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UMD Men’s Hockey Team Talks About Rallying Behind Zach Stejskal

Since Stejskal's diagnosis was made public, the UMD men's hockey Movember page has raised more than $3,000 for men's health issues, including testicular cancer.

November 24, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, UMD men’s hockey goaltender Zach Stejskal revealed that he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Cohasset native had surgery last month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs talked about how they’re rallying around and supporting Stejskal during this process. “It’s scary news when he told us a month or so ago,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Talks NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee Supporting Tournament Bracket Expansion

The final step is approval from the DI Council. That is set to be discussed on Dec. 15.

November 24, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the NCAA announced that the DI Competition Oversight Committee supported the expanded bracket format of 11 teams for 2022. In the proposal, the top five seeds would receive first round byes, the top four seeds would host and there would be an extra day of rest between the first round and quarterfinals. This is something…

UMD Goaltender Zach Stejskal Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

Stejskal said he noticed something was not quite right in October and went to the doctor. After the diagnosis, he had surgery and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The Cohasset native added he is feeling pretty good and he does plan to play hockey this season.

November 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been over a month since we last saw goaltender Zach Stejskal take the ice for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Tuesday afternoon, Stejskal opened up about his health and where he’s been. In this month’s “UMD Bulldogs Bark and the Bite”, Stejskal revealed in a sit down interview with Athletic Director Josh Berlo that…

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Home Opener; Men Defeat St. Cloud State to Open NSIC Play

Austin Andrews led the way with 32 points as the UMD men stay undefeated while Brooke Olson led the women with 22 points.

November 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team returned to Romano Gym for the first time this season to host rivals St. Cloud State to open NSIC play. In a rematch of last season’s conference championship game, the Huskies came out on top this time, getting the 60-54 road win. Brooke Olson was the only Bulldog in double-digit scoring,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops Weekend Finale to North Dakota

Blake Biondi scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Ryan Fanti finished with 21 saves.

November 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team got on the board first but North Dakota scored two unanswered to get the 2-1 win and split the weekend series. Blake Biondi scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Ryan Fanti finished with 21 saves. UMD falls to 8-3-1 on the season and will be back home next…

UMD Women’s Hockey Caps Off Road Sweep of Bemidji State

McKenzie Hewett, Mannon McMahon, Naomi Rogge and Taylor Anderson all scored.

November 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continued its strong weekend after a three-week break, getting the 4-1 win over Bemidji State to complete the weekend sweep. The Bulldogs didn’t have the offensive showing they did on Friday night, but still had four different goal-scorers in Saturday’s win. McKenzie Hewett, Mannon McMahon, Naomi Rogge and Taylor Anderson all scored…

UMD Football Falls to Angelo State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the season with a 9-3 overall record.

November 20, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Minnesota Duluth football team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up, as Angelo State got the 48-14 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Rams took the opening kickoff 100 yards to the endzone which set the tone for the rest of the game. UMD didn’t get on the board until…

Gilling’s Two Goals Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Earn Road Win Over North Dakota

Forward Casey Gilling led the way with two goals.

November 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Forward Casey Gilling led the way with two goals as the UMD men’s hockey team defeated North Dakota 4-1 Friday night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Dominic James and Kobe Roth also scored for the Bulldogs, who will aim for the sweep Saturday night. Puck drop is set for just after 7 p.m. Categories: College, Friday…

Five-Goal First Period Powers UMD Women’s Hockey Past Bemidji State

Elizabeth Giguere finished with five assists, becoming the first UMD player since 2013 to register five points in a single game.

November 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team would have eight different goal-scorers, led by senior Anna Klein who scored twice, as they defeated Bemidji State 9-0 Friday afternoon at the Sanford Center. It was a historic game for Elizabeth Giguere as well. The senior forward finished with five assists, becoming the first UMD player since 2013 to register five…

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in Action After Long Layoff

The Bulldogs will travel to Bemidji State to take on the Beavers and it's been an even series recently, with three of the last four games going into overtime.

November 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will be back in action this weekend after a three-week layoff due to the Olympic qualifiers. For the players who didn’t participate, they were able to stay home and continue working for when the Bulldogs get back into conference play. “Having those scrimmages helps a little bit so you’re not like “oh…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Face North Dakota in First Match-Up Since 5OT Thriller

Puck drop up in Grand Forks is set for just after 7 o'clock.

