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UMD Football Making Final Preparations Leading Up to Bemidji State Scrimmage, Team Also Names Six Captains

Hennessey and the Bulldogs hit the field at 4 PM on Wednesday to battle the Beavers.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- 12 practices down, one to go for the UMD football team in the spring portion of their season. Of course, that one is their annual spring game. But this year, there’s a change as they will hit someone other than themselves on Wednesday, when they welcome in Bemidji State for a joint practice and scrimmage. It’s the first…

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UMD Defender Paula Bergstrom Joins Frolunda of Swedish Women’s Hockey League

In her lone season at UMD, Bergstrom would tally four points, all of which were on assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Her time may be done with the Bulldogs but UMD senior defender Paula Bergstrom still has plenty of hockey in her career to look forward to. On Monday, Bergstrom joined Frolunda, a team in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. In her lone season at UMD, Bergstrom would tally four points, all of which were on assists. Prior to…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Softball Settles for Split With Mavericks

Potts homers twice in game one
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a tale of two outings for the UMD softball team this Sunday as they split a doubleheader series against Minnesota State Mankato. In game one, the Bulldogs came away with a 6-2 victory. Elle Potts was the biggest difference-maker at the plate, hitting two home runs (including a grand slam) and five RBI. In game two,…

Umd Baseball
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UMD Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Northern State

Bulldogs win fourth home game of 2023 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Following Saturday’s 8-6 victory against Northern State, the UMD baseball team ended their three-game series with a loss and another win against the Wolves on Sunday. In game one of Sunday’s doubleheader, Northern State won 10-7 after scoring 8 runs between the second and fifth innings. UMD was gearing up for a rally with four runs scored in…

UMD Lacrosse
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UMD Lacrosse Hosts First Home Games in Four Years

Bulldogs begin playoffs April 19
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in four years, Griggs Field was a lot more than just a practice field for the UMD lacrosse team. With the remnants from a previous snowstorm cleared out, the Bulldogs were able to host home games against North Dakota State and Drury. “I’ve always dreamed of playing on this field,” said Reece Wickman, a…

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UMD Basketball Seniors Andrews, Brown, & Katona to Return For 5th-Year

Statistically, each player has at least 1,300 career points and 530 rebounds.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After making the national tournament the last three seasons, the UMD basketball team received some good news leading up to their pursuit of a 4th straight appearance. Seniors Austin Andrews, Joshua Brown, and Charlie Katona are all set to return next season for their 5th-year. During their time at UMD, the trio have a record of 83 and…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD 5th-Year Guard Taytum Rhoades Named NSIC Assistant Commissioner For Operations

Rhoades will begin her new duties on June 24th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD 5th-year guard Taytum Rhoades is preparing for life after basketball. On Friday, she was named the new NSIC Assistant Commissioner for Operations. On the court, Rhoades would score 966 points over 142 games, with 522 rebounds and 363 assists. She also was All-NSIC first team this past year for the first time. Off the court, she’s completing…

Nchcumdhockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Forward Kyler Kleven Commits to Niagara University

In three seasons at UMD, Kleven would tally three goals and five assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former UMD men’s hockey player has found his next college team. Kyler Kleven has joined Niagara University for the upcoming season. In three seasons at UMD, Kleven would tally three goals and five assists. He also sat out the entire 2022-2023 season with a torn labrum. Kleven isn’t the only player on the Purple Eagles roster with…

Dixon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Dixon Throws First No-Hitter, UMD Softball Sweeps Minnesota Crookston in Home Opener

Dixon would go five innings, striking out eight in UMD's first game against Minnesota Crookston.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior Lauren Dixon would do something on Wednesday that she surprisingly hasn’t done in her softball career. And that is throw a no-hitter. Dixon would go five innings, striking out eight in UMD’s first game against Minnesota Crookston, leading the Bulldogs to the 8-0 win. Following that game, UMD would once again take down the Golden Eagles…

