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UMD Volleyball Ready to be a Contender in NSIC

The Bulldogs will open their season on the road in the St. Cloud State/Concordia St. Paul tournament beginning August 26.

August 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Volleyball began their preseason practices Monday. The girls finished last season 10-10 in NSIC play, in what is arguably the best division two volleyball conference in the country, seeing three teams finish last season in the Nations Top 25 American Volleyball Coaches association rankings, including UMD ranked at seven. The Bulldogs say that run for post…

UMD Football Kicks Off Training Camp

UMD kicks off on home turf September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State.

August 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Football is just 24 short days from kick off, but first the Bulldogs are back to business with day one of training camp in the books. New additions to the coaching staff will bring a new perspective to the playbook, the team will look to build on their success from last season. “You have new personnel on…

UWS Soccer Releases 2022 Schedule

Both teams will open play against Augsburg, September 1.

August 5, 2022

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week, the UW-Superior men’s and women’s soccer teams released their schedule for this upcoming season. The women’s team is coming off the program’s first ever UMAC title and is set to have a heavy home schedule, playing 11 of their 20 regular season games at home. The Yellowjackets will open with a match against Augsburg on September…

Coaches Corner: Carly Brousek

For this week's segment we hear from assistant softball coach at UMD Carly Brousek.

August 5, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with the newest addition to the UMD softball team’s coaching staff Carly Brousek ahead of the Bulldogs Fall season. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Schedule Released

The Bulldogs will have 16 regular season home games.

August 4, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Women’s Hockey team released the 2022-23 schedule Thursday. The Bulldogs will open their season on the road in a non-conference series against Long Island University, September 24 and 25, the first ever meeting between these two teams. The first home series will take place October 7 and 8 against conference opponent Minnesota State University, Mankato. In all,…

UMD’s Anna Klein Signs On with Minnesota Whitecaps

Klein ranked fifth in the NCAA with 1.31 points per game average, helping the Bulldogs to the Frozen Four Finals this past year.

August 3, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Whitecaps have signed former UMD forward Anna Klein to a one-year deal coming off a stellar five-year career with Bulldogs. Klein served as a captain during her final two seasons averaging more than 20 points per season in her career and just last season tallied 50 points in 40 regular season games. Klein ranked fifth in…

Hermantown’s Max Plante Verbally Commits to UMD

Plante made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.

August 2, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Monday marked the first day that high school juniors could receive offers and make verbal commitments to play collegiate hockey. One of those verbal commits is Hermantown’s Max Plante, who announced on Twitter Tuesday. Along with a picture of a young Plante on the ice from 2011 celebrating the Bulldogs first ever National Championship. This announcement comes one…

UMD’s Assistant Coach Derek Plante Accepts Coaching Job with Chicago Blackhawks

UMD says the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

August 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldogs assistant coach Derek Plante will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for this upcoming season. Plante, a graduate of UMD joined the coaching staff back in 2010 and then just ten months later helped coach the Bulldogs to their first ever National Championship, beating Michigan 3-2 in overtime. During his tenure UMD has qualified for five NCAA…

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere Signs on with Boston Pride

Giguere ranks sixth in all-time scoring in Division I history.

July 28, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 2020 Patty Kazmaier award winner Elizabeth Giguere has signed on with the women’s professional hockey franchise the Boston Pride, with a one year contract for the 2022-23 season. In the past five seasons, Giguere has been a national sensation, dominating the collegiate hockey scene. During her time with Clarkson University she broke the school scoring record as…

Five UMD Women’s Hockey Players Invited to USA Hockey National Festival

The camp takes place in Buffalo, New York from August 8-13.

July 27, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Five current and former UMD women’s hockey players have been invited to the USA Hockey National Festival coming up in August. Senior center Gabbie Hughes and junior forward Clara Van Wieren have made the roster along with recent graduates Anna Klein, Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney. The 2022 U.S. Women’s National Team and Collegiate Select teams will be…

CSS Golf Coach Rachel Gray Steps Down

Gray earned UMAC women's coach of the year in the 2020-2021 season for her efforts.

July 20, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica announced earlier today that the head coach of the men’s and women’s golf team, Rachel Gray has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Gray has coached both teams since 2019, leading them to two UMAC titles and nine tournament wins on the women’s side, while coaching the boys to three tournament wins as…

UMD Football Finishes Summer Camp Season with Youth Camp

Friday will be the last day for the campers and will wrap up the summer camp season for the Bulldogs.

