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Northland College’s Chelsea Meierotto Named UMAC Volleyball Coach of the Year

The LumberJills made huge strides under their second-year head coach, including a fifth-place finish in the conference, their highest since 2012.

April 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday, Northland College’s Chelsea Meierotto was named UMAC volleyball Coach of the Year. The LumberJills made huge strides under their second-year head coach, including a fifth-place finish in the conference, their highest since 2012, as well as hitting the .500 mark on their record for the first time since 2009. Meierotto, who played four years at…

St. Scholastica’s Jessica Remer Named UMAC Player of the Year, Alcia Draper Wins Defensive POTY Honors

Remer and Draper helped CSS end the shortened spring season with a 7-1 record.

April 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Jessica Remer has been named UMAC Player of the Year. The sophomore outside hitter led the conference in kills per set and was top ten in hitting percentage. The Saints also took home another award as Alcia Draper was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the UMAC in digs per set. Remer and…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Using Spring Season to Prepare for Transition to MIAC This Fall

The Saints are ready to make one final push at a UMAC title this spring while also preparing for a different type of competition in the fall in the MIAC.

April 11, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months of training and practicing, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team returned to the pitch this past week and are currently 2-0. While they’re hoping for some success this spring, the Saints are already focused on next fall. CSS will make the transition next season to the MIAC. The Saints said they are glad to have…

Nick Swaney Signs One-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Minnesota Wild

Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL for the remainder of the season. He's the first current Bulldog to sign a professional contract this offseason.

April 11, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey senior forward Nick Swaney has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, the organization announced on Sunday. Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season with his entry-level contract starting in the 2021-22 season. The alternate captain finished his…

UWS Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Bethany Lutheran, Men Win in Overtime

Olivia Harding scored the game-winner for the women while Blake Perry scored the game-winner for the men as both Yellowjackets squads stayed unbeaten.

April 10, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Olivia Harding scored her first collegiate goal in the 80th minute to give the Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team the 1-0 win over Bethany Lutheran. The Yellowjackets had multiple chances that just went wide, making Harding’s the only goal of the match. Morgan Philliber made her third straight start in net and made one save. UWS improves to…

UWS Baseball Dominates Offensively in Doubleheader Sweep of North Central

The Yellowjackets scored 21 runs total in Saturday's doubleheader sweep.

April 10, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team had a big afternoon at the plate on Saturday, getting the 10-1 and 11-10 wins over North Central to sweep the doubleheader. In the first game, the Rams got on the board in the first but then the Yellowjackets took over, including six runs in the third inning. Bryce Flanagan went 2-for-4 with…

Wilderness Fall at Home to Minot

Jacob Herter and Mikol Sartor would each score goals.

April 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Jacob Herter and Mikol Sartor would each score goals, but it wouldn’t be enough as Minot picks up the road win over the Minnesota Wilderness 6-2 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Softball Split Doubleheader with Northwestern

The Yellowjackets improve to 8-6 on the season.

April 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After an 8-3 loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the UW-Superior softball team got a walk-off single off the bat of Hailee Halgeorge that gave the Yellowjackets a 5-4 win Friday at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets improve to 8-6 on the season. Next up is a series Sunday at home against Northland…

Former Denfeld Standout Keegan Chastey to Play Under Dad Barry on St. Scholstica Men’s Soccer Team

Barry Chastey has been coaching his son Keegan for the past decade and now gets one more chance at it this semester, as the Denfeld standout will suit up for the Saints this spring.

April 9, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld soccer alum Keegan Chastey has been cheering on the Saints since he first started playing soccer. “I’ve been up here watching the games, especially the playoffs, ever since I was maybe four years old. To be a part of the team instead of just a fan, it’s a good feeling,” Keegan said. After guiding the…

Duluth Native Brett Larson Leads St. Cloud State to First-Ever National Title Game

The Denfeld alum graduated from UMD, and even won two national titles with the Bulldogs as a member of Scott Sandelin's coaching staff.

April 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Despite UMD’s loss in the Frozen Four, there will be some Northland representation in Saturday’s national championship game as St. Cloud state will play in its their first ever title game, led by head coach and Duluth native Brett Larson. The Denfeld alum graduated from UMD, and even won two national titles with the Bulldogs as Scott…

UMD Men’s Hockey Fall in Overtime to UMass in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Tanner Laderoute and Cole Koepke each scored for the Bulldogs, as they lost their first overtime playoff game since March of 1984.

