DULUTH, Minn.- Only two days removed from their WCHA semifinal loss to Ohio State, the UMD women’s hockey team is now focused on their first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. On Sunday, the Bulldogs learned they’ll be facing the University of Connecticut on Thursday at Columbus, Ohio. While it’s UMD’s fourth-straight NCAA Tournament, it’s UConn’s first-ever appearance. “They had a…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the UMD men’s basketball team prepare for the NCAA Tournament, they’ll likely depend on senior Josh Brown to play a significant role on both sides of the ball. This season, Brown has averaged 9.5 points per game to go with 4.8 rebounds per game. What doesn’t show up on the stat sheet is his tenacity high-speed motor….
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys hockey team matched up with top-seeded Edina on Friday in the AA semifinals at state. Sadly, the Hornets would show why they earned the top seed, defeating Grand Rapids by a final of 5 to 2. The Thunderhawks will now play for 3rd place on Saturday against Cretin-Derham Hall. Puck drop is at…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up their final regular season series on Friday against St. Cloud State. Game one would go down to the wire as the two teams were tied at five heading into overtime. Then in the extra period, Ben Steeves would light the lamp for the 2nd time on the night to give UMD…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hopes for a WCHA title came to an end on Friday, as they were shut out by Ohio State five to nothing. The Buckeyes would have five different goal-scorers in the contest. The Bulldogs will now wait till Sunday to hear their name called for the NCAA Tournament. Categories: College, Sports, University of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes has been named to the U.S. National Team Evaluation Camp. Hughes, who currently plays for PWHL Ottawa, is one of 39 players invited to the camp. This won’t be her first time donning the red, white, and blue though. Hughes won a 2023 World Championship medal and has also skated in 13 games with…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior forward Clara Van Wieren is being recognized for her efforts off the ice. On Thursday, Van Wieren was named the WCHA Outstanding Student Athlete of the Year. The award is presented annually to the league’s top student-athlete who excels on the ice and in the classroom. It’s the 2nd straight season a Bulldog has taken home…
DULUTH, Minn.- And then there were four in the WCHA tournament. The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team being one of those teams left. The three others are top five teams in the nation. That includes the top ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, who the Bulldogs will match up with on Friday. In the team’s previous four meetings in the regular…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to end the regular season on a high note as they welcome in 17th ranked St. Cloud State into AMSOIL Arena on Friday. SCSU and UMD have met plenty of times over the past four years and they could see each other again next weekend. The Huskies are currently 3rd in…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD men’s basketball team would compete in their 3rd straight NSIC championship game on Tuesday. Sadly like the other two, the Bulldogs weren’t able to hoist the trophy in the end as they fell to Minnesota State 97 to 77. The Mavericks would outscore the Bulldogs 50 to 37 in the 2nd half to eventually put…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team took care of business in the WCHA Quarterfinals, defeating St. Cloud State 2-0 in game two to complete the sweep. As was the case in game tone between UMD and St. Cloud State, the first period in game two turned into a defensive showdown. Former Bulldog and current Husky goaltender Jojo Chobak gave…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the UMD women’s hockey team entered the WCHA Playoffs with authority, shutting down St. Cloud State 5-0 for the game one victory. This marks the second-straight time the Bulldogs opened the WCHA playoffs with a shutout victory (defeated St. Cloud State 1-0 in 2023). After a scoreless first period, UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- Nina Jobst-Smith has done a lot of growing up in the last four years. It all stemmed from her life-changing decision to leave her home country for the United States. “I had intended to go to a school up in Canada. So, after kind of having a change-of-heart in my 12th grade year, I decided to decommit and…
DULUTH, Minn.- A trio of UMD women’s hockey standouts would be recognized by the WCHA on Thursday. Leading the charge was Bulldog sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod as she was named to the 2nd team. It’s the second straight year she’s been recognized by the conference. On the 3rd team was senior defenseman Nina Jobst-Smith, her first conference honors. Lastly, on…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s basketball guard Taytum Rhoades has landed on the NSIC All-Conference first team. It’s the first time in her career that she has earned the nomination. Rhoades currently leads the team in points, assists, steals, and blocks. On the 2nd team was her partner Ella Gilbertson. This is also the first time that Gilbertson has been recognized…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior forward Charlie Katona was named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. The senior forward becomes the first Bulldog since Jake Nettleton in the 2002 season to earn the award. Katona is ranked 2nd on the team in points, steals, and rebounds. He was also named to the NSIC All-Conference First Team. Joining him…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team can officially book their travel