DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has known one organization his whole pro career. That organization being the Washington Capitals. But when he begins play this fall, he’ll be doing so with a new team. Shepard signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators organization on Wednesday. It was quite the five-year run for Shep…
SAN DIEGO, California.- Former UMD Defenseman Will Francis is staying with the San Diego Gulls. On Tuesday, Francis was signed to a standard player contract for the upcoming season. He skated in three games for the team last year, but didn’t register a point. Francis had multiple bouts with leukemia during his time at UMD. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday, marked the start of the free agency period in the NHL. Among those looking for new homes were several former Bulldogs. And it didn’t take long for five players to find their next spot. Hibbing’s Scott Perunovich was the first to ink a contract. He’s heading to the Utah Mammoth after splitting last year with the Blues…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has racked up another preseason all-american honor. This time it comes from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Perich recently received All-American recognition from Phil Steele and the Big Ten last month. He’ll try to take the next step this year after posting five interceptions, 46 tackles, and two and a half…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD bulldog Blake Biondi is staying put in the Windy City as he signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves on Monday. Biondi skated in 7 games last season for the Wolves. The Hermantown native wrapped up his college career back in the 2024-25 season with Notre Dame. For the Fighting Irish, Biondi tallied 12…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last Tuesday, five more Bulldogs heard their named called at the PWHL Draft, making it now 18 former UMD standouts drafted the past three years. Olivia Mobley started a run in the 3rd round as she was taken first at number 18 by Boston. One pick later, Nina Jobst-Smith went to Vancouver. Then to round out the 3rd,…
ESKO, Minn.- The Minnesota Golden Gophers standout safety Koi Perich returned home this weekend to host the Esko Elite football youth camp. The camp was on Saturday June 28th and 29th. Perich was joined by his brother Mason Perich of Minnesota State Mankato and St. John’s defensive linemen Cole Engen. The camp hosted kids K-8th grade to help develop proper…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team closed out the regular season at home against Tonka Fusion on Saturday. It was a defensive battle throughout the game with Tonka Fusion holding a 1-0 lead most of the second half. In the 94-minute Anna Tobias finds the back of the net for Superior City FC to tie the game up….
PROCTOR, Minn.- Two local hockey standouts will be watching the NHL Draft closely this weekend. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts and current UMD defenseman Ty Hanson are both prospects. Each player has popped up on draft boards the past few years but have yet to be selected. If they do go, they’re expected to go in the later rounds on…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team has a new coach. But, he’s already familiar with the program. Longtime assistant coach Nick Piazza becomes the 9th head coach dating back to the 1993 season. He’s served as an assistant on both the men’s and women’s squads for a total of nine seasons. Piazza also suited up for the Yellowjackets in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Since the PWHL began in 2023, 13 UMD women’s hockey standouts have heard their name called at the league’s draft. On Tuesday, ten more were hoping to add themselves to that list. The first Bulldog off the board was forward Olivia Mobley who was taken by the Boston Fleet at pick number 18 in the 3rd round. Mobley…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Duluth FC returned to the win column on Monday night, defeating 1826 Academy 5 to 0. With the victory, the BlueGreens improve to 1-0-1 in Minnesota Super Cup play and clinch a spot in the semifinals. Duluth FC is next in action on June 28th at the Iowa Demon Hawks. Categories: College, Sports
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native Noah Furcht has been enjoying some time close to home this summer with the Duluth Huskies. But once the school year starts, he’s set to join a new college team. Late on Friday night, Furcht announced his commitment to Ohio State. He previously spent the last two years playing at Charlotte. During that reign, he clubbed…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The season hasn’t even started yet but Esko native Koi Perich is already earning some recognition before his sophomore year. Perich was named to the preseason All-Big Ten and All-American teams by Phil Steele. In his freshman year with the Golden Gophers, Perich tallied 46 tackles and 5 interceptions earning him FWAA Freshman All-American honors. Perich is coming…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Another Minnesota Frost player is departing the team via free agency. Former UMD defender Maggie Flaherty is joining Montreal Victoire on a one-year contract. Flaherty spent the first two years of her PWHL career in Minnesota. In 46 games played, she tallied two goals and six assists. Flaherty also played a big part in the team’s two…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native will soon get to don the red, white, and blue. Current UCLA guard and former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Gianna Kneepkens has been named to the 2025 AmeriCup Team. Kneepkens, who is one of 12 players on the roster, will head to Chile on June 28th to face the host team in Group B play. She…
