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UW-Superior, Northland College Men’s Hockey Teams Settle for Tie

The Lumberjacks would score the only goal in the shootout to get the extra point.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior and Northland College men’s hockey teams couldn’t solve their differences in regulation or overtime so their game officially went down as a 2-2 tie. The Lumberjacks would score the only goal in the shootout to get the extra point. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Basketball Teams Win Big to Sweep Minot State

Both UMD basketball teams dominated Minot State on Friday, as the men improved to 10-0 while the women won their third straight.

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 22 Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team continued its dominate start to the season, defeating Minot State 91-73 to stay undefeated. Joshua Brown led the Bulldogs with 22 points while Jacob Shields chipped in with 16 points off the bench. UMD improves to 10-0 on the season and will look to keep it going at home…

UW-Superior Basketball Swept by Bethany Lutheran in Conference Openers

The UW-Superior women couldn't hang on in the second half while the men dropped a close one.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior women’s basketball team was in control early but couldn’t hang on, as Bethany Lutheran got the 68-52 win in the UMAC opener. Paige Servais led the Yellowjackets with 13 points. In the men’s game, UW-Superior came up just short, as Mason Ackley missed a three-pointer at the buzzer as Bethany Lutheran got the 68-66 win….

Dyami Starks Joins Coaching Staff for St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Team

This is Starks' first assistant coaching position with a basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholasica men’s basketball team should probably just be renamed the Northland men’s basketball team. The Saints’ roster features ten local players. And now their coaching staff has a familiar name as Dyami Starks has joined Dave Staniger’s staff for this season. “I’ve never been an assistant before. I’ve always been head coach or running the…

Former UMD Star Jenny Potter, I-Falls Native Dean Blais Inducted into USA Hockey Hall of Fame

The ceremony was held jointly to inducted the 2020 and 2021 classes together.

DENVER, Colo. – Thursday night, a pair of hockey legends with ties to the Northland were officially inducted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame. Former UMD women’s hockey star Jenny Potter helped the Bulldogs win a national championship in 2003 while becoming the program’s all time leading scorer. International Falls native Dean Blais was the head coach of the…

St. Scholastica’s Mitchell Adrian Invited to FCS Bowl

This past season, he averaged just over seven receptions per game, which was second in the conference and ninth in all of Division III.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Mitchell Adrian has been invited to take part in the 7th annual FCS Bowl this Sunday in Florida. This past season, he averaged just over seven receptions per game, which was second in the conference and ninth in all of Division III. He ended his career with the Saints as the all-time leader in receptions….

UMD Women’s Hockey Ready for Round Two Against Minnesota

The Bulldogs and Gophers split their last series two months ago at Amsoil Arena, which included an overtime win for UMD.

DULUTH, Minn. – The end of 2021 is right around the corner and it’s all about finishing the year on a high note. For the UMD women’s hockey team, they’ll wrap up their first half schedule with a trip down to the cities to take on rivals Minnesota. The Bulldogs and Gophers split their last series two months ago at…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out 2021 with Home Series vs. Denver

This will be the first time the two sides have met since last year inside the pod in Omaha.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will wrap up their first half schedule with a home series against 11th-ranked Denver. This will be the first time the two sides have met since last year inside the pod in Omaha. The Pioneers are red-hot, going into this weekend as they look to extend their six-game win streak….

Brette Jensen Named New Head Coach of UMD Cross Country Teams

Jensen will also serve as the assistant coach of the track and field teams alongside head coach Karly Brautigam.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Brette Jensen was named the new head coach of the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams. Jensen will also serve as the assistant coach of the track and field teams alongside head coach Karly Brautigam. She spent the past year at Drake University. Jensen graduated from Northern Iowa where she was a three-time conference…

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Drop Home Match-Up to Macalester

Jack Silgen led the way with 18 points, but no other player would score in double digits.

DULUTH, Minn. – Jack Silgen led the way with 18 points, but no other player would score in double digits as the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team fell to Macalester 57-50 Wednesday night at the Reif Gym. The Saints will be back in action Saturday action against Carleton. Categories: College, Sports

“Humbled” UMD Men’s Hockey Team Look to Rebound After Road Sweep

The plan this week for the UMD men's hockey team is to leave their road sweep against Northern Michigan in the rear-view mirror.