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Former UMD Goaltender Hailey MacLeod Joins Ohio State

MacLeod ended her two-year stint in Duluth on March 20th, when she entered the transfer portal.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD goaltender Hailey MacLeod has found her next team. On Wednesday, she committed to the national champion, Ohio State Buckeyes. MacLeod would play in 19 games for UMD this past season. In those contests, she posted a 11-5-2 record and had a saves percentage of nearly 95 percent. MacLeod ended her two-year stint in Duluth on March…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Goaltender Zach Stejskal Becomes Latest Bulldog to Enter Transfer Portal

Stejskal is the 4th Bulldog this off-season to enter the portal, joining Blake Biondi, Luke Johnson, and Kyler Kleven.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Zach Stejskal is looking for a new college home. After spending the last four seasons at UMD, Stejskal entered the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. In that time, he would accumulate 22 wins in net and would have a saves percentage of at least 88 percent each season. Stejskal is the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Basketball Assistant Ryan Kirsch Named Head Coach at Iowa Central CC

In his two years, he was a part of a staff that guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament twice.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD basketball assistant is moving up the coaching ranks. Ryan Kirsch, who spent the last two seasons at UMD, has accepted the head coach position at Iowa Central Community College. In his two years, he was a part of a staff that guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament twice. UMD was also 52-17 during that time….

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UMD Forward Quinn Olson Signs Pro Deal with Ontario Reign

Olson skated for the Bulldogs for the past five seasons.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A 3rd UMD men’s player is heading to the pros. The latest being Quinn Olson, who signed a deal with the Ontario Reign of the AHL. The Reign are an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. Olson skated for the Bulldogs for the past five seasons. His best year wearing a UMD sweater came in the 2021-2022 season…

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Drew Blair Named Finalist for Trevor Hudgins & Bevo Francis Awards

Both award winners will be announced this upcoming Monday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drew Blair could end his Bulldog career with some prestigious awards. On Friday, Blair was named a finalist for both the Trevor Hudgins and the Bevo Francis Award. The Stevens point native had quite the last hurrah for UMD as he became the program’s all-time scoring leader with 2,772 points. Blair would also lead the team in points,…

Umd Baseball
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Wayne State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Baseball Team with Doubleheader Sweep

UMD will once again face Wayne State in a doubleheader on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn,- After 25 games on the road, the UMD baseball team would finally have their home opener on Friday, hosting Wayne State in a doubleheader. Unfortunately, the Wildcats would take both games by a final of 6 to 0 and 4 to 3. In the bottom of the 9th of game two, UMD would strand the game-tying run at…

Shep
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Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard Recalled by Washington Capitals

Shepard has played in four games this season so far for Washington. In those contests, he's posted a 2-1-1 record with a saves percentage of .894.
Neil Vierzba,

ARLINGTON, V.A.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has once again gotten the call-up to the pros. The Capitals recalled Shepard from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears on Thursday The move was made in order to help out with Darcy Kuemper’s ongoing back injury. Shepard has played in four games this season so far for Washington. In…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Lands Commitment From Quinnipiac Senior Nina Steigauf

The Oakdale native is coming off a career-year with the Bobcats. In 37 games played, she would post 16 goals and 16 assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team continues to add to their roster. Earlier this week, they secured a commitment from Quinnipiac senior forward Nina Steigauf. The Oakdale native is coming off a career-year with the Bobcats. In 37 games played, she would post 16 goals and 16 assists. She’s the 2nd known player to join the Bulldogs this off-season….