April 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Minnesota native Garrett Wait scored the game-winning goal in overtime as UMass held on for the 3-2 win over the UMD men’s hockey team in the Frozen Four national semi-finals. Tanner Laderoute and Cole Koepke each scored for the Bulldogs, as they lost their first overtime playoff game since March of 1984. UMD’s season ends with an…

UMD Dance Team to Compete at Nationals Virtually

And since they won't be travelling down to nationals, the team will be able to record their video in front of their own fans.

April 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD dance team will be competing at nationals for the sixth straight year. But instead of heading down to Orlando, Florida, the team will work on their routine back at home. The Bulldogs usually start their season with summer camps, but those were cancelled due to the pandemic. They finally got the green light in January…

Wendy Sandelin, Wife of UMD Coach Scott Sandelin, Talks Hectic Week at Frozen Four

She will have a rooting interest in both semi-final games as her husband Scott is the head coach at UMD and her son Ryan plays for Minnesota State Mankato.

April 7, 2021

Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – For this week’s Frozen Four, one person will have a rooting interest in both semi-final games. That person is Wendy Sandelin, the wife of UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin and the mother of Minnesota State Mankato forward Ryan Sandelin. “You realize it’s a possibility. And then you start to realize no it’s really a possibility….

UMD Men’s Hockey to Face Shorthanded UMass in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Puck drop between the Bulldogs and the Minutemen is set for 8 p.m.

April 7, 2021

Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – We are less than 24 hours away from the national semi-final showdown between the UMD men’s hockey team and the University of Massachusetts. But 24 hours ago, the Minutemen were hit with a massive bombshell. UMass announced that four players, including their leading goal-scorer and their starting goalie, will be out for Thursday’s game due to COVID-19…

Duluth East’s Aili Hietala Signs NLI to Join University of Montana Tennis Team

She played six years as the #1 singles for the Greyhounds and will look to carry over her success to the college level.

April 7, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Aili Hietala dominated the competition in her high school tennis career, finishing with a 145-18 overall record. And now she’s taking her talents to the Big Sky Country. Monday, Hietala signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division I tennis at the University of Montana. She played six years as the #1 singles for…

Six Hermantown Hockey Players to Take Part in Frozen Four

Koepke, Jacques, Sandelin and Aamodt were all teammates at Hermantown when the Hawks won their first of back to back state titles in 2016.

April 7, 2021

Sam Ali,

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Thursday’s Frozen Four will feature a lot of representation from the state of Minnesota. Nearly 40% of the players are from the state of hockey, more than the other 49 states combined. And the largest local group comes from Hermantown. Six former Hawks are taking part in the Frozen Four: UMD’s Cole Koepke, Jesse Jacques, Blake Biondi…

UWS Volleyball Team Withdraws from UMAC Tournament

The Yellowjackets were scheduled to face St. Scholastica Thursday in the first round.

April 7, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior volleyball team announced Wednesday morning that they are withdrawing from the UMAC tournament due to COVID-19 protocols. The Yellowjackets were scheduled to face St. Scholastica Thursday in the first round. The Saints will now host Minnesota Morris Thursday night at the Reif Gym. Top seed Northwestern will be given a bye and will host the…

UWS Softball Scores Early and Often in Home Sweep over North Central

The Yellowjackets would score double-digit runs in both games against the Cardinals.

April 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior softball team opened their UMAC schedule with a pair of five-inning victories over North Central Tuesday at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets scored six runs in the second and third innings of the first game and added seven in the fourth. And it was more of the same in the second game as…

CSS Baseball Holds Off UWS in Second Bridge Battle of 2021

Virginia native Jack Perala allowed just two hits in five innings of work.

April 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Virginia native Jack Perala allowed just two hits in five innings of work as the St. Scholastica baseball team got the road win over rivals UW-Superior 6-1 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. It was Perala’s first collegiate win of his career, while Cody Venske also made some history with his first career home run…

CSS Soccer Teams Pick Up Home Wins Over Crown

It was a big day on the pitch for the Saints men's and women's soccer teams.

April 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Maren Friday finished the day with a hat trick as the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team defeated Crown 4-0 Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. Brea Archer scored the other goal for the Saints, who have not allowed a goal in their last 13 UMAC conference games. On the men’s side, CSS opened their season with an…

Hermantown’s Joey Pierce Back on the Ice for Minnesota Wilderness

Pierce's teammates Aaron Pionk and Zam Plante will also skate for the Wilderness for the rest of the NAHL season.

