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St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Headed to First MIAC Championship

St. Scholastica will take on Augsburg for the title next Saturday, from Mars Lakeview Arena, puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in program history, the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team is headed to the MIAC Championship game, with a 3-2 victory Sunday night over St. Olaf. The Saints would come out in the first netting two goals, scored by the Ledenkov brothers. The Lions fight back in the second period but Bryce Johnson scores goal…

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Electrifying Second Period Lifts them to WCHA Semifinals

Next up, UMD will face off with No. 1 Ohio State at Ridder Arena for the WCHA Final Face-off semifinals, next Friday for a 1 PM puck drop. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday night, it was Maggie Flaherty with the last minute goal, giving the Bulldogs the 1-0 victory in Game One. Saturday the Bulldogs took care of business tacking on goals in each period, winning 5-1 over No. 12 St. Cloud State. Next up, UMD will face off with No. 1 Ohio State at Ridder Arena for the WCHA…

UMD’s Flaherty Late Goal Lifts Them to Win in Opening Round of WCHA Playoffs

The Bulldogs will look to advance to the semi-finals with a win Saturday. Puck drop is set for 5 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 7 UMD women’s hockey team opened WCHA play at home Friday against No. 12 St. Cloud State. A quiet one through three periods until super senior Maggie Flaherty scores the lone goal at the 17:26 minute mark, winning the game 1-0. The Bulldogs will look to advance to the semi-finals with a win Saturday. Puck drop…

UMD Men’s Hockey Outlasts Miami of Ohio on Senior Night

UMD will look to sweep the series, Saturday for a late 8:30 pm scheduled puck drop. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team jumped out to an early lead through the first two periods. The Redhawks scored two in the third period to make it close, but it’d come too little too late as the Bulldogs earn the 3-2 win at home on senior night. Luke Loheit, Darian Gotz and Owen Gallatin found the net for…

Coaches Corner: Corey Kemp

Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the interim head coach of the St. Scholastica baseball team, Corey Kemp. Kemp is returning to lead the Saints in 2023 after previously coaching the team from 2010 to 2019. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Hoops Advances to First-Ever UMAC Title Game After Taking Down Northwestern

The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday in Mankato.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team earned a spot in the UMAC Championship Game after defeating Northwestern in the Semifinals on Friday. UWS was led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 17 points in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play Bethany Lutheran in the title game on Sunday at 2 PM in Mankato. It will be the first time…

CSS Baseball Hungry for More After Missing MIAC Tournament in 2022

The Saints first game is Saturday against North Central College at 11 AM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team will open up their season this weekend out in Westfield, Indiana. An old face returns to lead the Saints as Corey Kemp will be the interim head coach for the upcoming season. He takes over a Scholastica squad that has a deep pitching staff, nearly 10 pitchers have seen time the past few…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Well Represented in NSIC Conference Awards

Both Bulldog squads are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the NSIC conference tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the year awards were announced for the NSIC on Thursday. And for the fourth time in her career, UMD forward Brooke Olson has won the NSIC North player of the year. She’s the first person to accomplish that feat on either the men’s and women’s side. Olson’s side kick, Maesyn Thiesen also would pick up…

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

UMD is set to host SCSU in the WCHA quarterfinals on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- A whopping five UMD women’s hockey standouts made multiple all-WCHA teams on Thursday. On the 1st team, both 5th year defenseman Ashton Bell and graduate goalie Emma Soderberg landed on the list. Bell is a three time All-WCHA member while Soderberg is a two-timer. Following them on the 2nd team is graduate forward Gabbie Hughes. She’s been All-WCHA…

We Meet Again, UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes in SCSU for WCHA Quarterfinals

Game one is scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time in two weeks, the UMD women’s hockey team will once again host the St. Cloud State Huskies. Only this time, the stakes are much higher. It’s the opening round of the WCHA playoffs for both teams. It will mark the 3rd time that the two programs have met in the 1st round. So far,…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season Home Slate Versus Miami

Puck drop of game one is set for 7 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend will mark the end of the UMD men’s hockey home regular season schedule as they take on Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs haven’t seen the Redhawks since last season, as the two teams would settle for a split in late February of 2022. Coming into the matchup, UMD currently sits 5th in the NCHC standings with…

UMD Men’s Hoops Takes Down Minnesota State to Secure Spot in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD will next play Upper Iowa in the semifinals on Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team advanced to the NSIC tournament semifinals on Tuesday, after defeating Minnesota State 88-68 in the quarterfinals. It was the first time since the 2019-2020 season that UMD has hosted a NSIC tournament game. Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 23 points. Just behind him was Drew Blair with 22 in the contest. UMD…

UMD Men’s Basketball Hungry for Post Season

UMD will get the post season underway, Tuesday from Romano Gym, for a 3 PM tip-off. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Game One of the Bulldogs post season journey tips off Tuesday afternoon for the men’s basketball team. The only thing standing in their way? The Mavericks of Minnesota State Mankato. The last time these two teams matched up was back on January 7, ending in favor of UMD with an 86-75 final. Flash forward to now, and there’s…

UMD Freshman Ben Steeves Named NCHC Rookie of the Week for 4th Time

Steeves recorded two goals and one assist for the Bulldogs in their weekend series against Denver.

