University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Forward Naomi Rogge to Lead Duluth Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Team

She's no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning three state championships.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Naomi Rogge has already lined up a gig outside of hockey. On Wednesday, she was named the head coach of the Duluth Wolfpack lacrosse team. Just last season, Rogge served as an assistant on the team. She’s no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning…

Former Bulldog Mikey Anderson & LA Kings Agree to Contract Extension

Anderson is in his 3rd full season with the Kings.

LOS ANGELES, California.- A former Bulldog will stay in hollywood for the foreseeable future. Defenseman Mikey Anderson and the LA Kings have agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for eight seasons worth a total of 33 million dollars. Anderson is having a season to remember so far as he’s posted career highs in assists, points, and shots. He…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in Bemidji

Game one is set for Friday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- One last regular season series before it’s playoff time for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road this upcoming weekend to Bemidji to face the Beavers for their final two games of the regular season. UMD has had Bemidji State’s number in recent meetings. Not only did they sweep them at AMSOIL last month….

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Up with #3 Denver Once Again

Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers 3 to 2 and 4 to 3.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be on the road this upcoming weekend when they travel to Denver to play the 3rd ranked Pioneers. It’ll be the 3rd and 4th time this season that the squads have battled. Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers…

Soderberg Grabs Another WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honor

Soderberg and UMD will hit the road to face Bemidji State this upcoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth time this season, Emma Soderberg has earned the WCHA goaltender of the week award. The graduate helped the Bulldogs to a win and a shootout win against then 12th ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. She would just allow one goal over 125 minutes of game action. Soderberg also chased a bit of history…

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks No. 12 SCSU on Senior Day

The Bulldogs will round out their regular season schedule on the road for a series with Bemidji next weekend.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed their regular season home series with a win, Saturday over St. Cloud State (2-0). Super seniors Ashton Bell and Taylor Anderson found the net for the Bulldogs. Two more fifth years to speak of, Emma Soderberg is now tied for first in career shutouts with 20. While, Gabbie Hughes moves to…

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Ties with No. 12 St. Cloud State in Game One

For the second straight game, Maggie Flaherty scored to win the shoot out, however the game will go down as a 1-1 tie. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team returned home to AMSOIL Arena, Friday night to take on St. Cloud State for the second time this season. The Bulldogs scored their first and only goal late in the second period off Gabbie Hughes. With that goal Hughes became the fifth on the list of all time scorers with her 80 career…

College Basketball: UMD Hoops Begins Weekend with Sweep of UMary

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Minot State. The men will start things off at 3:30 and the women will follow at 5:30.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams started off their weekend slates with wins on Friday. The Bulldog men would take down UMary 83 to 68 to tip-off the doubleheader. Drew Blair had a team-leading 24 points in the contest. Following that game, the Bulldog women earned a twenty point victory over the Marauders, 72 to 52. Maesyn…

No. 12 UMD Women’s Basketball Prepares to Close out Season on High Note

Three of the final four games from the Bulldogs will be on home court, starting with U-Mary, Friday at 7:30 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 12 UMD women’s basketball team has earned yet another NSIC North Title and are just two weeks away from stepping onto the playoff stage. The Bulldogs, who are 17-1 in conference play so far this season, come away with their fourth consecutive division title, securing the top seed out of the North headed into the conference…

Ben Steeves Named to Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List

The winner will be announced in April during the Frozen Four.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Ben Steeves has been named to the Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List. The award has been given annually to the top rookie in men’s NCAA Division 1 hockey since the 2006-07 season. Steeves has had a season to remember so far for the Bulldogs. He’s scored 17 goals, and posted five assists…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Salute Seniors in Final Regular Season Home Series

UMD will honor their 10 seniors on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have already clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs, but this weekend will mark the final regular season home series for the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. They’ll welcome in the 12th ranked Huskies of St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs will look to continue their unbeaten mark against the Huskies as they took both games…

UMD’s Brent Laing Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Laing is the first Bulldog ever to be invited to the combine. He also just recently played in the East/West Shrine Bowl last week in Las Vegas.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing will get another look from NFL scouts. Laing has received and accepted an invitation to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The combine is held from February 27th through March 6th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Laing will take part in the four day camp to showcase his talents in front of all 32 teams. Laing…

Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor for UMD’s Brooke Olson

Fresh off another NSIC North conference title, Olson and UMD return home this weekend to play UMary and Minot State.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her impressive resume. The latest feat being her 3rd NSIC North player of the week award. Olson started the weekend with a 25-point outing on 11 of 17 shooting in UMD’s 70 to 62 win over MSU-Moorhead. She would follow that up with 20 points on 50 percent shooting…

Hughes Named WCHA Forward of the Week, UMD Stays at #7 in Poll

UMD will return home this upcoming weekend with a two game series against the St. Cloud State Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a lot to celebrate over the weekend. The big one being that they clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs. And today, there were more accomplishments being recognized. Gabbie Hughes was involved with every Bulldog goal in their series against Mankato. Because of that, she is the WCHA forward of the week….