DULUTH, Minn. – The plan this week for the UMD men’s hockey team is to leave their road sweep against Northern Michigan in the rear-view mirror. And this isn’t anything new for the Bulldogs who seem to thrive off adversity and getting to prove to people that they are still one of the top teams in the country. “I think…

UMD Women’s Hockey Talk Challenges with Doubleheader Games

The Bulldogs are coming off a series that saw them take down 2nd-ranked Ohio State on Friday, but struggle mightily against the Buckeyes on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – One of the things that makes college hockey so unique is the scheduling of weekly doubleheaders. And it’s tough for players and coaches, especially teams in the WCHA like UMD. The Bulldogs are coming off a series that saw them take down 2nd-ranked Ohio State on Friday, but struggle mightily against the Buckeyes on Saturday. But playing…

UMD’s Brent Laing Earns AFCA All-American Honors

Laing started all 12 games for the Bulldogs this past season, helping UMD go 9-3 and clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Brent Laing has earned First Team All-American honors from the American Football Coaches Association. Laing started all 12 games for the Bulldogs this past season, helping UMD go 9-3 and clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament. He was part of an offense that scored over 35 points and averaged 176 rushing yards per game. Categories:…

UW-Superior Continues “Week of Giving” with Bell-Ringing for Salvation Army

All donations collected will go towards the food shelf at St. Vincent De Paul.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior “Week of Giving” continued Tuesday with the help of those little red kettles. Yellowjacket student-athletes did some bell-ringing at the east end Super One in Superior. All donations collected will go towards the food shelf at St. Vincent De Paul. “When I walk by the Salvation Army, I try to give what I can so…

UMD Women’s Basketball Looking for Balance as First Half Winds Down

After dropping their NSIC opener two weeks ago, the Bulldogs picked up back-to-back wins, thanks to the depth of their roster.

DULUTH, Minn. – Teamwork makes the dream in recent weeks of the UMD women’s basketball team. After dropping their NSIC opener two weeks ago, the Bulldogs picked up back-to-back wins, thanks to the depth of their roster. 13 players got on the court during UMD’s win over Minnesota Crookston with 11 of them scoring at least one field goal. “I…

UMD Men’s Basketball Makes First Appearance on NABC National Rankings

The Bulldogs come in at #22 in the rankings from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team is finally getting some national recognition, coming in at #22 in the rankings from the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Bulldogs are currently 9-0, their best start to a season in program history. UMD will look to stay unbeaten when they host Minot State Friday night at Romano Gym. Categories: College,…

Superior’s Emma Raye Commits to Wisconsin Softball Team

Last season, Raye led the Spartans with seven home runs, 48 hits and 35 RBI, helping Superior finish 21-2 on the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Emma Raye announced on Twitter Monday night that she has committed to joining the Wisconsin softball team. Last season, Raye led the Spartans with seven home runs, 48 hits and 35 RBI, helping Superior finish 21-2 on the season. Raye, who plays catcher and shortstop, also plays for the Midwest Speed 18U National Hall travel softball…

Duluth Native Gianna Kneepkens Named PAC-12 Freshman of the Week

The former Duluth Marshall star scored a career-high 29 points off the bench in Utah's win over 21st-ranked BYU.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Duluth native Gianna Kneepkens has been named PAC-12 Freshman of the Week. The former Duluth Marshall star scored a career-high 29 points off the bench in Utah’s win over 21st-ranked BYU. Kneepkens shot 4/10 from three and a perfect 7/7 from the free throw line. This is the first weekly honor for Kneepkens. Categories: College,…

St. Scholastica’s Taylor Thompson Talks Hitting 100-Point Milestone

The Buffalo, Minnesota native becomes just the third player in program history to hit that mark, joining Nina Waidacher and current teammate Rachel Anderson.

DULUTH, Minn. – Last Friday, St. Scholastica women’s hockey forward Taylor Thompson scored a goal in the second period against Hamline, which gave her 100 points in her career. The Buffalo, Minnesota native becomes just the third player in program history to hit that milestone, joining Nina Waidacher and current teammate Rachel Anderson. “My teammates in the huddle, they were…

UMD Women’s Hockey Looking to Play More Complete Weekend Following Split Against Ohio State

The Bulldogs have a big test next weekend at Minnesota for two games. Puck drop on Friday in Minneapolis is set for 7:01 p.m. 