DULUTH, Minn.- Ben Steeves has added another rookie of the week honor on Monday. Steeves recorded two goals and one assist for the Bulldogs in their weekend series against Denver. Perhaps his biggest goal though was the game winning one in Saturday’s 6 to 5 victory over the Pioneers. This is the 4th time this season that Steeves has earned…

UMD Women’s Hockey Moves Up to #7 in USCHO Poll

UMD now shifts their focus to the first round of the WCHA playoffs, where they will meet with 12th ranked St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The last USCHO poll for the regular season in women’s hockey came out on Monday. And the UMD Bulldogs have moved up one spot to number seven after completing a weekend sweep of Bemidji State. UMD now shifts their focus to the first round of the WCHA playoffs, where they will meet with 12th ranked St. Cloud State….

UMD Forward Brooke Olson Earns Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor

This was the 4th time this season that Olson was named NSIC North Player of the Week.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson has won another NSIC North Player of the Week award. Olson had a career day on Saturday in UMD’s win over Bemidji State. She would score a career high 40 points on 16 of 26 shooting from the field. She would also cap off her regular season career by becoming NSIC’s all-time leading…

CSS Men’s Hockey Makes History with MIAC Title

The Saints took home their first ever MIAC regular season title in only their second year in the conference

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team accomplished a feat no other team in the schools history has ever done. On Friday, the Saints took home their first ever MIAC regular season title in only their second year in the conference. CSS tops out in the conference standings with a 13-1-2 record. The Saints will host the semi-final round…

UMD Women’s Hockey Head Coach Crowell Notches 150th Win

Crowell becomes one of only eight other coaches in the WCHA to reach this milestone.

BEMIDJI, Minn.- UMD women’s hockey coach Maura Crowell reached a huge milestone in her coaching career, Saturday with the Bulldogs 5-1 win over Bemidji State. Coach Crowell notched her 150th win behind UMD, a feat only eight other coaches in WCHA history have accomplished. This weekend’s series wrapped up UMD’s regular season, finishing 23-8-3 overall, and ranked No. 8 in…

UMD Student-Athlete DEI Council Holds Watch Party and Discussion Panel

The panel included current UMD basketball players Joshua Brown and Isaiah Watts, alongside former Bulldogs Dr. Harry Oden and Yusuf Abdullah.

DULUTH, Minn.- In honor of Black History Month, student-athletes from UMD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council hosted an event, Sunday evening, discussing how one college basketball team, during the height of the Civil Right Movement, shattered racial barriers, changing collegiate athletics forever. The event was a watch party of the film “The Loyola Project”, a documentary that follows the Loyola…

UMD Basketball Sweeps Bemidji on Senior Day

Both teams will head into the NSIC tournament, set to begin next weekend. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams honored their seniors Saturday with a clean sweep over Bemidji State. Four seniors for the men’s team put up double digits in the 87-53 win. Drew Blair led the way with 17 points. Meanwhile, the women’s team saw senior Brooke Olsen score nearly half the Bulldogs points, with a 40 piece…

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Bounces Back with Shutout Win in Opening Round of WIAC Tournament

The Yellowjackets advance to the next round, facing off with UW-Eau Claire next Friday, on the road, start time is TBD. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team had their backs against the wall, Saturday night in a win or go home series to open the WIAC tournament. The Yellowjackets fought hard to defend home ice, keeping the game close through two periods. UWS pulled away with two late goals in the third period, ultimately winning the game via shutout, 3-0….

UWS Men’s Hoops Clinches Spot in UMAC Tourney with Home Win Against MN Morris

J'Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team officially clinched a postseason spot on Friday, defeating Minnesota Morris 82 to 74. J’Vaun Walker would lead the Yellowjackets with 23 points in the victory. UWS (15-9) will close out the regular season on Saturday against Crown College. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Northland Scores Three Unanswered to Take Game One Away from UWS Men’s Hockey

Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland College would start the postseason on the right foot on Friday, upsetting UW-Superior 3 to 1 in Game 1. The Lumberjacks were led by three different goal scorers. Jack Craycroft, Brendan Charlton, and Brock Weimer would all score in the contest. Chris Ishmael had the lone goal for UWS. Both teams will meet again on Saturday for…

