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UMD Volleyball Selected Fifth in NSIC Preseason Polls

The girls will open this season in a non-conference tournament August 25, conference games begin September 9.

August 9, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason polls were released on Tuesday and the UMD volleyball team was picked fifth in the conference. The Bulldogs graduated two key players last season in middle blocker Summer Ballad and All-American outside hitter Kate Berg, but the team will look to their twelve returning players from last years roster. UMD finished last season tenth in…

UMD Soccer Looking for Fresh Start this Season

The Bulldogs welcome nine freshmen to the roster this season.

August 9, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Min.- The UMD soccer team didn’t have the outcome they hoped for last season but with a big freshman class this year the Bulldogs are hoping to turn things around. “It was a much different team in the second half last year than it was in the first half, so that’s what we want to build on is that…

UMD Volleyball Ready to be a Contender in NSIC

The Bulldogs will open their season on the road in the St. Cloud State/Concordia St. Paul tournament beginning August 26.

August 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Volleyball began their preseason practices Monday. The girls finished last season 10-10 in NSIC play, in what is arguably the best division two volleyball conference in the country, seeing three teams finish last season in the Nations Top 25 American Volleyball Coaches association rankings, including UMD ranked at seven. The Bulldogs say that run for post…

UMD Football Kicks Off Training Camp

UMD kicks off on home turf September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State.

August 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Football is just 24 short days from kick off, but first the Bulldogs are back to business with day one of training camp in the books. New additions to the coaching staff will bring a new perspective to the playbook, the team will look to build on their success from last season. “You have new personnel on…

Coaches Corner: Carly Brousek

For this week's segment we hear from assistant softball coach at UMD Carly Brousek.

August 5, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with the newest addition to the UMD softball team’s coaching staff Carly Brousek ahead of the Bulldogs Fall season. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Schedule Released

The Bulldogs will have 16 regular season home games.

August 4, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Women’s Hockey team released the 2022-23 schedule Thursday. The Bulldogs will open their season on the road in a non-conference series against Long Island University, September 24 and 25, the first ever meeting between these two teams. The first home series will take place October 7 and 8 against conference opponent Minnesota State University, Mankato. In all,…

UMD’s Anna Klein Signs On with Minnesota Whitecaps

Klein ranked fifth in the NCAA with 1.31 points per game average, helping the Bulldogs to the Frozen Four Finals this past year.

August 3, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Whitecaps have signed former UMD forward Anna Klein to a one-year deal coming off a stellar five-year career with Bulldogs. Klein served as a captain during her final two seasons averaging more than 20 points per season in her career and just last season tallied 50 points in 40 regular season games. Klein ranked fifth in…

Hermantown’s Max Plante Verbally Commits to UMD

Plante made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.

August 2, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Monday marked the first day that high school juniors could receive offers and make verbal commitments to play collegiate hockey. One of those verbal commits is Hermantown’s Max Plante, who announced on Twitter Tuesday. Along with a picture of a young Plante on the ice from 2011 celebrating the Bulldogs first ever National Championship. This announcement comes one…

UMD’s Assistant Coach Derek Plante Accepts Coaching Job with Chicago Blackhawks

UMD says the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

August 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldogs assistant coach Derek Plante will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for this upcoming season. Plante, a graduate of UMD joined the coaching staff back in 2010 and then just ten months later helped coach the Bulldogs to their first ever National Championship, beating Michigan 3-2 in overtime. During his tenure UMD has qualified for five NCAA…

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere Signs on with Boston Pride

Giguere ranks sixth in all-time scoring in Division I history.

July 28, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 2020 Patty Kazmaier award winner Elizabeth Giguere has signed on with the women’s professional hockey franchise the Boston Pride, with a one year contract for the 2022-23 season. In the past five seasons, Giguere has been a national sensation, dominating the collegiate hockey scene. During her time with Clarkson University she broke the school scoring record as…

Five UMD Women’s Hockey Players Invited to USA Hockey National Festival

The camp takes place in Buffalo, New York from August 8-13.

