DULUTH, Minn. – Both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams are ranked fifth in their respective NSIC Preseason Coaches Polls. The women’s NSIC Athlete to Watch for UMD is Mackenzie Hall, who is coming off of an 18th place finish at the 2019 NSIC championships, and 34th in the central regionals. To view the full women’s release, head…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Monday, the MIAC released its fall COVID-19 sports competition plan. St. Scholastica is in the process of transitioning their programs to the MIAC and will compete in the conference starting this fall. Things like masking and fan attendance will be a school decision. The MIAC said that if a conference game has to be postponed due to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team has been ranked in the top 10 nationally in the AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll, coming in at No. 7 with 684 points. UMD is one of five teams in the NSIC to be ranked in the top 25, with Concordia-St. Paul earning a No. 2 ranking. Northern State, St. Cloud State and Wayne…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica men’s soccer team scored four goals in the second half to get the 4-0 win over Lake Superior College in their first exhibition of the season. The Saints will host the bridge battle on Wednesday as UW-Superior comes to town for an exhibition, then they will open the regular season Sept. 1 hosting Saint…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Former UMD defenseman Matt Cairns has signed a one-year contract with the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. Cairns spent just one season with the Bulldogs after playing three seasons for Cornell. This season, he tallied six assists with a +18 rating. Cairns was selected in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – We are just about a week away from college sports returning in the Northland and this week, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team returned to the pitch ready for a big fall season. Just three months ago, the Yellowjackets were wrapping up a strong spring season, going 7-3 and making it to their second ever UMAC championship game….
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from the UMD volleyball team, including head coach Jim Boos and team captain Kate Berg, as the Bulldogs began their first week of fall practices. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Over 400 coaches from all levels came together for the 2021 Level 6 Coaches Symposium, which is hosted by USA Hockey. The four-day symposium features several guest speakers, including coaches from the AHL and NHL. Organizers say it’s a way to celebrate coaches all over the country who care about the game and want to give back,…
PROCTOR, Minn. – The Lake Superior College soccer teams opened their respective seasons Thursday night at Egerdahl Field. The women fell 5-2 and the men were shut out 4-0 by the Blue Knights. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Two weeks ago, St. Scholastica said good-bye to their longtime women’s hockey coach Jackie MacMillan when she resigned following issues with the administration. And now, the men’s hockey team will have a new head coach as well. A source tells FOX 21 that Kevin Moore out at CSS after one season with the program. The athletic department…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is wrapping up their second week of practice. And although for the most part are normal, the Bulldogs are still aware that COVID-19 could still have an impact on their season. Head coach Curt Wiese says getting everyone involved with weekly game plans will be more important than ever before. “That’s going to…
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Former UMD men’s hockey assistant coach Jason Herter has joined Western Michigan University in the same position. He will join the coaching staff of new Broncos head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Herter left the program last year after nine years with the team. In his time at UMD, the Saskatchewan native has been a part of two national…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some things in life are inevitable. Death, taxes and the UMD volleyball team making the NCAA tournament. In fact, they’ve done that 17 times since head coach Jim Boos took over in 2002. The Bulldogs come into this season with high expectations as they were picked to finish 2nd in the NSIC. But this year’s team could…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team held their first fall practice on Monday in nearly two years. This year will be a balancing act for head coach Greg Cane as UMD brings back a roster full of players with different levels of experience. “Being split with a lot of newcomers and upperclassmen, it’s definitely motivating. Everyone coming in…
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Duluth Huskies’ season came to an end Tuesday night as Waterloo got the shutout win 6-0 in the Northwoods League playoffs. The Huskies finish their season with a 30-40 overall record. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is ranked nationally in the first poll from the American Football Coaches Association. The Bulldogs come in at #23, one of just two NSIC teams on the list as Minnesota State-Mankato came in at #2. UMD will host the Mavericks in Week 2 of the regular season. Before that, they will open their…
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Duluth Huskies started to put together another rally late on Sunday but couldn’t finish it off, as the Waterloo Bucks got the 8-6 win win in game one of the best-of-three first round playoff series. Down 8-3 in the eight, the Huskies scored twice to cut the lead to three. In the ninth, Mike Boeve drove…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former St. Scholastica forward Carson Rose has signed his first professional contract with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The former assistant captain recorded 35 goals and 21 assists during his four years, while leading the team his junior season with 12 goals. The SPHL has been around since 2004 and has teams…
