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Suffocating Defense Key for UMD Women’s Basketball Team During Four-Game Win Streak

The Bulldogs are on a four-game win streak and in that stretch that are allowing just under 46 points per game while holding their opponents to just 29% shooting from the field.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team is currently tied with St. Cloud State for the best record in the NSIC. The Bulldogs are 11th in team scoring so how are they 10-2? It’s all about defense. UMD is on a four-game win streak and in that stretch that are allowing just under 46 points per game while holding…

UMD Women’s Hockey Aiming for Fast Start Against Ohio State

The last time these two teams met was back in early December when they split their series at Amsoil Arena.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will be on the road this weekend as they’ll take on #2 ranked Ohio State. The last time these two teams met was back in early December when they split their series at Amsoil Arena. And the Bulldogs know what needs to be done if they want to extend their four-game win…

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns to Baxter Arena for First Time Since NCHC Pod

Puck drop in Omaha is set for 7 p.m. on Friday night and 6 p.m. on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s hockey team, they’ll be back on the road this upcoming weekend taking on Omaha. It’s the first time the Bulldogs have been inside Baxter Arena since the NCHC Pod in 2020. But don’t sleep on the Mavericks as they come into this one ranked 16th in the country. “You look at their goaltender….

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

Nick Carlson led the way with 13 points as the Saints will look for better results at Saint John's on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – A strong second half would be the difference as Augsburg defeated the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team 84-63 Wednesday night at the Reif Gym. Nick Carlson led the way with 13 points as the Saints will look for better results at Saint John’s on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Emma Soderberg to Join Team Sweden at 2022 Winter Olympics

Soderberg is enjoying another stellar season where she sits second in the WCHA in wins, shutouts and saves percentage.

DULUTH, Minn. – In their seven-year tenure at UMD, Maura Crowell and Laura Bellamy have coached 10 players that went on to compete in the Olympics, including six of them making their Olympic debuts. And one of those players is current goaltender Emma Soderberg. The Bulldogs goalie has been selected to join the Swedish women’s hockey team. Soderberg is enjoying…

UMD Men’s Basketball Talks Bouncing Back After First Loss of the Season

The Bulldogs will look to bounce back as they travel to 23rd-ranked Augustana on Friday and Wayne State on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, the UMD men’s basketball team learned that all good things must come to an end. The Bulldogs dropped Saturday’s road game to Upper Iowa for their first loss of the season. The loss drops UMD to sixth and ninth in the latest polls and leaves them with a lot to learn for the rest…

UMD Hosts Second Annual MLK Day Basketball Camp

The Bulldogs partnered with the UMD Black Men Serving Excellence student-athlete group to deliver messages to the campers about the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

DULUTH, Minn. – When kids have a day off from school, they can do one of two things: sit at home and do nothing or get up and stay active. And Monday, the UMD men’s basketball team gave kids the option to do the latter. The Bulldogs hosted their second annual MLK Day Basketball Camp at Romano Gym. The camp…

Former UMD Captain Karson Kuhlman Claimed By Seattle Kraken

This past weekend, the Esko native was waived by the Boston Bruins after spending the first five seasons of his pro career with the organization.

SEATTLE, Wash. – Former UMD men’s hockey captain Karson Kuhlman has been claimed off waivers by the Seattle Kraken. This past weekend, the Esko native was waived by the Boston Bruins after spending the first five seasons of his pro career with the organization. This season, Kuhlman has one goal and an assist in 19 games. He will join fellow…

UMD Men’s Hockey Sees Progress Offensively in Series Against Miami

Although they scored just two goals, the Bulldogs dominated the offensive pressure on Saturday, outshooting Miami 52-17, including a 14-2 advantage after the first. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Following the pause last weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team said they were hoping to be better offensively. It’s something they’ve been struggling with the past few games and are needing to pick it up as they enter the second half. And they made some progress this weekend, getting the 4-1 win on Friday and then forcing…

UMD Women’s Hockey Shuts Out Bemidji State to Sweep Weekend Series

Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein and Taylor Stewart all scored for the Bulldogs as they helped raise over $4200 for mental health awareness through their first ever Sopehie's Squad, Hockey Hits Back game.