DULUTH, Minn. – It wasn’t the best weekend overall for the UMD hockey teams. But the UMD women got off to a strong start on Friday to take a few points and then get the weekend split with No. 2 Ohio State. UMD got off to a fast start Friday, scoring three goals in the first 10:30 on their way…

UMD Men’s Basketball Stays Undefeated, Women Win Big Against Minnesota Crookston

Jack Middleton led the UMD men with 22 points as they improve to 9-0, while Brooke Olson paced the women with 19 points as they picked up back-to-back wins.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team continued their best start in program history, hanging on for a 75-68 win over Minnesota Crookston to stay undefeated on the season. Jack Middleton led the way with 22 points while Austin Andrews finished with 21 points and tied a career-high 15 rebounds. The Bulldogs shot 40 percent from the field…

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Series Finale to Ohio State

Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes scored for the Bulldogs as they split the weekend series with the Buckeyes.

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 8/9 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as No. 2 Ohio State returned the favor on Saturday night in the 6-2 win to split the weekend series. Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes scored for the Bulldogs in the third period but it was too little too late. Emma Soderberg finished with…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Hangs On to Sweep Hamline

The Saints got goals from six different players including Filimon Ledenkov, Nathan Adrian, Danylo Sukhonos, Brent Jones, Michael Tablot, and Bryce Johnson

DULUTH, Minn. – After a back and forth first period, the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team hung on late for the 6-5 win over Hamline to sweep the home and home series. Filimon Ledenkov, Nathan Adrian, Danylo Sukhonos, Brent Jones, Michael Tablot, and Bryce Johnson all scored for the Saints. Jack Bostedt finished with 18 saves. St. Scholastica improves to…

UMD Men’s Hockey Swept by Northern Michigan on the Road

Tanner Laderoute and Koby Bender scored the two goals for the Bulldogs as they suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season.

MARQUETTE, Mich. – The tough weekend for the No. 1 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team continued as Northern Michigan got the 5-2 win on Saturday night to complete the sweep. It’s the first time all season the Bulldogs have suffered back-to-back losses. The Bulldogs fell into an early hole that they couldn’t climb out of fast enough. Tanner Laderoute and…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Falls at Home to Hamline

Taylor Thompson's goal in the first period made her the third player in program history to score 100 career points, joining Nina Waidacher and current teammate Rachel Anderson.

DULUTH, Minn. – Fifth-year forward Taylor Thompson made history on Friday night but the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team couldn’t hang on late, as Hamline got the 5-2 win to open the weekend series. Hermantown native Mariah Haedrich and Thompson scored the goals for the Saints in the first period. Thompson’s goal gave her 100 points for her career, becoming…

Klein Reaches 100 Career Points as UMD Women’s Hockey Topples Ohio State

Klein becomes the 22nd player in program history to score 100 career points.

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Anna Klein scored twice as the UMD women’s hockey team knocked off Ohio State 5-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Klein becomes the 22nd player in program history to score 100 career points. The Bulldogs will look to sweep the series Saturday against the Buckeyes. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Late Goals Lifts UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Past UW-River Falls

Bradley Stonnell and Zach Bannister each scored for the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two late goals in the third period was all the UW-Superior men’s hockey team needed to get the 2-1 win over UW-River Falls on Friday night. Bradley Stonnell and Zach Bannister each scored for the Yellowjackets in the win. UWS improves to 5-3 on the season and will play at UW-Stout on Saturday night. Categories: College, Friday…

UMD Men’s Hockey Stunned On The Road at Northern Michigan

Blake Biondi, Casey Gilling, Quinn Olson and Carter Loney scored for the Bulldogs.

MARUQETTE, Mich. – In their first game as the top-ranked team in the country, the UMD men’s hockey team fell to Northern Michigan 5-4 Friday night at the Berry Events Center. Blake Biondi, Casey Gilling, Quinn Olson and Carter Loney scored for the Bulldogs, who will try to split their series Saturday night in Marquette. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

St. Scholastica Women’s Basketball Fall to Augsburg at Home

Miranda Broberg led the way with 13 points.

DULUTH, Minn. – Miranda Broberg led the way with 13 points, but it would be a tough night for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team as they fell to Augsburg 82-55 Wednesday night at the Reif Gym. The Saints will keep searching for their first win of the season as they host Saint Mary’s on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Maura Crowell Talks 200th Career Coaching Victory

She was asked if there are any wins that stand out more than others and one did immediately come to mind.

