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UMD Softball’s Nicole Schmitt Earns NFCA All-Region First Team Honors

Schmitt is the 16th Bulldog to be selected for NFCA All-Region honors in program history.

May 8, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- To the diamond, UMD senior Nicole Schmitt adds another honor to her collegiate resume. Schmitt was named to the NFCA First Team All-Central Region this afternoon. The second baseman set the single season home run record for UMD, with 18 total home runs in her senior season. She also earned the NSIC Outstanding Senior of the Year for…

UMD Baseball Drops NSIC Tourney Opener to Wayne State

UMD will next face Minnesota Crookston in the elimination bracket.

May 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD baseball team opened up NSIC tournament play on Wednesday, facing Wayne State in the opening round. After trailing 7-2 heading into the top of the 8th, UMD rallied back to force extras with the game tied at 8. That’s where Taylor Gill ended it as he had the game-winning rbi single in the 10th to…

UMD Infielder Joey Flom Named NSIC Freshman of the Year

Flom is the first Bulldog to win the award since 2013, when Alex Wojciechowski claimed the award.

May 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman infielder Joey Flom has been named the NSIC Freshman of the Year. Flom is the first Bulldog to win the award since 2013, when Alex Wojciechowski claimed the award. This season, Flom currently has a .373 batting average. He also clubbed 10 doubles, one triple, and three lead-off home runs. His teammates Nathan Rosenberg and Troy…

Kade Peloquin Becomes First Bulldog Baseball Player to Earn Conference Honors in 2025

Peloquin and the Bulldogs will next be in action on Wednesday, facing Wayne State in the opening round of the NSIC tournament.

May 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD Bulldog baseball player has finally earned a conference honor this season. Outfielder Kade Peloquin is the NSIC Player of the Week after tallying a .450 batting average with five total runs, 10 runs batted in, and four home runs. Peloquin also had the game-winning two-run home run in UMD’s last game at UMary. He and the…

UMD Baseball Splits with UMary to Open Final Series of Season

The Bulldogs wrap up their season on Saturday.

May 2, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD baseball team began their final series of the season on Friday, facing UMary in a doubleheader. The Marauders walked it off with a grand slam to take game one 4 to 0. Then, UMD bounced back in game two in a big way, winning 12 to 0. For a look at the box scores, click here….

UMD Softball Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year

Schmitt set the single season recorded for home runs for UMD with 18.

May 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, UMD senior infielder Nicole Schmitt was named NSIC Softball Outstanding Senior of the Year. This award is presented to a student athlete who has played all four years with their program and exceeds expectation on the field and in the classroom. In her senior season with the Bulldogs, Schmitt set the single season record for…

UMD Softball’s NSIC Tournament Run Ends in Semifinal Round Against #8 Augustana

UMD will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament.

May 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SIOUX FALLS, SD.- The UMD softball team took on top-seeded Augustana in the semifinal round of the NSIC conference tournament on Friday. The Bulldogs broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third with a solo home run by Ava Johnson and an RBI double from Nicole Schmitt to take a 2-0 lead. However, the Vikings scored eight unanswered…

Matthew Perkins Joins Northeastern, Ending Two-Year Stint with UMD

Perkins tallied 20 points total in his Bulldog career, 5 of which happened just this past season.

May 1, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The final former Bulldog in the transfer portal has found his new home. Matthew Perkins officially joined Northeastern Thursday, ending a two-year stint in Duluth. He tallied 20 points total in his Bulldog career, 5 of which happened just this past season. Perkins is a 2023 fourth round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks Categories: College, Sports, University…

UMD Women’s Hockey Adds Two Players Via the Transfer Portal

The team also announced the official addition of Cornell's Ashley Messier.

April 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team added two veteran players to their roster on Tuesday. Mercyhurst’s Thea Johansson and Minnesota’s Krista Parkkonen will suit up for the Bulldogs next year. Johansson tallied 94 points for the Lakers over the course of three seasons. Parkkonen had five points last year for the Golden Gophers. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Zach Sandy to Continue Hockey Career at University of North Dakota

Sandy has been the 3rd string goaltender for UMD the past three seasons.