DULUTH, Minn. – The  No. 8/9 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team took care of business once again on Saturday, getting the 3-0 win over Bemidji State to sweep the weekend and season series. Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein and Taylor Stewart all scored for the Bulldogs while Emma Soderberg made 28 saves for the shutout. The game was also UMD’s first…

UMD Men’s Hockey Skates to 2-2 Tie With Miami, RedHawks Pick Up Extra NCHC Point in Shootout Win

Jesse Jacques and Kobe Roth scored while Ryan Fanti finished with 15 saves.

DULUTH, Minn. – Kobe Roth scored in the final 90 seconds to force overtime, as the No. 7 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team settled for a 2-2 tie with Miami (OH). But the RedHawks would go on to win the shootout 1-0 to pick up the extra NCHC point. Jesse Jacques scored the other goal for the Bulldogs while Ryan…

UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Shakes Off Slow Start in Victory Over Crown

Makenna Guden led the way with 16 points as the Yellowjackets will look for back-to-back wins when they host Minnesota Morris on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Junior Mady Sanders finished with 11 points and 18 rebounds as the UW-Superior women’s basketball team knocked off Crown 81-72 Friday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Makenna Guden led the way with 16 points as the Yellowjackets will look for back-to-back wins when they host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Women’s Hockey Light Up the Scoreboard in Win Over Bemidji State

Anna Klein, Naomi Rogge and Katie Davis each scored two goals.

DULUTH, Minn. – Anna Klein, Naomi Rogge and Katie Davis each scored two goals as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Bemidji State 8-2 Friday afternoon at Amsoil Arena. 10 different Bulldogs would get on the scoresheet as they’ll look for the sweep on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Strong Third Period Pushes UMD Men’s Hockey Past Miami

Blake Biondi, Casey Gilling, Koby Bender and Quinn Olson all scored for the Bulldogs, who will aim to sweep the RedHawks Saturday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team scored three goals in the third period as they got the win over Miami University 4-1 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Blake Biondi, Casey Gilling, Koby Bender and Quinn Olson all scored for the Bulldogs, who will aim to sweep the RedHawks Saturday night. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Duluth Marshall’s Jasper Timm Commits to UW-Stout Men’s Basketball Team

The senior is leading the way this season for the Hilltoppers, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Marshall’s Jasper Timm committed to joining the UW-Stout men’s basketball team. The senior is leading the way this season for the Hilltoppers, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game. Last week, Timm scored his 1,000th career point for Duluth Marshall, becoming just the 15th player in program history to hit that…

Homecoming Weekend for Former Northland Prep Hockey Players on Bemidji State Women’s Hockey Team

Coleraine's Claire Vekich, Carlton's Taylor Nelson and Hermantown's Alyssa Watkins return to a rink that they are very familiar with.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Bemidji State women’s hockey team will be in town to take on UMD. And the series will be extra special for three former Northland hockey stars. Coleraine’s Claire Vekich, Carlton’s Taylor Nelson and Hermantown’s Alyssa Watkins return to a rink that they are very familiar with. “It’s crazy. Time flies. I just think about…

UMD’s Ashton Bell Talks Suiting Up for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics

The Deloraine, Manitoba native is now the fifth Bulldog alum that will take part in the Olympics.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Team Canada announced their women’s hockey roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The team released a special video with youth hockey players saying the name of each Olympian which included a familiar name. UMD’s Ashton Bell will be making her Olympic debut in Beijing in just a few weeks. The Deloraine, Manitoba native is now…

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Returns From COVID Break to Host Bemidji State

The last time these teams met was back in mid-November when the Bulldogs outscored the Beavers 13-1.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is back at practice this week after an unplanned break due to COVID. Nothing new for the Bulldogs though as they dealt with starts and stop all of last season. Assistant captain Gabbie Hughes says the team’s mindset is just focusing on their next series. “Coach has talked about it a little…

UMD Men’s Hockey Looking to Solve Scoring Woes After COVID Break

The Bulldogs are in quite the rut recently, dropping five of their last six games.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team returned to practice this week after COVID issues knocked out their series against St. Cloud State. And with several injuries and other issues keeping guys in and out of the lineup, it was quite the first half of the season for head coach Scott Sandelin’s crew. “So many people went through what…

Duluth Native, UMD Women’s Hockey Assistant Coach Laura Bellamy Receives Top Honor from AHCA

The award recognizes the career body of work of a women's assistant hockey coach.