July 27, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Five current and former UMD women’s hockey players have been invited to the USA Hockey National Festival coming up in August. Senior center Gabbie Hughes and junior forward Clara Van Wieren have made the roster along with recent graduates Anna Klein, Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney. The 2022 U.S. Women’s National Team and Collegiate Select teams will be…

UMD Football Finishes Summer Camp Season with Youth Camp

Friday will be the last day for the campers and will wrap up the summer camp season for the Bulldogs.

July 14, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is holding a two-day youth camp out at Malosky Stadium for kids ages 3rd to 8th grade. Getting a grip on the fundamentals on both the offense and defensive sides of the ball and had some fun learning from the Bulldogs they look up to. “Growing up being able to come to these camps…

UMD Volleyball Concludes Summer Camp Season

12 high school volleyball teams participated in the team camp Wednesday.

July 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- At Romano Gym the Bulldogs hosted their final camp of the summer with a team camp. High school volleyball teams from across the Midwest came to campus to perfect skills on the court, compete in game like scenarios and build team chemistry ahead of the upcoming season. “It’s a great way to start bonding together as a group,…

Three Incoming UMD Men’s Hockey Players Enter 2022 NHL Draft

The trio will add to the 116 total Bulldogs to be selected in the draft since 1970.

July 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Starting tonight 217 total hockey players dreams will come true as the 31 teams in the NHL will make their picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, stacking their teams with the future talent of their programs. It’s no secret that UMD has produced some of the most outstanding hockey stars in the country. Three incoming Bulldogs…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Exhibition Game with St. Thomas

Since it's an exhibition game it won't count for or against the team.

July 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re for looking for a way to bring in the New Year, what better way than watching the UMD men’s hockey team? The Bulldogs have added an exhibition game on New Year’s Eve down at Amsoil Arena against the University of St. Thomas. Since it’s an exhibition game it won’t count for or against the team, nor…

UMD Hockey Adds New Strength and Conditioning Coach

Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience to UMD.

July 5, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The men’s and women’s hockey teams will have a new strength and conditioning coach creating their workout programs, UMD announced on Tuesday. Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience, having coached for the Providence College hockey teams, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara University, Cornell and most recently the University of Virginia. Golden says, he’s…

UMD Volleyball Hosts Large Youth Camp

Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday.

June 28, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Volleyball team held their first camp of the summer and had quite the turn out of future volleyball stars. Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday, with girls ranging from fifth to eighth grade and traveling to Duluth from across the Midwest and even parts of Canada. Head Coach Jim Boos says the sport is growing…

Coaches Corner: Ryan Kirsch

For this week's segment we hear from assistant men's basketball coach at UMD Ryan Kirsch.

June 24, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we have UMD’s assistant men’s basketball coach Ryan Kirsch. He talks his recent move to Duluth and his love of coaching. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Holds Youth Camp

The women's basketball team will be holding a few different camps this summer, including another youth camp in July

June 22, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s basketball team held a camp for girls ranging from ages 3rd grade to 8th grade Wednesday. The campers focused on the basics of basketball through drills and instruction from their favorite Bulldogs and coaches. Coach Mandy Pearson says she wants to see players at all levels find their love for the game. “I want everybody that…

UMD Football Hosts High School Team Camp

The camp welcomed more than 700 high school football players to the campus.

June 22, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday UMD football wrapped up their first team camp of the summer with 21 high school teams from across Minnesota and Wisconsin participating. Malosky Stadium was packed with more than 700 high school football players who came out with their teams for a three-day full contact camp that allowed guys to line up against another team in…

UMD Men’s Basketball Names Ryan Kirsch Assistant Coach

Kirsch helped lead his previous team to a 92-28 overall record since 2018.

June 21, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team has added Ryan Kirsch as the newest addition to the coaching staff. Kirsch brings plenty of experience to the Bulldogs sidelines, having coached at Kirkwood Community College since 2018 where he helped lead the Eagles to a 92-28 record in his time with the program and was even named to Under Armor’s top…

UMD Football Names Loren Endsley as Offensive Line Coach

Endsley and his offensive line will take the field at home September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State.