November 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last season’s NCAA Regional final saw the UMD men’s hockey team knock off North Dakota in the longest playoff game in NCAA history. Head coach Scott Sandelin reflected on that historic night as the Bulldogs and Fighting Hawks get set to battle this weekend. “Well we’ve had great games with them. If you look at even last…

UMD Men’s Basketball Shoot the Lights Out in Win Over Northland College

The Bulldogs had six players finish in double figures, every player scored at least four points and as a team, UMD shot 68% from the field.

November 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lincoln Meister and Drew Blair each scored 18 points as the UMD men’s basketball team defeated Northland College 123-48 Tuesday night at Romano Gym. The Bulldogs had six players finish in double figures, every player scored at least four points and as a team, UMD shot 68% from the field. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

UMD Football Embracing Major Temperature Change for Playoff Game Against Angelo State

The temperature at kick-off is expected to be close to 80 degrees, compared to a balmy 40 if the game were held at Malosky Stadium.

November 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD football team is wrapping up their last few practices before they head down to Texas for their NCAA first round match-up against Angelo State. The temperature at kick-off is expected to be close to 80 degrees, compared to a balmy 40 if the game were held at Malosky Stadium. “A game is a…

Hibbing Native Scott Perunovich Recalled by St. Louis Blues

Through 12 games, Perunovich is tied for the AHL lead in points with 20 off two goals and 18 assists.

November 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

ST. LOUIS. Mo. – Monday, the St. Louis Blues announced that they have recalled defenseman and Hibbing native Scott Perunovich. The former Hobey Baker Award winner has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate: the Springfield Thunderbirds. Through 12 games, Perunovich is tied for the league lead in points with 20 off two goals and 18 assists. No word yet…

Northern Star: Jacob Shields

For this week's segment, we feature a grad transfer on the UMD men's basketball team hoping to make a lasting impact on and off the court.

November 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s basketball graduate transfer Jacob Shields just loves everything about basketball. “This might be weird to people who don’t play basketball, but I just love the sound of the ball. Like coming down the court, I love the sound of the ball. I love the smell of the ball to be honest. And that might be…

UMD Football Headed Back to NCAA Tournament For First Time Since 2018

The Bulldogs will face Angelo State on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in San Angelo, Texas.

November 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, the UMD football team ended the regular season with a win and clinched a share of the NSIC Championship. That almost guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Tournament. And on Sunday, the Bulldogs officially found out they’re postseason bound. UMD is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. They’ll head…

Soderberg, Sweden Qualify for 2022 Winter Olympics

Goaltender Emma Soderberg joins junior forward Kassy Betinol as current Bulldogs to make Olympic Rosters.

November 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers wrapped up this weekend, which saw multiple current and former Bulldogs in action. Sweden clinched a spot, which will send former Bulldogs Michelle Lowenhielm, Linne Hedin and current goaltender Emma Soderberg to the Olympics. Soderberg joins junior forward Kassy Betinol as current Bulldogs to make Olympic Rosters. Former UMD forward Katerine Mrazova…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ties Colorado College, Earns Extra NCHC Point in Shootout

Ryan Fanti finished with 26 saves for his third straight shutout.

November 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team battled with Colorado College all night but struggled to find the back of the net, as Saturday’s game officially ended in a 0-0 tie. Noah Cates scored the lone goal in the shutout to give UMD the 1-0 win and extra NCHC point. Ryan Fanti finished with 26 saves for his third…

UMD Men’s Basketball Wraps Up American Family Insurance Classic With Win Over East Central

Drew Blair led the way with 29 points while Austin Andrews finished with a double double as the Bulldogs improve to 2-0 on the season.

November 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, getting the 92-84 win over East Central to round out the American Family Insurance Classic. Austin Andrews finished with a double double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Drew Blair led the Bulldogs with 29 points. Jack Middleton added 22 points….

UMD Football Tops Northern State to Earn Share of NSIC Championship

Armani Carmickle finished with 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He also broke D.J. Winfield's UMD single-season receiving record of 1,201 yards.

November 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team used a big second half to get the 49-35 win over Northern State on Saturday to earn a share of the NSIC Title. Garrett Olson came in and completed 11 of 16 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns while also adding a rushing touchdown. Armani Carmickle finished with 184 receiving yards and…

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the UMD women's basketball team.

