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UMD’s Ashton Bell Named to Canadian National Team for 2021 World Championship

This past season, Bell captained UMD to their first NCAA Frozen Four appearance in over a decade.

August 5, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, UMD’s Ashton Bell was selected as one of 25 players to represent Canada at the 2021 IIHF women’s world championships in Calgary. Bell is one of just three NCAA players selected, but won’t be the only Bulldog as former UMD standout Jocelyne Larocque will be playing as well. This past season, Bell captained UMD to their…

UMD Softball’s Jen Walter Leaving Program to Join St. Thomas

Walter is the fastest coach in program history to reach 100 wins and in 2018, led the Bulldogs to their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Super Regionals.

August 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Six years ago after a storied coaching career at St. Scholastica, Jen Walter signed on to be the new head softball coach at UMD. And Tuesday, her short, but very eventful tenure, came to an end. Walter is leaving the program to become an assistant coach at Division I St. Thomas. Since taking over in the summer…

UMD Football Picked To Finish First in North Division, John Larson Named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

The Bulldogs will open their season September 2nd on the road against Upper Iowa.

August 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The UMD football team has been picked to finish first in the North division in the NSIC Preseason Coaches poll. The top overall ranking went to Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD is preparing for its first game in two years as they will open fall camp later this week. Senior quarterback John Larson was named Preseason Offensive Player of…

Hermantown’s Zam Plante Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Plante joins a long list of Hawks to become Bulldogs and will also follow in his dad Derek's footsteps who played for the Bulldogs in the 90s and is now the associate head coach.

August 1, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown hockey star Zam Plante has announced his verbal committment to joining the UMD men’s hockey team. Plante joins a long list of former Hawks to become Bulldogs, including currently Darian Gotz, Blake Biondi and Jesse Jacques. He will also follow in his dad Derek’s footsteps, who played for the Bulldogs in the 90s and is now…

Coaches Corner: Karson Kuhlman and Neal Pionk

For this week's segment, we chat with two former UMD men's hockey standouts.

July 30, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from former UMD men’s hockey standouts Karson Kuhlman and Neal Pionk as they are back in town to help with the Bulldog Hockey Camp at Amsoil Arena. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Invited to 2021 USA Hockey Women’s National Festival

Hughes was selected to the U23 roster as the festival serves as a pre-camp for the U.S. women's national team trip to the IIHF world championships.

July 30, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, UMD’s Gabbie Hughes has been invited to the 2021 USA Hockey Women’s National Festival. Hughes was selected to the U23 roster as the festival serves as a pre-camp for the U.S. women’s national team, who is getting ready for the IIHF women’s world championships next month. The Lino Lakes native was named to the All-WCHA…

Duluth Native Andy Welinski Signs with Calgary Flames

The former UMD standout has appeared in 46 NHL games with the Anaheim Ducks over the past three seasons

July 30, 2021

Sam Ali,

CALGARY, Canada – Thursday, the Calgary Flames announced that they have signed Duluth native Andy Welinski to a one-year deal. The former UMD standout has appeared in 46 NHL games with the Anaheim Ducks over the past three seasons, and even scored his first career NHL goal back in 2019 against the Flames. Welinski brings in a lot of AHL…

Former Bulldogs Neal Pionk, Karson Kuhlman Return to UMD for Youth Hockey Camp

The camp is staffed entirely by members of the men's and women's hockey teams.

July 29, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey alumni group is filled with guys who are skating professionally in the NHL. And this month, they have returned home to take part in a special youth camp. This week was Week Two of the Bulldog Hockey Camp with over 100 squirts and peewees in attendance. For the scrimmages, each team was coached…

Former UMD Captain Hunter Shepard Signs Two-Year, Two-Way Deal with Washington Capitals

The former UMD captain helped the Bulldogs win back-to-back national titles in 2018 and 2019.

July 28, 2021

Sam Ali,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cohasset native and former Bulldog Hunter Shepard has signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old appeared in three games last season for the Hershey Bears of the AHL, going undefeated with one shutout and a .969 save percentage. Shepard also played in 21 games for the Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL, recording a…

Boston Bruins Re-Sign Former UMD Defenseman Nick Wolff

Last year, Wolff spent time overseas in Slovakia before appearing in 24 games with the Providence Bruins of the AHL.

July 27, 2021

Sam Ali,

BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Bruins announced this week that they have re-signed former UMD defenseman Nick Wolff to a one-year, two-way deal. Last year, Wolff spent time overseas in Slovakia before appearing in 24 games with the Providence Bruins of the AHL. The former Bulldogs captain powered UMD to three straight national championship appearances and back-to-back national titles in…

Klein, Hanley to Serve as Team Captains for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

Senior defenseman Kailee Skinner will serve as the alternate captain.