June 16, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- You win football games up front, and one of the most important positions on the field is the offensive line. Besides, what is a great offense without a great wall up front. Back in April, former UMD left guard Garth Heikkinen stepped down as O-line coach to pursue an opportunity outside of football. Recently, the Bulldogs have…

UMD Men’s Basketball Hosts Youth Camp

The Bulldogs still have four more weeks of camps available for registration in June and July for ages K-12.

June 15, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team hosted their annual elementary school basketball camp at the Romano Gym Wednesday morning. Over one hundred kids kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the camp that focused on basketball drills but the kids also got the opportunity to work hands on with their favorite Bulldogs. “It brings a lot of energy to our…

Karen Stromme Puts Retirement on Hold

Stromme will step into the athletic director role temporarily.

June 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Karen Stromme announced her retirement back in May, however with UMD’s current athletic director Josh Berlo transitioning out of the university, Stromme will step into the role as AD until a permanent one is found. Stromme has worked as the University’s senior associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, as well as compiling impressive accolades…

UMD Football Hosts Skills Camp for High Schoolers

The Bulldogs will be hosting camps all summer for athletes of all ages.

June 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…

Scott Sandelin Signs Two-Year Extension with UMD Men’s Hockey

The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure.

June 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD and men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a two-year contact that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure. That also…

Josh Berlo Leaving UMD to Become Athletic Director at Denver

Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16 Bulldog teams have reached the NCAA tournament, which includes back-to-back national championships for men's hockey team.

June 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In his nine years as UMD’s athletic director, Josh Berlo has led the Bulldogs to their most successful era in recent memory. And now, he will be taking on a new challenge at another school. Berlo has been named the new athletic director at the University of Denver. Since his arrival in Duluth, 15 of the 16…

UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The senior finished Saturday's 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. Brezinka is the first Bulldog since Haleigh Reindl in 2019 to earn All-American status

May 30, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ALLENDALE, Mich. – The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Saturday and UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka is taking home First-Team All-American honors for the first time in her career. The senior finished Saturday’s 800m final in 7th place with a time of 2:09.71. In Friday’s prelim, Brezinka set a new personal best of 2:08.23 which was the third…

UMD’s Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist Announce Retirement

The duo announced they will be retiring come June of this year.

May 26, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a combined 75 years involved with the UMD athletic department, Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist have announced they will be retiring this June. A special ceremony was held Thursday at Romano Gym to honor the husband and wife duo who have held many positions over the years with UMD from coaching to administration. One thing they say…

UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka Set to Make First Appearance at Nationals

In her final year at UMD, Brezinka will make her first appearance at nationals.

May 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bright and early Tuesday morning, UMD’s Isabelle Brezinka ran around the track at Malosky Stadium one last time before she hit the road to head to the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The fifth-year senior, who is going to nationals for the first time in her career, qualified for the 800-meter run thanks to her performance…

Tanner Laderoute Named UMD Men’s Hockey Team Captain; Luke Loheit, Quinn Olson to Serve as Assistants

Laderoute served as an assistant captain last season and was named a finalist for the NCHC's Defensive Forward of the Year award.

May 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey forward Tanner Laderoute has been named team captain for the upcoming season. The fifth-year senior served as an assistant captain last season and was named a finalist for the NCHC’s Defensive Forward of the Year award. Senior forwards Quinn Olson and Luke Loheit will serve as assistant captains. Last season, Olson tallied career-highs in…

UMD to Host Live Panel to Celebrate Anniversary of Title IX

Among those scheduled to speak are former Bulldogs goaltender Maddie Rooney and senior associate athletic director Karen Stromme.