April 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – After a heart-breaking end to his high school career, Hermantown hockey captain Joey Pierce has laced up the skates again and is now playing junior hockey with the Minnesota Wilderness. The UMD commit joined the team last week and plans to finish out the season with them. Pierce has played for the Wilderness before and is excited…

Pederson’s No-Hitter Powers UMD Softball to Home Sweep of Minnesota Crookston

It was also a big day for Cloquet alum Kiana Bender, who homered in each game.

April 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – North Branch native Sam Pederson would finish with her first career no-hitter as the UMD softball team blanked Minnesota Crookston 10-0 in Game One and picked up the sweep with a 9-1 win in Game Two Tuesday at Malosky Stadium. It was also a big day for Cloquet alum Kiana Bender, who homered in each game. The…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Not Taking For Granted Fourth Straight Frozen Four

The Bulldogs will face UMass in the national semifinals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s officially Frozen Four week for the UMD men’s hockey team, a place they have been to four straight times. And while the accomplishment is impressive, it’s just business as usual for the players. “We’ve had three shots at it in my career, my class and we’ve got there every single year so it’s pretty special. This…

St. Scholastica’s Morgan Friday Records 100th Career Point

Friday added that she plans to return next fall as she chases her dad's 144 career points.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team got their season off to a great start, knocking off Northwestern 3-0 this past weekend. It was also a historic game for Morgan Friday who scored her 100th career point in a Saints uniform, becoming the 10th player in program history to do so. And surprisingly, she hit that milestone on…

UWS Softball Team Welcomes New Head Coach Melissa Fracker

The Yellowjackets will be back in action on Tuesday for their home opener against North Central.

April 5, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a new era of softball for Wisconsin-Superior with Melissa Fracker as the new head coach. The team has already had to deal with some postponements but it has allowed more time for her to get to know her players. “Number one: I love that I don’t have to make them do stuff together. They do it…

College Soccer: Saints Women, Yellowjackets Men Earn Shutouts in Home Openers

The St. Scholastica women and UWS men returned home in big ways on Saturday with both squads picking up home shutouts.

April 3, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team picked up right where they left off last season, getting the 3-0 win over Northwestern in their season opener in a rematch of the 2019 UMAC Tournament championship. Elisa Galyen, Emily Thalmann and Kaiya Quam all scored for the Saints, with Galyen and Thalmann recording their first collegiate goals, while Morgan…

Saints Volleyball Ends Regular Season with Home Win

St. Scholastica earned the No. 2 seed for the UMAC tournament and will host UWS in the semifinals on Thursday.

April 3, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team ended the regular season in a big way, taking down Minnesota Morris 3-1 (25-19, 27-29, 25-14, 25-17), ending a 10-match losing streak to the Cougars. Jessica Remer led the way with 22 kills while Ashley Larson finished with 10 kills and a career-high 15 digs for her first collegiate double-double. Katie Brostrom…

Coaches Corner: Scott Sandelin

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the UMD men's hockey team.

April 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from UMD men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin as the Bulldogs get set for their fourth straight trip to the Frozen Four. UMD will face UMass Thursday night in Pittsburgh, PA. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Late Rally Falls Short in Home Opener for UMD Baseball

The Bulldogs drop both games of the double-header by one run.

April 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team would have runners in scoring position with one out in the bottom of the seventh, but the rally would fall short as they drop their home opener to Upper Iowa 5-4 Friday at Wade Stadium. And it would be another close game in the nightcap, but the same results as the Peacocks hang…

UMD Softball Earns Walk-Off Win over Wayne State in Home Opener

Kelly Swank would hit a game-winning RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh.

April 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kelly Swank would hit a game-winning RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh that gave the UMD softball team the 5-4 win over Wayne State Friday afternoon in their home opener at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs would go on to sweep the Wildcats with a shutout win in the second game 6-0. They’ll look to keep…

St. Scholastica Volleyball Picks Up Home Win Over Northland College

CSS will close out their season Saturday at home against Minnesota Morris.

April 1, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jessica Remer finished with a career-high 24 kills while Katie Brostrom had a career-high 54 assists as the St. Scholastica volleyball team defeated Northland College 3-1 Thursday night at the Reif Gym. It was the Saints’ 49th straight win over the Lumberjills. CSS will close out their season Saturday at home against Minnesota Morris. Categories: College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Happy To Be Back at Wade Stadium

Last weekend, the Saints returned home for the first time in two years and have rattled off three straight wins at Wade Stadium.