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, UMD’s Laura Bellamy received the 2022 Women’s Ice Hockey Assistant Coach Award from the American Hockey Coaches Association. The Duluth Denfeld alum and former Duluth Northern Stars goalie is in her seventh season at UMD. Head coach Maura Crowell says she’s an unsung hero within the program. “I think she’s one of the best in…

UMD’s Bell, Larocque Named to Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team

This will be Bell's Olympic debut while Larocque has been to the Games two times before.

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the Canadian women’s hockey team announced their roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics and it has a pair of familiar names. UMD defenseman Ashton Bell and former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque are heading to Beijing in a few weeks. Last season, Bell’s overtime goal in the NCAA quarterfinals sent UMD to the Frozen Four for the…

UMD’s Drew Blair Eclipses 1,000-Point Milestone

Blair jumped right into the Bulldog program starting 30 games his freshman season, which he says helped in his early development. And it's carried over into this year as UMD's leading scorer.

DULUTH, Minn. – Confidence is a big thing for athletes, even more so for basketball players. And no one has more confidence in his game that UMD’s Drew Blair. This past weekend, the junior guard scored his 1,000th career point for the Bulldogs in a win over Concordia-St. Paul. Blair jumped right into the Bulldog program starting 30 games his…

UMD Basketball Teams Sweep Concordia-St. Paul

Drew Blair eclipsed the 1,000 career point milestone, doing so in just 58 games, as the Bulldog men stayed undefeated. Meanwhile, Kaylee Nelson finished with a career-high 12 points to give the Bulldog women the big win.

DULUTH, Minn. – Drew Blair became the latest Bulldog to reach the 1,000 career point milestone on Saturday afternoon as the No. 5/6 Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team dominated Concordia-St. Paul 106-71. Blair finished with 15 points on Saturday as he added his name to the record book, needing just 58 games to reach that milestone. Austin Andrews led the…

Superior’s Kaylee Baker Signs NLI to Join Lincoln University Softball, Golf Teams

Baker says she loved the historic campus of the school and the move allows her to keep playing her two favorite sports.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Friday afternoon, Superior’s Kaylee Baker signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Lincoln University softball and golf teams. Baker says she loved the historic campus of the school and the move allows her to keep playing her two favorite sports. “Well softball has been always my #1 sport. And I also picked up golf because…

Strong Defense Powers UMD Women’s Basketball to Win Over Minnesota State Mankato

The Bulldogs held the Mavericks to just four points in the first quarter and 10 in the third as they will host Concordia-St. Paul Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Brooke Olson led the team with 20 points as the UMD women’s basketball team defeated Minnesota State Mankato 61-52 Friday night at Romano Gym. The Bulldogs held the Mavericks to just four points in the first quarter and 10 in the third as they will host Concordia-St. Paul Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Minnesota Wilderness Tender Hermantown’s Beau Janzig

He joins former teammate Aaron Pionk, who also skates for the Wilderness.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Hermantown’s Beau Janzig has been tendered by the Minnesota Wilderness. The senior has six points in nine games this season while anchoring the Hawks’ defense. He joins former teammate Aaron Pionk, who also skates for the Wilderness. Last season, the pair helped the Hawks win their 11th section title in the past 12 seasons. Categories: College, High…

Late Rally Falls Short for UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Team

Kaelyn Christian led her team with 15 points.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Kaelyn Christian led her team with 15 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UW-Superior women’s basketball team dropped their first game of 2022 to Finlandia 67-62. The Yellowjackets will be back in action Saturday when they head to Ashland to take on Northland College. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Noah Cates Invited to Play for U.S. National Team at 2022 Winter Olympics

The Stillwater native is not a stranger to Team USA, as he took part in the World Junior Championships as a freshman.