April 29, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has found his next team. Goaltender Zach Sandy will stay in the NCHC and suit up for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks next fall. Sandy has been the 3rd string goaltender for UMD the past three seasons. He saw four games of action this past season, which was the most in his career. Matthew Perkins…

Man arrested following death of Adam Johnson won’t face charges

April 29, 2025

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on…

Former Bulldogs Knapp & Bettens Find New Teams

Matthew Perkins and Zach Sandy remain in the portal.

April 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former members of the UMD men’s hockey team have found their next homes. Goaltender Klayton Knapp will suit up for Michigan Tech next season. Knapp played in 16 games and had a saves percentage of nearly 91 percent. In other portal news, forward Kyle Bettens will continue his career with Northern Michigan. Bettens posted 12 goals and…

UMD Men’s Hockey Releases Schedule for Upcoming 2025-2026 Season

It all starts on October 3rd when the Bulldogs head to Alaska Fairbanks for a two-game series.

April 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team released their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Monday. It all starts on October 3rd when the Bulldogs head to Alaska Fairbanks for a two-game series. A week later, UMD returns home to face Augustana for the first time in their home opener. Another notable matchup includes a home contest against Lindenwood on…

Duluth, Amsoil Arena Set to be a Preliminary Host for 2026 World Juniors

Rochester, Mankato, and Bemidji have also been announced as pre-tournament host cities.

April 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The home of the Bulldogs will soon be the home for 2 to 3 World Junior teams. Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune confirmed Monday that Amsoil Arena and Duluth will be a preliminary site for the 2026 World Juniors. Teams will practice and play pre-tournament games from December 14th through December 25th. They then will head…

UMD’s Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams Sign NFL Undrafted Free Agent Contracts

Both Pitz and Williams were team captains for UMD in 2024.

April 27, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two UMD standouts might not have heard their name called during the draft, but their dream of making it to the NFL becomes a reality. UMD tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams signed undrafted free agent contracts on Saturday after the draft. Both Bulldogs are heading to the AFC North. Pitz signed with the Baltimore…

UMD Baseball Falls to Minnesota Crookston in Final Regular Season Home Game

UMD is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, against Concordia- St. Paul for a doubleheader.

April 27, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team wrapped up their series with Minnesota Crookston on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs fell 15 to 7 to the Golden Eagles in their final regular season home game. UMD is back in action on Tuesday, April 29th, against Concordia- St. Paul for a doubleheader. Game one is at 1:30 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

UMD Track and Field Hosted The Annual Bulldog Open

The UMD track and field team hosted St. Scholastica, UW-Superior, and Lakehead (Ont.) on Saturday afternoon.

April 26, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD track and field team hosted St. Scholastica, UW-Superior, and Lakehead (Ont.) in the annual Bulldog Open on Saturday. To view the full results from the Bulldog Open, click here. The Bulldogs next meet is on Wednesday, April 30th, at Hamline University. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

St. Scholastica Names Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt as New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Brodt skated for UMD from 2016 to 2020.

April 23, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog will soon be a Saint. On Wednesday, the College of St. Scholastica announced that Sydney Brodt has been named as the new head women’s hockey coach. Brodt skated for UMD from 2016 to 2020, where three of those seasons she was the captain of the team. After her days with the Dogs, she went on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Defenseman Brady Cleveland to Roster

In 37 games last season, Cleveland had one goal and two assists.

April 22, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team made another addition to their roster over the weekend. Former Colorado College & Wisconsin defenseman Brady Cleveland is a now a member of the Bulldogs. In 37 games last season, Cleveland had one goal and two assists. He’s also a 2023 2nd round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings. Cleveland is set…

UMD Softball Splits Doubleheader with MSU Moorhead in Final Regular Season Home Game

UMD is back in action on Saturday, April 26th, against U-Mary for a doubleheader.

April 19, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team hosted Minnesota State University Moorhead on Saturday in their final regular season home game. The Bulldogs started the day with an 11 to 3 win over the Dragons. In game two, the Bulldogs fell 6 to 4 to settle for the doubleheader split. UMD is back in action on Saturday, April 26th, against U-Mary…

UMD Baseball Begins Series with Minot State By Taking Two Games

UMD will once again host Minot State for a doubleheader on Saturday.

April 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team continues to inch closer to the .500 mark. On Friday, the Bulldogs took the first two games of their four-game series with Minot State. Gabe Richardson went three for four and had four runs batted in to lead UMD to a 9-2 game one win. Then in game two, Garrett Stauffacher had five runs…

UMD Softball Salutes Seniors & Sweeps Northern State

UMD will host Minnesota State-Moorhead on Saturday in their final home series of the regular season.