Gabbie Hughes Named Top 5 Finalist for Hockey Humanitarian Award

The winner of the award will be announced on April 7th as part of the NCAA Men's Frozen Four.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate foraward Gabbie Hughes has made it to the top five for the Hockey Humanitarian award. Just last month, she was named as a nominee for the award and now she is a two time finalist. Hughes would finish in the top three last season. Hughes is a co-founder of the non-profit Sophie’s Squad, which is a…

UMD Forward Naomi Rogge to Lead Duluth Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Team

She's no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning three state championships.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Naomi Rogge has already lined up a gig outside of hockey. On Wednesday, she was named the head coach of the Duluth Wolfpack lacrosse team. Just last season, Rogge served as an assistant on the team. She’s no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning…

Former Bulldog Mikey Anderson & LA Kings Agree to Contract Extension

Anderson is in his 3rd full season with the Kings.

LOS ANGELES, California.- A former Bulldog will stay in hollywood for the foreseeable future. Defenseman Mikey Anderson and the LA Kings have agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for eight seasons worth a total of 33 million dollars. Anderson is having a season to remember so far as he’s posted career highs in assists, points, and shots. He…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in Bemidji

Game one is set for Friday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- One last regular season series before it’s playoff time for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road this upcoming weekend to Bemidji to face the Beavers for their final two games of the regular season. UMD has had Bemidji State’s number in recent meetings. Not only did they sweep them at AMSOIL last month….

Corey Kemp Returns to CSS as Interim Head Baseball Coach

Kemp spent ten seasons with the Saints from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new interim baseball head coach, although it is someone who previously held the position. Corey Kemp returns to lead the Saints in the 2023 season. He spent ten seasons from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses in his last stint as the Saints head coach. Scholastica will…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Up with #3 Denver Once Again

Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers 3 to 2 and 4 to 3.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be on the road this upcoming weekend when they travel to Denver to play the 3rd ranked Pioneers. It’ll be the 3rd and 4th time this season that the squads have battled. Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers…

Soderberg Grabs Another WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honor

Soderberg and UMD will hit the road to face Bemidji State this upcoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth time this season, Emma Soderberg has earned the WCHA goaltender of the week award. The graduate helped the Bulldogs to a win and a shootout win against then 12th ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. She would just allow one goal over 125 minutes of game action. Soderberg also chased a bit of history…

UWS Men’s Hockey Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of 2002 National Championship Team

The event was supposed to be celebrated last year but was put on hold due to COVID.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Over the weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Superior men’s hockey program was finally able to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their 2002 national championship team. The event was supposed to be celebrated last year but was put on hold due to COVID. During the 1st intermission of Saturday’s game against UW-Stevens Point, members of the team and coaching…

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Announces Commitment to North Carolina

On Sunday, Mountain Iron-Buhl basketball standout Jordan Zubich made the decision of a lifetime.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- On Sunday, Mountain Iron-Buhl basketball standout Jordan Zubich made the decision of a lifetime. Out of her final six teams, Zubich made the decision to commit to North Carolina. “On my official visit, I just had this feeling. I talked to a lot of my friends who had already committed and they just said, you’ll know when…

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks No. 12 SCSU on Senior Day

The Bulldogs will round out their regular season schedule on the road for a series with Bemidji next weekend.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed their regular season home series with a win, Saturday over St. Cloud State (2-0). Super seniors Ashton Bell and Taylor Anderson found the net for the Bulldogs. Two more fifth years to speak of, Emma Soderberg is now tied for first in career shutouts with 20. While, Gabbie Hughes moves to…

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Ties with No. 12 St. Cloud State in Game One

For the second straight game, Maggie Flaherty scored to win the shoot out, however the game will go down as a 1-1 tie. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team returned home to AMSOIL Arena, Friday night to take on St. Cloud State for the second time this season. The Bulldogs scored their first and only goal late in the second period off Gabbie Hughes. With that goal Hughes became the fifth on the list of all time scorers with her 80 career…

Coaches Corner: Greg Polkowski

The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the UW-Superior men’s basketball team, Greg Polkowski. The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title.   Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

College Basketball: UMD Hoops Begins Weekend with Sweep of UMary

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Minot State. The men will start things off at 3:30 and the women will follow at 5:30.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams started off their weekend slates with wins on Friday. The Bulldog men would take down UMary 83 to 68 to tip-off the doubleheader. Drew Blair had a team-leading 24 points in the contest. Following that game, the Bulldog women earned a twenty point victory over the Marauders, 72 to 52. Maesyn…

No. 12 UMD Women’s Basketball Prepares to Close out Season on High Note

Three of the final four games from the Bulldogs will be on home court, starting with U-Mary, Friday at 7:30 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 12 UMD women’s basketball team has earned yet another NSIC North Title and are just two weeks away from stepping onto the playoff stage. The Bulldogs, who are 17-1 in conference play so far this season, come away with their fourth consecutive division title, securing the top seed out of the North headed into the conference…