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes Step Back after No. 10 Western Michigan Series

UMD will have this week off, but will return to the ice, on the road against Denver, February 17 and 18. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend, another ranked opponent for the UMD men’s hockey team, but this time did not go over so well for the guys. No. 10 Western Michigan earned the sweep over the Bulldogs this past weekend (3-2/OT, 4-1). Head coach Scott Sandelin voiced some frustration with the teams effort in the early half of the game. “Huge step…

No. 16 UMD Women’s Basketball Earns Fourth Straight NSIC North Title

UMD sits at 20-3 overall and 17-1 in NSIC play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 16th nationally ranked Bulldogs women’s basketball team, has been nothing short of spectacular all season long. After last night’s win over Northern State, the Bulldogs have clinched their fourth straight NSIC North Title. UMD boasts a 17-1 conference record with four games to go in the regular season. The team will now have a shot at winning…

UMD Men’s Hockey Swept by No. 10 Western Michigan

UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17 and 18. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went down 4-1, Saturday night at home, to the No. 10 ranked Western Michigan Broncos. Despite outshooting the Broncos 26-23, the Bulldogs only scored one goal from Quinn Olsen in the third period. UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17…

OT Goal By #10 Western Michigan Snaps UMD Men’s Hockey’s Three Game Win Streak

Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team’s three game win streak came to a close on Friday, as they fell to #10 Western Michigan 3-2 in overtime. Max Sasson would net the game-winner for the Broncos. Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD. The Bulldogs (12-14-1) will once again face off…

Soderberg Named Semifinalist for National Goalie of the Year Award

The three finalists will be announced during the Frozen Four in March.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive season, UMD goalie Emma Soderberg has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year award. Soderberg is one of 11 goaltenders from four Division one conferences that advanced from the watch list of 28 goalies. She currently ranks third in the NCAA and first in the WCHA in shutouts…

Former Bulldog Jared Thomas Re-Signs with Indy Fuel

Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He's had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.- A former Bulldog has a new team but it’s a team he’s suited up for before. Hermantown native Jared Thomas recently signed with the Indy Fuel, out of the ECHL. Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He’s had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading. Thomas has enjoyed his time with the Fuel….

UMD Football’s Brent Laing Competes in East/West Shrine Bowl

As a part of the West roster, Laing saw a number of snaps at the right guard and center position.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- UMD tackle Brent Laing had one last game to represent the Bulldogs on Thursday. Laing competed in the East/West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. A game where plenty of NFL scouts were on hand. As a part of the West roster, Laing saw a number of snaps at the right guard and center position. The NFL…

UMD Softball’s Season Debut Opens on the Road

The Bulldogs get their season swinging under the dome in Mankato, with a double-header Friday, with Concordia-St. Paul and Northwest Missouri State University. First pitch is set for 4:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the freezing temperatures outside, softball season is just around the corner. After a successful season on the diamond last year, the UMD softball team looks to bring that same level of intensity, but cranked up a few notches. The Bulldogs finished with 39 wins last season, one of the winningest in the program’s 40 year history. But…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Aims to Get Back on Track in Mankato

Puck drop is set for 3 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s team will look to get back on track after being swept by Minnesota this past weekend. The Bulldogs will hit the road to Mankato to take on a Mavericks squad they’ve gotten the best of the last three times they’ve faced them. That included a sweep at AMSOIL back in October. Head Coach Maura Crowell…

Northern Star: Ben Steeves

Steeves leads the team with 16 goals through 27 games.

DULUTH, Minn.- When you hear the name Ben Steeves, it’s often associated with his knack for finding the net. The freshman accounts for almost a quarter of the Bulldogs goals so far this season. Steeves, a freshman out of Bedford, New Hampshire, has taken the ice for UMD and made an immediate impact, leading the team with 16 goals through…

Another Weekend, Another Ranked Opponent for the UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will get to play in front of their hometown fans as they gear up to take on Western Michigan for the 2nd time this season. The Bulldogs are coming off a sweep of then top ranked St. Cloud State. And they will look to do the same against…

UMD Football Signs 32 Seniors on National Signing Day

The Bulldogs are coming off an 8-3 season in 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team celebrated national signing day on Wednesday. A total of 32 seniors signed to the 2023 recruiting class. The most coveted postion for the Bulldogs was the defensive back position as they had 8 who signed. State wise, Minnesota was the lead dog with 16 incoming freshman. That would be followed by 11 from Wisconsin,…

UMD’s Steeves & Kaiser Earn NCHC Player of the Week Honors

UMD picked up their first NCHC sweep this past weekend against SCSU.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is riding high after their huge sweep of 1st ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. Not only was it just a sweep, but it was their first NCHC series sweep of the season. No surprise as to who was named NCHC rookie of the week as that honor belongs to Ben Steeves. …

