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UMD Captain Noah Cates Signs Two-Year Entry-Level Contract With Philadelphia Flyers

Cates reunites with his brother Jackson who signed with Philadelphia last year. Noah will join the Flyers for their game in Minnesota on Tuesday, March 29.

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday ended in heartbreak for the UMD men’s hockey team as they saw their season come to an end in the regional final. Now, we see who’s coming back and who will be going pro. And on Sunday, we got our first departure. UMD captain Noah Cates signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The…

UW-Superior Tennis Teams Sweep Martin Luther to Open UMAC Play

Both Yellowjacket teams dominated on Sunday, including the men winning all six singles matches in straight sets.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior tennis teams dominated on Sunday as both the men and women got 9-0 wins over Martin Luther in the Yellowjackets home and UMAC openers. In women’s singles action, Maya Callaway and Megan Dulong did not drop a game to their opponents at the No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively. On the men’s side, Gergo…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to Denver in Loveland Regional Final

For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Bulldogs will not be headed to the Frozen Four. UMD ends the season with a 22-16-4 overall record.

LOVELAND, Colo. – A tricky bounce late in the third period proved to be the difference as Denver got the 2-1 win over the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team in the NCAA Tournament Loveland Regional Final. The loss means the Bulldogs are not headed to the Frozen Four for the first time since the 2015-2016 season (excluding the 2020 season…

Superior’s Brodie Raygor Commits to St. Scholastica

Raygor will kick for the Saints football team and also play for the tennis team.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior multi-sport athlete Brodie Raygor is headed across the bridge and has committed to St. Scholastica. There Raygor will continue to be a multi-sport athlete as he announced he will kick for the Saints football team and play for the tennis team. At Superior, Raygor was also a member of the hockey team where he helped get…

Minnesota Wilderness Fall in Overtime to Janesville

The Wilderness will look to split the series Saturday night at home.

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness would battle back from a 2-0 deficit, but fall short in overtime as Janesville wins 4-3 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. The Wilderness will look to split the series Saturday night at home. Categories: College, Sports

Drop Off Begins for 23rd Annual UMD Outdoor Gear Swap Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for a way to get outdoors but don’t feel like paying full price for equipment, you are just in time for the annual gear swap at UMD’s Malosky Stadium. Gear could be dropped off at UMD today. The exchange was unable to happen the past few years because of the pandemic, but now it…

Cloquet’s Justice Paro Commits to Bethany Lutheran Basketball, Softball Teams

The senior helped the Lumberjacks basketball team advance to their first section title game in nearly two decades, appearing in all 28 games for her squad.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday morning, Cloquet’s Justice Paro signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Bethany Lutheran softball and basketball teams. The senior helped the Lumberjacks basketball team advance to their first section title game in nearly two decades, appearing in all 28 games for her squad. “I’m going for media arts for sports broadcasting. They had a…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Face Denver in Regional Finals

A win over Michigan Tech Thursday, is bringing the Bulldogs to Colorado for a match with Denver.

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the regional championship game of NCAA men’s hockey playoffs and this round, is taking the bulldogs back in time to a week ago, when they faced Denver in the conference semifinals, and this time, it’s to advance to the Frozen Four. A win over Michigan Tech Thursday, is bringing the Bulldogs to Colorado for a match…

UMD Kirby Student Center Hosts Men’s Hockey Watch Party

UMD's Semi-Final victory earlier this afternoon will mark the Bulldogs seventh straight NCAA Regional Finals appearance.

DULUTH, M.N.– Students gathered this afternoon to watch their UMD Bulldogs in the NCAA Regional Semi-finals out in Colorado. Around a dozen students turned out in the Kirby Student Center on campus to support the Men’s Hockey team in their quest for a National Title. One student was particularly excited for the event. “It’s really nice to watch this with…

Roth, Fanti Power UMD Men’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

Kobe Roth scored twice while Kyler Kleven also scored for the Bulldogs, who advance to their seventh straight regional finals on Saturday.