plans to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs would hold off Sioux Falls 73 to 69 in the opening round of the NSIC tournament. Ella Gilbertson had a team-leading 32 points for UMD. The Bulldogs will next face Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday in the quarterfinals. Tip-off…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD and St. Cloud State women’s hockey teams have gotten to know each other pretty well over the last couple of weeks. Friday’s contest will mark the 3rd time they have faced off in 14 days. But this series really counts as it’s the beginning of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs would boast a 2-1-1 record against…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is looking to put the month of February in the past and snap a six game losing streak this weekend in Colorado. The Bulldogs and Tigers last met in January in Duluth, with each team picking up a 3-2 victory for the split. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says Colorado College is a much…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod has earned the WCHA Goaltender of the Month award for February. She led the WCHA with a league-low 0.49 goals against average and just two goals allowed in 106 shots faced. MacLeod also posted two shutouts in four games and now has five over the season. She’ll next be in action this upcoming…
DULUTH, Minn.- Soon it will be tournament time for the UMD men’s basketball team. But before they head to Sioux Falls, they moved up the rankings. In the latest NABC coaches poll, the Bulldogs moved up one spot to number 11. UMD’s last action came on February 21st when they closed out the regular season with an 80 to 69…
DULUTH, Minn.- The path to a conference title begins on Wednesday for the UMD women’s basketball team. UMD will host Sioux Falls in the first round of the NSIC tournament. In their two matchups in the regular season, the Bulldogs would take both contests. First, winning at Sioux Falls on December 8th by a final of 77 to 50. Then…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After tying one game and losing the other to 4th ranked Minnesota over the weekend, the Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The regular season is in the rear view mirror for the team as they now enter postseason play. UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams closed out the regular season on Wednesday with wins against St. Cloud State. The lady Bulldogs started off the night with a close 64-63 win over the Huskies. Taytum Rhoades had a team-leading 19 points for UMD. Following that contest, the men’s squad extended their win streak to 11 by taking…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team closes out the regular season this upcoming weekend when they head to the Twin Cities to battle the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s been a series that hasn’t gone in the Bulldogs favor in recent years. UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota. That…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to return the favor to North Dakota this upcoming weekend. The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November. UMD would play North Dakota close in both of those contests, only falling by two in each one. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s always a good game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has once again made a big jump in the latest NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 12th in the country after previously being 17th a week ago. UMD is coming off a successful weekend in North Dakota as they topped both Minot State and UMary. Next up for the team is…
DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll dropped for division one women’s hockey on Monday. After winning one and tying one with 10th ranked St. Cloud State, UMD once again sees no movement as they remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs did however clinch home ice in their upcoming first round matchup against the Huskies in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in January he made the top 100 for the Bevo Francis Award. Now, UMD graduate guard Drew Blair has cracked the top 50. The award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34. The watch…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will soon have a new goalie joining the team. On Wednesday, Klayton Knapp of the Bismarck Bobcats, who are based out of the NAHL, announced he’ll join the Bulldogs next season. Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year. At the NAHL Showcase last week,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Entering this season, the UMD women had some huge skates to fill following the departure of their three captains. With the postseason in sight, it’s now clear that Mannon McMahon was the right woman for the job. “It definitely was a little daunting, just knowing that it is such a big role and such a big opportunity,” says…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, the UMD football team announced their signing class of 2024. One of those 32 players to sign with the Bulldogs was Hermantown wide receiver Peyton Menzel. On Wednesday, Menzel made it official as the school hosted a signing ceremony. Menzel, who had nine touchdowns for the Hawks last season, says being able to play close to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has something to play for this weekend. With a regulation win over St. Cloud State, the team then clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA tournament. This won’t be the first time the two teams have seen each other this season. And it also won’t be the last. No matter…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is fresh off their bye week and getting set to play the 5th ranked team in the country, Denver. This will mark the first time this season that the Bulldogs and Pioneers have battled against one another. In recent years, it’s been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last…
DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no Maroon & Gold intrasquad scrimmage for UMD football this spring. That’s because they are set to scrimmage conference foe Bemidji State instead. On April 17th, the Bulldogs will host the Beavers in a joint practice and then a scrimmage will follow after. Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful weekend in St. Paul, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country after sweeping St. Thomas. In other Bulldog news, forward Reece Hunt was named WCHA forward of the week and her teammate Eve Gascon was named WCHA rookie of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the UMD men’s team, it’s a similar story for the UMD women’s basketball team this weekend. They’ll look to achieve revenge versus the Mustangs while also pick up another win against the Cougars. Saturday’s game will be special to the team as they salute six seniors. Taytum Rhoades, Madelyn Granica, Gus Boyer, Abby Johnson, Taya Hakamaki, and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has been red hot as of late. Winners of their last six and back in the top 25 for the first time since the beginning of January. The Bulldogs have a chance at redemption this weekend when they take on Southwest Minnesota State on Friday. The Mustangs previously took down the Dogs back…
DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday was the national signing day for the UMD football team and the Bulldogs added 32 new faces to their roster. Three of which are local as Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel, Two Harbors’ Zachary Bentler, and Duluth East’s David Lundstrom made it official with the team. In total, 13 of the freshman are from Minnesota, 18 are from Wisconsin,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is back on track after picking up the sweep over Minnesota State this past weekend. The Bulldogs push for home ice in the postseason continues on Friday when they travel to play the Tommies of St. Thomas. UMD is currently two points ahead of St. Cloud State for 4th in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Matthew Perkins has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Perkins would score twice this past weekend in Omaha, making up half of the team’s goals in the series. Number 34 would also tally an assist in the two-game set. So far this season, Perkins has four goals and eight assists in 25 games….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly dropped a spot in the latest USCHO Poll. After sweeping Minnesota State this past weekend, UMD goes from number seven to number eight in the country. The Bulldogs will go back on the road this upcoming weekend for a series with St. Thomas. Puck drop for game one is scheduled for Friday…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a pair of difficult series against the top two teams in the nation, the #7 UMD women’s hockey team got back on track Friday with a 3-0 win over Minnesota State Mankato. Danielle Bergen scored the first goal by batting the puck in midair on a power play. Mannon McMahon would add a second goal in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon is up for the HCA Rookie of the Year Award after being named one of the 23 players on the Watch List. Gascon currently owns a .946 saves percentage, which is the sixth highest in the NCAA. She’s also tied for the second most shutouts recorded by a Bulldog freshman goaltender with four. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth-year senior Drew Blair has found himself on another award watch list. On Thursday, Blair landed on the Trevor Hudgins Award Top 25 Watch List. Taken into consideration for the award is overall career statistics and achievements, team achievements, awards, and personal character. After trimming down the list in March and April, the winner will be announced…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football made some coaching additions recently and one coaching coming in is the son of a former NFL coach. Bobby Cade Mornhinweg joins the Bulldogs as the team’s new tight ends coach. Mornhinweg is the son of Marty, who was once the head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2001. Bobby Cade was most recently with North…
DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA postseason race heats up this weekend when the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team welcomes in Minnesota State-Mankato into AMSOIL Arena. UMD, who’s 5th in the conference, is currently chasing St. Cloud State, who’s 3 points ahead of the Bulldogs. Minnesota State on the other hand, will have to make up some ground as they are…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off a successful weekend as they picked up their first sweep since late October, taking two from Miami. Now, they shift their attention to a team they have already seen this season. That being Omaha, who they split with in a series in the first weekend of December. The Mavericks are…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was able to pull off a colossal upset Tuesday night, taking down second-ranked Minnesota State Mankato 85-70 at Romano Gymnasium. Charlie Katona and Austin Andrews led the Bulldogs with 20 points each while Drew Blair added 19 points, including 13 in the first half. This marks UMD’s fourth-straight victory, all of which were…
DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the UMD softball team will play a regular season game this upcoming weekend as they’ll open up the year at the Mankato Dome Invite. The Bulldogs are coming off a year in which they went 40-13 and made an appearance at the NCAA Central Region. As they begin their run to try and get…