July 27, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every team needs a captain to be a leader and to set a great example. This week, the UMD women’s hockey team announced who will be wearing the “C” this upcoming season. Senior forwards Anna Klein and Kylie Hanley have been named team captains for the 2021-2022 season. Klein served as an alternate captain last season alongside…

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Returns for Sixth Year with New Instructors

Current UMD players Koby Bender and Ben Patt along with pros Brett Olson, Andy Welinski, Brenden Kotyk and 2012 Hobey Baker winner Jack Connolly are all coaching this week, with Connolly and Patt making their first appearances at the camp which runs through Thursday.

July 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is back for their sixth year, allowing local youth hockey players to learn from the pros and current college players who were in their shoes not too long ago. “Anytime you can have the chance to skate with an NHL player or past Hobey Baker, you have to take advantage of…

UMD Defenseman Connor Kelley Picked By Blackhawks in 7th Round of NHL Draft

UMD Defenseman Connor Kelley was selected in the seventh round Saturday afternoon by the Chicago Blackhawks at pick no. 204.

July 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Bulldogs weren’t left out of the NHL Draft day action. UMD Defenseman Connor Kelley was selected in the seventh round Saturday afternoon by the Chicago Blackhawks at pick no. 204. The freshman totaled three goals and two assists. Along with four blocked shots last season for the Bulldogs as they made another Frozen Four appearance. Kelley is…

Bulldogs Men’s Hockey Announces Team Awards from Previous Season

Senior Forward Nick Swaney was the Bulldogs MVP award. Swaney notched a team-high 28 points.

July 23, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The UMD Men’s Hockey team announced their team awards from last season. Senior Forward Nick Swaney was the Bulldogs MVP award. Swaney notched a team-high 28 points. Junior forward Noah Cates for the second year in a row was the Bulldogs’ most inspirational player. The captain earned All-NCHC Second Team honors. Koby Bender was UMD’s most improved player,…

Generations of Bulldogs Men’s Hockey Reunite for Golf Tournament

90 former Bulldogs were in attendance for the golf tournament.

July 23, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As the hockey world takes a pause for the summer, some former UMD Men’s Hockey players traded in their hockey sticks for some golf clubs Friday afternoon. The UMD Men’s Hockey Alumni Golf Tournament at the Northland Country Club has been going on for over two decades. 90 former Bulldogs were in attendance to see if they still…

Former Bulldog, Wild Defenseman Carson Soucy Selected by Seattle in Expansion Draft

Soucy finished with a career high 16 assists this season for the Wild.

July 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SEATTLE, Was. – The Seattle Kraken held their expansion draft on Wednesday night and a Bulldog is headed out west as former UMD defenseman Carson Soucy was selected from the Wild. Soucy established himself on the third pairing this year, finishing with a career high 16 assists and 17 points. The 2013 draft pick had two seasons left on his…

Former UMD Captain Sydney Brodt Signs Pro Deal in Sweden

The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history.

July 19, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with the Linkoping Hockey Club (LHC) of the Swedish Hockey League. The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history. Brodt has spent time with Team USA in the past, earning an…

Laura Schuler Rejoins UMD Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

She is no stranger to the program as Schuler was on the Bulldogs coaching staff from 2008 to 2015, including during UMD's NCAA title run in 2010.

July 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Big news for the UMD women’s hockey team as they announced Thursday that Canadian Olympic head coach Laura Schuler will be joining the Bulldogs as an assistant coach this upcoming season. She is no stranger to the program as Schuler was on the Bulldogs coaching staff from 2008 to 2015, including during UMD’s NCAA title run in…

UMD Football Hosts Final Session of Summer Team Camps

The UMD staff hopes that the camp allows teams to get a little ahead on their fall camp work before their seasons begin next month.

July 14, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The final session of UMD football team camps wrapped up Wednesday at Malosky Stadium. 20 teams were on campus for this session as they received training from the Bulldogs’ coaching staff and got to scrimmage against one another as well. “Just really cool to play on this field and just get an opportunity to get a chance…

UMD’s Nick Bryant to Join USA Hockey for 2022 Winter Olympics

Bryant will serve in a similar role as the hockey operations and event manager for the women's national team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

July 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey director of operations and equipment manager Nick Bryant is leaving the program to permanently join USA Hockey. Bryant will serve in a similar role as the hockey operations and event manager for the women’s national team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. “I do feel as though the roots that I put down at…

St. Louis County Promotes COVID Vaccines with “Athletes vs. COVID” Campaign

The campaign features short PSAs where each person shares why they got the vaccine and why it's important to encourage others to do so as well.