UMD Women’s Hockey Down to #7 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs will hit the road this weekend to Mankato for a two game series with the Minnesota State Mavericks.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was cooled off a bit over the weekend as the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers took both contests from the Bulldogs. Even with the two losses, not much of a fall for UMD. Just one spot as they are now ranked 7th in the country. With six games to go in the regular…

UMD Men’s Hockey’s 11 Goals Lift Bulldogs to Series Sweep Over No. 1 St. Cloud State

UMD will look to continue their winning ways, hosting Western Michigan. Game One is set for 7:30 PM, Friday. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend the UMD men’s hockey team earned the series sweep over No.1 St. Cloud State, posting eleven goals over the two games. On Friday, the Bulldogs took advantage of the Huskies seven penalties that resulted in four power-play goals. Freshman Ben Steeves also finished the night with a hat-trick, in the 5-3 victory. Then on…

No. 3 Minnesota Snaps No. 6 UMD Women’s Hockey Unbeaten Streak

The Bulldogs will look to bounce back in Game Two of the series, Saturday for a 3 PM puck drop. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team’s nine game unbeaten streak was snapped on Friday in a 3-1 loss to Minnesota at home. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back in Game Two of the series, Saturday for a 3 PM puck drop. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 1 St. Cloud State in Series Opener

Freshman Ben Steeves posted the hat trick on the night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team earned a huge win over St. Cloud State, 5-3, Saturday night in the series opener at home. Freshman Ben Steeves posted the hat trick on the night. With a two goal second period and his third coming in the final frame. UMD will look for the sweep, Saturday. Puck drop is set for…

College Basketball: UMD Women Stay Unbeaten in Conference Play, UMD Men Knock Off Wayne State in OT

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Augustana. The men's game is at 3:30 PM and the women will follow at 5:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team once again knocked off a conference foe on Friday, defeating Wayne State 74 to 54. Brooke Olson would continue her strong play with 22 points. As for the men, they needed overtime to take down the Wildcats 92 to 89. Drew Blair would lead the Bulldogs with 23 points in the victory. Both…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Host #3 Minnesota in Top Ten Tilt

Puck drop is set for 3 pm on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Amsoil Arena will be the place to be this weekend for some big time hockey games. First up, the 6th ranked UMD women’s team welcomes in 3rd ranked Minnesota. It’s a series with serious playoff implications. Something will have to give as UMD has an unbeaten nine game streak while Minnesota boasts a 10 game winning streak. Head…

UMD Men’s Hockey Embracing Underdog Role Ahead of Series with #1 SCSU

It's the teams first meeting since they battled against one another in the first round of the NCHC playoffs last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will try to upset the top ranked team in the nation, the St. Cloud State Huskies this weekend. It’s the teams first meeting since they battled against one another in the first round of the NCHC playoffs last season. UMD would go on to advance to the frozen faceoff but all-time it’s been…

Former Bulldog OC Noah Pauley Joins Iowa State Coaching Staff

The former Duluth Central star was a four year starter for UMD from 2007 to 2010, winning two national titles in the process.

AMES, Iowa.- A former UMD offensive coordinator continues to climb the coaching ranks. Duluth native Noah Pauley is joining the Iowa State coaching staff after spending the last four seasons at North Dakota State. Like with the Bison, Pauley will be coaching the wide receivers for the Cyclones. The former Duluth Central star was a four year starter for UMD…

Bulldogs Stay at #6 in Poll, Bell Named WCHA Defender of the Week for 3rd Time

Bell also ranks third among the Bulldogs in scoring this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was another weekend of domination for the UMD women’s hockey team. But, the Bulldogs will remain at number six in the poll. They would outscore St. Thomas 8 to 1 to pick up the sweep as well as extend their unbeaten streak to nine games. UMD as a whole has flipped the switch since their last meeting…

Brooke Olson Grabs Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor

Olson and the Bulldogs return home this weekend to face Wayne State on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her storybook career at UMD. The latest being another NSIC North Player of the Week honor. It’s Olson’s 2nd of the year and 6th of her career that she has been awarded the weekly award. There was no one stopping Olson this weekend as she had a career-high 35…

UMD’s Steeves, James, & Kaiser Named as Hobey Baker Award Nominees

The Bulldogs are in North Dakota this weekend to play the Fighting Hawks.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has had six hobey baker award winners in the past. And now three players will have a chance to make it seven as they were named nominees on Thursday. Ben Steeves, Dominic James, and Wyatt Kaiser all made the list. Steeves has shined in his freshman season as he leads the team in goals, points, shots, and…

Bulldogs Forward Gabbie Hughes Nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