Nchcumdhockey
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UMD Men’s Hockey Loses Kleven & Johnson to Transfer Portal

The two join Blake Biondi, who left for Notre Dame, as Bulldogs that have entered the transfer portal this off-season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has lost two more players to the transfer portal. Forwards Kyler Kleven and Luke Johnson are the lastest to depart the program. In three seasons, Kleven would tally three goals and five assists. He also sat out the entire 2022-2023 season with a torn labrum. For Johnson, he was only with the program…

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Quinn Dunkle Becomes Latest UMD Women’s Hockey Player to Enter Transfer Portal

In her lone season as a Bulldog, Dunkle would skate in 36 games for UMD, tallying just one assist.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team isn’t the only squad dealing with players leaving the portal. As the UMD women’s team lost their fourth player via the portal. That being freshman defenseman Quinn Dunkle. In her lone season as a Bulldog, Dunkle would skate in 36 games for UMD, tallying just one assist. She’s the only defender that the…

Scott Sandelin
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Sandelin Sounds Off on Men’s Hockey Season

Bulldogs failed to reach NCAA Tournament
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four is now set, but UMD has been out of the picture for over two weeks following their elimination in the NCHC Tournament. On Monday, Bulldogs Head Coach Scott Sandelin addressed the media to share his thoughts on the 2023-24 season. “We weren’t as good a team as maybe we wanted to be,”…

UMD Football
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UMD Football Spring Practices Underway

Joint practice/scrimmage with Bemidji State set for April 17
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the college football season still months away, the UMD football team has returned to Malosky Stadium for their annual spring practices. The Bulldogs’ spring practices will end with a joint practice and scrimmage against Bemidji State, which is scheduled for April 17 at 4 p.m. This marks the second straight season UMD will face another school in…

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UMD’s Lauren Dixon Named to NFCA D2 Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Dixon has a record of 10-2 with an ERA of 1.46. She also leads the NSIC in strikeouts.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s ace Lauren\ Dixon has found herself on a watchlist for a top award. Dixon is one of 16 players from the central region to be named to the NFCA D2 Pitcher of the Year Watchlist. She currently leads the NSIC in strikeouts with 120 in 91 innings pitched. Dixon has a record of 10-2 with an ERA…

Crowell
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Crowell Proud of UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Tough & Rewarding Season

The Bulldogs finished the year with a 21-14-4 record.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been almost two weeks since the UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their season with a regional final loss to top ranked Ohio State in the NCAA tournament. Of course, it’s not how they wanted their season to finish. But, there were still plenty of positives from the team this year. Including big wins over Colgate, Wisconsin,…

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Drew Blair Earns NABC D2 All-American Honors, Also Named to D2CCA All-American 2nd Team

Blair was the only player from the NSIC to be recognized by the NABC.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drew Blair continues to stack up the honors after a successful career at UMD. On Tuesday, Blair earned NABC D2 All-American honors and was also named to the D2CCA All-American 2nd team. Blair was the only player from the NSIC to be recognized by the NABC. He’s also the first Bulldog since Brandon Myer in the 2019-2020 season…

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Former Bulldog Connor McMenamin Joins Reading Royals of ECHL

In 35 games at UMD, McMenamin would have six goals and 15 assists for a total of 21 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- 5th-year senior Connor McMenamin is already making the next step in his hockey career. McMenamin has joined the Reading Royals of the ECHL. The Royals are an affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. McMenamin would only skate in one season for the Bulldogs. In 35 games, he would have six goals and 15 assists for a total of 21…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi to Play for Notre Dame in Final College Season

In his final year at UMD, Biondi would post 19 points in 34 games of action.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back on March 20th, Hermantown native Blake Biondi entered the transfer portal, ending his four-year stint at UMD. On Tuesday, Biondi announced his next step and that is a masters degree and one last college season at the University of Notre Dame. In his final year at UMD, Biondi would post 19 points in 34 games of action….

