University of Minnesota - Duluth Archives - Page 26 of 60

UMD’s Maura Crowell Named Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.

March 14, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continues to prove people wrong as the Bulldogs are back in the Frozen Four for the second straight year. One of the biggest reasons why is head coach Maura Crowell. Monday, she was named a finalist for the Division I Coach of the Year Award. This will be the third time Crowell…

UMD Women’s Hockey Downs Second-Seeded Minnesota, Advances to Second Straight Frozen Four

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner early in the third period to give the UMD women’s hockey team the 2-1 win over the University of Minnesota in the NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The win comes one week after Minnesota bounced UMD from the WCA Final Face-Off semifinals. Now, UMD eliminates their rivals from the…

Noah Cates Scores Game-Winner in Overtime to Send UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Noah Cates second goal of the game came at the right time, midway through overtime to give the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series. Down 2-0 in the third, UMD scored two quick goals from Cates and Dominic James. Tanner Laderoute then tied…

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Season Comes to an End in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as Washburn pulled away late to get the 83-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew Blair led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds while Joshua Brown finished with 19 points. This was UMD’s first NCAA…

Bender’s Hat Trick Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Win Game One in NCHC Quarterfinals

Bender would score the fourth-ever hat trick in NCHC tournament history.

March 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Cloquet native Koby Bender scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the UMD men’s hockey team knocked off St. Cloud State 5-2 Friday night in Game 1 of the NCHC quarterfinals. The Bulldogs will look to sweep the series Saturday night in St. Cloud. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Face Minnesota in NCAA Regional Finals

Puck drop Saturday at Ridder Arena is set for 2:00 p.m.

March 11, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team recorded a shutout win over Harvard on Thursday night in the NCAA Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs will now face Minnesota with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line. The team says their performance Thursday night gives them confidence going into Saturday. “It’s a fun place to play at and it’s…

Late Rally Falls Short for UMD Women’s Basketball Team as Season Ends in NCAA Regional Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record.

March 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

HAYS, Kansas – In the first round of the NCAA regional playoffs, the UMD women’s basketball team could not get past Nebraska-Kearney as the Lopers defeated the Bulldogs 77-70 to knock out UMD for the second straight season. The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Hughes’ Hat Trick, Soderberg’s Shutout Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior center Gabbie Hughes scored her first career hat trick and senior goaltender Emma Soderberg recorded a 27-save shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Harvard 4-0 Thursday night in the NCAA regional semi-finals at Ridder Arena. The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for…

UMD Men’s Basketball Aiming for First-Ever NCAA Tournament Win

Tip-off Saturday between the Bulldogs and Washburn is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s basketball team, this season has been all about proving people wrong. But now that they’re in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003, doubters are turning into believers. On paper, the roster is very young with just one true senior. But the sophomores and juniors have played major minutes in their…

UW-Superior’s Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish, Jordan Martin Sign with SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls

The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets' program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A trio of UW-Superior men’s hockey players will continue their playing careers down south. Forwards Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish and Jordan Martin have signed with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets’ program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021. MacTavish and Martin have…

UMD Men’s Hockey Preparing for First NCHC Quarterfinals Road Trip Since 2015

Puck drop Friday night is set for 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

March 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – At this point, the UMD and St. Cloud State men’s hockey teams might be getting sick of seeing each other so much. We spoke with the players Wednesday and they agreed with that sentiment. “I think we’ve played these guys so much lately, you know what you’re gonna get out of one another. Just like our game’s…

Rematch Against Nebraska-Kearney Awaits UMD Women’s Basketball Team at Regionals

Tip-off between the Bulldogs and the Lopers is set for Friday at noon on the campus of Fort Hays State in Kansas.

March 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD women’s basketball team is getting set for its fourth straight trip to the NCAA tournament. For the upperclassmen on the roster, it’s become the standard for the team, so the week of practice isn’t as tense as it would’ve been in years past. “I think now, it kind of is that “business as…

Harvard Awaits UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Regional Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC.

March 8, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is getting set for their regional semi-final game against Harvard. The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC. “It was good games. I remember it was high-score games, too. We scored a lot…

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

Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history.

