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Plante, Francisco, & Marthaler to Play in USA Hockey All-American Game, Plante, Skinner, & St. Clair to Coach

Puck drop is set for 6 PM on Thursday at USA Hockey Arena.
Neil Vierzba,

PLYMOUTH, Mich.- Later this week, the annual Chipotle All-American hockey game will take place in Plymouth, Michigan. There will be plenty of local players and coaches on each side. For Team Blue, Hermantown’s AJ Francisco and Victor Plante, plus Superior’s JJ Marthaler will all suit up. They’ll be coached up by former Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner. On the other…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Drops One Spot in New USCHO Poll

The now 6th ranked Bulldogs will hit the road to take on St. Cloud State this weekend.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s hockey has dropped in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs fall one spot as they sit 6th in the rankings. UMD is coming off a series sweep against the Lindenwood Lions. The now 6th ranked Bulldogs will hit the road to take on St. Cloud State this weekend. UMD enters the series with a three-game…

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#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Secures Series Sweep Against Lindenwood in First-Ever Meeting

The Bulldogs controlled the game all night against the Lions, securing an 8-4 victory. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Lindenwood on Saturday night. The Bulldogs controlled the game all night against the Lions, securing an 8-4 victory. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was former Hermantown Hawk Max Plante with 2 goals in the contest against the Lions. UMD will hit the road next week, taking on St. Cloud State on…

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#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Held to One Goal in Loss to Top-Ranked Wisconsin

Scoring the only goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Wisconsin on Saturday. The Badgers hold the Bulldogs to one goal, defeating UMD 5-1. Scoring the only goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. The Bulldogs are back at Amsoil Arena next week taking on St. Cloud State. Puck drop is on Friday, January 16th, at 6:02 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

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#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Lindenwood in First-Ever Meeting

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team faced off against a first-time opponent on Friday night. Facing Lindenwood, the Bulldogs scored early and often en route to a 6 to 3 victory. UMD was led by Grayden Siepmann, who had two goals in the contest. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm….

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#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Settles for 1-1 Tie with #1 Wisconsin

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Madi Burr.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena for the first time since November 22nd on Friday. The Bulldogs faced off against the top ranked team in the country in Wisconsin. It was a back and forth battle between UMD and Wisconsin as they eventually settled for the 1-1 tie. UMD earned the extra point by…

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UMD Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to 10, Men Fall Short Against Sioux Falls

Both the men's and women's teams are back in action against Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back in action at home against Sioux Falls on Friday. The men’s team fell short in their contest against Sioux Falls, falling 93-89. Leading the team in points for UMD was Kole Hanson with 24. For the women’s squad, they extend their win streak to ten, after taking down…

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Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque Named to Team Canada for 4th Time

On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for Canada.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque has made Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. It’s the 4th time in her career that she’ll rep the Maple Leaf. Larocque also will be the 8th Bulldog player all-time to play in four Olympics. On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Goalie Adam Gajan Set to Skate for 2026 Slovakia Olympic Team

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin on February 6th, in Italy.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD men’s hockey player will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic games. Goaltender Adam Gajan has made the 2026 Slovakia Olympic team. Gajan is the first Bulldog to be named to an Olympic roster since Noah Cates in 2022. The past few weeks Gajan has been playing international hockey, suiting up for the U.S Collegiate…

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UMD Women’s Hoops to Put Nine-Game Winning Streak On the Line Against Sioux Falls & Southwest

UMD has won nine of their last 10 games against Sioux Falls.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After going 8-0 against NSIC North conference foes, the UMD women’s basketball team will battle two teams from the south division this upcoming weekend. They are Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State, who are 3rd and 4th respectively in that division. UMD, who is currently on a nine-game winning streak, will look to return the favor after falling…

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UMD Men’s Basketball Looks to Remain at Top of Standings with Bouts vs. Sioux Falls & Southwest