July 14, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is holding a two-day youth camp out at Malosky Stadium for kids ages 3rd to 8th grade. Getting a grip on the fundamentals on both the offense and defensive sides of the ball and had some fun learning from the Bulldogs they look up to. “Growing up being able to come to these camps…

UMD Volleyball Concludes Summer Camp Season

12 high school volleyball teams participated in the team camp Wednesday.

July 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- At Romano Gym the Bulldogs hosted their final camp of the summer with a team camp. High school volleyball teams from across the Midwest came to campus to perfect skills on the court, compete in game like scenarios and build team chemistry ahead of the upcoming season. “It’s a great way to start bonding together as a group,…

UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Holds Youth Skills Camp

There will be more opportunities to learn from the Yellowjackets this summer, the basketball team will be holding a scoring camp next week.

July 12, 2022

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s basketball team is hosting a three day skills camp for kids ranging from 5th to 12th grade. The campers will work on skills work and the speed of play the game requires, with an emphasis on a teamwork environment, all while having the opportunity to stay on campus and live like a Yellowjacket. “We…

Three Incoming UMD Men’s Hockey Players Enter 2022 NHL Draft

The trio will add to the 116 total Bulldogs to be selected in the draft since 1970.

July 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Starting tonight 217 total hockey players dreams will come true as the 31 teams in the NHL will make their picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, stacking their teams with the future talent of their programs. It’s no secret that UMD has produced some of the most outstanding hockey stars in the country. Three incoming Bulldogs…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Exhibition Game with St. Thomas

Since it's an exhibition game it won't count for or against the team.

July 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re for looking for a way to bring in the New Year, what better way than watching the UMD men’s hockey team? The Bulldogs have added an exhibition game on New Year’s Eve down at Amsoil Arena against the University of St. Thomas. Since it’s an exhibition game it won’t count for or against the team, nor…

UMD Hockey Adds New Strength and Conditioning Coach

Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience to UMD.

July 5, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The men’s and women’s hockey teams will have a new strength and conditioning coach creating their workout programs, UMD announced on Tuesday. Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience, having coached for the Providence College hockey teams, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara University, Cornell and most recently the University of Virginia. Golden says, he’s…

St. Scholastica’s Zach Edwards Setting Records in European League of Football

Edwards has racked up 3,958 total passing yards and has a chance to get to four thousand.

July 4, 2022

Cam Derr,

St. Scholastica’s own Zach Edwards who graduated in 2020 and is currently playing in the European League of Football for the Barcelona Dragons is now the All-time passing leader in the league. Edwards has racked up 3,958 total passing yards and has a chance to get to four thousand, making him the first player in the league’s history to…

Hermantown Baseball’s Cam Pietrusa Signs NLI to Mesabi Range Baseball

Pietrusa will suit up for the Norseman next season.

July 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Thursday, the Hermantown baseball team announced on Twitter that their very own Cam Pietrusa put pen to paper signing on with the Mesabi Range baseball team. Pietrusa graduated in 2021 and after going to UMD during the fall semester, taking time away from the sport, he realized it wasn’t time to hang up the cleats. “During…

UW-Superior Teaching Summer Tennis Lessons

UWS Tennis will have another session the second week of July and early August, each session is three weeks long.

July 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The UW-Superior tennis team is holding tennis lessons for kids ranging from the youth level through 18U. The lessons focus on the technique and strategy as well as the mental aspect of the game, with hopes they will translate on to the court in game play. “Just see tennis grow in Superior, that’s kind of the goal. We…

Minnesota Wilderness Look to Stack 2022-23 Roster

The Wilderness will have to weigh out the best options for the team as they finalize their roster.

June 30, 2022

Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hockey in the Northland doesn’t stop. It’s no wonder some of the best players in the country come from right here. On Thursday the Minnesota Wilderness wrapped up their main camp of the season. The camp that started on Tuesday saw some of the most elite hockey stars from across the country travel through Cloquet to compete for…

Huskies Fall to Rochester Honkers in Game One

Duluth will look to get the split in Game Two on Thursday. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM.

June 29, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a two days rest, the Duluth Huskies hosted the Rochester Honkers in Game One of the series Wednesday night. The Huskies fall to the Honkers 6-2, putting up 3 errors and leaving 10 runners on base. Duluth will look to get the split in Game Two on Thursday. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM. …

UMD Volleyball Hosts Large Youth Camp

Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday.