March 7, 2022

Sam Ali,

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk has been named interim head coach of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history. Kotyk joined the Stingrays last season after playing three years of pro hockey, which included…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Minneapolis to Take on Harvard to Open NCAA Tournament

This is the first time the Bulldogs have earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament bids since 2010 and 2011.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a disappointing loss in the WCHA semifinal on Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team got some good news on Sunday as they found out they’re officially headed back to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs are headed back to Minneapolis and will face Harvard in the regional semifinals. Last season, the Bulldogs earned their first NCAA Tournament…

UMD Basketball Teams Learn NCAA Tournament Bids

The UMD women earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region and will head to Fort Hays State to take on Nebraska-Kearney, while the UMD men earned the No. 2 seed and will head to Augustana to take on Washburn. This will be the first time both teams will play in the NCAA Tournament since 2003.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After strong regular seasons and NSIC championship game appearances, both UMD basketball teams are officially going dance. The UMD women earned an automatic bid after winning back-to-back NSIC Tournament Championships. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region in their fourth straight NCAA Tournament and will face Nebraska-Kearney in the first round at Fort…

UMD Men’s Hockey Talks “Inconsistency” in Regular Season Finale Loss

Because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, St. Cloud State will host UMD for the best-of-three quarterfinal series starting Friday.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following an overtime win on Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team needed just one point on Saturday to clinch home ice. But St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win, the first regulation win between these two teams this year. They finished tied for fourth in the NCHC standings, but the Huskies won the tiebreaker, sending UMD on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Shut Out by St. Cloud State in Regular Season Finale

With the win, St. Cloud State will host UMD for next week's NCHC best-of-three quarterfinal series.

March 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team could not find the back of the net on Saturday night as St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win. With the win, the Huskies and Bulldogs tie for fourth in the NCHC, but St. Cloud State wins the tiebreaker and will host UMD for next week’s NCHC quarterfinal series. Ryan Fanti…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Minnesota in WCHA Final Face-Off Semifinal

The Bulldogs now wait to find out if they receive an NCAA Tournament bid, with the selection show taking place Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

March 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up as top-seeded University of Minnesota got the 5-1 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal game. Elizabeth Giguere scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 34 saves. The Gophers move on to the WCHA Championship game on Sunday afternoon….

Roth’s OT Goal Gives UMD Men’s Hockey Win Over St. Cloud State

Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies.

March 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kobe Roth would score his second goal of the game in overtime as the UMD men’s hockey team rallied to top St. Cloud State 3-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

UMD’s Matt Anderson Set to Break Program Record for Games Played

Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by Jim Johnson when he suited up for the Bulldogs from 1981 to 1985.

March 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will honor 12 seniors on their roster, which includes some fifth-year seniors, too. And one of them will be making some history Saturday night. According to UMD play-by-play announcer Zach Schneider, defenseman Matt Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by…

Ridder Arena Becomes “Home Away From Home” for UMD Women’s Hockey Team Ahead of Playoff Match-Up Against Minnesota

Puck drop for Saturday's WCHA Final Faceoff at Ridder Arena is set for 1 p.m.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than half of the UMD women’s hockey team roster is from the Twin Cities area. That’s why while their favorite place to play is of course Amsoil Arena, their home away from home is definitely Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, which is the site of this weekend’s WCHA Frozen Faceoff semi-finals between the Bulldogs and the Gophers….

UMD Men’s Hockey Wraps Up Regular Season with Home Showdown Against St. Cloud State

With the Bulldogs just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will wrap up its regular season at home this weekend against St. Cloud State. And with UMD just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams. “I think it’s great situation to…

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere, Gabbie Hughes Named Top-10 Finalists for Patty Kazmaier Award

The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior forwards Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes have been named finalists for the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in Division I women’s hockey. The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006. Giguere won the award in 2020 while at…

UMD Women’s Basketball Captures Second Straight NSIC Tournament Championship

Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points.

March 1, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The UMD women’s basketball team dominated from start to finish as they defeated St. Cloud State 62-39 to win its second straight NSIC tournament championship and third in the past four seasons. Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State Moorhead in NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament.

March 1, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 25 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s basketball team fell to Minnesota State Moorhead 81-73 to win the NSIC championship at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament. The selection…

UMD Women’s Basketball Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

February 28, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Late free throws would be the difference as the UMD women’s basketball team hangs on to beat Minnesota State Mankato 69-66 Monday night in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m….

UMD Men’s Basketball Advances to First NSIC Championship Game in 18 Years

The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.

February 28, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Junior guard Drew Blair led the way with 29 points as the UMD men’s basketball team held on to beat Upper Iowa 76-73 Monday afternoon in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. Categories: College,…

Giguere’s Game-Winner in Overtime Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to WCHA Final Face-Off

The Bulldogs will now head to Ridder Arena in Minneapolis next weekend and will face top-seeded Minnesota in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal.

February 27, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Elizabeth Giguere scored 2:30 into overtime on Saturday afternoon to give the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team the 3-2 win over Minnesota State Mankato to win the WCHA best-of-three quarterfinal series and advance to the next round. Anna Klein and Taylor Anderson also scored for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 21 saves. The Bulldogs…

Northern Star: Gabbie Hughes

Her work with Sophie's squad is getting national recognition as Hughes is a top five finalist for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award.