LOVELAND, Colo. – Junior netminder Ryan Fanti recorded his third straight shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team topped Michigan Tech 3-0 Thursday afternoon in the NCAA regional semi-finals. Kobe Roth scored twice while Kyler Kleven also scored for the Bulldogs, who advance to their seventh straight regional finals on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Experience, Defense Keys for UMD Men’s Hockey in NCAA Regional Semi-Finals

UMD will open up against Michigan Tech Thursday in the NCAA regional semi-finals. Puck drop at the Budweiser Events Center is set for 2 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this month, the UMD men’s hockey team was shutout at home on Senior Night and the majority of the college hockey world assumed the Bulldogs would be watching the NCAA tournament at home. Well you know what happens when you assume. UMD will make its seventh straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. For the upperclassmen and…

UMD Softball Feeling Confident Following Strong Non-Conference Schedule

The Bulldogs will open up their conference schedule next Tuesday at home against St. Cloud State. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD softball team has wrapped up its non-conference schedule. The Bulldogs finished 15-6 which included trips to Mankato, Missouri as well as a road trip down south. “We played some really talented teams down in Florida, some in region teams down in Florida and then the opponents like the Tampas, the Florida Southern, St. Leo, really…

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Returns Home After National Championship Appearance

After back-to-back Frozen Four appearances, the hope now is that the UMD women's hockey program will be once again be recognized as one of the best in the country.

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team came up one game short in their goal of winning their first national championship in over a decade. But that didn’t stop Bulldog fans from waiting at Amsoil Arena to welcome home the team. A small group of season ticket holders, alumni, friends and family greeted the Bulldogs as they got…

Northern Star: Callie Hoff

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-River Falls Women's Hockey Player who was just named D3 Player of the Year

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The old Proctor hockey rink was a place that turned out many state tournament teams, but also produced a lot of notable talent, thanks to one alum that has dominated the D3 hockey scene. “Now being the player of the year it’s just, a feeling, it’s hard to put into words,” Callie Hoff, Senior at UW-River…

UMD Men’s Hockey Headed to Loveland Regional to Begin NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech on March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – Following its third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, the UMD men’s hockey team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and learned where it is headed on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech. The game is set…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Ohio State in National Championship Game

The Bulldogs end the year with a 27-11-1 overall record.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – A late third period goal proved to be the difference as the Ohio State women’s hockey team won its first-ever national championship with a 3-2 win over UMD. Naomi Rogge and Elizabeth Giguere scored the goals for the Bulldogs while Emma Soderberg finished with 33 saves. Rogge, who finished with two goals on the weekend, and…

UW-Superior Curling Team Wins Bronze at Nationals

This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland has become a hot spot for curling on both sides of the bridge and another local team medaled recently at a national event last week. The UW-Superior curling team took home a bronze medal at this year’s U.S.A College Championships. This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011. This year’s squad…

Fans Show Up to Support UMD Women’s Hockey During National Championship Game

Watch parties were held across Duluth on Sunday including on UMD's campus and at Tavern on the Hill, bringing together hockey fans of all ages to cheer on the Bulldogs. 

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been 12 years since Bulldog country was able to support the UMD women’s hockey team in the national championship game. But that changed on Sunday and fans came out ready and excited to cheer on their team. “Nothing feels better than watching our women who people didn’t think they were going to make it this far,…

Fanti, UMD Men’s Hockey Shuts Out Western Michigan to Win Third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

Fanti made 25 saves while Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs become the first team in league history to win three NCHC Frozen Faceoff titles.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ryan Fanti made 25 saves as the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team shut out Western Michigan to capture the NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship. Fanti becomes the first player to record a shutout in an NCHC championship game. Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs won their third NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship….

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Battle Ohio State in All-WCHA National Championship

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes split the regular season series this season. Puck drop for Sunday's national championship is set for 3:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team relied on their seniors on Friday as Emma Soderberg made a career-high 46 saves and Naomi Rogge scored the game-winner in double overtime. Because of that, the Bulldogs are back in the national championship game for the first time in 12 years and they’re greeted by a familiar opponent. The…

Local Businesses Preparing to Host Watch Parties as UMD Women’s Hockey Gets Set to Play in National Championship Game

There will be watch parties at the Kirby Student Center, Hoops Brewing and Tavern on the Hill for Sunday's national championship game.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team will play for the national championship for the first time in 12 years, and there are plenty of places around town where you can cheer on the Bulldogs. Students can gather at the Kirby Student Center on UMD’s campus to watch the game, and there will also be watch parties…