April 1, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The college baseball season is underway, and so far, so good for St. Scholastica. Last weekend, the Saints returned home for the first time in two years and have rattled off three straight wins at Wade Stadium. “I think just in terms of coaching, it felt normal for the first time in two years. When you’re on…

UWS Women’s Soccer Blank Northland College at Home

Emma Street and Claire Smith each scored in the second half.

March 30, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Emma Street and Claire Smith each scored in the second half as the UW-Superior women’s soccer team earned an exhibition victory over Northland College Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets will open their regular season schedule Saturday as they will host Martin Luther. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Scott Sandelin Named Finalist for Spencer Penrose Award

Since the start of the 2016 season, Sandelin has posted the second-most wins in all of NCAA.

March 30, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, UMD’s Scott Sandelin was named a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award given to the top head coach in Division I men’s hockey. This is the fifth year in a row that Sandelin has been nominated for the award, which he won back in 2004. Since the start of the 2016 season, Sandelin has posted the…

St. Scholastica Baseball Tops UW-Superior in Non-Conference Bridge Battle

Dallas Miller was stellar on the mound for the Saints as he finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts

March 29, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first meeting since the 2019 UMAC playoffs, the St. Scholastica baseball team got the home win over UW-Superior 5-2 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Dallas Miller was stellar on the mound for the Saints as he finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts, allowing just two hits over 7.1 innings of work. CSS improves to 3-2…

Former Mirage Standout Callie Hoff Named WIAC Player of the Year

The Hermantown native led the conference in goals and total points and earned first-team honors for the third straight year.

March 29, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MADISON, Wis. – Former Proctor/Hermantown Mirage standout and current UW-River Falls forward Callie Hoff has been named the WIAC Player of the Year. The Hermantown native led the conference in goals and total points and earned first-team honors for the third straight year. Hoff also recorded at least one point in 10 games this past season, including eight multi-point performances….

Mylymok’s Game-Winner in Fifth Overtime Sends UMD Men’s Hockey To Frozen Four

The Bulldogs outlast NCHC rivals North Dakota in the longest NCAA men's hockey tournament game ever, advancing to their fourth straight Frozen Four.

March 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

FARGO, N.D. – Freshman forward Luke Mylymok scored 2:13 into the fifth overtime to give the No. 3 seed Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 3-2 win over No. 1 seed North Dakota in the Fargo Regional Final and send the Bulldogs to their fourth straight Frozen Four. Jackson Cates and Cole Koepke scored 80 seconds apart in the third…

St. Scholastica Baseball Sweeps Northland College For First Wins of Season

Luke Schemenauer finished the day 6-for-7 as the Saints swept their home opener.

March 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the home debut for head coach Kevin Ritsche, the St. Scholastica baseball team dominated offensively, sweeping the doubleheader over Northland College 12-1 and 11-1. Grant Taival struck out five while allowing one run on three hits over 5 innings and recorded the win in the first game. Mitchell Olson recorded a home run while Matt Tautges,…

UWS Volleyball Sweeps North Central in Home Finale

Kaylin Plautz led the Yellowjackets with 18 kills while Alexie Pryd finished with 10.

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS volleyball team made quick work of North Central on Saturday, getting the 3-0 win (25-18, 25-10, 25-20) in their home finale. Kaylin Plautz led the Yellowjackets with 18 kills while Alexie Pryd finished with 10 kills. Megan Holz led the way with eight aces and 33 set assists. UWS improves to 7-2 (5-2 UMAC) and…

UMD Volleyball Falls to Concordia-St. Paul in Spring Exhibition

This was one of eight scrimmages this spring for the Bulldogs after their fall season was canceled due to COVID-19

March 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first home match since November of 2019, the UMD volleyball team fell to Concordia-St. Paul in five sets 4-1. UMD will be participating in eight scrimmages this spring after their fall season was canceled due to COVID-19. The matches will not count towards any NCAA statistical records. The Bulldogs will be back home Tuesday hosting…

Michigan Withdraws From NCAA Tournament, UMD Men’s Hockey Advance to Regional Finals

The UMD men's hockey team now moves on to the regional final to face the winner of North Dakota vs. American International.