April 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team sent out their seniors in style on Friday, sweeping NSIC foe Northern State in a doubleheader. After trailing 3-2 in the 6th inning of game one, UMD put up four unanswered runs to go on to win 6 to 3. Then in game two, it was all Bulldogs as they once again came away…

UMD Football Announces Four Captains for Upcoming Season

Walljasper is the only mainstay captain from last year as he shared that duty with five others.

April 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has announced their four captains for this upcoming season. They are quarterback Kyle Walljasper, wide receiver Dashaun Ames, defensive lineman Matt Weerts, and lastly defensive back Alex Sylvester. Walljasper is the only mainstay captain from last year as he shared that duty with five others. The four players will lead UMD into its 92nd…

Neal Pionk & Winnipeg Jets Agree to Six-Year Contract Extension

So far this season, Pionk's tallied 39 points in 69 games.

April 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native Neal Pionk has made the most of his opportunity in the NHL. He’s currently in his 7th season as a pro and with the current deal he just signed, there’s plenty more of hockey in his future. On Thursday, Pionk and the Winnipeg Jets agreed on a six-year, 42 million dollar contract extension. So far this…

Northern Star: Aiden Williams

Williams is looking to become the first Bulldog drafted since 1990.

April 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has dreamed of this moment his whole life. No, it wasn’t when he scored a touchdown this past September against Southwest Minnesota State. It’s the upcoming NFL Draft in Green Bay. “Just kind of looking forward to what’s next. I’ve just been working out and lifting every day, doing drills, stuff like that,…

UMD Baseball Bounces Back in Game Two to Earn Split with SCSU

UMD was led by Ryan Wattermann as he went seven innings and struck out seven.

April 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMD baseball team held their first game in the Twin Ports on Wednesday, facing St. Cloud State for two games in Superior. After dropping game one 4 to 3, the Bulldogs battled back in game two with the 11 to 1 victory. UMD was led by Ryan Wattermann as he went seven innings and struck out seven….

UMD Continues to Add to Roster, Receives Commitment From Luke Bibby

Just last year, Bibby tallied 23 goals and 20 assists in 56 games.

April 15, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team continues to make additions to their roster. On Tuesday, they received a commitment from Brooks Bandits forward Luke Bibby. The Bandits play out of the BCHL conference. Just last year, Bibby tallied 23 goals and 20 assists in 56 games, while splitting time with the Bandits and the Vernon Vipers. Bibby also won…

UMD Adds Ex-Miami Goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir to Roster

Dahlmeir started 13 games for Miami, posting a .870 saves percentage and a 4.04 goals against average.

April 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has added another goaltender to their roster. Miami’s Ethan Dahlmeir transferred to UMD on Monday morning after spending the last season with the RedHawks. He started 13 games for Miami, posting a .870 saves percentage and a 4.04 goals against average. Dahlmeir is set to fill the void left by Klayton Knapp. Categories:…

Former UMD Forward Jack Smith to Continue Hockey Career with MSU-Mankato

In his three seasons with the Bulldogs, Smith played in 92 games and recorded 7 goals and 19 assists.

April 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former forward Jack Smith has found a new home after entering the transfer portal. Smith is continuing his hockey career with Minnesota State-Mankato next season. In his three seasons with the Bulldogs, he played in 92 games and recorded 7 goals and 19 assists. UMD finished 13-20- 3 in the 2024-25 season. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Former UMD Defenseman Will Francis Makes AHL Debut with San Diego Gulls

Francis wrapped up his Bulldog career over a month ago and just a week after the season, he signed with the Gulls.

April 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SAN DIEGO, C.A.- The comeback story of former UMD defenseman Will Francis continues to get better and better. On Sunday, the three-time cancer survivor suited up for the San Diego Gulls, making his AHL pro debut in a game against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Francis wrapped up his Bulldog career over a month ago and just a week after the…

Aiden Williams Vying to Become First Bulldog Drafted Since 1990

The tackle now turned guard has spent the last couple months training in both Florida and Minnesota.

