University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th to Begin Season

The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will enter the year ranked 6th after the first USCHO Poll was dropped Monday morning. The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6. Wisconsin is ranked first with Ohio State and Minnesota following them respectively. UMD drops the puck on the 2025-2026 season this upcoming Friday, when…

#24 UMD Football Walks-Off #7 MSU-Mankato After 25-yard Field Goal From Jadon Apgar

The Bulldogs improve to 3-0 on the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted its home opener on Saturday against 7th ranked MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to give them a 7-3 lead at halftime over UMD. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs and the Mavericks were tied 14-14 But the Bulldogs put together a 6:19 drive that was capped off…

UMD Volleyball Earns Sweep Against Northern Michigan, Improving to 7-0

The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls (5-3). 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team closed out the Up North Preseason Tournament against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs pick up the sweep, defeating the Wildcats in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was senior middle blocker Kylie Broten with 12 kills in three sets. The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls…

Bemidji State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Women’s Soccer

UMD (1-1-1) will next host Sioux Falls on September 19th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…

UMD Volleyball Edges Michigan Tech in Five Sets to Remain Unbeaten

UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on Friday at 6 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team returned home on Thursday for their home opener against Michigan Tech. After dropping the first and third set, UMD bounced back in the 2nd, 4th, and finally the 5th set to take the 3-2 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Kylie Broten, who had 15 kills. UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on…

UMD Volleyball Begins Six-Game Homestand with Up North Preseason Tournament

Combined, the Bulldogs are 65-25 all-time against their Up North Tourney foes.

DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team.  A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…

New Faces & New Leadership for UMD Women’s Hockey in 2025-2026 Season

UMD's season opener is September 19th at Mercyhurst University.

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…

#24 UMD Football Set to Renew Rivalry with #7 MSU-Mankato

In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD is 5-6 against Mankato in the last 11 meetings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…

UMD Defensive Back Jonathan Shrum Named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week

UMD will host their home opener against MSU Mankato on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.-UMD defensive back Jonathan Shrum was named NSIC special teams player of the week on Monday. Against Concordia St. Paul, Shrum recorded 111 return yards. Shrum had a 90-yard kick return touchdown to open up the game. He now ranks second in kick returns in the NSIC with an average of 43.7 yards per return. The Bulldogs are coming…

UMD Setter Ava Jones Earns NSIC Setter of the Week Honor

UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, UMD’s Setter Ava Jones was named the NSIC setter of the week for her performance at the McKendree Invitational over the weekend. Jones recorded 180 assists, 9 Service aces, and 23 digs to help the Bulldogs go 4-0 at the tournament. UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech. Game time is…

UMD Football Promotes Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach

Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Announce 2025-26 Schedule

The UMD men's and women's basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. For the men’s team, the Bulldogs first regular season matchup is on the road against East Central University on November 14th. Following that contest, UMD will host the American Family Insurance Classic for the second straight year on November 21st and 22nd. Where the…

Steelers Release Former Bulldog Aiden Williams from Practice Squad

Williams had been on the team's practice squad for the last six days.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has once again been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams had been on the team’s practice squad for the last six days. If this is it for the guard in the steel city, he ends his campaign suiting up in one preseason game and playing 54 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He…

UMD Football to Open Conference Play with Road Contest at Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won the last 11 meetings against Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was back to work for the UMD football team Tuesday afternoon after they opened up the season with a controlling 35 to 7 victory over Winona State last Thursday. Bulldogs beginning preparation for a Concordia-St. Paul squad, who UMD has won the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2005. On top of that, the Bulldogs have averaged…

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer Joins Western Michigan

Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in 17 games.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced back in April that former Bulldog Cole Spicer was making his return to college hockey with Arizona State. Fast forward to Tuesday, Spicer has transferred once again. He’ll skate for the defending national champions, Western Michigan this upcoming season. Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in…

Steelers Sign Former Bulldog Aiden Williams to Practice Squad

Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, the team signed the guard to their practice squad. Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars. He missed the remaining two preseason games following that to deal with a leg injury. Williams originally…

UMD Football Handles Winona State in First-Ever NCAA Game at TCO Stadium

UMD is next in action on September 6th at Concordia-St. Paul.

EAGAN, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off their 2025 campaign in a special way on Thursday. UMD battling Winona State in the first-ever NCAA game at TCO Stadium, the headquarters of the Minnesota Vikings. Like many times last year, Kyle Walljasper had a night to remember as he threw for 259 yards with four total touchdowns. The Bulldogs begin…

Former Bulldog Caroline Ouellette Named Assistant Coach for Montreal Victoire

Ouellette has spent the last two seasons with Montreal.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD assistant coach and Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette has been promoted to assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She’s spent the past two seasons with the team and has also served as the Co-Head Coach for Concordia University. Ouellette has had plenty of success on the ice, including a 2008 national title with…

UMD Football Making Final Preparations Ahead of TCO Opener

UMD sure knows how to start the season off right in recent years as they've won their last five openers.