November 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from UMD women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson as the Bulldogs were picked to repeat as NSIC champions. UMD will open their season next Tuesday with a road trip to Drury. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Fanti Records Second Straight Shutout, UMD Men’s Hockey Blanks Colorado College

The Bulldogs got goals from Koby Bender, Noah Cates, Casey Gilling, Owen Gallatin and Blake Biondi

November 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior netminder Ryan Fanti finished with 25 saves and recorded his second straight shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team blanked Colorado College 5-0 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. The Bulldogs got goals from Koby Bender, Noah Cates, Casey Gilling, Owen Gallatin and Blake Biondi as they aim for the sweep Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. Categories:…

UMD Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener at American Family Insurance Classic

Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 18 points as the UMD men's basketball team defeated Nebraska-Kearney.

November 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 18 points as the UMD men’s basketball team defeated Nebraska-Kearney 77-64 on the first day of the American Family Insurance Classic at Romano Gym. Drew Blair chipped in with 17 points while Austin Andrews scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Bulldogs will face East Central Saturday at 4…

UMD Women’s Cross Country Prepare for Trip to Nationals

The 18th-ranked Bulldogs finished second at the NCAA Central Regionals to qualify for their 10th ever nationals appearance.

November 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s cross country team is NCAA-championship bound for the first time since 2017. After a challenging season last year and another coaching change, the 18th-ranked Bulldogs finished second at the NCAA Central Regionals to qualify for their 10th ever nationals appearance. “The one constant we’ve had is just our team and just believing in each…

UMD’s Fanti, Laderoute Hope to Carry Momentum into Series Against Colorado College

In Saturday's win, Fanti recorded his first career shutout, while Laderoute scored twice for the Bulldogs.

November 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is back from their road trip to Kalamazoo where they split their series against Western Michigan. And it was mostly thanks to the efforts of two upper classmen. Junior netminder Ryan Fanti stood on his head in Saturday’s game, making 35 saves on the night, including 18 in the third period alone…

UMD Women’s Basketball Team Eyeing Bigger Goals, Deeper Run in NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs are coming into the season as the preseason favorites to repeat as NSIC champions.

November 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, the UMD women’s basketball team hosted Media Day at Romano Gym. The Bulldogs are coming into the season as the preseason favorites to repeat as NSIC champions. But this squad feels like they are capable of more, including a deeper run in the NCAA tournament. “Just not being complacent with what we have accomplished within…

Young, Experienced Roster Returns for UMD Men’s Basketball Team

All five starters from last season, who each averaged over 12 points per game, will be back for UMD, as well as the vast majority of their bench so depth will be a big key to the team's success.

November 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team is coming off a season that saw a lot of growing pains with one of the youngest squads in the NSIC. But with that came valuable experience, especially for the sophomores who just went through the first full offseason of their college careers. “Freshman year is tough. You’re away from your family….

Defense Puts UMD Football in Driver’s Seat for NCAA Tournament Berth

Saturday's win over Augustana puts the Bulldogs in 7th place in the super regional rankings as they are now in full control of their playoff destiny.

November 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Going into their game against Augustana, the UMD football team knew they had to get a win if they wanted any shot at an NCAA tournament berth. Not only did they beat the Vikings, but it wasn’t even close. The Bulldogs got off to a monster start and never looked back as they picked up a home…

UMD Women’s Cross Country Finishes Second at NCAA Central Regions to Earn Trip to NCAA Championships

This will be the Bulldogs' first trip to the NCAA Championships since 2017 and 10th overall.

November 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s cross country team finished second at the NCAA Central Regions on Saturday to earn an automatic qualifier to the NCAA DII Championships. This is the Bulldogs’ first trip to the NCAA Championships since 2017 and 10th overall. The second place finish is their highest regional finish since 2016. UMD was led by First-Team NSIC…

UMD Men’s Hockey Shuts Out Western Michigan to Earn Weekend Split

Ryan Fanti finished with 35 saves to earn his first career shutout while Tanner Laderoute scored twice.

November 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Ryan Fanti recorded his first career shutout as the No. 4 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team got the 3-0 win over No. 10 Western Michigan to earn a weekend split. Tanner Laderoute scored twice while Ben Almquist scored once. Fanti finished with 35 saves. UMD improves to 6-2 on the season and will host Colorado College next…

UMD Football Upsets Augustana at Home

The Bulldogs defense came up huge with four interceptions, two of which were returned for six. Armani Carmickle finished with 78 receiving yards, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards on the season.