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, UMD women’s hockey coach Maura Crowell earned her 200th career coaching victory. She was asked if there are any wins that stand out more than others and one did immediately come to mind. “That Colgate win in the tournament last year was pretty special. Alma mater and all that aside, more so just a…

UMD’s Ben Patt to Make First Career Start as Ryan Fanti Enters COVID Protocols

Patt has mostly served as UMD's third goalie and has only appeared in a few exhibition games, most recently a scoreless first period against Wisconsin back in October.

DULUTH, Minn. – At Wednesday’s weekly press conference, UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin revealed that Wyatt Kaiser and Ryan Fanti will be out this week due to COVID protocols. It’s tough news for Fanti, who was named NCHC Goaltender of the Month. So who’s stepping in? A locker room favorite. Fifth-year senior Ben Patt will make his first…

UMD Men’s Basketball Off to Best Start Since 1984

Thanks to their undefeated 7-0 start, the Bulldogs are ranked 17th in the latest D2SIDA poll.

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanks to an undefeated 7-0 record, the UMD men’s basketball team is off to its best start since 1984. The Bulldogs are the only team in the NSIC that is ranked top three in offense and defense scoring, as well as #1 in offensive and defensive field goal percentage. And when it comes to getting buckets, UMD…

UMD’s Kelley, Kaiser, James Invited to USA Hockey’s World Junior Camp

Connor Kelley, Wyatt Kaiser and Dominic James will compete for a spot on the team's 25-player roster.

DULUTH, Minn. – A trio of UMD men’s hockey players have received invites to USA Hockey’s 2022 World Junior camp. Connor Kelley, Wyatt Kaiser and Dominic James will compete for a spot on the team’s 25-player roster. It will be the second trip to the camp for Kelley and Kaiser, while James will be heading to his hometown of Plymouth,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Earns Top Ranking in National Poll

The Bulldogs are the #1 team in the USCHO.com poll for the first time since October 7th, 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is back on top of the national rankings. After sweeping Alaska Fairbanks at home, the Bulldogs are the #1 team in the USCHO.com poll for the first time since October 7th, 2019 when UMD opened the season following their back-to-back national championships. The Bulldogs will continue with the non-conference action when they…

Duluth Marshall’s Mason Boos Commits to St. Scholastica Baseball

Last season, Boos hit over .400 for the Hilltoppers, keading the team in multiple categories, including doubles, triples, home runs and steals.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Mason Boos will be staying close to home as he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica baseball team. Last season, Boos hit over .400 for the Hilltoppers, keading the team in multiple categories, including doubles, triples, home runs and steals. He was a key member of a Marshall squad that knocked off top-seeded Esko…

Grand Rapids’ Ben Keske Commits to Iowa Central Baseball

As a junior, Keske hit .380 for the Thunderhawks to go along with 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Sunday, Grand Rapids center fielder Ben Keske announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the Iowa Central baseball team. As a junior, Keske hit .380 for the Thunderhawks to go along with 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases, helping Grand Rapids finish second in the Class AAA state tournament. Keske also plays for the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team’s Movember Campaign Continues to Surpass Fundraising Goals

As of Monday, the Bulldogs have raised over $8,000 dollars, with a goal of $10,000 in the final two days of the campaign.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team’s Movember campaign started out with a modest goal of $1,000. Then last week, goaltender Zach Stejskal announced that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer and the donations began pouring in. The team was forced to move to $3,000 and then $5,000. And as of Monday, they have raised over $8,000 dollars,…

Northern Star: Blake Biondi

For this week's Northern Star, we hear from a Hermantown native who is one of the top players on the UMD men's hockey team.

DULUTH, Minn. – Forward Blake Biondi is having a breakout sophomore campaign for the UMD men’s hockey team. He’s among the top scorers for the bulldogs and a few weeks ago was named NCHC Forward of the Week. “I think consistency is just really big so that’s been obviously building a good structure at the beginning of the season helps…

UMD Men’s Hockey Sweeps Weekend Series vs. Alaska Fairbanks

It would be the captain, Noah Cates who scored the game winning goal to get the Bulldogs the victory.

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD men’s hockey team swept the weekend series vs Alaska Fairbanks at AMSOIL Arena Saturday night in an overtime victory 1-0. It would be the captain, Noah Cates who scored the game winning goal to get the Bulldogs the victory. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Defeats Alaska Fairbanks to Open Series

Carter Loney scored his first career goal with the Bulldogs, while Noah Cates, Kobe Roth, Blake Biondi and Ben Almquist all also scored.