April 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 13 days from now, 257 players will hear their name called at the NFL Draft in Green Bay. UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is hoping he will be one of those who’s picked. The tackle now turned guard has spent the last couple months training in both Florida and Minnesota. Recently, he took part at the…

Former Bulldog Anthony Menghini Set to Play for North Dakota Next Season

In 71 games played, Menghini scored 20 goals and added nine assists for a total of 29 points.

April 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just four days after he entered the transfer portal, former UMD forward Anthony Menghini has found his new team. On Friday, Menghini officially transferred to North Dakota. The Baxter, Minnesota native spent two seasons playing for the Dogs. In 71 games played, Menghini scored 20 goals and added nine assists for a total of 29 points. It’s somewhat…

UMD Sophomore Forward Payton Holloway Enters Transfer Portal

Holloway is the second Bulldog to enter the transfer portal as she joins freshman Reese Logan.

April 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has been relatively lucky when it comes to the transfer portal. But on Wednesday, forward Payton Holloway entered the transfer portal. The sophomore skated in a total of 69 games for the Dogs the past two seasons. She tallied one goal against the University of Vermont this past November. Holloway is the second…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Three Forwards Via Transfer Portal

The Bulldogs have lost seven players via the transfer portal.

April 9, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has made some roster additions for next year. Three forwards have joined the Bulldogs via the transfer portal. They are Cornell’s Kyler Kovich, Alaska’s Kyle Gaffney, and lastly UMass Lowell’s Scout Truman. Kovich has posted 22 points in 78 games over four seasons at Cornell. Gaffney’s coming off a career best of 20…

UMD Softball Drops NSIC Doubleheader to St. Cloud State

UMD is 5th in the NSIC and St. Cloud State is 4th in the conference.

April 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team entered play on Tuesday with a chance to climb up the NSIC standings. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs dropped both games of their doubleheader to St. Cloud State, 6 to 4 and 13 to 4. UMD will try to bounce back on Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Klayton Knapp Becomes 7th Bulldog to Enter Transfer Portal

In his lone season at UMD, Knapp played in 16 games and had a saves percentage of nearly 91 percent.

April 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to the transfer portal. Goaltender Klayton Knapp became the 7th Bulldog to enter the portal on Tuesday. In his lone season at UMD, Knapp played in 16 games and had a saves percentage of nearly 91 percent. He also went 6-6-2 with a goals against average of 2.67….

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer to Make Return to College Hockey with Arizona State

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

April 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Forward Cole Spicer is making his return back to college hockey with an NCHC foe. Spicer transferred to Arizona State on Monday evening. He last suited up for UMD in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in 17 games. Spicer was later ruled academically ineligible and then eventually left the program. He spent this past year with…

UMD Triple Jumper William Heydt Named NSIC Field Athlete of the Week

Heydt finished with a leap of 14.74 meters, which ranks in the top 20 for Division II jumps this season.

April 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A triple jumper for UMD earned NSIC conference honors on Monday. William Heydt is the Field Athlete of the Week after he finished 1st at the Wartburg Outdoor Select. He finished with a leap of 14.74 meters, which ranks in the top 20 for Division II jumps this season. Heydt is coming off a successful indoor season in…

UMD Men’s Hockey Loses Menghini to Transfer Portal, Dubinsky to Wisconsin

Just this past year, Menghini tallied 12 goals and seven assists in 35 games.

April 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was dealt another blow via the transfer portal Monday afternoon. Forward Anthony Menghini entered the portal after spending the last two seasons in Duluth. Just this past year, the forward tallied 12 goals and seven assists in 35 games. In other portal news, former Bulldog defender Aiden Dubinsky has found his new home….

Former UMD Assistant Coach Ryan Kirsch Joins South Dakota State Coaching Staff

Kirsch spent two seasons in Duluth.

April 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD assistant coach is climbing the coaching ranks. Ryan Kirsch has joined the South Dakota State coaching staff after spending the last year as the head coach of Iowa Central Community College. Before his time leading Iowa Central, he spent two seasons in Duluth. The most memorable one for Kirsch and company came in the 2022-2023…

UMD’s Gascon & Kraemer Land On All-USCHO Teams

They are the first Bulldog players to land on an All-USCHO Team since the 2022-2023 season, which featured Emma Soderberg and Ashton Bell.