Fanti Backstops UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Championship Game

Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior goalie Ryan Fanti finished with a 30-save shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team defeated Denver 2-0 Friday afternoon in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game. Puck drop is set…

Rogge’s Double OT Goal Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to National Championship Game

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge scored in double overtime to give the UMD women’s hockey team the win over Northeastern 2-1 Friday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010. That game will take place Sunday at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of…

UMD’s Ryan Fanti Named NCHC Goaltender of the Year

The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD’s Ryan Fanti took home NCHC Goaltender of the Year honors at a special banquet Thursday evening. The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage. Last week, Fanti was named to the All-conference First Team and he’s a finalist for the 2022 Mike Richter award. This is the third time in…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Named Top-3 Finalist for Patty Kazmaier Award

She is the 7th player in program history to be named a top-three finalist.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior center Gabbie Hughes has been named a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier award, which is given to the top player in Division I women’s college hockey. Hughes already has four goals in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament, helping send UMD to its second straight Frozen Four. She is the…

UW-River Falls’ Forward, Hermantown Native Callie Hoff Named DIII Player of the Year

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Hermantown native Callie Hoff has won the 2022 Laura Hurd Award, given to the best player in Division III women’s hockey. The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program’s all-time leading scorer. Hoff also won back-to-back WIAC Player of the Year awards, and this past season was…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Northeastern in National Semi-Final Rematch

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is in en route to their ninth-ever Frozen Four, a place where they’ve had a lot of success historically with an 11-3 record, including 5-3 in the semi-finals. And that’s where they’ll meet a familiar opponent. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern, the team that knocked off UMD in last year’s semi-finals. It…

Denver Awaits UMD Men’s Hockey in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semi-Finals

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is in the final four of the NCHC Tournament as the Bulldogs will take part in the Frozen Faceoff semi-finals for the sixth straight year. Waiting for them will be top seed Denver. These two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other. “I think…

Superior’s Kell Piggott Commits to Augsburg Baseball Team

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Kell Piggott announced on Twitter this week that he has committed to joining the Augusburg baseball team. Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team. Piggott is also a standout player for the Superior football and hockey teams….

South Shore’s Koy Nelson Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Team

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

PORT WING, Wis. – This week, South Shore’s Koy Nelson has committed to joining the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game. This past season, Nelson scored a program-record 52 points against Bayfield, which included a school-record 12 three-pointers. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Scholastica football team. Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career. “I toured a little bit of some Cities and some in North Dakota….

Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Becomes St. Scholastica’s First All-American Sprinter

With his fourth place finish in the 60-meter dash, Eben Ebai became the program's first All-American sprinter and just the third CSS men's All-American in the indoor season. 

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished in 4th place in the 60-meter dash final on Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. This was his first trip to the championships so Eben Ebai says he just wanted to go in there and challenge the other top contenders. Now, he’s walking away with a trophy….

UMD’s Maura Crowell Named Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continues to prove people wrong as the Bulldogs are back in the Frozen Four for the second straight year. One of the biggest reasons why is head coach Maura Crowell. Monday, she was named a finalist for the Division I Coach of the Year Award. This will be the third time Crowell…

Northern Star: Gage Stankiewicz

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-Superior thrower who finished 12th in the shot put in his first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Throwing wasn’t always the first option for Gage Stankiewicz. “I kind of, wasn’t really forced to do it but I was always like oh this is dumb,” Stankiewicz said. But it was only a matter of time before the Esko native would love the sport as he comes from a long line of throwers. “I started getting…

St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Eben Ebai. Jr is the first men's sprinter to earn All-American status in school history

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend for a few St. Scholastica athletes at their respective NCAA Championships. Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished fourth in the 60-meter dash final in 6.861 seconds to earn All-American honors. He’s the first men’s sprinter to earn All-American status in school history, and just the third ever to earn it in the indoor…

UMD Women’s Hockey Downs Second-Seeded Minnesota, Advances to Second Straight Frozen Four

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner early in the third period to give the UMD women’s hockey team the 2-1 win over the University of Minnesota in the NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The win comes one week after Minnesota bounced UMD from the WCA Final Face-Off semifinals. Now, UMD eliminates their rivals from the…