UMD tips off with Sioux Falls at 5:30 on Friday and 3:30 on Saturday against Southwest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the women’s team, the UMD men’s squad is also currently sitting at the top of the NSIC North Division. This weekend, they’ll battle two teams that are in quite different positions. Sioux Falls is fighting in the middle of the pack of the Southern division and Southwest Minnesota State is in a three-way tie for first. Head…

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Former UMD Tight End Luke Dehnicke Signs with Northwestern

Just this past year, number 88 had 61 catches for 1,119 yards. He also hauled in 14 touchdowns.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight End Luke Dehnicke has found his new home. According to CBS Sports, Dehnicke signed with Northwestern out of the Big Ten Conference. Just this past year, number 88 had 61 catches for 1,119 yards. He also hauled in 14 touchdowns. Following the season, Dehnicke earned plenty of hardware as he was named an All-American by…

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Former Bulldog Lara Stalder to Become Four-Time Olympian with Switzerland

Stalder last suited up for UMD during the 2016-2017 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former UMD standout has landed on an Olympic team. Lara Stalder is once again set to don a Switzerland sweater at the Winter Games this February. This will be the fourth time in her career that she’s competed at the Olympics. Stalder last suited up for UMD during the 2016-2017 season. She’s the 7th player in program…

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#5 UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Lindenwood for First Time in Program History

Lindenwood is in their fourth year as a division one program.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is preparing to face a first-time opponent this week in Lindenwood. The Lions, who are in their fourth year as a Division one program, picked up some key wins this season. That included a 4 to 3 victory over Denver back in October. Overall, they are 9-9. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Ready for First Home Game Since November

UMD will vie for their first win against Wisconsin since the 2023 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team’s first half schedule meant a lot of time on the road. 14 out of 20 games were spent outside of Amsoil Arena. On top of that, they haven’t had a home contest in 48 days and are recently coming back from Northern Ireland. Quite the welcome home with the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers…

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Jobst-Smith Named to Germany’s Olympic Team, Mrazova to Suit Up for Czechia Again

42 total UMD women's players have skated at the Olympics.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD women’s hockey members have landed on their countries respective Olympic squads. Defender Nina Jobst-Smith has made Germany’s team and forward Katerina Mrazova is on Czechia’s squad. Jobst-Smith is the 3rd ever Bulldog to suit up for Team Germany and will become the 42nd Bulldog to skate in a Olympic game. As for Mrazova, she is…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to 8th in USCHO Poll After Trip to Ireland

The Bulldogs will take on the top-ranked team in the country in Wisconsin this weekend.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped three spots in the recent USCHO poll after their trip to Ireland. The Bulldogs fall from 5th to 8th in the poll after falling to Harvard 3-2 and to Quinnipiac 3-1 in the Friendship Series. The Bulldogs have a tough series coming up this weekend. They will take on the top-ranked team…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Stays at 5th in Recent USCHO Poll

UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team stays put in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after their exhibition win over Manitoba. UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend. The Bulldogs welcome in Lindenwood, who holds a 9-9 record. Puck drop between UMD and…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Begins 2026 Slate with Exhibition Win Over Manitoba

UMD will continue their homestand next Friday by welcoming in Lindenwood.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to play on Friday with a exhibition win over Manitoba, 4 to 0. Ty Hanson ponders a pass during Friday’s exhibition game against Manitoba. (photo captured by Fox 21’s Jason Van Horn.) The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in the contest. (Jayson Shaugabay, Callum Arnott, Hunter Anderson, and Ryan Zaremba.) UMD will…

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UMD’s Comeback Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Harvard in Ireland

UMD will next play Quinnipiac on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

BELFAST, Northern Ireland.- The UMD women’s hockey team stormed back from a two-goal deficit on Friday against Harvard. Playing in their first international game in Northern Ireland, UMD’s Thea Johansson first scored at the 8:38 mark in the 3rd to make it a one-goal affair. Then a little over five minutes later, Grace Sadura netted the equalizer, sending to the…

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UMD Women’s Hockey to Battle Bellamy & Harvard in Belfast