Ben Steeves Named to Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List

The winner will be announced in April during the Frozen Four.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Ben Steeves has been named to the Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List. The award has been given annually to the top rookie in men’s NCAA Division 1 hockey since the 2006-07 season. Steeves has had a season to remember so far for the Bulldogs. He’s scored 17 goals, and posted five assists…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Salute Seniors in Final Regular Season Home Series

UMD will honor their 10 seniors on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have already clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs, but this weekend will mark the final regular season home series for the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. They’ll welcome in the 12th ranked Huskies of St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs will look to continue their unbeaten mark against the Huskies as they took both games…

UW-Superior Men’s Hoops Jostling for Top Spot in UMAC as Season Nears End

UWS will hit the road this upcoming weekend to face North Central and Northwestern.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team is withing grasp of achieving something they have never done before. And that’s win a UMAC regular season or conference tournament title. Coming into their final four games of the season, the Yellowjackets trail Bethany Lutheran by two games in the standings. However, the Vikings do hold the head to head tiebreaker as…

UMD’s Brent Laing Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Laing is the first Bulldog ever to be invited to the combine. He also just recently played in the East/West Shrine Bowl last week in Las Vegas.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing will get another look from NFL scouts. Laing has received and accepted an invitation to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The combine is held from February 27th through March 6th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Laing will take part in the four day camp to showcase his talents in front of all 32 teams. Laing…

Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor for UMD’s Brooke Olson

Fresh off another NSIC North conference title, Olson and UMD return home this weekend to play UMary and Minot State.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her impressive resume. The latest feat being her 3rd NSIC North player of the week award. Olson started the weekend with a 25-point outing on 11 of 17 shooting in UMD’s 70 to 62 win over MSU-Moorhead. She would follow that up with 20 points on 50 percent shooting…

Scholastica’s Carsen Richels Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

The Saints have two series remaining in the regular season. Their final home regular season series is this weekend when they take on Saint Mary's.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team claimed a spot in the MIAC playoffs after their sweep of Bethel this past weekend. A big reason they were able to accomplish that had to be the play of junior forward Carsen Richels. Richels picked up MIAC offensive player of the week honors today after posting a four goal weekend. Two…

Hughes Named WCHA Forward of the Week, UMD Stays at #7 in Poll

UMD will return home this upcoming weekend with a two game series against the St. Cloud State Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a lot to celebrate over the weekend. The big one being that they clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs. And today, there were more accomplishments being recognized. Gabbie Hughes was involved with every Bulldog goal in their series against Mankato. Because of that, she is the WCHA forward of the week….

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes Step Back after No. 10 Western Michigan Series

UMD will have this week off, but will return to the ice, on the road against Denver, February 17 and 18. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend, another ranked opponent for the UMD men’s hockey team, but this time did not go over so well for the guys. No. 10 Western Michigan earned the sweep over the Bulldogs this past weekend (3-2/OT, 4-1). Head coach Scott Sandelin voiced some frustration with the teams effort in the early half of the game. “Huge step…

No. 16 UMD Women’s Basketball Earns Fourth Straight NSIC North Title

UMD sits at 20-3 overall and 17-1 in NSIC play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 16th nationally ranked Bulldogs women’s basketball team, has been nothing short of spectacular all season long. After last night’s win over Northern State, the Bulldogs have clinched their fourth straight NSIC North Title. UMD boasts a 17-1 conference record with four games to go in the regular season. The team will now have a shot at winning…

UWS Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Bethany Lutheran

The Yellowjackets ran out of fuel in the second half, as the Vikings would outscore them 34-26. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s basketball team dropped to UMAC opponent Bethany Lutheran, at home Saturday (66-48). The Yellowjackets ran out of fuel in the second half, as the Vikings would outscore them 34-26. UWS will hit the road to take on North Central, Friday for a 7:15 tip-off.   Categories: College, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Forces Split

Taylor Murray led the way with two goals in the second period.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team forced the split over Bethel, Saturday afternoon on home ice. Taylor Murray led the way with two goals in the second period, in the 4-2 win. Next up, the Saints will head to Eau Claire, Wednesday for a 7 PM puck drop.   Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Swept by No. 10 Western Michigan

UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17 and 18. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went down 4-1, Saturday night at home, to the No. 10 ranked Western Michigan Broncos. Despite outshooting the Broncos 26-23, the Bulldogs only scored one goal from Quinn Olsen in the third period. UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17…

UWS Men’s Basketball Cruises by Martin Luther

Senior Josef Fahrenholtz tallied a team leading 23 points in the victory. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team earned a 76-60 conference win over Martin Luther, Friday night at home. Senior Josef Fahrenholtz tallied a team leading 23 points in the victory. UWS hosts Bethany Lutheran, Saturday for a 3 PM tip off. Categories: College, Sports