June 28, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Volleyball team held their first camp of the summer and had quite the turn out of future volleyball stars. Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday, with girls ranging from fifth to eighth grade and traveling to Duluth from across the Midwest and even parts of Canada. Head Coach Jim Boos says the sport is growing…

Coaches Corner: Ryan Kirsch

For this week's segment we hear from assistant men's basketball coach at UMD Ryan Kirsch.

June 24, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we have UMD’s assistant men’s basketball coach Ryan Kirsch. He talks his recent move to Duluth and his love of coaching. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Holds Youth Camp

The women's basketball team will be holding a few different camps this summer, including another youth camp in July

June 22, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s basketball team held a camp for girls ranging from ages 3rd grade to 8th grade Wednesday. The campers focused on the basics of basketball through drills and instruction from their favorite Bulldogs and coaches. Coach Mandy Pearson says she wants to see players at all levels find their love for the game. “I want everybody that…

UMD Football Hosts High School Team Camp

The camp welcomed more than 700 high school football players to the campus.

June 22, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday UMD football wrapped up their first team camp of the summer with 21 high school teams from across Minnesota and Wisconsin participating. Malosky Stadium was packed with more than 700 high school football players who came out with their teams for a three-day full contact camp that allowed guys to line up against another team in…

UMD Men’s Basketball Names Ryan Kirsch Assistant Coach

Kirsch helped lead his previous team to a 92-28 overall record since 2018.

June 21, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team has added Ryan Kirsch as the newest addition to the coaching staff. Kirsch brings plenty of experience to the Bulldogs sidelines, having coached at Kirkwood Community College since 2018 where he helped lead the Eagles to a 92-28 record in his time with the program and was even named to Under Armor’s top…

UMD Football Names Loren Endsley as Offensive Line Coach

Endsley and his offensive line will take the field at home September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State.

June 16, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- You win football games up front, and one of the most important positions on the field is the offensive line. Besides, what is a great offense without a great wall up front. Back in April, former UMD left guard Garth Heikkinen stepped down as O-line coach to pursue an opportunity outside of football. Recently, the Bulldogs have…

UMD Men’s Basketball Hosts Youth Camp

The Bulldogs still have four more weeks of camps available for registration in June and July for ages K-12.

June 15, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team hosted their annual elementary school basketball camp at the Romano Gym Wednesday morning. Over one hundred kids kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the camp that focused on basketball drills but the kids also got the opportunity to work hands on with their favorite Bulldogs. “It brings a lot of energy to our…

Huskies Split Series with Moondogs

The Huskies will hit the road Thursday to take on Eau Claire Express.

June 15, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies dropped Game Two of the series against the Mankato Moondogs 7-4 Wednesday, after a walk off win in Game One. The Huskies will hit the road Thursday to take on Eau Claire Express. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Inch by the Moondogs

Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium.

June 14, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies faced off against the Mankato Moondogs for the second time this season, but this time Duluth got to play on their home turf. The Huskies pulled out the win in Game One of the series 5-4. Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Karen Stromme Puts Retirement on Hold

Stromme will step into the athletic director role temporarily.

June 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Karen Stromme announced her retirement back in May, however with UMD’s current athletic director Josh Berlo transitioning out of the university, Stromme will step into the role as AD until a permanent one is found. Stromme has worked as the University’s senior associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, as well as compiling impressive accolades…

UMD Football Hosts Skills Camp for High Schoolers

The Bulldogs will be hosting camps all summer for athletes of all ages.

June 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

June 10, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The amendment changed athletics forever, giving female athletes equal opportunity to showcase their skills on the diamond, the court or wherever they choose to play. Title IX was passed in 1972, the amendment says that no person on the basis of sex can be denied participation, benefits of or discriminated…

St. Scholastica Athletics Introduces Logo Change

The new logo is meant to pay homage to the school's Benedictine heritage and incorporates pieces of the past with a more modern appearance.

June 9, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday St. Scholastica announced a makeover to the athletics logo. St. Scholastica has undergone some change this past year as their teams moved over to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). With this change and their 50th anniversary approaching, the college thought it was time for a rebrand. The college says the updated shield is meant to…

Duluth Huskies Win Fifth Straight

The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series.

June 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night, defeating the Waterloo Bucks 7-3 at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth FC Returns Home for Shut-Out Win

The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night.

June 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home after dropping their first game of the season last Saturday. Tonight, they looked to bounce back against Joy Athletic Club. The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. Duluth FC will hit the road Saturday against Sioux Falls Thunder FC. Categories: College, Sports

Former Grand Rapids Forward Hunter Bischoff Commits to Augustana Men’s Hockey

Bischoff is the first ever men's hockey commit for Augustana as the Vikings are getting ready to begin their first NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023.