November 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team got off to a fast start and never looked back, getting the 41-15 win over No. 17 Augustana. The Bulldogs defense came up huge, picking up four interceptions, two of which were returned for six. Armani Carmickle finished with 78 receiving yards, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards on the season. Garrett Olson completed 11…

UMD Volleyball Swept at Home by Southwest Minnesota State

Kate Berg led the Bulldogs with 10 kills as UMD will close out the regular season Saturday at home against Sioux Falls.

November 5, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their penultimate match of the regular season, the UMD volleyball team were swept by Southwest Minnesota State 3-0 Friday night at Romano Gym. Kate Berg led the Bulldogs with 10 kills as UMD will close out the regular season Saturday at home against Sioux Falls. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops NCHC Opener to Western Michigan

The Bulldogs get goals from Kyler Klevin, Casey Gilling and Tanner Laderoute as they'll try to split the series Saturday night in Kalamazoo.

November 5, 2021

Sam Ali,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men’s hockey team scored with 1:26 left in the third period to knock off UMD 4-3 Friday night at the Lawson Ice Arena. The Bulldogs get goals from Kyler Klevin, Casey Gilling and Tanner Laderoute as they’ll try to split the series Saturday night in Kalamazoo. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Coaches Continue Push for Women’s Hockey Playoff Expansion

November 5, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Back in the summer, a group of women’s college hockey head coaches laid out their proposal to expand the playoff field for the NCAA women’s hockey tournament. The NCAA turned down that proposal, so this week the movement was taken to social media. This past spring a bracket expansion committee of coaches and administrators was formed to…

Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance as UMD Football Hosts Augustana

Augustana is in second and UMD is eighth, which means a win for the Bulldogs could push them over the top.

November 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD football team will return to Malosky Stadium. And if the Bulldogs want to make it to the postseason, they’ll have to take down one of the best teams in the country. UMD will host Augustana, the 17th-ranked team in the nation, thanks to their second-best offense and defense in the NSIC. In the…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Open NCHC Play Against Western Michigan

Both teams come in with matching 5-1 records and both are ranked in the top ten nationally.

November 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will be back in action this weekend and it will be the start of NCHC play. The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan. Both teams come in with matching 5-1 records and both are ranked in the top ten nationally. However, since 2018, UMD is 1-4-1 at the Lawson Ice Arena in…

UMD Women’s, Men’s Basketball Teams Win Season-Opening Exhibition Games

The women topped the Saints, while the men defeated the Yellowjackets.

November 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a stellar return of basketball to Romano Gym on Tuesday night as the UMD women’s basketball team defeated St. Scholastica 91-22. The Saints were a last-minute replacement for UW-Superior, who had to drop out of the game due to health and safety protocols. On the men’s side, the Bulldogs knocked off the Yellowjackets 96-55. Categories:…

Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland Commits to UMD Softball Team

Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters.

November 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland announced that she has committed to joining the UMD softball team. Last season as a junior, Hovland was an All-Conference First Team selection, while hitting over .500 with six home runs and 20 RBI for the Hunters. She also plays for the Minnesota Renegades club based out of Minneapolis, and also…

UMD Football Uses Big Second Half to Get Road Win Over Minot State

Wade Sullivan led the way with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

October 30, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MINOT, N.D. – The UMD football team scored 27 second half points to get the 34-21 road win over Minot State. Garrett Olson got most of the snaps under center, completing 10 passes for 106 yards. Wade Sullivan led the way with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Cazz Martin and Byron Bynum each ran in a touchdown. UMD…

UMD Women’s Soccer Tops MSU-Moorhead in Home Finale

The Bulldogs will be back in action Sunday on the road at Northern State.

October 29, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In their final home game of the season, the UMD women’s soccer team would get a late goal from Anna Tobias as they beat Minnesota State Moorhead 1-0 Friday night at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs will be back in action Sunday on the road at Northern State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

UMD Volleyball Swept at Home by St. Cloud State

Sophomore Grace Daak led the way with nine kills as UMD will look to rebound Saturday afternoon at Bemidji State.

