Wilderness Fall in Game Four as Season Ends
Austin knocks off Minnesota 5-3 as the Wilderness' season comes to an end.
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Veterans Provide Consistency Amidst UMD Roster Questions
Comments From Head Football Coach Curt Wiese
DULUTH- After last seasons campaign was racked with injuries there’s plenty of question marks heading into Friday’s spring game. The biggest being which one of UMD’s three starting quarterbacks will take the reigns this coming fall. Last season, Juniors Mike Rybarczyk and Ben Everhart both suffered injuries after emerging as front runners for the full time gig. At the end of the…
College Baseball: Saints Split Sunny Opener
Highlights From St.Scholastica Baseball
Northwestern 11, St.Scholastica 4 (F) Northwestern 4, St.Scholastica 5 (F) Categories: College, Sports
Governor Dayton Celebrates UMD Bulldog Day at Statehouse
Wednesday is "UMD Men's Hockey National Championship Day"
The UMD Bulldogs National Championship win put the school and Duluth on the map, and now even Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is giving them their own day. Governor Dayton a former division one hockey player for Yale, revealing at Wednesday’s press conference that the semi-final round of the Frozen Four kept him on the edge of his seat. He officially…
College Softball: Saints Sweep in Home Opener
Highlights From St.Scholastica Softball
Game 1: St.Scholastica 12, North Central 0 (F) Game 2: St.Scholatica 9, North Central 1 (F) Categories: College, News, Sports
UMD Third in Central Region Rankings
NCAA DII College Softball Rankings
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Softball team checked in at 3rd in the NCAA Division II Central Region rankings. The NSIC in general is strongly represented, Winona State is number one, Augustana and Minnesota State Mankato also sneaking in the top five. The Bulldogs are an impressive 23 and 7 against in-region competition and are back home Thursday against Northern State….
Sandelin, Bulldogs Look to Future while in St.Paul
Comments from UMD Head Coach Scott Sandelin
ST.PAUL, Minn.- UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin met with Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday and also responded to questions about next season and the future of hockey in Minnesota. Sandelin on next season, “Very excited about next year, we’re excited about the nucleus coming back, with young players and certainly our recruits that are coming in, but we know, like…
UMD Narrows Search for Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Bulldogs Top Job is Down to Four Finalists
DULUTH, Minn.- After parting ways with previous men’s basketball coach Matt Bowen, UMD has now narrowed their list of candidates own to four finalists. All of the ‘Dogs potential coaches will be on campus this week for interviews. Current UMD Assistant Coach Matt Hockett is one of UMD’s finalists, a former bulldog baller himself, Hockett has coached as an assistant…
Rooney’s Road to Gold
The UMD goalie talks about how she went from Bulldogs goalie to Olympic darling.
DULUTH — “I just knew I was going to go into it working hard. Put my head down and work hard. I didn’t know what to expect. I knew I was seen as the third goalie there in the beginning and I knew I was going to get a shot and to just capitalize on my opportunity and it kind…
Joey Anderson Signs with New Jersey Devils
The sophomore becomes the third Bulldog to head to the pros.
NEWARK, NJ — Sophomore Joey Anderson has signed a three–year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. Anderson was selected 73rd overall by the Devils in the 2016 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old scored 11 goals and recorded 16 assists this past season, helping UMD capture its second national title in school history. Anderson was also the captain of the U.S….
UMD Softball Looks To Continue Their Hot Start
The Bulldogs are 29-8 overall, including 11-3 in the NSIC.
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UMD’s Brett Larson Named New Head Coach at SCSU
The Duluth native has been on the Bulldogs' staff for both national championships.
ST. CLOUD — This is usually that time of the year when the UMD men’s hockey team starts to experience some early departures. Most of the time it’s players who go to the pros. But now it’s a coach who is heading out. Assistant coach Brett Larson has been named the new head hockey coach at St. Cloud State. The…
Jared Thomas Signs with AHL’s San Antonio Rampage
The former Hermantown star is the second Bulldog to head to the pros.