DULUTH, Minn. – Two weeks ago, the NHL announced that none of their players would be going to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. So Team USA had to come up with a squad quick and they’ve found a collection of some of the best college hockey players in the country, including a UMD bulldog. Team captain Noah Cates is…

Duluth Native, SCSU Men’s Hockey Coach Brett Larson to Join U.S. Olympic Team’s Coaching Staff

He previously served as an assistant coach for the 2020 World Junior Championships and head coach of the U.S Junior Select Team in 2012.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Duluth native and St. Cloud State men’s hockey coach Brett Larson will be joining the coaching staff for the U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Larson will be making his Olympic coaching debut. He previously served as an assistant coach for the 2020 World Junior Championships and head coach of the…

UMD-Mankato Men’s Basketball Game Cancelled Due to COVID

The women's game has now been moved to 6 p.m. at Romano Gym.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team has cancelled Friday’s home game against Minnesota State Mankato. The decision comes as the Mavericks are having COVID-19 issues within their program. Per NSIC guidelines, the game will be declared a no contest and will not be rescheduled. The women’s game has now been moved to 6 p.m. at Romano Gym. Both…

UMD Women’s Hockey Postpones Series vs. St. Cloud State

This comes after the men's team postponed their series against the Huskies as well.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team has postponed their series this weekend against St. Cloud State due to COVID-19 concerns within the Bulldogs program. This comes after the men’s team postponed their series against the Huskies as well. The WCHA says they will make every effort to reschedule the series. UMD will be back in action next weekend…

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

Miranda Broberg led the way with 17 points.

DULUTH, Minn. – Miranda Broberg led the way with 17 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team fell to Hamline 68-59. Karli Nixon also chipped in with 14 points as the Saints continue to search for their first win of the season. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Earns HCA National Player of the Month Honors

All nine of Hughes' points came against top-10 ranked teams, including six against teams in the top three or higher.

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in her freshman year, Gabbie Hughes led the UMD women’s hockey team in scoring, displaying her stellar ability to light the lamp each and every night. And now as a senior, she is finally getting some national recognition. Hughes was named National Player of the Month by the Hockey Commissioners Association. The Lino Lakes native took…

UWS Men’s Hockey Postpones Game vs. Saint John’s

No make-up date has been set for the contest, but both schools are looking at potential scheduling scenarios where the game can be played.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s hockey team announced Wednesday morning that its game Thursday at Saint John’s has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. No make-up date has been set for the contest, but both schools are looking at potential scheduling scenarios where the game can be played. The Yellowjackets are scheduled to be back in action Saturday against…

COVID Protocols Postpone UMD Men’s Hockey Series vs. St. Cloud State

The NCHC will attempt to make up this series at a later date.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – UMD Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that the men’s hockey series against St. Cloud State has been postponed. The decision is due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bulldogs’ program. The NCHC will attempt to make up this series at a later date. If they are unable to do that, the games will be declared no contests. UMD…

UMD Men’s Basketball Wins Double Overtime Thriller in Top 25 Battle, Women Fall to Rivals St. Cloud State

The UMD men picked up a huge road win in overtime to stay undefeated while the women dropped a close one.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team opened up 2022 in a huge way, winning a thriller in double overtime against 2018 national champions and No. 23 Ferris State 109-107. In a game that came together on Friday due to COVID postponements, UMD got off to a fast start and led for the entire fast…

UMD Men’s Hockey Talks Capitalizing on Opportunities Moving Forward

The Bulldogs scored just one goal and went 0 for 5 on the power play during the weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a rough start to the year for the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team as they got swept in the home and home series by top ranked Minnesota State Mankato. The Bulldogs scored just one goal and went 0 for 5 on the power play during the weekend, which hurt them against the top team and…

Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney Named to 2022 U.S. Women’s Hockey Olympic Team

This will be the second straight Olympic Games for the former UMD standout, after she backstopped USA to a gold medal just over four years ago.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey goaltender Maddie Rooney was officially named to the U.S. Women’s Hockey Olympic team on Saturday night. This will be her second straight Olympic Games, after four years ago she became a household name, backstopping USA to a gold medal in a shootout against Canada. Rooney spent the fall with the U.S. residency program…

UMD Men’s Hockey Shut Out in Series Finale, Swept by Minnesota State Mankato

Ryan Fanti finished with 23 saves for the Bulldogs. 