UMD is 8-1 all-time against Harvard.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s almost gameday for the UMD women’s hockey team. But, it’s not any ordinary game. Friday morning, the Bulldogs will play in their first-ever international game, facing Harvard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It’s all a part of the Friendship Series, with the winner of the contest set to face either Boston or Quinnipiac on Saturday. But first things…

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Max Plante to Miss Team USA’s Quarterfinal Contest vs. Finland

The Hermantown native originally suffered an undisclosed injury in the 2nd period of Monday's game against Slovakia.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Current UMD forward Max Plante is set to miss Team USA’s upcoming quarterfinal game against Finland. At Thursday’s practice, U.S. head coach Bob Motzko said Plante will not suit up on Friday. The Hermantown native originally suffered an undisclosed injury in the 2nd period of Monday’s game against Slovakia. Puck drop against Finland is at 5 PM….

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Northern Star: Mary Kate O’Brien

O'Brien is the granddaughter of an irish immigrant.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s not very often you get to play a college hockey game overseas. But the UMD women’s hockey team is doing just that as they’ll face Harvard in Northern Ireland. “Very excited to go to Ireland,” with a laugh said O’Brien. All joking aside, it’s a pretty special occasion for UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien. “My grandpa was…

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Sweden Beats US 6-3 in World Junior Hockey Group Finale

Chase Reid, Will Zellers and Teddy Stiga scored for the United States.
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Lucas Pettersson and Eddie Genborg each scored twice and Sweden beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey championship to complete group play unbeaten. Casper Juustovaara opened the scoring in the first period on a deflection, and the Swedes led 5-1 in the second period in the Group A finale….

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Team USA Lists Max Plante as Day-To-Day with Undisclosed Injury

Plante was banged up in the 2nd period of USA's contest with Slovakia on Monday.
Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Team USA received perhaps some good news in regards to UMD forward Max Plante on Tuesday. The red, white, and blue announced that the former Hermantown standout is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Plante was banged up in the 2nd period of USA’s contest with Slovakia on Monday. If he’s able to go, he’ll next be in…

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UMD’s Max Plante & Adam Kleber Named to U.S. National Junior Team

The two Bulldogs will compete in the 50th World Junior Championship tournament.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday, UMD forward Max Plante and defenseman Adam Kleber were selected to the U.S. National Junior Team. The two Bulldogs will compete in the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante and Kleber were both on Team USA last year, where they won a gold medal. Now, the pair will travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, to begin their…

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Team USA Completes Pre-Tournament Game Slate By Taking Down Finland

Hermantown's Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd period.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The USA World Junior hockey team capped off their pre-tournament game slate unbeaten as they took down Finland 3-1 on Tuesday. Will Horcoff, Max Plante, and Luke Osburn each found the back of the net for the red, white, and blue. Team USA will open up tournament play on Friday against Germany. Puck drop is at 5 pm…

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Former Bulldog Lineman Aiden Williams Still Receiving NFL Interest

It's the first interest from other teams since Williams was released by the Carolina Panthers back on October 8th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensivelineman Aiden Williams may soon be back on an NFL roster. In recent weeks, he’s worked out for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts. It’s the first interest from other teams since Williams was released by the Carolina Panthers back on October 8th. The Alaska native also previously spent time with the Pittsburgh…

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UMD Football Ranked 16th in AFCA End of The Season Poll

The Bulldogs are ranked 16th in the nation after going 10-2 this year.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team earns a spot in the top 25 in the AFCA end of the season poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 16th in the nation after going 10-2 this year. UMD claimed the program’s 22nd NSIC Championship title and made its first NCAA playoff appearance since 2021. The Bulldogs’ season came to a close in the…

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Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Pick up NSIC Wins Against UMary

Both the UMD men's and women's basketball teams defeated UMary 80-65.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up home wins against UMary on Saturday night. The women’s squad defeated the Marauders 80-65 to improve to 9-2 on the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Lexi Karge with 17 points. The men’s team also earned an 80-65 win over UMary. The top scorer for UMD…