May 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Next week, UMD will be hosting a special live guest panel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The event will take place Tuesday, May 24th at 3 p.m. at the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the UMD campus. It will be free of charge and livestreamed for those who can’t attend in person. Among those…

Former UMD Football Star, Duluth Native Noah Pauley Selected for Coaching Fellowship with Green Bay Packers

The former Duluth Central High School star will join the Packers for the next two months to focus on wide receivers, a position he currently coaches at North Dakota State in Fargo.

May 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, the Green Bay Packers have announced that 12 coaches will be joining their staff and one of them is a Duluth native. Former Duluth Central High School star Noah Pauley will join the Packers for the next two months to focus on wide receivers, a position he…

UMD’s Naomi Rogge Serving as Assistant Coach with Duluth Girls Lacrosse Team

Rogge was a three-time state champion for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie before she decided to skate for the Bulldogs.

May 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Naomi Rogge is known for many things. She’s one of the top scorers on the women’s hockey team. She’s a multi-time scholar athlete in the WCHA. And now, she’s a varsity lacrosse coach in Duluth. This season, Rogge has been an assistant coach for the Wolfpack girls lacrosse team. She was a three-time state champion for…

UMD Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule

The Bulldogs will open at the St. Cloud State/Concordia-St. Paul tournament August 26 and 27.

May 15, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team has released their 2022 schedule as the season is just three months away. The Bulldogs will open at the St. Cloud State/Concordia-St. Paul tournament August 26 and 27. They will then head to Indy the following weekend for four games at the University of Indianapolis tournament. UMD will open NSIC play on Sept….

UMD Baseball’s Season Comes to an End in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD ends their season with a 25-25 overall record.

May 14, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

BRANDON, S.D. – The UMD baseball team’s Cinderella run came to an end on Saturday in the NSIC Tournament semifinals as Augustana got the 11-1 win to eliminate the Bulldogs. Earlier in the day, UMD got the 6-4 win over Minot State thanks to Tosten Mann hitting three home runs. The Bulldogs were picked to finish 13 in the NSIC…

Hughes, Bell, Hanley Named Captains for UMD Women’s Hockey

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD women’s hockey team revealed its team captains for the upcoming season. Defenseman Ashton Bell and centers Gabbie Hughes and Kylie Hanley will be sporting the “C” for the Bulldogs. It will be the second time Bell and Hanley have served as captains while Hughes was an alternate captain last season. The trio are part of…

Seven Seniors Set to Return Next Season for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The group has been part of the first back-to-back Frozen Four appearances for the program in over a decade.

May 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team announced Wednesday that seven seniors will be returning next season. The group includes Gabbie Hughes, Naomi Rogge, Ashton Bell, Kylie Hanley, Taylor Anderson, Anneke Linser and Maggie Flaherty. This comes as last month, goaltender Emma Soderberg announced that she would be returning for her fifth year with the Bulldogs. The group has…

UMD Baseball Team Shatters Pre-Season Expectations with First NSIC Tournament Berth Since 2017

UMD will open up against Minnesota State Mankato. First pitch on Wednesday is set for 6:30 p.m.

May 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NSIC pre-season polls had the UMD baseball team ranked 13th out of 14 going into the 2022 season. Those expectations are a distant memory as the Bulldogs would end up finishing sixth in the conference. We wrote that on the whiteboard in the locker room, kind of like a motivation kind of thing because we knew…

Former UMD Women’s Hockey Captain Jess Healy Signs with PHF’s Buffalo Beauts

Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden's SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team.

May 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Jess Healy has signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Beauts of the PHF. Healy spent the past three seasons in Sweden’s SDHL, serving as an alternate and team captain of her team. In 105 regular season games, she tallied 21 goals and 58 assists. Internationally, Healy played for Team Canada in…

UMD’s Heikkinen Steps Down as O-Line Coach

Heikkinen was a Bulldog from 2008 to 2012.

May 8, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football offensive line coach Garth Heikkinen is stepping down from his role to pursue opportunities outside of football. Heikkinen played for the Bulldogs for 2008 to 2012, starting in a program-record 54 consecutive games. In his senior campaign he was named the Gene Upshaw division two lineman of the year and by the end of his college…

Season Ends at NSIC Tournament for UMD Softball Team

UMD finishes the year with an overall record of 39-16.