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just two days away from kickoff of another UMD football season. However this year, they’ll start with not your ordinary opener. It’s the Bulldogs versus the Warriors of Winona State under the lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The contest marks the first-time that an NCAA game will take placeat the headquarters of the Vikings. UMD…

Steelers Release Former UMD Offensive Lineman Aiden Williams

Williams is now free to sign with any of the other 31 NFL teams or could revert back to Pittsburgh's practice squad.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams’ dream of making an NFL roster has hit a road block. Ahead of cutdown day on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released the guard after originally signing him back on April 26th. Williams played in the team’s first preseason game against the Jaguars on August 9th. But was sidelined for the next two…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Slated to Finish 5th in NSIC

Noah Foster and Shaelyn Hostager named NSIC athletes to watch list.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish 5th in the NSIC conference preseason coaches poll. In the 2024 NSIC conference meet, the women’s team placed 4th. For the men’s squad, they took home a 3rd place finish at the NSIC conference meet. This year, all eyes will be on Shaelyn…

Hermantown’s Neal Pionk Invited to U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp

The camp takes place August 26th-27th in Plymouth, Michigan.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…

Former Bulldog McKenzie Revering Joins St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has joined the St. Scholastica coaching staff. McKenzie Revering is the Saints new assistant coach. She’ll work with her former teammate Sydney Brodt, who was named as Scholastica’s new head coach earlier this off-season. Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points. She last coached for…

UMD Soccer Relying On Veterans to Help Turn the Corner

The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th in the NSIC.

DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Set Sights High Ahead of New Year

UMD's first invitational is September 12th in River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…

UMD Volleyball Welcomes Nine New Freshman to Roster

UMD will head to Illinois on September 5th to take part in the McKendree Invitational.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…

UMD Soccer Picked to Finish 11th in NSIC Conference

UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for women’s soccer was released on Thursday morning. Coming in at 11th and earning 84 points was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago. Also released was the playersto watch list. That included Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaycee Chavez and junior attacker…

Ravens Waive Former UMD Tight End Sam Pitz

Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…

UMD Volleyball Picked to Finish 8th in NSIC, Guetzkow Named as Player to Watch

The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason coaches poll for volleyball was announced on Monday morning. Picked to finish 8th in the conference is UMD. The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season. Also announced was the player to watch list. That list included UMD junior right side hitter Madeline Guetzkow. She averaged 2 points and 2 kills per game last year….

Walljasper & Ames Land On D2Football.Com Elite 100 Watch List

It's the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD quarterback Kyle Walljasper and wideout Deshaun Ames have been named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 watch list. It’s the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year. Both players were all-conference last season in the NSIC. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Mary Kate O’Brien Named to 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team

She's the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien will officially don the red, white, and blue. On Sunday, she was named to the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team. She’ll suit up for Team USA in their three-game series against Canada later this week. She’s the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team….

UMD Women’s Basketball Hires Jada Devine as Assistant Coach

The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Former UMD Forward Anna Tobias Signs with Real Meda in Italy

Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD soccer forward Anna Tobias signed with the Real Meda of the Series A Group, A League in Italy on Thursday. Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024. During her career at UMD, Tobias started in 55 games and scored 17 goals, with six goals being game winners. Tobias also played summer soccer here in…

UMD Football Picked to Finish 3rd in NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll

UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll for football was released on Tuesday. Coming in at 3rd overall, plus a tie for first in the North are the UMD Bulldogs. UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year. In other Bulldog news, quarterback Kyle Walljasper and defensive…

UMD Football Uses ‘One Play’ Mindset for 2025 Season

The Bulldogs first game is against Winona State at TCO Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off its 2025 training camp on Monday. The Bulldogs enter the season with 43 new faces on the team. But a key player returning this year is Senior Quarterback Kyle Walljasper. Last season, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 7-4 record. All four losses from last season were one-score contests. As the…

UMD’s Gascon, Kraemer, & Larocque to Attend Canada’s National Team Orientation Camp

If all goes well, Larocque, Gascon, and Kraemer will represent team Canada throughout the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, current UMD hockey players Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, along with former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been invited to Canada’s national team orientation camp. Gascon and Kraemer are two of three college players invited to the camp, which is on August 26th-28th in Calgary. The UMD trio will be coached by another former Bulldog in…

Superior’s Calvin Anderson to Play College Basketball at UMD

The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior’s Calvin Anderson has announced the next step in his basketball career. Late Wednesday night, Anderson announced his commitment to UMD. The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season. He also shot 62 percent while averaging eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals each contest. Categories: High School, Sports, University…