Noah Cates Scores Game-Winner in Overtime to Send UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Noah Cates second goal of the game came at the right time, midway through overtime to give the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series. Down 2-0 in the third, UMD scored two quick goals from Cates and Dominic James. Tanner Laderoute then tied…

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Season Comes to an End in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record. 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as Washburn pulled away late to get the 83-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew Blair led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds while Joshua Brown finished with 19 points. This was UMD’s first NCAA…

Bender’s Hat Trick Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Win Game One in NCHC Quarterfinals

Bender would score the fourth-ever hat trick in NCHC tournament history.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Cloquet native Koby Bender scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the UMD men’s hockey team knocked off St. Cloud State 5-2 Friday night in Game 1 of the NCHC quarterfinals. The Bulldogs will look to sweep the series Saturday night in St. Cloud. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Cloquet’s Conner Barney, Izzy Burley Sign National Letters of Intent

Barney will be playing basketball at the collegiate level, while Burley will compete in archery.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday morning, a pair of Cloquet student-athletes put pen to paper on their college commitments. Conner Barney signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Central Lakes College. Barney was a transfer to the Lumberjacks where he recently scored over 2,000 career points. He credits his family and new teammates to helping him get to…

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Face Minnesota in NCAA Regional Finals

Puck drop Saturday at Ridder Arena is set for 2:00 p.m. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team recorded a shutout win over Harvard on Thursday night in the NCAA Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs will now face Minnesota with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line. The team says their performance Thursday night gives them confidence going into Saturday. “It’s a fun place to play at and it’s…

Late Rally Falls Short for UMD Women’s Basketball Team as Season Ends in NCAA Regional Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record.

HAYS, Kansas – In the first round of the NCAA regional playoffs, the UMD women’s basketball team could not get past Nebraska-Kearney as the Lopers defeated the Bulldogs 77-70 to knock out UMD for the second straight season. The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Hughes’ Hat Trick, Soderberg’s Shutout Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior center Gabbie Hughes scored her first career hat trick and senior goaltender Emma Soderberg recorded a 27-save shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Harvard 4-0 Thursday night in the NCAA regional semi-finals at Ridder Arena. The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for…

UMD Men’s Basketball Aiming for First-Ever NCAA Tournament Win

Tip-off Saturday between the Bulldogs and Washburn is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s basketball team, this season has been all about proving people wrong. But now that they’re in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003, doubters are turning into believers. On paper, the roster is very young with just one true senior. But the sophomores and juniors have played major minutes in their…

UW-Superior’s Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish, Jordan Martin Sign with SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls

The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets' program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A trio of UW-Superior men’s hockey players will continue their playing careers down south. Forwards Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish and Jordan Martin have signed with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets’ program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021. MacTavish and Martin have…

UMD Men’s Hockey Preparing for First NCHC Quarterfinals Road Trip Since 2015

Puck drop Friday night is set for 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

DULUTH, Minn. – At this point, the UMD and St. Cloud State men’s hockey teams might be getting sick of seeing each other so much. We spoke with the players Wednesday and they agreed with that sentiment. “I think we’ve played these guys so much lately, you know what you’re gonna get out of one another. Just like our game’s…

Rematch Against Nebraska-Kearney Awaits UMD Women’s Basketball Team at Regionals

Tip-off between the Bulldogs and the Lopers is set for Friday at noon on the campus of Fort Hays State in Kansas.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD women’s basketball team is getting set for its fourth straight trip to the NCAA tournament. For the upperclassmen on the roster, it’s become the standard for the team, so the week of practice isn’t as tense as it would’ve been in years past. “I think now, it kind of is that “business as…

Harvard Awaits UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Regional Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is getting set for their regional semi-final game against Harvard. The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC. “It was good games. I remember it was high-score games, too. We scored a lot…

Northwestern’s Greg Ohman Commits to Minnesota Morris Football

This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O' North conference title.

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Greg Ohman has committed to joining the Minnesota Morris football team. This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O’ North conference title. He was also an all-state honorable mention at the fullback position. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Former UMD Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Named Interim Head Coach of South Carolina Stingrays

Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk has been named interim head coach of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history. Kotyk joined the Stingrays last season after playing three years of pro hockey, which included…