DULUTH, Minn. – Michael Sarhatt led the way with four hits and 2 RBI as the Duluth Huskies got the 13-3 win over Bismarck on Saturday to end the regular season. Mike Boeve went 3-for-3 with 3 RBI while Calyn Halvorson went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and scored three times. The Huskies will now prepare for the playoffs, which start…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Basketball season is right around the corner and the UW-Superior women’s basketball team announced their 2021-22 schedule earlier this weekend. The Yellowjackets will open things in an exhibition game at UMD on Nov. 2 then open the regular season at home on Nov. 9 against UW-Stout. This year’s bridge battle will take place Nov. 17 at the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Eleven years ago, the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team began their first year as a program and their first ever head coach was Buffalo, Minnesota native Jackie MacMillan, who knows a thing or two about first-year women’s hockey programs. She was part of the first recruiting class at the University of Wisconsin back in 1999. “There’s some…
DULUTH, Minn. – Down 8-0 in the seventh, the Duluth Huskies started to rally, but came up just short in the ninth as Bismarck got the 8-7 win. However, with Willmar beating Eau Claire, the Huskies have clinched a playoff spot and are back in the postseason for the first time since 2018. The Huskies and Bismarck Larks will wrap…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with UMD football head coach Curt Wiese as the Bulldogs wrapped up their first week of fall practice. UMD hit the field for fall practice for the first time in nearly two years after having last season canceled. The Bulldogs will open the 2021 season at Upper Iowa on Sept….
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team wrapped up their first week of fall practice on Friday. The Bulldogs also learned that one of their own is getting some national recognition for his play on the field. Offensive lineman Brent Laing has been named to the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist. For many players, this serves as the first step…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s basketball team announced their schedule for the upcoming season and they’ve got a few big ones circled. On Nov. 27, the Yellowjackets will play the University of Green Bay in an exhibition game. This will be the first time the Yellowjackets will play a DI school since November 2009 against Wisconsin. “I think your…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica head baseball coach Kevin Ritsche is stepping down. He was hired two years ago but had his first season cut short due to the pandemic. This past spring, the Superior native led the Saints to a 20-9 overall record and a runner-up finish in the UMAC regular season, and in the tournament as well. Ritsche…
DULUTH, Minn. – After nearly a two-year layoff, the CSS football team gathered at Saints Field for the first day of fall practices. “There was no motivation to get out of bed. It was just go, you know,” linebacker Mack Nelson said. “To finally have that, that camp feel, is awesome,” said running back Bryceton Butkiewicz. The roster will be…
MANKATO, Minn. – Mike Boeve and Calyn Halvorson each homered in the third inning as the Duluth Huskies topped Mankato 14-8 Thursday night at ISG Field. Five different players drove in multiple runs for the Huskies, who swept their final road series of the season. Friday night, they will host Bismarck for their final series of the season. A win…
MANKATO, Minn. – Shortstop Michael Brooks delivered his team-leading fifth home run of the season on the first pitch of the game as the Duluth Huskies topped Mankato 12-5 Thursday night at ISG Field. Brooks led the way with three RBI while Mike Boeve and Bryan Broecker chipped in with two RBI each. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
WINNIPEG, Canada – For the past three seasons, Hermantown native Neal Pionk has defied expectations that people had of him as a pro hockey player. And now, he’ll continue to do that with a new contract and some more money. Wednesday, Pionk signed a four-year, $23.5 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent, but…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown defenseman Ty Hanson announced on Twitter Wednesday that he has committed to joining the UMD men’s hockey team. The soon-to-be junior scored nine goals and 20 assists during his sophomore campaign. He is the third Hermantown player to commit to UMD, joining Joey Pierce and Zam Plante, and they will join current Bulldogs Jesse Jacques, Blake…
FARGO, N.D. – Last month, collegiate athletes across the country were given permission to be able to benefit from their name, image and likeness thanks to a landmark Supreme Court decision. One of the players taking advantage of the opportunity is a former Northland basketball star. North Dakota State guard Heaven Hamling has signed an endorsement deal with Silverstar Car…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ben Gerl twirled seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out five batters as the Duluth Huskies shutout Willmar 5-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. Mike Boeve and Ambren Voitik each finished with two hits as the Huskies will travel to Mankato for their final road series of the season. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD fans love their Bulldogs, but understandably, the local players get a little extra love. The UMD football team has five Northland natives on the roster, including linebacker Nate Pearson. The former Northwestern Tiger will be a sixth-year senior in 2021 after redshirting as a freshman and losing last season due to the pandemic. Pearson is now…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday night, Duluth FC Academy topped Team Evil 4-1 to win the Duluth Amateur Soccer League championship. The achievement is even more impressive when you remember this is their first year as a program and gives a fans a glimpse into the future of Duluth FC. “Sean and I kept in contact. I talk to him every…