February 27, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes has a lot of goals. The senior center is anchoring one of the top lines in all of women’s college hockey, alongside forwards Anna Klein and Elizabeth Giguere. “I think just the way that us three play together, we have so much fun. We click so well and, and the passing that we do…

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Game Two of WCHA Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs and Mavericks will now play in a winner-take-all game three on Sunday afternoon at AMSOIL with the winner advancing to the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinals next weekend.

February 26, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team couldn’t get much going offensively on Saturday as Minnesota State Mankato got the 3-1 win in game two of the WCHA quarterfinals. Gabbie Hughes scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 17 saves. The Bulldogs and Mavericks will now play in a winner-take-all game three…

Rogge’s Natural Hat Trick Powers UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Win Over Minnesota State Mankato

Senior forward Naomi Rogge finished with UMD's first natural hat trick in over six years

February 25, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge finished with UMD’s first natural hat trick in over six years as the Bulldogs topped Minnesota State Mankato 5-4 Friday afternoon at Amsoil Arena. Elizabeth Giguere and Kylie Hanley also scored for UMD who will look to sweep the series against the Mavericks Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes Mankato for WCHA Quarterfinal Series

The Bulldogs closed their season on a high note to earn home ice advantage in the first round, where they are 30-9 all-time.

February 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Four of the top five teams in Division I women’s college hockey play in the WCHA. So when the conference tournament begins, you know you’re going to see some great action on the ice. The UMD women’s hockey team closed its season on a high note to earn home ice advantage in the first round, where they…

UMD’s Brooke Olson, Austin Andrews Earn NSIC North Division Player of the Year Honors

This the second time in the past three seasons that the Bulldogs earned both awards in the same year.

February 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Brooke Olson and Austin Andrews were both named NSIC North Division basketball Players of the Year. For Olson, this is her third straight season earning the conference’s top honor after finishing second in scoring and tied for fifth in rebounding. Andrews was the NSIC Freshman of the Year last season and in his sophomore campaign, he…

Anna Klein Set to Become All-Time Leader in Games Played for UMD Women’s Hockey

On Friday, she will have played in 158 games for UMD, surpassing the record of Jamie Rasmussen set back in 2010.

February 23, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey captain Anna Klein is having a historic season for the Bulldogs. Last month, the fifth-year senior became the program leader in consecutive games played. Then last weekend, Klein tied the Bulldog record for career games played. And when she takes the ice this Friday at Amsoil Arena, she’ll hold the #1 spot all by…

UMD’s Noah Cates Makes Immediate Impact Following Return From Olympics

Cates wasted no time getting back in action to help the Bulldogs pick up an extra NCHC point against St. Cloud State with a shootout goal.

February 23, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday night, UMD captain Noah Cates returned to the lineup after his run with the U.S. Olympic team. And although it didn’t end with an appearance on the podium, Cates says it was an experience he will never forget. “It was obviously super surreal, just being around all the different athletes, different people, meeting a lot of…

UMD Basketball Teams Ready for NSIC Tournament Play

The men will open up on Saturday morning while the women get started Sunday night.

February 22, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Both UMD basketball teams are spending this week shoveling out their driveways and getting ready for this weekend’s NSIC Tournament down in Sioux Falls. We begin with the women who come into the playoffs having won two of the past three conference tournament titles. The Bulldogs say they are focusing on the success they’ve had all year…

Penalty Kill Dominates as UMD Men’s Hockey Skates to 1-1 Tie Against St. Cloud State; Bulldogs Take Home Extra Point Via Shootout

Connor Kelley scored the lone goal for UMD, who held the top power play team in the country to 0 for 7 on the man advantage.

February 22, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Ryan Fanti finished with a career-high 46 saves as the UMD men’s hockey team settled for a 1-1 tie againt St. Cloud State, but the Bulldogs won the shootout 2-1 to take home the extra NCHC point. Connor Kelley scored the lone goal for UMD, who held the top power play team in the country to…

UMD’s Ryan Fanti, Emma Soderberg Named Semi-Finalists for Top National Goalie Honors

UMD is one of just four schools in the country to have one representative on each semi-final list.

February 22, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Ryan Fanti has been named a semi-finalist for the Mike Richter Award, given to the best goalie in men’s college hockey. Also, Emma Soderberg is a semi-finalist for the Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association Goalie of the Year award. Fant is the only NCHC netminder in the group of 12, ranking seventh in the country in goals…

UMD’s Jordyn Thomas Becomes All-Time Home Run Leader

The Hermantown native now has 45 career home runs for the Bulldogs.