DULUTH– Senior forward Jared Thomas has signed with the San Antonio Rampage. They are the AHL affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche. The contract is for next season, however Thomas will be on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season. The former Hermantown star recorded a career–high 11 goals and 15 assists in his senior campaign, while also scoring…
Rooney, Morin Celebrate Golden Moment
U.S.A. Women's Olympic Hockey Team
DULUTH, Minn.- The story of the 2018 U.S.A. Women’s Olympic team has become a house hold tale for even the casual sports fan, and at the center of it all is UMD junior red shirt goalie Maddie Rooney, who overnight went from a Duluth sensation to an Olympic hero as team U.S.A. captured their first gold medal in 20 years….
Rooney, Morin Return for Welcome Home Celebration
The two UMD Bulldogs were part of the gold medal U.S. women's hockey team.
DULUTH — It was a packed house at the Sports Garden Thursday night as two Bulldogs returned home with some hardware around their neck. For the first time since winning the gold medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics, Maddie Rooney and Sidney Morin came back to Duluth for a “Welcome Home Celebration” with their fans who cheered them on from…
Softball Sweeps, Baseball Splits as ‘Dogs Spring in Duluth
Highlights From UMD Baseball and Softball
SB: Minnesota Crookston 1, Minnesota Duluth 9 (F) Minnesota Crookston 0, Minnesota Duluth 1 (F) BB: St.Cloud State 2, Minnesota Duluth 4 (F) St.Cloud State 6, Minnesota Duluth 5 (F) Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Large Crowd Shows Up for Bulldogs Championship Celebration
The UMD hockey team was welcomed back at Amsoil Arena.
DULUTH — The Bulldogs are back at Amsoil Arena, but this time they brought a national championship with them. The team held a special welcoming ceremony with the fans on Tuesday night. And it was an improbable run for a program that usually goes into the tournament as favorites. The Bulldogs squeaked into the tourney by a one-ten-thousandth of a…
Karson Kuhlman Signs 2-Year NHL Entry Deal
UMD's Senior Captain Signs with the Boston Bruins
ESKO, Minn.- It seems that just as quickly as one journey ends, a new one begins as UMD Senior Captain Karson Kuhlman has signed a 2 year entry level deal with the Boston Bruins. During his time with UMD, Kuhlman played in an astonishing 166 consecutive games, the 7th longest streak in NCAA history. The Esko native will join the Providence…
Gearing Up for the Champs
UMD bookstore will be getting in National Championship gear starting tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD bookstore has been getting ready for weeks, placing contingent merchandise orders with various NCAA vendors. All to make sure the shelves would be full of championship gear if the Bulldogs won the title. And as exciting as this all is, with the new shipment comes more work. “It’s pretty crazy, we’ve had over 500 online orders…
POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Minnesota Duluth Wins Second National Title in School History
UMD is College Hockey's 2018 National Champions
ST.PAUL, Minn.- On a historic night at the Xcel Energy Center the University of Minnesota Duluth captured their second National Championship in program history 2-1 over Notre Dame, outshooting the Irish 35-20. In front of a home-state crowd of 18,303 UMD struck first as Senior Captain, and Esko native, Karson Kuhlman scored the game’s first goal on an assist from Jade…
UMD Prepares for Frozen Four Championship Game
The Bulldogs will take on Notre Dame, looking to capture their second title ever.
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UMD Fans in St. Paul Hopeful for Championship
"I'd be scared to play the University of Minnesota Duluth." - Carson Bock, Bulldogs Fan
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Fans have kept the party going since Wednesday in Saint Paul. Many feel confident their team can continue their winning ways on Saturday, when the UMD Bulldogs take on Notre Dame in the Championship game. Carson Bock made the trip to cheer on his team. “We’ve been getting shots, we’ve been playing hard and we’re looking…
UMD’s Perunovich Named NCAA Rookie of the Year
The Hibbing native earned the Tim Taylor Award as the top freshman in the country.
DULUTH — Scott Perunovich added another entry to his expansive 2017-18 resume today when the University of Minnesota Duluth defense was named the recipient of the Tim Taylor Award, bestowed annually upon the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey. In addition, Perunovich also earned a spot on the American Hockey Coaches Association All-American first team (West)….
UMD Tops Ohio State, Advances to Frozen Four Championship
The Bulldogs beat the Buckeyes 2-1 Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.
