.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Four more UWS fall student-athletes earned UMAC Player of the Week honors on Tuesday. They are volleyball’s Jenna Anderson, Connor Willard of men’s golf, and cross country runners Zach Reese and Simone Stephens. For Anderson, it’s the 2nd straight week she’s been named the defensive player of the week. Willard took first at the Twin Ports Collegiate. Reese…

UMD Football to Retire Reed Ryan’s Number Before Home Opener Against MSU-Moorhead

Ryan will be the first Bulldog football player to have his number retired.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 35-7 season-opening win back on August 29th against Northern Michigan and a bye week this past weekend, the UMD football team returns to action this upcoming Saturday for their home opener versus Minnesota State- Moorhead. Recent history has been on the Bulldogs side as they’ve won the last 20 meetings between the two squads. But, before…

After Four Seasons at the Helm, Sean Morgan Steps Down as Duluth FC Head Coach

Just this past season, Morgan led the BlueGreens to a 2024 NPSL North title and a Midwest Regional title.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan is stepping down after four seasons at the helm. It’s been a memorable run for Morgan and that started in his very first season as he led the BlueGreens to the playoffs in 2021. Just this past year though was perhaps his best as the team won the 2024 NPSL North Championship,…

UMD Football Moves Up Three Spots in Latest D2Football.Com National Poll

UMD previously was ranked #23 in the country last week.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team may have not had a game this past weekend. But, they still moved up in the latest D2Football.com national poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 20th in the country. UMD now enters game week again as they’ll prepare for their home opener against MSU-Moorhead on Saturday. Kick-off is at 2 PM at Malosky Stadium….

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Settles for Tie with Old UMAC Rival Northwestern

The Saints (0-3-1) will next be in action on Wednesday, hosting UW-Superior at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- After starting the season at 0-3, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team settled for the 2-2 tie on Monday with Northwestern. A 2nd half goal by Elijah Seehof-Flory gave the Saints a 2-1 lead over Northwestern in the 2nd half. But, the Eagles eventually rallied back to tie the game. Aiden Olson was the other goal-scorer for CSS….

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Superior, Esko defense steps up; Hill scores for UWS

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of defensive football plays and a big-time UWS goal have made the cut for this week’s top plays. At number three, Superior Defensive Lineman Garret Rivord is able to track down a batted pass for an interception against River Falls. At number two, Esko’s Easton Harker forced a fumble on a sack, resulting in Heath Sunnarborg…

College Volleyball: UWS Improves to 5-0, CSS Falls at Stinger Classic

The classic goes through Saturday in Superior.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior volleyball team continued their strong start to the season on Friday, defeating Marian in straight sets. The Yellowjackets will next face Mary-Hardin Baylor on Friday night to continue to Stinger Classic slate. In other volleyball action, St. Scholastica fell to 0-5 on the season after dropping a three set contest to Mary-Hardin Baylor. They’ll next face…

UMD Women’s Basketball Announces Schedule for Upcoming Year

UMD's home opener is November 18th versus Wisconsin-Parkside.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team released their schedule on Thursday. It all starts with two exhibition contests in October. First, facing Lakehead on October 18th at home and then almost two weeks later they’ll host St. Scholastica on Halloween. The Dogs will then head to Oklahoma to open the regular season at Northwestern Oklahoma State on November 8th….

UMD Soccer Season Begins With Blowout Loss

Wildcats score six consecutive goals

DULUTH, Minn.- For the second straight year, the UMD Soccer team has opened their season with a loss against Northern Michigan. The Wildcats handedly defeated the Bulldogs 6-1 Thursday night at Malosky Field. Nothern Michigan scored all six goals before UMD found the back of the net in the 80th minute (goal scored by Maria Zanotti). UMD will have a…

UWS Women’s Soccer Claims Bragging Rights Over CSS in Annual Bridge Battle

UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 2 to 0. Kamryn Hill and Niya Wilson each had a goal for the Yellowjackets. UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium. CSS (0-3) will also next host UW-Platteville. That contest is on Friday. Categories:…

UMD Men’s Basketball Releases Schedule for 2024-2025 Season

UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD men’s basketball team will begin their 2024-2025 campaign and on Wednesday the Bulldogs released their schedule for the upcoming year. UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior. They’ll then begin regular season play with two tournaments. First, with the American…

Four Current UMD Women’s Hockey Players Selected for National Team Duty

Former Bulldogs Ashton Bell, Jocelyn Larocque, and Elizabeth Giguere were also named to Canada's national team camp.

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 18 days, the UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice for their season opener at Ohio State. But before they get their campaign going, four members of the team were selected for national team duty. They are goaltender Eve Gascon and forward Caitlin Kraemer, who were two of 48 players selected for the Canada national…

Northland College Names Dana Wiezorek as New Head Softball Coach

Wiezorek, who's an Ashland native, takes over a program that's looking for their first win since the 2023 season.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College named Dana Wiezorek as their new head softball coach on Tuesday. It’s a reunion of sorts as she previously served as a volunteer assistant coach at the school from 2018 to 2019. Wiezorek has plenty of coaching experience, making stops at Washburn/Bayfield and Ashland high school over the course of 23 years. Wiezorek, who’s an Ashland…

UWS Well Represented in UMAC Player of the Week Honors for Volleyball & Soccer

The first UMAC conference weekly awards were announced Tuesday morning.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The first UMAC conference weekly awards were announced Tuesday morning and plenty of UW-Superior athletes were recognized. The Yellowjackets picked up two of the three volleyball honors with Colleen Claude winning setter of the week and Jenna Anderson winning defensive athlete of the week. Claude had 101 assists while Anderson had 100 digs this past weekend. The UWS…

UMD Football Moves Up Two Spots in D2Football.com National Poll

UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football saw a little movement in the polls after their season-opening 35 to 7 win over Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs are now ranked 23rd in the country in the D2Football.com national poll. UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season. The Bulldogs will have this upcoming weekend off before they return to the gridiron on September…

St. Scholastica Women Can’t Keep Up With Nationally-Ranked La Crosse

Saints give up seven goals

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team were outplayed by the seventh-ranked UW La Crosse Eagles, falling 7-1 on Sunday at Kenny Harkins Field. The Saints’ lone goal was scored by Mariah Hernesman off an assist from Kaitlyn Sautter. Goalkeeper Gracie Meagher recorded nine saves while facing La Crosse’s scoring onslaught. St. Scholastica will cross the bridge on Wednesday…