June 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

COHASSET, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids forward Hunter Bischoff made history this week as the first ever commit for the Augustana men’s hockey program. The Vikings are getting ready to begin their first ever NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023. Most recently, Bischoff spent this past season playing for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL, putting…

Wilderness Forward Barrett Hall Commits to St. Cloud State

Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points

June 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Barrett Hall announced his commitment over the weekend to St. Cloud State men’s hockey. Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points. He also played in all nine playoff games, registering a goal and four assists. Hall also spent part of this past season finishing with his high…

Huskies Bounce Back with Shut-out Win

The Huskies blanked the Stingers in Game One of the series.

June 3, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept the Willmar Stingers off the board in a 6-0 win Friday night at Wade Stadium. Game Two of the series will take place Saturday, first pitch is set for 3:05 P.M.. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy Commits to UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse

Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign.

June 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UW-Stout women’s lacrosse team. Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign. As a senior, she finished with three goals, one assist and six ground balls, helping the…

Scott Sandelin Signs Two-Year Extension with UMD Men’s Hockey

The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure.

June 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD and men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a two-year contact that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure. That also…

Duluth Huskies Fall at Home to Minnesota Mud Puppies

The Huskies will be back at home Friday night when they host the Willmar Stingers.

June 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting a big win in the home opener Wednesday night, the Duluth Huskies dropped Wednesday afternoon’s game to the Minnesota Mud Puppies 7-6 in 12 innings. The Huskies will be back at home Friday night when they host the Willmar Stingers. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Josh Berlo Leaving UMD to Become Athletic Director at Denver

Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16 Bulldog teams have reached the NCAA tournament, which includes back-to-back national championships for men's hockey team.

June 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In his nine years as UMD’s athletic director, Josh Berlo has led the Bulldogs to their most successful era in recent memory. And now, he will be taking on a new challenge at another school. Berlo has been named the new athletic director at the University of Denver. Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16…

Huskies Bats Come Alive for Win on Home Opener

The Huskies bats carried them to victory, winning 17-9.

June 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies returned home to Wade Stadium Wednesday to face the Minnesota Mudpuppies for their Home Opener. The Huskies bats carried them to victory, winning 17-9. Next game of the series is scheduled for Thursday, first pitch is set for 12:05 pm at Wade Stadium. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth East’s Sam McEvoy Signs National Letter of Intent

McEvoy signed with Edward Waters University to play baseball.

May 31, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East baseball infielder Sam McEvoy made his commitment official Tuesday, carrying on his athletic career as part of the Edward Waters University baseball team. The Tigers are located down in Jacksonville, Florida and last season brought home the National Championship for HBCU’s. “I’ve kind of always wanted to go down South somewhere to play ball. I don’t…

UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The senior finished Saturday's 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. Brezinka is the first Bulldog since Haleigh Reindl in 2019 to earn All-American status

May 30, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ALLENDALE, Mich. – The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Saturday and UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka is taking home First-Team All-American honors for the first time in her career. The senior finished Saturday’s 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. In Friday’s prelim, Brezinka set a new personal best of 2:08.23 which was the third…

Duluth FC’s Kostyantyn Domaratskyy Discovers Ukranian Ties with Host Family

The Ukranian mid-fielder was paired with a host family in Duluth who also has ties to his home country.

May 27, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth FC soccer team is filled with footballers from all over the country and all over the world. And as fate would have it, one Ukrainian member of the club would already have a connection with his host family in Duluth. Last year, Laura Witrak went to a Duluth FC match and learned about becoming a…

Duluth Native Gianna Kneepkens Signs NIL Deal with Options Travel

Kneepkens is coming off a stellar first year at Utah, earning PAC-12 Freshman of the Year honors this past season.

May 27, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been almost a year since the NCAA has allowed student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. And one former Duluth Marshall basketball star is taking advantage of that opportunity right in her own backyard. Utah guard Gianna Kneepkens has agreed to an NIL deal with Options Travel, a company that helps streamline the traveling…

UMD’s Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist Announce Retirement

The duo announced they will be retiring come June of this year.

May 26, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a combined 75 years involved with the UMD athletic department, Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist have announced they will be retiring this June. A special ceremony was held Thursday at Romano Gym to honor the husband and wife duo who have held many positions over the years with UMD from coaching to administration. One thing they say…