OTTAWA, CA.- A former Bulldog has found a new home in the PWHL. Elizabeth Giguere signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Charge. Giguere played the last two seasons out on the East Coast for the New York Sirens. The last time she suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season. Giguere recorded 22 goals, and 40 assists…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s squad had the change chance to pick up some ground in the standings on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Beacons ran into a tough NOSC Blast squad that was able to get the best of them, 3 to 0. Superior City FC falls to 5-2 on the season and will next face the Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- New CSS men’s basketball coach Jared Drake has added two to his coaching staff. Larry McKenzie and Matt Long have both joined the team as assistants. McKenzie won four state titles in the prep ranks, coaching for both Minneapolis Patrick Henry and Minneapolis North. Long on the other hand, most recently served as the head coach at Kishwaukee…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney is staying in the state of Minnesota. On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medalist re-signed with the Minnesota Frost on a three-year contract extension. Since her PWHL debut in the 2023 season, Rooney has posted 13 wins, four shutouts, a 2.08 goals against average, and lastly a .910 saves percentage. Her contract runs…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC men’s team was able to snap a two-game losing skid on Tuesday night, defeating Granite City FC 4 to 2. The Navy had four different goal scorers in the contest. Superior will next be in action on June 25th at home against Bateaux FC. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s safe to say that Jeff Cottrell’s life revolves around running. He’s been on the cross country and track and field coaching staff at CSS for the past seven years. Before that, he ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota. Now when he laces them up, it’s all about keeping the pace for others. For the 2nd straight…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defensive coordinator Trey Dill is typically preparing the Bulldogs to tackle their opponents each fall. But on this upcoming Saturday, Dill himself will tackle 13.1 miles, as he is set to run his first Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. The origins of Dill running his first half marathon goes back to UMD’s Week of Giving. The UMD coaching…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Defender Sidney Morin has signed a new deal with the team that originally drafted her in 2023, the Minnesota Frost. Back then, Morin was one of the final cuts in training camp. She then found a home in Boston with the Fleet, where she had 12 points over the course of two seasons. Back in the 2016-2017…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- It appears another member of the Minnesota Frost will be calling Vancouver home next year. According to Ian Kennedy of The Hockey News, Former Bulldog forward Michela Cava is close to a deal with PWHL Vancouver on Day 1 of the Free Agency period. Cava is coming off her best season yet with the Frost. In 30…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former Mirage forward Hailey Jussila has found her next college home. After spending last year with the Quinnipiac Bobcats, Jussila is now a member of the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Pioneers play out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. It’s a fresh start for Jussila, who last appeared in a game for the Mirage in 2024. She…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team was back at home on Saturday night, welcoming in Vlora FC. The Beacons defend their home turf defeating Vlora FC 4-1. Superior City FC is back in action on Wednesday, June 18th against NOSC Blast. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior City FC II team welcomed in the New Richmond Cyclones on Saturday. It was a defensive battle between Superior City FC II and New Richmond as they settled for a 1-1 tie. With the tie, Superior City FC II punched their ticket to the State Championships, on June 21st. Superior City FC II will be back…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team has circled in on their next head coach. UW-Stevens Point assistant coach Eveline Parsons becomes the 9th head in program history. Just this past season, she contributed to the Pointers returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Parsons has also coached at the D2 level with Tusculum. She replaces…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior City FC and Duluth FC men’s soccer teams met for the first-ever time on Wednesday night. The BlueGreens scored just over two minutes in to the contest as Alexis Santamaria headed in the first goal. Later in the half, Joao Magalhaes tallied two goals to give Duluth FC a three-goal lead into the break. BlueGreens went…
DULUTH, Minn.- The PWHL’s two newest teams continued to add to their roster on Monday night. Both Vancouver and Seattle made seven selections in the expansion draft. First pick of the night belonged to Vancouver and they went with former Bulldog defender Ashton Bell. Bell spent the last two seasons in Ottawa, tallying 13 points plus two more in the postseason…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native Karson Kuhlman will continue his pro hockey career in Sweden. Over the weekend, Kuhlman signed with Rogle BK of the Swedish Hockey League. Just last year, he had a monster season for Lukko in Finalnd. In 60 games played, Kuhlman had 21 goals and 25 assists. He also picked up 3 points in the postseason. The…
PROCTOR, Minn.- A local hockey product will be staying close to home to play college hockey. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts announced his commitment to UMD on Wednesday. Reyelts was originally set to skate for Lindenwood but decommitted after a coaching change. He last suited up for the Rails back in the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, Reyelts posted…
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- A former Bulldog is re-upping with his NHL current team. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers and forward Noah Cates agreed to a four-year contract extension worth four million dollars annually. In his fourth season in Philly, Cates tallied 37 points, 16 of which were goals and 21 were assists. It was almost a career year for him as…