October 28, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team saw their five-match win streak snapped at the hands of St. Cloud State as they Huskies swept the Bulldogs 3-0 Thursday night at Romano Gym. Sophomore Grace Daak led the way with nine kills as UMD will look to rebound Saturday afternoon at Bemidji State. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Rotation of Quarterbacks to Continue for UMD Football Team

Head coach Curt Wiese admits it's not what they do traditionally, but he's not worried about any of the three needing to get into a rhythm on any given drive.

October 28, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team has had a different look on offense in the past few weeks. The Bulldogs are rotating John Larson, Logan Graetz and Garrett Olson at the quarterback position. Head coach Curt Wiese admits it’s not what they do traditionally, but he’s not worried about any of the three needing to get into a rhythm…

UMD Women’s Basketball Picked to Repeat as NSIC Champs, Brooke Olson Named Preseason Player of the Year

On the men's side, they were picked to finish 3rd in the North Division with MSU Moorhead as the top pick.

October 28, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NSIC released their preseason poll for the upcoming 2021-22 women’s basketball season and UMD was picked to finish first in the North Division and the conference. Senior Brooke Olson was chosen as the Preseason North Division Player of the Year after winning the award in each of the last two seasons. She led the conference in…

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi Finding A Groove with UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Biondi scored in back-to-back games, helping the UMD men's hockey team sweep rivals Minnesota.

October 27, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend can now be known as the “Blake Biondi Breakout Week”. The Hermantown native scored in back-to-back games, helping the UMD men’s hockey team sweep rivals Minnesota. Wednesday, Biondi talked about scoring in front of a jam-packed Amsoil Arena and how he’s been able to make the jump from his freshman to sophomore year. “Yeah…

UMD’s Soderberg, Jobst-Smith Heading Overseas for Women’s Hockey Olympic Trials

The pair will try and help their respective countries qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

October 27, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is coming off a dominant sweep over St. Thomas and they’ll be on a break for the next few weeks. That’s because the Olympic trials for women’s hockey will be taking place overseas. The Bulldogs will have two current players taking part in the tournament: goalie Emma Soderberg of Sweden and defenseman…

Superior’s Ross Rivord Commits to UMD Football

This past season, Rivord led the Spartans defense with 34 total tackles.

October 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Ross Rivord announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the UMD football team. This past season, Rivord led the Spartans defense with 34 total tackles. On the offensive side of the ball, he added 168 yards and four touchdowns. Categories: College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Hibbing Native Scott Perunovich Named AHL Player of the Week

Perunovich leads the league in assists and points as the 23-year-old has found the scoresheet in his last five games.

October 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – This week, former UMD standout Scott Perunovich was been named AHL Player of the Week. The Hibbing native notched one goal and five assists in three games for the Springfield Thunderbirds. Perunovich missed all of last season, but now leads the league in assists and points as the 23-year-old has found the scoresheet in his last five…

UMD Women’s Soccer Drops Home Game to Augustana

Jennifer Norris made nine saves in her second career start.

October 24, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s soccer team battled for almost the entire game, but two late goals proved to be the difference as Augustana got the 2-0 win. The two goals came just over three minutes apart in the final 10 minutes of the game. Jennifer Norris got her first home start of the season and made nine…

UMD Women’s Hockey Dominates Offensively in Sweep of St. Thomas

Clara Van Wieren and Kylie Hanley each scored twice while Naomi Rogge, Gabby Krause and Gabbie Hughes each scored once as the Bulldogs improved to 4-4 on the season.

October 24, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The No. 7 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team scored four goals in the first and never looked back, getting the 7-0 win over St. Thomas to sweep the weekend series. Clara Van Wieren and Kylie Hanley each scored twice while Naomi Rogge, Gabby Krause and Gabbie Hughes each scored once. Van Wieren finished with three goals…

UMD Men’s Hockey Edges Minnesota to Sweep Home-and-Home Series

Tanner Laderoute and Blake Biondi both scored as the Bulldogs completed the sweep in front of 7,596 fans, which is second all-time for UMD men's hockey at Amsoil Arena.

October 23, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting the 5-3 win in Minneapolis on Friday night, the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team returned home on Saturday and scored early and never looked back, getting the 2-1 win over No. 4 Minnesota to sweep the home-and-home series. Tanner Laderoute and Blake Biondi both scored for the Bulldogs while Ryan Fanti finished with…