The list will be trimmed down in February before the winner is announced on Friday, April 7th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Gabbie Hughes is one of the leaders on the UMD women’s hockey team. It just so happens, she also plays a big role in the community. And because of that, she was named a finalist for the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award on Wednesday. A top 3 finalist last year, Hughes is a co-founder of the non-profit Sophie’s Squad,…

UMD Football Hires Luke Olson as New Defensive Backs Coach

Olson spent the last three seasons at the University of Sioux Falls, coaching up the defensive line.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has a new assistant coach. And he comes from a divisional foe. The Bulldogs today announced the hiring of Luke Olson as their defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator. Olson spent the last three seasons at the University of Sioux Falls, coaching up the defensive line. Olson will oversee a secondary that was ranked…

Spicer Set for Homecoming as UMD Men’s Hockey Travels to North Dakota

Freshman forward Cole Spicer is a Grand Forks, ND native.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is eager to get back on the ice after being swept last weekend in Omaha. The Bulldogs hope to change their fortunes on the road as they head to the Ralph to take on North Dakota. Both teams are in similar spots in the NCHC standings. With the Bulldogs holding off the Fighting…

After Wake Up Call in Last Meeting, UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to St. Thomas for 2nd Go-Around

UMD and St. Thomas will drop the puck on Saturday at 6 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog women’s squad is riding high after their dominating sweep of Bemidji State. They’ll take their 7 game unbeaten streak to St. Paul this weekend to square off with the Tommies of St. Thomas. The Bulldogs have yet to drop a game to the Tommies but they did tie in their most recent meeting back on December…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #6 in USCHO Poll, MacLeod Named WCHA Rookie of the Week

MacLeod previously earned rookie of the month honors for the WCHA back in November.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a dominating weekend sweep of Bemidji State, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement in the latest USCHO poll as they remain at number six. The Bulldogs would outscore the Beavers 13 to 1 on offense. Then to top it off on the defensive side, Emma Soderberg would pick up her 6th shutout on Saturday and…

UMD’s Drew Blair Lands on Bevo Francis Top 100 Watch List

Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points per game with 20.1.

DULUTH, Minn.- He’s been putting up points all season long for the UMD men’s basketball team and now he has landed on the watch list for one prestigious award. Drew Blair was named to the Bevo Francis top 100 watch list on Monday. The award is an annual honor given to the player that had the best overall season across…

UMD Women’s Hockey Sweeps Bemidji State in Shutout Fashion

Next up, UMD will travel to face off with St. Thomas, next Saturday for a 6 PM puck drop. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned their seventh consecutive win, Saturday afternoon with a 5-0 victory over Bemidji State. Anneke Linser led the way with two goals. The Bulldogs defense was air tight holding the Beavers to just eight shots on goal through regulation. Next up, UMD will travel to face off with St. Thomas, next Saturday…

UMD Women’s Hockey Dominates in Series Opener

UMD will look to take the sweep, Saturday on home ice, with a 3 PM puck drop. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team opened their series with Bemidji State, Friday night at Amsoil Arena. The Bulldogs had a dominant performance over the Beavers, posting goals in each period. Seven different players found the net in the 8-1 victory. UMD will look to take the sweep, Saturday on home ice, with a 3 PM puck drop.  …

UMD Men’s Hoops Grabs 3rd Straight Victory, Olson Nets 2,000th Career Point in Women’s Win

Both teams will return to action on Saturday against Winona State. The women's game is at 3:30 and the men will follow at 5:30.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up their 3rd straight win on Friday, defeating Upper Iowa 80 to 62. The Bulldogs were led by Joshua Brown, who had 17 points in the victory. Earlier in the day, the women’s squad would handle business on their floor as they took down the Peacocks 76 to 48. Brooke Olson would…

Top Play of the Week: 1/13

This week's top play comes from Mattie Thompson of the UMD men's basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Mattie Thompson of the UMD men’s basketball team. His alley oop slam would help UMD to an 80-62 win over Upper Iowa. Thompson would finish with 14 points in the victory. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD’s Soderberg & Thiessen Named to Goalie of the Year Watch Lists

The Awards will be announced during the Frozen Four of each tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive year, UMD goalie Emma Soderberg has been named to the WCHA watch list for the National Women’s Goalie of the Year Award. Just last year, she was a semi-finalist for the award and the previous year she made it to the top eight. Wednesday’s announcement wasn’t the only big thing to happen to the…

After Weekend Sweep of Wisconsin, UMD Women’s Hockey Returns Home to Face Bemidji State

UMD boasts an 84-22-4 record against Bemidji, including a 4-0 record last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team started off the 2nd half of their season on the right foot as they grabbed two big wins from then 2nd ranked Wisconsin. Now, their focus shifts to the Beavers of Bemidji State. A team the Bulldogs have yet to see this season. It’s been pretty much a one sided affair in the…