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College Basketball: UMD Women Make it Seven Wins in a Row, UMD Men Bounce Back

Both Bulldogs squads will be back in action on Saturday against UMary.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Thursday night. Playing Minot State in a doubleheader, the Bulldog men began the night with a 67 to 58 victory. Caleb Siwek had a team-leading 13 points for UMD. Following the men, the UMD women extended their winning streak to seven by defeating the Beavers…

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Northern Star: Max Plante & Adam Kleber

Team USA's first exhibition game is on Sunday at 4 PM against Germany.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays usually give college athletes a time to rest and recover in advance of the 2nd half of the season. But for current UMD players Max Plante and Adam Kleber, they’re trying to win gold at the 2026 World Juniors. “Sometime last year when we heard it was going to be here, it was just a goal…

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Team USA Begins Quest for Three-Peat at World Juniors

Team USA's first exhibition game will come on Sunday against Germany at 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. World Junior team has officially began their quest towards a three-peat by holding their first couple of practices in Duluth. Team USA is one of three teams, joining Finland and Germany, that will hold their training sessions at Amsoil Arena till December 23rd. The red, white, and blue boasts a lot of talent including locals such…

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Dehnicke Earns AFCA & D2CCA All-American First Team Honors

Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD tight end Luke Dehnicke can now call himself an All-American. On Wednesday, Dehnicke achieved that honor from both the AFCA and the D2CCA as he was on the first team for both. Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards. The tight end…

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UMD Women’s Basketball to Put Winning Streak to Test Against Minot & Mary

The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the Beavers and their last five matchups to the Marauders.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Since Thanksgiving, the UMD women’s basketball team has turned things up a notch. Six consecutive wins with a 5-0 perfect start to conference play. Later this week, that streak will be put to the test as UMD will welcome in Minot State on Thursday and UMary on Saturday. The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the…

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UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes Complete Game Versus Minot State

UMD is currently 2nd in the NSIC North division.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is coming off a heartbreaker on Saturday, where they fell to Jamestown by just one point. With the loss, the Bulldogs still remain near the top of the NSIC North standings as they’re second. This upcoming week, they’ll meet with two teams who are trying to leapfrog the Bulldogs. That would be the…

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Duluth Native Noah Pauley Joins Penn State as Wide Receivers Coach

Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native Noah Pauley has a new coaching gig. The former UMD offensive coordinator is now the wide receivers coach at Penn State. Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State, where he developed players like Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins into NFL players. He also was a wideout coach at NDSU previously. Pauley spent a…

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#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Closes Out 2025 With Series Split Against Arizona State

UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday's loss to the Sun Devils. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out its series with the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday night. The Sun Devils found the back of the net six times to take down the Bulldogs 6-3. UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday’s loss to the Sun Devils. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, January…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Arizona State in Head Coach Scott Sandelin’s 1,000th Game with Bulldogs

The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out 2025 with a home series against Arizona State on Friday. A special nigh for head coach Scott Sandelin as he reaches his 1,000th game coaching UMD. The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. Max Plante, Daniel Shlaine, and Kyle Gaffney all found the…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Sophomores Zam Plante & Adam Gajan Selected to Play in 2025 Spengler Cup

The U.S. Collegiate Selects team opens up tournament play on Friday, December 26th, against Team Canada in Switzerland.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Spengler cup is the oldest invitational ice hockey tournament in the world and two current UMD Bulldogs have been selected to play in the tournament. Sophomore forward Zam Plante and Goaltender Adam Gajan were picked for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team that will participate in the Spengler Cup. This is the first time that NCAA DI men’s…

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Northern Star: Caitlin Kraemer

The Waterloo, Ontario native has an opportunity to don the red and white for Canada's National Team for the second time in her hockey career.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn- UMD Forward Caitlin Kraemer took the ice by storm in her freshman year with UMD. Fast forward to her sophomore season, and she picked up right where she left off. Knocking down 9 goals and tallying 6 assists for the Dogs. “She’s just a pro in everything that she does, she gets to the rink early. That’s one…