UMD’s Henderson & Messier Named to Canada’s National Development Team

It's not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously donned a Canada sweater in recent years.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the current UMD women’s hockey team have been named to Canada’s National Development Team. Ashley Messier and Tova Henderson make up the 23 players that are set to represent the Great White North in their upcoming three-game series against Team USA. It’s not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously…

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Avoid Arbitration, Agree on New Contract

Samberg is now signed through the 2027-2028 season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It went down to the wire but former Hermantown Hawk Dylan Samberg and the Winnipeg Jets have avoided arbitration after all. Early Wednesday morning, just hours before the hearing was set to begin, Samberg and the team agreed to a three-year, 17.25 million dollar contract extension. The former UMD Bulldog was originally asking for six million while the…

O’Brien & Hughes Invited to 2025 USA Hockey National Festival

The annual evaluation camp takes place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York and will run from August 3rd to the 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Later this week, two players with ties to UMD women’s hockey will look to impress USA hockey in hopes of making the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team. On Monday, current UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien and former Bulldog forward Gabbie Hughes were invited to the 2025 USA Hockey National Festival. The annual evaluation camp takes place at…

Former UMD Captain Mannon McMahon Re-Signs with Ottawa Charge

The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD captain Mannon McMahon will stay put with her current PWHL team. On Thursday, McMahon and the Ottawa Charge agreed on a one-year contract extension. The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season. During that time, she had four goals and five assists. Ottawa drafted McMahon in the 5th round of…

Nine Members Selected for UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September 26th at Weber Music Hall on campus.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Athletic department announced their Hall of Fame class for 2025 on Tuesday. Nine new members will be inducted into the hall. The class of 2025 includes Jheri Booker, Bob Corran, Kristi Plante, Chad Erickson, Becky Hoffmann, Jason Malec, Isaac Odim, Liz Kolquist, and Hanne Sikio. The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September…

Two Former UMD Football Players Gear up for Their First NFL Training Camp

Tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD Bulldogs are set to begin their NFL journey this week. Tight end Sam Pitz and Offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week. The UMD duo signed undrafted free agent contracts back in April. Pitz signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and Williams signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens…

Plante & Kleber Invited By Team USA for World Junior Summer Showcase

The showcase serves as an evaluation for players seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two current Bulldogs are getting set to once again don the red, white, and blue. UMD forward Max Plante and defenseman Adam Kleber have been invited by Team USA to participate at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase. The showcase serves as an evaluation for players seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2026 IIHF World…

Oilers Acquire Hobey Baker Winner Isaac Howard from Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly

Howard spent the 2022-2023 season with UMD.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers acquired 21-year-old forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2024 draft. Howard finished with 52 points (26 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games while helping Michigan State win the Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament titles and earning…

Eight Current UMD Men’s Hockey Players Taking Part in NHL Development Camps

UMD's first game is October 3rd at Alaska Fairbanks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Eight current UMD men’s hockey players are getting a jump on NHL competition at development camps. Max Plante & Brady Cleveland are with the Red Wings. Zam Plante and Ty Hanson are skating with the Penguins. Adam Kleber is suiting up for the Sabres. Adam Gajan is donning a Blackhawks sweater. Lastly, Jason Shaugabay and Callum Arnott are…

Naomi Rogge Re-Signs with Linkoping HC of Swedish Women’s Hockey League

In the 2024-2025 season, Rogge had seven goals and six assists in 35 games of action.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced in late June that former Bulldog Naomi Rogge was withdrawing from the PWHL Draft. Now, we know where she will playing this upcoming season and it just so happens to be the same team she suited up for last year. Rogge recently re-signed with Linkoping HC of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. It’s the 3rd…

Emma Soderberg Returns to Sweden After Signing with SDE HF

Since 2023, Soderberg appeared in 14 games posting a 2.80 goals against average and a .893 save percentage.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg is returning to her homeland. On Sunday, she signed a one-year contract with SDE HF of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. The signing ends a two-year stint with the Boston Fleet. Since 2023, Soderberg appeared in 14 games posting a 2.80 goals against average and a .893 save percentage. She last suited up…

Hermantown Native & Current Winnipeg Jet Dylan Samberg Files for Arbitration

If Samberg and the Jets can't come to an agreement, then they will head to a hearing, which will take place between July 20th and August 4th.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native and current Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg is still without a new contract for this upcoming season. On Saturday, Samberg filed for arbitration. If he and the Jets can’t come to an agreement, then they will head to a hearing, which will take place between July 20th and August 4th. Samberg took a big jump this…

Cohasset Native Hunter Shepard to Continue Hockey Career with Senators Organization

Shepard has spent the last five seasons in the Capitals organization.

DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has known one organization his whole pro career. That organization being the Washington Capitals. But when he begins play this fall, he’ll be doing so with a new team. Shepard signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators organization on Wednesday. It was quite the five-year run for Shep…