February 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

MARYVILLE, Missouri – UMD slugger Jordyn Thomas as today, she blasted her 45th career home run, which puts her in the top spot in program history. The dinger capped off a perfect day for the Bulldogs, who defeated Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri in doubleheader action. With those wins, UMD improves to 8-1 on the season. Categories: College, Sports, University…

UMD Men’s Hockey Looks to Bounce Back After Suffering First NCHC Sweep

Entering the series with North Dakota, the Bulldogs had picked up at least three points in every conference series so far this season.

February 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Entering this past weekend, the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team was the only team to not sweep an NCHC series, but also had not been swept. In fact, the Bulldogs had picked up at least three points in every conference series. But that streak ended this weekend as the Bulldogs were unable to complete the rally Saturday,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Battles Back to Defeat St. Cloud State in Regular Season Finale

Anna Klein, Naomi Rogge, Clara Van Wieren and McKenzie Hewett all scored for the Bulldogs, with Hewett scoring the game-winner with just 10 seconds left in regulation. Emma Soderberg made 22 saves in her first start following the Olympics.

February 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Down one with a minute to go, the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team battled back to score two goals to get the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the weekend series. Anna Klein, Naomi Rogge, Clara Van Wieren and McKenzie Hewett all scored for the Bulldogs, with Hewett scoring the game-winner with just…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to North Dakota, Swept in NCHC Play For First Time This Season

Stejskal made 26 saves in his first start since being diagnosed with testicular cancer just four months ago, while Luke Mylymok and Kobe Roth each scored for the Bulldogs.

February 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Zach Stejskal made his first start back in net since being diagnosed with testicular cancer just four months ago, but No. 9 North Dakota would get the 3-2 win over No. 7 Minnesota Duluth. It’s the first time the Bulldogs have been swept in NCHC play all season. Luke Mylymok scored his first goal of the season…

Power Play The Difference as UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to North Dakota

Blake Biondi, Dominic James and Kobe Roth each scored for UMD, who will look to split the series Saturday night.

February 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team allowed three power play goals as North Dakota knocked off the Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Blake Biondi, Dominic James and Kobe Roth each scored for UMD, who will look to split the series Saturday night. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks St. Cloud State at Amsoil Arena

Gabbie Hughes, Naomi Rogge and Katie Davis each scored for the Bulldogs.

February 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes, Naomi Rogge and Katie Davis each score as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated St. Cloud State 3-0 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Jojo Chobak made 14 saves for her third shutout of the season as the Bulldogs will look to sweep their final series of the regular season Saturday afternoon. Categories: College, Friday Night…

UMD Basketball Teams End Home Schedule with Wins Over Bemidji State

The women's team extended their win streak to 12 straight, while the men ended the regular season undefeated at home.

February 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team picked up their 12th straight win as they defeated Bemidji State 76-54 Thursday night at Romano Gym. As for the men, Joshua Brown and Drew Blair each scored 20 points as the Bulldogs topped the Beavers 88-73. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

NCHC Grind Continues This Weekend for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs return home Friday night for a series against rivals North Dakota.

February 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After an emotional series split in Denver, the UMD men’s hockey team returns home Friday night for a series against rivals North Dakota. These two teams met up three months ago in Grand Forks as the Bulldogs split the series with the Fighting Hawks. “Personally, probably one of my favorite weekends of the year is North Dakota…

More Offensive Weapons Stepping Up for UMD Women’s Hockey

The Bulldogs have scored 110 goals through 30 games, their highest total in five years.

February 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team has been on an offensive tear this season. The Bulldogs have scored 110 goals through 30 games, their highest total in five years. And after getting most of that production from their top line, several players have stepped up to provide more offensive firepower. “When you come at them in waves and…

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Returns Home After Olympic Run with Sweden

Soderberg finished with an Olympic-high 167 saves to help her country clinch a spot in the quarterfinals.

February 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD women’s hockey team welcomed back goaltender Emma Soderberg, who was over in Beijing representing Sweden in the Winter Olympics. Soderberg finished with an Olympic-high 167 saves to help her country clinch a spot in the quarterfinals. But now she says it’s time to get back to work. “I’ve been trying to rip the…

UMD’s Zach Stejskal Returns to Action After Battle with Cancer

For his stellar play, the NCHC named Stejskal the honorary Goaltender of the Week.

February 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in November, UMD goalie Zach Stejskal revealed that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. And after weeks of treatment and rehab, the Cohasset native was back in action this past weekend after Ryan Fanti was pulled from Saturday’s game against Denver due to a stomach bug. And Stejskal would fill in admirably, helping the Bulldogs…