ESKO, Minn.- A former Esko baseball standout is looking for a new home. Current Charlotte outfielder Noah Furcht has entered the transfer portal after playing the last two seasons with the 49ers. During that reign, he clubbed 12 home runs and had 62 runs batted in. Furcht also played one season at Kirkwood Community College. He last suited up for…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- His sophomore season may have not started just yet. But, Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has already landed on a watch list for an impressive award. Perich was one of the 42 players named to the Lott Trophy Watch List. The Lott Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s top defensive player. In his debut season,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The all-time scoring leader in program history is returning to the UMD men’s basketball team. No, Drew Blair is not playing but he will be on the coaching staff. Blair is the team’s new assistant coach after he spent last year with the Milwaukee Bucks as a player development/video coordinator assistant. Blair was a five-time NSIC all-conference honoree…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team is undergoing a coaching change. On Wednesday, Allison DeGroot resigned from her position to join the coaching staff at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. DeGroot spent the last eight years leading the Yellowjackets. During that reign, she posted a 90-59-13 record, which included four conference titles and four NCAA tournament berths. She also…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football released their schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday afternoon. It all starts on August 28th, when the Bulldogs will take on Winona State at TCO stadium in Eagan. The contest will be the first-ever NCAA game at the Vikings training facility. A little over two weeks later will be UMD’s home opener as they’ll face…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies are ready to open up the 2025 season on Memorial Day as the Huskies hit the road to take on the Waterloo Bucks. The Huskies finished the 2024 season with a 38-31 record The Duluth Huskies punched their ticket to the Northwoods League playoffs with a 38-31 recorded, where they fell in the first round…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s lacrosse team has found the program’s first head coach. The team announced on Thursday that Hilda Nuutinen will lead the Yellowjackets in their first season. Before UWS, Nuutinen was the co-head coach for Hudson high school. The Yellowjackets debut season for the women’s lacrosse team is in the 2026-27 academic year. The Yellowjackets will play in…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder Nicole Schmitt has added perhaps the highest accolade in collegiate sports. Schmitt was named an NFCA All-American First team member Wednesday evening. She’s the first Bulldog to achieve All-American status since a trio did it back in the 2018 season. Schmitt is also the 8th player in program history to earn the title of All-American. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule for this upcoming season. It all begins on September 20th when they visit Mercyhurst for a two-game series. Nearly a month later will be their home opener as they host MSU-Mankato on October 17th. For a full look at the schedule, click here. UMD is entering it’s 27th season and…
DULUTH, Minn.- In his 3rd full season with the team, Duluth FC co-owner John Shuster is adding another responsibility to his plate. Last week, the BlueGreens announced at their Media Day that Shuster is now the team’s general manager. He fills the void of Charlie Forsyth, who resigned in December after previously spending ten seasons with the team. Shuster admitted…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team announced their captains for the upcoming season. Graduate forward Mary Kate O’Brien will don the “C” patch next season. And her teammates Tova Henderson and Grace Sadura will serve as alternate captains for the squad. O’Brien is coming off her most productive season, posting seven goals and 18 assists. As for Henderson, she…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica hammer thrower Ella Stritesky will get the chance to compete for a national title later this week. Stritesky qualified for the NCAA D3 Outdoor Track and Field Championships after tallying a throw of 52.45 meters. She recently finished as the runner-up in the hammer throw in the MIAC championships. The nationals begin on May 22nd and…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you like UMD women’s hockey, then you’ll surely like the matchup of the PWHL championship. On Tuesday, the Ottawa Charge will host the Minnesota Frost in game one of the Walter Cup Finals. A whopping eight Bulldogs are set to compete in that game. Ottawa has five former Bulldogs in Ashton Bell, Jocelyn Larocque, Gabbie Hughes, Mannon…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Just a few days after she resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at UWS. We know now where Emily Carpenter is heading. Carpenter has accepted the head coaching position at Knox College. The Prairie Fire are a division three school that plays out of the Midwest Conference. This past season, Carpenter helped guide the Yellowjackets to a…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Another local hockey product will soon don a Bulldog sweater. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton defenseman Karson Young announced his commitment to UMD on Thursday night. Just last year he had a breakout campaign with the Lumberjacks, tallying nine goals and 29 assists. Young also played for the Minnesota Wilderness, in which he skated in 26 games and picked up nine points….
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC made their return to the pitch on Thursday night, hosting Joy AC in their home opener. After being tied at one at the break, the BlueGreens added two more in the 2nd to take the eventual 3 to 1 victory. Duluth FC is next in action on Saturday, when they host the St. Croix Legends at…