DULUTH, Minn. – 2022 did not start the way the No. 6 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team had hopped, as top-ranked Minnesota State Mankato got the 3-0 win in the series finale to sweep the home and home series. Hermantown native Ryan Sandelin sealed the win against his father’s team, scoring an empty-net goal, his first goal against his dad…

UMD Women’s Hockey Finishes Off Weekend Sweep of Harvard in Top 10 Matchup

Gabbie Hughes scored twice while Elizabeth Giguere and Anna Klein each scored once as the Bulldogs opened 2022 with a top 10 win.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 8 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team welcomed in 2022 in a big way, getting the 4-3 win over No. 10 Harvard to sweep the weekend series. UMD’s top line shined once again, as Gabbie Hughes scored twice while Elizabeth Giguere and Anna Klein each scored once. Giguere finished with four points on the day and…

Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

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

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck as the Bulldogs head into the second half of the season as one of the top teams in the country. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Rolls Past Harvard Behind Two Goals From Gabbie Hughes

Senior forward Gabbie Hughes scored twice as the UMD women's hockey team knocked off Harvard 5-2.

BOSTON, Mass. – Senior forward Gabbie Hughes scored twice as the UMD women’s hockey team knocked off Harvard 5-2 Friday afternoon at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center. Anna Klein, McKenzie Hewitt and Naomi Rogge also scored for the Bulldogs, who will look to sweep the series tomorrow afternoon. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Tops St. Scholastica in Superior Showdown’s Third Place Game

Freshman forward Reed Stark would score twice for the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Freshman forward Reed Stark would score twice as the UW-Superior men’s hockey team defeated St. Scholastica 5-1 Friday afternoon in the third place game of the Superior Showdown. The Yellowjackets will be back in action January 6th at Saint John’s, while the Saints will take on Saint Mary’s January 7th. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Basketball to Face Ferris State This Weekend

The Bulldogs are no slouches as they are ranked 10th and 23rd in the national polls and won the national championship back in 2018.

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting their game against St. Cloud State cancelled due to COVID protocols, the UMD men’s basketball team has found a replacement. Sunday, the Bulldogs will face Ferris State. The Bulldogs are no slouches as they are ranked 10th and 23rd in the national polls and won the national championship back in 2018. Tip-off in Big Rapids,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls in Overtime to Minnesota State Mankato

The Bulldogs will look for better results Saturday night when they host the Mavericks at Amsoil Arena.

MANKATO, Minn. – Jesse Jacques would score the lone goal for the UMD men’s hockey team, but the Bulldogs would fall in overtime to Minnesota State Mankato 2-1 Thursday night. The Bulldogs will look for better results Saturday night when they host the Mavericks at Amsoil Arena. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Superior Showdown Recap: St. Scholastica, UW-Superior Fall in Shootouts

The Yellowjackets will face the Saints in the third place game Friday afternoon.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In the first day of the Superior Showdown, the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team got two goals from Arkhip Ledenkov as the Saints played to a 2-2 tie against Aurora. But the Spartans would go on to win the shootout to advance to the championship game. As for the hosts, they would suffer a similar fate as…

UMD Women’s Hockey Heading East to Take On 10th-Ranked Harvard

It's been a while since the Bulldogs faced off against the Crimson, over five years ago to be exact.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team will head out east to take on 10th-ranked Harvard. It’s been a while since the Bulldogs faced off against the Crimson, over five years ago to be exact. But since Maura Crowell took over the program, UMD is 3-1 against them. Puck drop for Friday’s game is set for 1…

UMD-St. Cloud State Men’s Basketball Game Cancelled

If the Bulldogs can't find a replacement opponent, their next game will be January 7th at home against Minnesota State Mankato.

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, the NSIC announced that Sunday’s men’s basketball game between UMD and St. Cloud State has been cancelled due to COVID protocols within the Huskies’ program. Per NSIC guidelines, the game will be declared a no contest and will not be re-scheduled. The women’s game is still on for Sunday at 4 p.m. The men are looking…

UWS Men’s Hockey Set to Host Superior Showdown

The Yellowjackets will host St. Scholastica, Marian and Aurora at Wessman Arena.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, the UW-Superior men’s hockey team will host the fourth-annual Superior Showdown. The Yellowjackets have yet to win the tournament, with Marian winning twice and Trinity taking the other. But they feel this is the year they’ll take home top honors so they can put on a show for the home crowd. “We have St. Scholastica…