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Scott Sandelin Set to Coach in 1,000th Game for UMD

UMD will host Arizona State on Friday at 7:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another important NCHC series, they all are, awaits the 5th ranked UMD men’s hockey team. As the Bulldogs will welcome in an Arizona State squad, who’s picked up a couple of statement wins over the past couple of weeks. The Sun Devils have taken down North Dakota and Denver. But as UMD and Arizona State drops the puck…

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Former Bulldog Kasimir Kaskisuo Back in Pros with Utah Grizzlies

Kaskisuo last suited up for UMD in 2016.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo is back in the pros. On Monday, he signed a contract with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, who are an affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Kaskisuo has appeared in two NHL games in his career, one with the Toronto Maple Leafs and one with the Nashville Predators. He last suited up for…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Takes a Look Back at First Half of Season

UMD went 12-6 in the first half of the year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The next time the UMD women’s hockey team will next be in action will be in 2026. The Bulldogs finished up the 2025 portion of their schedule last weekend by sweeping Bemidji State, which resulted in a 12-6 record in the first half of the season. Head Coach Laura Schuler gave props to her team for dealing with…

Former Bulldog Rob Aurich Named Defensive Coordinator For Nebraska
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Former Bulldog Rob Aurich Named Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska

Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog standout has a new coaching gig. Rob Aurich has been named the Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska. Most recently he was the D.C. for San Diego State. Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010. He finished his Bulldog career as the program’s 2nd all-time leading tackler. Aurich also played a key part in leading UMD…

Umd Women's Basketball Guard Claire Bjorge Named Nsic North Division Player Of The Week
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UMD Women’s Basketball Guard Claire Bjorge Named NSIC North Division Player of the Week

This honor marks Bjorge's first NSIC conference award during her career with the Bulldogs.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the hardwood, UMD women’s basketball shooting guard Claire Bjorge was named NSIC North Division player of the week. This honor marks Bjorge’s first NSIC conference award during her career with the Bulldogs. In UMD’s last two conference wins, the sophomore guard averaged 21 points and 7 rebounds. She also recorded a career high in points against Minnesota…

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Former Bulldog TE Luke Dehnicke Generating Interest From Division One Teams

In the last couple of days, Dehnicke's received offers from Wake Forest, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and Minnesota.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, it was announced that UMD star tight end Luke Dehnicke was entering the transfer portal. Now, we’re starting to get an idea of where he might be headed. Dehnicke is generating interest from a number of Division one schools. In the last couple of days, he’s received offers from Wake Forest, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and…

Umd Football’s Dehnicke, Weerts, Krouse, & Geerts Land On Super Region 3 Teams
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UMD Football’s Dehnicke, Weerts, Krouse, & Geerts Land on Super Region 3 Teams

UMD closed out the 2025 season with a 10-2 record.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In college football, four UMD Bulldogs were named to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 team this week. Tight End Luke Dehnicke was selected First team All Super Region 3 after his redshirt freshman year with UMD. Other Bulldogs earning regional accolades were offensive lineman Carter Geerts, defensive lineman Mojo Weerts, and defensive back Joey Krouse who all earned…

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Four UMD Track Athletes Named to NSIC Players to Watch List for Indoor Season

Both the men's and women's teams were picked to finish seventh in the NSIC for the indoor season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Four UMD indoor track and field athletes were named to the NSIC Players to Watch list for the upcoming season on Thursday. Players named to the watch list were, junior sprinter Brady Johnson, senior thrower Jackson Weston, graduate distance runner Shaelyn Hostager, and junior jumper Erin Steinman. Both the men’s and women’s teams were picked to finish seventh…

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UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Both Make It 13 Wins in a Row Against MN Crookston

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at MSU-Moorhead.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful night for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Wednesday night. Playing Minnesota Crookston in a doubleheader, each team came away with the victory. The men began the night with a 99 to 86 win. Kole Hanson had a team-leading 24 points. Following that contest, the women’s squad took down the Golden…