University of Minnesota – Duluth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UMD will next play Quinnipiac on Saturday.

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

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

UMD is 8-1 all-time against Harvard.

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

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

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

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

Northern Star: Mary Kate O’Brien

O'Brien is the granddaughter of an irish immigrant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Bulldog Lineman Aiden Williams Still Receiving NFL Interest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Star: Max Plante & Adam Kleber

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

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

Team USA Begins Quest for Three-Peat at World Juniors

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

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

Dehnicke Earns AFCA & D2CCA All-American First Team Honors

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

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

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

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

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

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes Complete Game Versus Minot State

UMD is currently 2nd in the NSIC North division.

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

Duluth Native Noah Pauley Joins Penn State as Wide Receivers Coach

Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Star: Caitlin Kraemer

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

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

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

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

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

Former Bulldog Kasimir Kaskisuo Back in Pros with Utah Grizzlies

Kaskisuo last suited up for UMD in 2016.

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

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

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

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

Former Bulldog Rob Aurich Named Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska

Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010.

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

UMD Women’s Basketball Guard Claire Bjorge Named NSIC North Division Player of the Week

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

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

Former Bulldog TE Luke Dehnicke Generating Interest From Division One Teams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#4 UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Clash with Defending Champions #7 Western Michigan

Over the past decade, UMD is an even 7-7 against current title holders.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has proved that they are a threat to any team they match up against. Friday though will be quite the litmus test as they pay the defending national champions a visit. That’s right the 4th ranked Bulldogs will be entering the Zoo to take on 7th ranked Western Michigan. Over the past decade,…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey to Wrap Up 2025 Slate in Bemidji

UMD has won 17 straight games against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but this weekend will be the final series in 2025 for the 5th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road to Bemidji to take on a Beavers squad, who they’ve won 17 straight against. Of those 17 contests, 11 have resulted in a shutout. Last time out, UMD was swept by…

UMD Tight End Luke Dehnicke Enters Transfer Portal

The redshirt freshman had a breakout campaign in 2025 as he had 14 touchdowns and over eleven hundred yards receiving.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football was dealt a blow on Tuesday as star tight end Luke Dehnicke entered the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman had a breakout campaign in 2025 as he had 14 touchdowns and over eleven hundred yards receiving. Dehnicke is just the 2nd Bulldog to enter the portal, joining wideout Chuck Gilbert III. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

UMD Men’s Basketball Preaching Offense While the Bulldog Women Preach Defense Ahead of Crookston Game

Both squads are 1-0 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team already has seven games under their belts this season. And so far that’s resulted in the team being at the top of the NSIC North Division. UMD, who is 5-2, will look to add another conference win Wednesday when they take on Minnesota Crookston. A team the Bulldogs have won their last 12…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Moves Up in Recent USCHO Poll

Both UMD men's and women's team returns to the ice after its Thanksgiving break.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team moved up in the recent USCHO poll on Monday. UMD is ranked 4th in the country after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Bulldogs have a tough road test this weekend. The team will travel to Kalamazoo to take on 7th ranked Western Michigan. Game one between the Bulldogs and the Broncos is on Friday…

UMD’s Kleber & Plante Named to U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Future UMD goalie and former Proctor Rail A.J Reyelts was also named to the preliminary roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomores Adam Kleber and Max Plante have been making plays for the UMD men’s hockey team this season. Now the duo will suit up for Team USA, as the pair was named to the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary roster on Monday. Kleber and Plante helped the U.S to a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship gold…

UMD’s Kraemer & Former Bulldog Larocque Set to Skate in Final Two Games of Rivalry Series for Team Canada

The final two games of the Rivalry Series are on December 10th and 13th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Current UMD Bulldog Caitlin Kraemer and former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been named to Canada’s National team roster for the last two games of the Rivalry Series on Monday. Kraemer is the youngest forward to be named to the roster. She last suited up for Team Canada in the U.S. Rivalry Series back on October 31st and…

UMD’s Luke Dehnicke Nominated for 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy

The winner of the award will be announced on Friday, December 19th.

DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD football standout was nominated for the 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy. Tight End Luke Dehnicke is one of the 36 players up for the award. Just this past season, he led the NSIC with an average of 98 receiving yards per game and 14 touchdowns. He also reached the 1,000 yard mark, finishing with 1,074 yards…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Complete Doubleheader Sweep of Bemidji State

It's the first conference win for both teams.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams secured home victories on Tuesday night. Playing Bemidji State in a doubleheader, the Bulldog women began the night with a 74 to 63 win. Myra Moorjani led the team with 18 points. The UMD women will next host Minnesota Crookston on December 3rd. Following that contest, the Bulldog men took…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Drop One Spot in USCHO Poll

Both teams will be back in action on December 5th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On the ice, the UMD men’s hockey team falls to 5th in the recent USCHO poll after their series split with Colorado College over the weekend. On Friday, the Bulldogs secured the 4-2 win after Max Plante recorded his first hat trick with UMD. But Saturday, the Tigers knocked off UMD in overtime 2-1. For the women’s squad,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Bounces Back Against Lake Superior State

UMD will tip off NSIC conference play on November 25th, taking on Bemidji State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team closed out the American Family Insurance Classic, taking on Lake Superior State on Saturday. The Bulldogs pick up their 4th win of the year, taking down the Lakers 72-69. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Caleb Siwek with 22 points. UMD will tip off NSIC conference play on Tuesday, November 25th, taking…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Back-to-Back Games Against #3 Ohio State

UMD will hit the road on Friday, December 5th, to take on Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes picked up right where they left off from game one, defeating the Bulldogs 4-1 to earn the series sweep. After dropping back-to-back games, the Bulldogs fall to 10-6 on the year. UMD will have an opportunity to bounce back on Friday, December…

Ashland Scores 32 Unanswered Points to Knock UMD Football Out of the NCAA Playoffs

The Bulldogs end the year with a 10-2 overall record.  

ASHLAND, OH. – The UMD football team kicked off its push for a national title on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs took on Ashland in the first round of the NCAA tournament. UMD opened up the game scoring on their first possession to take a 7-0 lead over the Eagles. However, the Eagles rattled off 32 unanswered points to secure the…

UMD Men’s Hoops Falls to Michigan Tech for 1st Loss of Season

UMD will next host Lake Superior State on Saturday at 3:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team tipped off their annual American Family Insurance Classic on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs ran into a tough Michigan Tech team, that handed UMD it’s first loss 57 to 48. The Bulldogs were led by Caleb Siwek, who had 12 points in the contest. UMD will next host Lake Superior State on Saturday…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey Unable to Complete Comeback Against #3 Ohio State

Buckeyes take down the Bulldogs 3-1 in series opener.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena, taking on third ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes controlled the entire game against the Bulldogs taking game one 3-1. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. UMD continues their series with the Buckeyes on Saturday, November 21st. Puck drop is at 3:02 p.m. Categories: College, Friday…

#7 UMD Football Preps for Tough Ashland Defense in First Round of NCAA Tournament

On Saturday, the 10-1 Bulldogs will travel to Ohio to take on the 9-2 Ashland Eagles in the first round of the NCAA playoff tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- After ending the regular season by claiming the NSIC Conference title, the UMD football team now shifts their attention to the NCAA tournament. On Saturday, the 10-1 Bulldogs will travel to Ohio to take on the 9-2 Ashland Eagles in the first round of the NCAA playoff tournament. Saturday’s matchup against the Eagles will mark the Bulldogs 13th…

Former Bulldogs Giguere & Wallin Land on New Teams Ahead of PWHL Season

A total of 15 former Bulldogs will be on a PWHL roster this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- PWHL teams had to trim down their rosters in advance of opening night on Friday. A couple of former Bulldogs found themselves on the move. Elizabeth Giguere was let go by the Ottawa Charge. But soon after that, she was picked up by the Minnesota Frost as a reserve. Also changing teams was Olivia Wallin, who went from…