May 6, 2022

Sam Ali,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The UMD softball team defeated Southwest Minnesota State 1-0 to avoid elimination from the NSIC tournament. But a loss to Minnesota State Mankato in the following game 3-2 ended the season for the Bulldogs. UMD finishes the year with an overall record of 39-16. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Former UMD Men’s Hockey Captain, Esko Native Karson Kuhlman Named to U.S. Men’s National Team

The IIHF world championships will begin next Friday in Finland.

May 5, 2022

Sam Ali,

COLRADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former UMD men’s hockey captain Karson Kuhlman has been named to the U.S. men’s national roster that will compete at the IIHF men’s world championships. The Esko native has split time this season in the NHL with the Boston Bruins and the Seattle Kraken. This past weekend, Kuhlman played in his 100th career NHL game. The…

Fun and Games for Kids at UMD BMSE’s Sports Camp

The BMSE group says it hopes to make the camp a regular event moving forward.

May 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Public Schools Stadium was the place to be Wednesday for kids to get outside and enjoy the weather with their favorite UMD Bulldogs. The Black Men Serving Excellence group hosted a special sports camp at Denfeld High School. The event was free to the public and featured several activities including football, soccer and tug of war. Organizers…

UMD Baseball Sweeps Southwest Minnesota State in Home Finale

The Bulldogs will close out their regular season with a three-game road series against Bemidji State.

May 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team would score seven runs in third inning to get the win over Southwest Minnesota State 10-7 Tuesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. And in Game 2, the Bulldogs knocked off the Mustangs 8-6 to sweep the doubleheader. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD BMSE Student Group to Host Free Sports Camp at Public Schools Stadium

The camp is open to boys and girls ages K through 8th grade and there is no need to register in advance.

May 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the year, UMD hosts several camps, whether it’s with the women’s basketball team or the football team. And later this week, the Bulldogs will host another one with a special goal. A free sports camp will take place this Wednesday at Denfeld High School’s Public Schools Stadium. The event is hosted by the UMD Black Men…

Northern Star: Jordyn Thomas

Thomas is a 5th year senior, a captain and VP of the Green Bandana Project.

May 1, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– Jordyn Thomas is a superstar on the softball field, holding the all-time home run record at UMD. But, when Covid struck in 2020, ending her season along with athletes across the country, Thomas was granted a fifth year of eligibility. “I kind of just made the decision that you only get so many years of playing the sport…

Former UMD, CSS Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Named Head Coach of South Carolina Stingrays

Kotyk led the team to a 10-8 record which included a season-best five-game win streak and victories in seven of their final nine games.

April 27, 2022

Sam Ali,

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – This week, the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays named former UMD and St. Scholastica men’s hockey player Brenden Kotyk their new head coach. The 30-year-old took over as interim head coach back in early March and since then, he led the team to a 10-8 record which included a season-best five-game win streak and victories in seven…

Big Day at the Plate Helps UMD Softball Sweep Sioux Falls on Senior Day

In addition to alumni and senior day, it was also Mandy Matula Day, as the Bulldogs honored former UMD softball player who was killed in 2013 in an act of domestic violence.

April 24, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 8-0 win in five innings in game one and a walk-off 7-6 win in eight innings in game two gave the Minnesota Duluth softball team the doubleheader sweep of Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon on senior day. The Bulldogs scored all eight runs of the first game in the fifth inning to seal the walk-off win….

UMD Football Team Embraces Cold Temps for Annual Spring Game

The Bulldogs await their season opener this fall, which is set for September 1st at home against Southwest Minnesota State.

April 22, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– After four weeks of practices, the UMD football team took the field for their annual spring game, as family and friends gathered at Malosky Stadium. The practices leading up to the spring game have been spotty at best, due to unpredictable weather this past month. “We’ve done practiced in the snow, sleet, rain, had some practices on the…