DULUTH, Minn. – A seven-run sixth inning would be the difference as the Duluth Huskies fell to Willmar 10-5 Monday night at Wade Stadium. Mike Boeve led the way with three hits as the Huskies will look for better results Tuesday night. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – After watching almost every UMD team play some kind of season last year, it’s finally the football team’s turn to get back on the field, as they held their first fall practice since 2019 on Monday. “There’s just kind of that feeling in the air that it’s football season again and it’s hard to beat that feeling,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – A pair of former UMD hockey standouts will be taking part in the 2021 IIHF women’s world championship. Lara Stalder will represent Switzerland, while Katerina Mrazova will skate for the Czech Republic. Stalder scored 148 points in her Bulldog career, was named 2017 WCHA Player of the Year and a finalist for the Patty Kazmaier award. Mrazova…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team was picked to finish 2nd in the NSIC preseason coaches poll. The top spot went to Concordia St.-Paul. After missing out on the 2020 season due to COVID, the Bulldogs will look to build off of their successful 2019 season, which led to a fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance and their 18th in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies battled back-and-forth, but a sac fly in the bottom of the eighth gave them the 8-7 win over the St. Cloud Rox in the final meeting between the two this season. This was also the Huskies’ first win over the Rox this year. Calyn Halvorson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI…
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing basketball star Ayden McDonald has committed to joining the Augustana men’s basketball team. In his junior season, McDonald led the Bluejackets with 18 points, 11 assists and six rebounds per game. He guided Hibbing to a 16-4 overall record and to their first state tournament since 1989. McDonald, coached by his dad Joel, became the program’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD softball coach Jen Walter, who announced this week that she is leaving the program become an assistant coach at St. Thomas. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. – Evelth native and former UMD hockey standout Mark Pavelich will be honored and remembered with multiple events next weekend. Friends and family of the “Miracle on Ice” star want to use the event to continue the conversation of mental health awareness, while also shining a light on who Pavelich was, besides his own mental illness. “People…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ambren Voitik delivered the game-winning RBI with the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth to score Brett Paulsen to give the Huskies got the 4-3 win over the La Crosse Loggers. Mike Boeve went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI while Michael Broks went 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Richard Kiel got the win, allowing just one…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday morning, UMD’s Laura Harmon announced that she is stepping down as the head coach of the Bulldogs’ track & field and cross country teams. According to a press release, Harmon says she would like to focus on being closer to family back home, but will be keeping tabs on the team this year and into the…
DULUTH, Minn. – This upcoming season, the UMD men’s basketball team will be heading out west for a very special exhibition game. The Bulldogs will take on the University of Nevada on December 15th. It will be the first time UMD will face a Division I opponent since 2018 when the Bulldogs battled Minnesota. So what’s the connection between the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The La Crosse Loggers would scored seven runs in the first inning and eight runs in the fifth inning as they topped the Duluth Huskies 18-6 Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Mike Boeve led the Huskies with two hits and two RBI as they will be back at home against the Loggers on Friday night. Categories: College,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, UMD’s Ashton Bell was selected as one of 25 players to represent Canada at the 2021 IIHF women’s world championships in Calgary. Bell is one of just three NCAA players selected, but won’t be the only Bulldog as former UMD standout Jocelyne Larocque will be playing as well. This past season, Bell captained UMD to their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Six years ago after a storied coaching career at St. Scholastica, Jen Walter signed on to be the new head softball coach at UMD. And Tuesday, her short, but very eventful tenure, came to an end. Walter is leaving the program to become an assistant coach at Division I St. Thomas. Since taking over in the summer…
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The UMD football team has been picked to finish first in the North division in the NSIC Preseason Coaches poll. The top overall ranking went to Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD is preparing for its first game in two years as they will open fall camp later this week. Senior quarterback John Larson was named Preseason Offensive Player of…