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UMD’s Drew Blair Named to NABC D2 All Central District First Team

This is the team's first NABC first team honor since Austin Andrews after the 2021-2022 season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time in his career Drew Blair has been recognized for his efforts by the NABC. Blair was named to the NABC D2 All Central District First Team. It was a record breaking season for the Stevens Point native. He would become the men’s all-time leading scorer late in the season. Blair would also finish his…

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UMD Sophomore Forward Ben Steeves Making Jump to Pros with Florida Panthers

In 72 career games, Steeves would have 45 goals and 17 assists for 62 total points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After spending the last two seasons wearing a Bulldog sweater, UMD forward Ben Steeves will soon don a Florida Panthers jersey. On Monday, Steeves signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL club. In 72 career games, he would have 45 goals and 17 assists for 62 total points. Steeves would also lead the Bulldogs in goals in…

Katie Davis
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UMD Senior Forward Katie Davis Becomes 3rd Bulldog to Enter Transfer Portal

In 22 games this season, Davis would tally two goals and two assists.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has lost another player to the transfer portal. Senior forward Katie Davis is the latest to jump in. She just finished up her fourth year as a Bulldog. In 22 games this season, she would tally two goals and two assists. Her best year at UMD came in the 2022-2023 season, where she…

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UMD Senior Defenseman Darian Gotz Wins 2023-2024 NCHC Sportsmanship Award

Gotz is the fourth Bulldog since 2014 to win the sportsmanship award.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In the NCHC, it was the annual awards celebration on Thursday evening in St. Paul. And one Bulldog would take home an award. Senior Defenseman Darian Gotz has won the 2023-2024 NCHC Sportsmanship Award. He’s the first Bulldog since Kobe Roth in 2020 to achieve the honor. The Hermantown native would tally six assists in 37 games of…

Macleod
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Bulldogs Lose Sophomores MacLeod & Brunette to Transfer Portal

Both players would spend two seasons in Duluth.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.-The UMD women’s hockey team would lose two to the transfer portal on Wednesday afternoon. That included goalie Hailey MacLeod, who saw plenty of time in net, splitting with Eve Gascon. In 19 games this season, MacLeod would post a record of 11-5-2. She would also have a saves percentage of .948. Joining MacLeod in the portal was forward…

Biondi
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Hermantown Native Blake Biondi to Leave UMD After Four Seasons

Biondi, who has entered the transfer portal, tallied 58 points in his Bulldog career.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Hermantown forward Blake Biondi is looking for a new college team. On Tuesday, he entered the transfer portal after spending the last four seasons at UMD. In that time, Biondi tallied 58 points, with his best season coming in 2021 and 2022, where he had a career-high 28 points. Number 27 had a bounce back year this…

Drew Blair
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Drew Blair Lands On D2CCA All Central Region First Team, Cracks Top 25 for Bevo Francis Award

Blair averaged almost 23 points per game for the Bulldogs.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- His time at UMD may have come to an end. But, UMD fifth-year guard Drew Blair is going out with some honors. On Friday, Blair was named to the D2CCA All-Central Region First Team. Blair averaged almost 23 points per game for the Bulldogs. He also shot 49 percent from the field. The Stevens Point native also was…

Umdhockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

McMahon’s Double OT Goal Lifts UMD Past UCONN to Regional Final

UMD will next meet Ohio State in the regional final on Saturday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

COLUMBUS, Ohio.- It would take double overtime to decide a winner between UCONN and the UMD women’s hockey team on Thursday in the NCAA first round. With under 3 minutes to go, Mannon McMahon would net the first and only goal to lift UMD past the Huskies 1-0. Eve Gascon would have a shutout in net, stopping all 33 shots…

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Armed with Experience, UMD Men’s Basketball Set for 3rd Go at NCAA Tournament

The madness begins on Saturday for the Bulldogs as they'll match up with Fort Hayes State, based out of the MIAA conference, in the first round.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This isn’t the UMD men’s basketball team’s first rodeo at the NCAA tournament. As a matter of fact, it’s their 3rd straight appearance in the big dance. The madness begins on Saturday for the Bulldogs as they’ll match up with Fort Hayes State, based out of the MIAA conference, in the first round. Both teams had similiar endings…