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UMD Frozen Four Pep Rally
Bulldogs fans predicted a victory for the home state team
ST. PAUL, Minn. – College hockey fans filled a parking lot across the street from the Xcel Energy Center, tailgating before the national semifinal games Thursday. The u-m-d pep band and cheerleaders brought the party to frozen fest as bulldogs fans played games and danced their worries away before their team faced off against Ohio State. Ryan Ozan, a Bulldogs…
Frozen Four Countdown Begins for UMD Bulldogs
The Bulldogs took the ice Wednesday afternoon as they get set to take on Ohio State.
ST. PAUL — The wait is almost over. In less than 24 hours, the UMD Bulldogs will take the ice at the Xcel Energy Center for their second straight Frozen Four, and sixth ever in school history. Wednesday’s practice brought back memories of last year’s NCAA playoffs as the ‘Dogs prepared once again for a Thursday night semi-final. Despite the…
UMD Hockey Storylines Before Frozen Four
We take a look at the top storylines for the UMD hockey team as they get ready for St. Paul.
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Wild Recall Former UMD Defenseman Soucy
Carson Soucy was the assistant team captain of the '16-'17 Bulldogs team.
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled defenseman Carson Soucy from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Soucy, 23, has tallied 15 points (1-14=15), 55 penalty minutes (PIM) and a team-leading plus-12 rating in 67 games during his rookie season with Iowa. The 6-foot-5, 208-pound…
AILRC Hosts Spring Feast
The American Indian Learning Resource Center celebrates the start of a new year for the Ojibwe tribe.
DULUTH, Minn.- With the start of spring comes the start of a new year for the Ojibwe tribe; Which means it’s time for their annual feast at UMD. The American Indian Learning Resource Center collaborated with the Dance and Drum Exhibition from Northland community schools for the event, which serves as a way for students to experience the Ojibwe culture while…
‘Dogs Down Mary to Open Wade Stadium Campaign
UMD Baseball Highlights
University of Mary 3, Minnesota Duluth 10 (F) University of Mary 2, Minnesota Duluth 5 (F) Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Similar Surroundings, Different ‘Dogs
UMD Prepares For Back-to-Back Trips to The Frozen Four
DULUTH, Minn.- The countdown has begun for the UMD Bulldogs as they prepare for the Frozen Four down in St.Paul. Most fans are well aware of the teams last trip to the Xcel Energy Center back in 2011 when the ‘Doggies won it all. This years team however, is not concerned with that season, but rather last season, as the…
Mark Wick Out as CSS Men’s Hockey Coach
Wick was fired this morning after 14 years with the Saints.
DULUTH, Minn. — Brian Jamros, Director of Athletics at The College of St. Scholastica, has announced a change in the leadership of the Men’s Hockey program. “We thank Mark Wick for his 14 years of service during which time he recorded 190 victories and one NCAA Tournament appearance,” said Jamros. “Assistant Shawn Bartlette has been named Interim Head Coach. We…
UMD Spring Football Practices Underway
The Bulldogs are looking to build off another successful season in the NSIC.
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UMD Lacrosse Cruising to National Playoffs
The Bulldogs are ranked second in Division 2.
Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
UMD Hockey Departs For Sioux Falls
Faces Minnesota State-Mankato in NCAA Western Regional
DULUTH, Minn.- What seemed like such a long shot just a few short days ago is now a reality for the UMD Men’s Hockey team as they pack their bags for Sioux Falls and the opening round of the NCAA Western Regional. One last practice on the ice at Amsoil Arena Wednesday as the ‘Dogs prep for their 3rd go…
Andy Welinski Recalled to Anaheim
Made NHL Debut December 11th
ANAHEIM, Calif.- Former UMD Defenseman Andy Welinski has been called back to the big leagues by the Anaheim Ducks. The Duluth native made his NHL debut December 11th, recording two assists in his first two games. Welinski was drafted by Anaheim 83rd overall in 2011. Anaheim plays a road game Wednesday with Calgary. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University of…
UMD, Mankato Set For Third Clash of Season
NCAA Western Regional
DULUTH, Minn- While most sports fans tore their busted brackets to shreds this weekend, the Bulldog Men’s Hockey team is happy with theirs as UMD returns to the NCAA Tournament for the 4th straight season. A rough weekend before the good news on Sunday, as UMD lost their 5th straight game to Denver in the opening round of the NCHC Frozen…
UMD’s Perunovich Named NCHC Rookie Of The Year
Karson Kuhlman Receives Leagues Sportsmanship Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn- Hibbing native and UMD Freshman Scott Perunovich has been named the NCHC Rookie Of The Year as well as the Offensive Defenseman Of the Year. Last weekend against Western Michigan, Perunovich set UMD’s single–season scoring record for a freshman defenseman with 34 points. Senior Captain Karson Kuhlman won the leagues Sportmanship award. The Esko native has appeared in…
Shepard Confident in Defense as Frozen Faceoff Approaches
No.8 UMD Faces No.4 Denver in Round One
DULUTH, Minn- The countdown to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff grows shorter by the minute. The ‘Dogs are last years defending champs and yet again have this years automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament squarely in their sights. First however, they’ll have to get through the University of Denver and then either St.cCoud State or UND. Seven of UMD’s fourteen losses this…
No.8 UMD Faces Familiar Foe in No.4 Denver
The Bulldogs Have Lost Five Straight Previous Meetings with Denver
DULUTH, Minn- An unusual postseason for the UMD Men’s Hockey team, not because they’ve moved on to the NCHC semifinals, but because for the first time in program history they’re defending last seasons NCHC Frozen Faceoff crown and hoping to repeat as champions. No easy road, as the ‘Dogs draw No.4 Denver, the 2nd seed in the tournament, in the opening round…
UMD’s Kohlwey Hurdling to All-American Status
Danielle Kohlwey finished in 4th place in the 60 meter hurdles at the NCAA D2 Indoor Track and Field Championships.
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No.8 UMD Shuts Out Broncos to Open NCHC Playoffs
Bulldogs Need One More Win to Advance
Western Michigan 0, Minnesota Duluth 5 (F) Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Postseason Mentality Nothing New for UMD
UMD Mens Hockey Hosts Western Michigan in NCHC First Round
DULUTH, Minn- Do or die hockey arrives in Duluth this weekend as Western Michigan comes to town for the opening round of the NCHC playoffs. At the end of the regular season the ‘Dogs won 5 of 6 with their backs against the wall, so the concept of keeping their season alive is nothing new. Sophomore Forward Joey Anderson saying,…
Kohlwey Eyes Quick Start in Return to NCAA Championships
UMD Junior Danielle Kohlwey to Compete in 60m Hurdles, 200m Dash
DULUTH, Minn- UMD junior Danielle Kohlwey is headed for the 2018 NCAA Division II Championships this weekend in in Pittsburg, Kansas. Kohlwey now returns for back to back years, last year she barley missed qualifying for the 60–meter hurdle finals. This time around she will again compete in the 60–meter hurdles along with the 200–meter dash. Kohlwey saying a quick start…
Perunovich, Shepard All-NCHC, UMD Preps For Western Michigan
'Dogs Host Broncos in NCHC Opening Round
DULUTH, Minn- A few well deserved pats on the back for some UMD Bulldogs as Hibbing native Scott Perunovich and UMD goalie Hunter Shepard have made the All–NCHC 1st and 2nd team respectively. Conference playoffs are underway this weekend, UMD clinched home ice in the first round and will play host to Western Michigan. This past weekend at Amsoil Arena UMD split their…
Bulldogs knock off Mavericks in season finale
UMD gets the 4-1 win on Senior Night.
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‘Dogs Drop Series Opener Vs. Omaha
UMD Men's Hockey Highlights
University of Nebraska-Omaha 4, University of Minnesota Duluth 1 (F) Categories: College, Sports
UMD Hockey: Men Clinch NCHC Home Ice, Women Hold Youthful Future
Updates From Both UMD Hockey Squads
DULUTH, Minn- UMD hockey fans couldn’t have dreamed for a better outcome in last weekends series with Western Michigan. That’ four straight wins now as UMD heads into their final regular season series this weekend. UMD’s performance in Kalamazoo has earned them home ice come the NCHC postseason and its also been a serious confidence boost as UMD seniors, like captain Karson…
UWS Women Win Third Straight UMAC Title
The Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 66-54 to clinch a trip to the NCAA tournament.
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