March 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

FARGO, N.D. – It was a shocking start to the NCAA men’s hockey regional tournament as the University of Michigan has withdrawn due to a positive COVID-19 case. The UMD men’s hockey team now moves on to the regional final to face the winner of North Dakota vs. American International. The regional final is still scheduled for Saturday night. Categories:…

UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Battle Michigan in Regional Semi-Finals

Puck drop Friday at the Scheels Arena is set for 3 p.m.

March 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The last time the UMD men’s hockey team faced Michigan, Kyle Schmidt scored the overtime game winner to give the Bulldogs their first ever national championship back in 2011. Fast forward ten years later, and the two teams will clash once again. The Bulldog make their return to the NCAA tournament to defend the back-to-back titles they…

St. Scholastica’s Arkhip Ledenkov Becomes Program’s First and Only NCHA Co-Freshman of the Year

He was also named to the All-Freshman Team, along with his twin brother Filimon, who led all NCHA freshman with 12 points.

March 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, St. Scholastica’s Arkhip Ledenkov was named NCHA Co-Rookie of the Year. He becomes the program’s first and only only honoree as the Saints are heading to the MIAC next season. In only six conference games, Ledenkov finished fifth overall in scoring with eight goals and three assists. He was also named to the All-Freshman Team, along…

Proctor/Hermantown’s Alex McPhee Prepares for Trip to Wrestling State Tournament

McPhee becomes just the second wrestler in the program's eight-year history to take part in the state finals tournament.

March 23, 2021

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Alex McPhee is a member of the Proctor/Hermantown United wrestling team. Now he’s not jumping off of steel cages or putting guys through burning tables. But he is heading to the state tournament later this week. McPhee will compete in the 160-pound weight class after a top-two finish in the prelims this past weekend. He becomes just…

Brooke Olson Named WBCA All-American For Second Straight Season

Olson was also named a second team All-American by the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association after picking up third team All-American honors last season.

March 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Brooke Olson was named a WBCA All-American on Tuesday for the second straight season. Olson led the Bulldogs and the NSIC with just under 22 points per game and led the team with eight rebounds per game. She is the first Bulldog to receive All-American honors in back-to-back seasons since LIndsay Dietz did it in 2004-05…

St. Scholastica’s MacMillan Named NCHA Coach of the Year, LaRoche Takes Home ROTY Honors

Lisa LaRoche, Rachel Anderson, Taylor Thompson and Lori Huseby were all named to the All-Conference team while LaRoche and Allie Bussey were selected to the All-Freshman Team.

March 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their final season in the NCHA, the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team took home two of the league’s major awards. Jackie MacMillan was named Coach of the Year for the second time in the past three seasons after helping the Saints to their first NCHA regular season title. Lisa LaRoche took home Rookie of the Year…

UMD’s Carson Shanks Looks Back on 2018 Final Four Run at Loyola Chicago

Shanks was a member of the Loyola Chicago team that shocked everyone in 2018 and made it all the way to the Final Four.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is well underway and so far, it has not disappointed. Millions of brackets have been busted after the first two rounds, thanks to some major upsets. And it’s bringing back fond memories for one local coach. UMD men’s basketball assistant coach Carson Shanks was a member of the Loyola Chicago team that…

UMD Coaches Talk New Spring Exhibition Schedules

We have reaction from the head coaches of the football, volleyball and women's soccer team.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, UMD announced that the fall sports which had their seasons postponed would be back in action this spring for exhibition games. The football team will have three scheduled games, including a spring showdown next month where they will host three other teams. And any amount of games will be crucial for the development of several…

All Five Minnesota D1 Men’s Hockey Programs to Play in NCAA Tournament for First Time Ever

A few of the head coaches spoke about that achievement, including Mavericks head coach Mike Hastings, Gophers head coach Bob Motzko and Bulldogs head coach Scott Sandelin.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – During Sunday’s Selection Show for the NCAA men’s hockey tournament, we learned that all five Division I men’s hockey programs in the state of Minnesota, including UMD, the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud state, Minnesota State Mankato and Bemidji State, are taking part in the ncaa tournament. A few of the head coaches spoke about that achievement,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Earns No. 3 Seed in Midwest Region for NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs will play No. 2 seed Michigan on Friday in Fargo, N.D. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD men’s hockey team learned that they will be headed to their program-record 6th straight NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Midwest region. UMD will head to Fargo, N.D. to face No. 2 seed Michigan in the first round as they look to defend their two-time national title. Puck…