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#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Gearing Up for Clash with #9 UCONN in NCAA Tournament

All-time Crowell and company are 5-4 in the NCAA tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight season, the UMD women’s hockey team has found themselves in the national tournament. They’ll look to keep a perfect record in the regional round on Thursday when they head to Columbus to battle 9th ranked UCONN. The Huskies are the Hockey East regular season and tournament champions. Head Coach Maura Crowell has taken an…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Looks to Extend Season Against #3 Denver

UMD will likely need to win out in order to make the national tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly a month ago, the UMD men’s hockey team and Denver would meet for a two game series at AMSOIL. The Bulldogs would play the Pioneers tough but ultimately drop both games 4 to 5 and 2 to 5. Now, both teams are gearing up to square off again but this time it’s in the NCHC quarterfinals. UMD…

Nchcumdhockey
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After Successful Weekend, Steeves & Pionk Secure Last NCHC Weekly Awards

The duo would each have four point weekends.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC had their final weekly awards for the season on Monday. After completing the sweep of 17th ranked St. Cloud, UMD had two players getting honors. Sophomore Ben Steeves was named Forward of the Week and freshman Aaron Pionk was named Defenseman of the Week. The duo would each have four point weekends. Now, it’s on to…

Dixon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball’s Lauren Dixon Named NSIC Pitcher of the Week

Dixon currently leads the NSIC in strikeouts with 140 and wins with 10 on the year so far.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD ace Lauren Dixon has earned her first NSIC Pitcher of the Week honor this season. Dixon would go 4-0 in five appearances at the Spring Games in Florida. She would record 27 strikeouts in 32 innings of work. Dixon also had an impressive 0.66 ERA allowing just three runs on 15 hits. Dixon currently leads the NSIC…

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UMD Men’s Basketball Bound for 3rd Straight National Tournament

UMD drew the 3rd seed in the central region and will match up with the 6th seed, Fort Hays State in the quarterfinals.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is dancing for the 3rd straight year. Late Sunday night, the Bulldogs heard their name called for the Division II NCAA tournament. UMD drew the 3rd seed in the central region and will match up with the 6th seed, Fort Hays State in the quarterfinals. The Tigers come from the MIAA conference and…

UMD Women's Hockey
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UMD Women’s Hockey to Face UConn in NCAA Tournament

First Round matchup set for Thursday at Columbus
Ben Burns,

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…

Josh Brown
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brown Brings Energy, Defense to Bulldogs Lineup

Averaging 9.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG in 2023-24 Season
Ben Burns,

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….

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State Hockey: Grand Rapids’ Title Hopes Dashed By Edina in AA Semifinals

The Thunderhawks will now play for 3rd place on Saturday against Cretin-Derham Hall. Puck drop is at 4 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Rallies to Take Down #17 St. Cloud State in OT

Both teams will run it back on Saturday with puck drop set for 6:07 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umdhockey
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#1 Ohio State Shuts Out #8 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Semifinals

The Bulldogs will now wait till Sunday to hear their name called for the NCAA Tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Hughes
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Gabbie Hughes Invited to U.S. National Team Evaluation Camp

Hughes is currently tied for 2nd in points for Ottawa with eight. She's also tied for the team lead in goals with six.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Van Wieren
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Clara Van Wieren Wins WCHA Outstanding Student Athlete of the Year Award

It's the 2nd straight season a Bulldog has taken home the title after goaltender Emma Soderberg won the award last year.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Clash With #1 Ohio State in WCHA Semifinals

UMD's last win against the Buckeyes came on December 3rd of 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season Against #17 St. Cloud State

UMD would drop two contests to St. Cloud State in November with each game coming down to a goal.
Neil Vierzba,

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…

Umdbasketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Big 2nd Half By Minnesota State Dooms UMD Men’s Hoops in NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will now wait and see if they earn an at-large bid in the National Tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

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…