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 2 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team used a three-goal third period to get the 5-1 win over Alaska Fairbanks to open the weekend series. Carter Loney scored his first career goal with the Bulldogs, while Noah Cates, Kobe Roth, Blake Biondi and Ben Almquist all also scored. Cates, Loney, Roth and Owen Gallatin all had…

Coaches Corner: David Staniger

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the St. Scholastica men's basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with St. Scholastica men’s basketball head coach David Staniger as the Saints dive into their first season in the MIAC. The Saints are looking to their experience and their local players, with 10 Northland natives on their roster. St. Scholastica will be back in action on Wednesday taking on Augsburg….

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Penn State in First Game of DI in D.C. Tournament

Anna Klein scored both goals for the Bulldogs and is now at 49 career goals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The UMD women’s hockey team gave up two goals in the third period as Penn State got the 3-2 win to open the DI in D.C. Tournament. Penalties were an issue as UMD committed nine, including a game misconduct from Kylie Hanley. Anna Klein scored both goals for the Bulldogs and is now at 49 career goals,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Returns to Thanksgiving Tournament Tradition

The Bulldogs will face nonconference opponents for the first time this season, taking on Penn State on Friday and then St. Lawrence on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – The holiday season brings traditions for many people and this season, the UMD women’s hockey team gets to bring back one of their own Thanksgiving traditions. The Bulldogs are currently in Washington, D.C. preparing for the DI in D.C. Tournament. UMD normally plays in a tournament or series Thanksgiving weekend, including trips to Connecticut, New York and…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team to Welcome in Alaska Fairbanks for Rare Nonconference Meeting

This is the first time these two teams have met up since 1988. Puck drop on Friday is set for 7:07 p.m. with Saturday's game set for just after 6:00 p.m. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will be back at home this weekend for a nonconference matchup against Alaska Fairbanks. This is the first time these two teams have met up since 1988. The Nanooks are struggling a bit this season with just one win, but the Bulldogs say they can’t take that lightly. With a No. 2…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Talks About Rallying Behind Zach Stejskal

Since Stejskal's diagnosis was made public, the UMD men's hockey Movember page has raised more than $3,000 for men's health issues, including testicular cancer.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, UMD men’s hockey goaltender Zach Stejskal revealed that he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Cohasset native had surgery last month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs talked about how they’re rallying around and supporting Stejskal during this process. “It’s scary news when he told us a month or so ago,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Talks NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee Supporting Tournament Bracket Expansion

The final step is approval from the DI Council. That is set to be discussed on Dec. 15. 

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the NCAA announced that the DI Competition Oversight Committee supported the expanded bracket format of 11 teams for 2022. In the proposal, the top five seeds would receive first round byes, the top four seeds would host and there would be an extra day of rest between the first round and quarterfinals. This is something…

UMD Goaltender Zach Stejskal Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

Stejskal said he noticed something was not quite right in October and went to the doctor. After the diagnosis, he had surgery and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The Cohasset native added he is feeling pretty good and he does plan to play hockey this season. 

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been over a month since we last saw goaltender Zach Stejskal take the ice for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Tuesday afternoon, Stejskal opened up about his health and where he’s been. In this month’s “UMD Bulldogs Bark and the Bite”, Stejskal revealed in a sit down interview with Athletic Director Josh Berlo that…

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Home Opener; Men Defeat St. Cloud State to Open NSIC Play

Austin Andrews led the way with 32 points as the UMD men stay undefeated while Brooke Olson led the women with 22 points.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team returned to Romano Gym for the first time this season to host rivals St. Cloud State to open NSIC play. In a rematch of last season’s conference championship game, the Huskies came out on top this time, getting the 60-54 road win. Brooke Olson was the only Bulldog in double-digit scoring,…

UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Drops Nonconference Game to Saint Benedict

Brianna O'Donnell and Allie Zimmer each finished with 10 points.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior women’s basketball team rallied in the third quarter but couldn’t hang on, as Saint Benedict got the 61-54 win. Brianna O’Donnell and Allie Zimmer each finished with 10 points while Kaija Davies finished with eight points and 10 rebounds. UWS falls to 1-4 on the season and will host Simpson next Tuesday. Tipoff is set…