April 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD women’s hockey duo continues to get honor after honor. UMD’s Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer each landed on All-USCHO teams on Friday. Gascon was named to the first team while Kraemer is on the rookie team. Both players had career-years for the Bulldogs this past season. Gascon posted a .942 saves percentage with 896 saves on…

UMD’s Caitlin Kraemer Earns USCHO Rookie of the Year Honors

Kraemer tallied 30 points this past season.

April 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD forward Caitlin Kraemer was named the USCHO rookie of the year on Thursday. Kraemer tallied 18 goals in her first season with the Bulldogs, which led all freshman nationally. She also recorded 13 assists for a total of 31 points. The Waterloo, Ontario Native earned the HCA 2025 Julie Chu Rookie of the Year a few…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Goaltender Cole Sheffield to Roster

Sheffield comes from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

April 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been mostly subtractions instead of additions for the UMD men’s hockey team this off-season. However on Wednesday, the team made a key roster move bringing in goaltender Cole Sheffield. Sheffield comes from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. In 47 games played, he had a saves percentage of 92 percent, a goals against average…

UMD Defenseman Aiden Dubinsky & Forward Jack Smith Become Latest Bulldogs to Enter the Transfer Portal

A total of five Bulldogs have entered the transfer portal.

April 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In college hockey, UMD defenseman Aiden Dubinsky and forward Jack Smith have entered the transfer portal. Dubinsky spent three seasons with UMD, where he recorded 7 goals and 27 assists during his career. For Smith, he suited up for UMD for three seasons where he recorded 26 points. Dubinsky and Smith join Matthew Perkins, Kyle Bettens, and Zach…

Minnesota Defender Kate Kosobud to Join UMD Women’s Hockey

The Moorhead native skated in 16 games for the Golden Gophers this past season.

April 1, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s hockey has added another player via the transfer portal. Minnesota’s Kate Kosobud is the latest to join the Bulldogs. The Moorhead native skated in 16 games for the Golden Gophers this past season. She tallied just one assist. Kosobud is also a 2024 Ms. Hockey Award finalist. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Wing Matthew Perkins Enters Transfer Portal After Two Seasons in Duluth

The 2023 4th round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks tallied a goal and four assists this past season.

April 1, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another day and another Bulldog departing via the transfer portal. Sophomore wing Matthew Perkins is the latest to enter the portal. The 2023 4th round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks tallied a goal and four assists this past season. The year prior he had a college career-high of six goals and nine assists. Perkins joins forward Kyle…

Ohio State Forward & Stillwater Native Josie St. Martin Transfers to UMD

St. Martin joins Cornell's Ashley Messier as players that have joined UMD this off-season.

March 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has added their 2nd player via the transfer portal. Former Ohio State forward and Stillwater native Josie St. Martin is now a member of the Bulldogs. In her lone season as a Buckeye, she tallied five goals and five assists. St. Martin has also won three medals with the U.S. Under-18 Team. She joins Cornell’s Ashley Messier…

UMD Loses Bettens & Sandy to Transfer Portal, Former Bulldog Spicer Also in Portal

Bettens & Sandy are the first two Bulldogs to enter the portal.

March 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday, the transfer portal for men’s hockey officially opened up. UMD lucked out and saw no current players enter. But on Monday, it was a different story. Junior forward Kyle Bettens and goaltender Zach Sandy both entered the portal. Bettens posted 12 goals and 20 assists in 101 games at UMD. As for Sandy, he’s been the…

UMD Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Wieck Inks Four-Year Contract Extension

Since taking over in 2018, Wieck has a record of 142-58, which includes three NCAA tournament berths and four tournament wins.

March 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s basketball head coach Justin Wieck is staying put. On Monday, the college announced that they and Wieck have agreed to a four-year contract extension. Since taking over in 2018, Wieck has a record of 142-58, which includes three NCAA tournament berths and four tournament wins. He’s also coached three all-americans, two NSIC players of the year,…

UMD Defenseman Owen Gallatin Joins Fort Wayne Komets of ECHL

In Gallatin's final year as a Bulldog, he had four goals and 11 assists.

March 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defenseman Owen Gallatin is making the jump to the pros. Gallatin and the Fort Wayne Komets agreed to an amateur try-out this past week. The Komets are the ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. In Gallatin’s final year as a Bulldog, he had four goals and 11 assists. He’s already skated in two games for the Komets…