July 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As of today, 70% of adults in the state of Minnesota have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. And according to St. Louis County, there’s still more work to do so they’ve enlisted the help of some local sports celebrities. The county recently started putting out videos called athletes versus COVID, featuring some well known names…

Former UMD Hockey Star Maddie Rooney Vying for Spot on Team USA Roster

Former UMD women's hockey goalie Maddie Rooney has been named to her second U.S. Olympic residency roster.

July 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey goalie Maddie Rooney has been named to her second U.S. Olympic residency roster. She will be one of 27 players vying for a spot on Team USA for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Andover native made international headlines when she backstopped her country to a gold medal over Canada in the 2018 Winter…

Winnipeg Jets Agree to Extension with Duluth Native, Former UMD Captain Dominic Toninato

Toninato scored his first goal with the team in Game One of their first round playoff series against Edmonton.

July 6, 2021

Sam Ali,

WINNIPEG, Canada – This week, the Winnipeg Jets have agreed to a two-year extension with Duluth native Dominic Toninato. The 27-year-old played two regular season games with the Jets and scored his first goal with the team in Game One of their first round playoff series against Edmonton. The former UMD captain has played in 87 games in the NHL…

Bulldogs Host Youth Football Camp

Close to 100 kids were on the field Thursday afternoon for day one of UMD's youth football camp.

July 1, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– While the bulldogs won’t be back on the gridiron until their season begins in September, there was plenty of action this afternoon at Malosky Stadium. Close to 100 kids were on the field Thursday afternoon for day one of UMD’s youth football camp. Young athletes from the 3rd up to the 8th grade spent the day learning different…

UMD Defensemen Kaiser, Kelley, Former Grand Rapids Defenseman Peart Invited to USA World Junior Summer Showcase

The showcase will take place July 24-31 in Plymouth, Michigan.

June 29, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – UMD defensemen Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Kelley, as well as former Grand Rapids defenseman and 2021 Mr. Hockey award winner Jack Peart are among 44 players invited by USA Hockey to the 2021 World Junior Summer Showcase. The showcase will serve as an evaluation for athletes looking to make the World Junior Championship rosters later this year….

Coaches Corner: UMD Women’s Basketball

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

June 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from UMD women’s basketball head coach Mandy Pearson and senior Payton Kahl as the Bulldogs are hosting their first youth camps of the summer. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Assistant Coach Ashleigh Brykaliuk Leaving Women’s Hockey Team to Pursue Teaching

This past season, she became just the fourth UMD player to both play and coach in an NCAA quarterfinal game.

June 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ashleigh Brykaliuk will be stepping down as the assistant coach on the UMD women’s hockey team. The former Bulldog captain joined the coaching staff in the spring of 2018 after playing professionally in China. This past season, she became just the fourth UMD player to both play and coach in an NCAA quarterfinal game. Brykaliuk will pursue…

Former UMD Hockey Coach Mike Sertich Reacts to Passing of Tom Kurvers

The Saint Paul native was UMD's first-ever Hobey Baker Award winner back in 1984, when he led the Bulldogs to the national championship game.

June 21, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the hockey world is in mourning for a player who exemplified what it meant to be a Bulldog, on and off the ice. Former UMD hockey legend Tom Kurvers passed away Monday morning after a two-and-a-half year battle with lung cancer. The Saint Paul native was UMD’s first-ever Hobey Baker Award winner back in 1984,…

UMD Women’s Basketball Host First Youth Camp of the Summer

This week's Day Camp is for third through eighth graders, helping kids work on basic skills and fundamentals.

June 21, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After not being able to hold camps at all last summer, the UMD women’s basketball team returned to the fieldhouse for their annual summer camps where local kids can learn from their favorite Bulldog players. This week’s Day Camp is for third through eighth graders, helping kids work on basic skills and fundamentals while also playing games…

Former Bulldog JT Brown Retires from Pro Hockey to Join Seattle Kraken TV Broadcast Team

Brown played seven years in the NHL with stops in Tampa Bay, Anaheim and right here in Minnesota.

June 21, 2021

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former UMD hockey standout JT Brown announced on Twitter Monday that he is retiring from professional hockey. He will be joining the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, as a TV analyst. Brown played seven years in the NHL with stops in Tampa Bay, Anaheim and right here in Minnesota. He played last season in…

Former UMD Hockey Legend Tom Kurvers Passes Away at the Age of 58

In 1984, Kurvers became the first Bulldog in program history to win the Hobey Baker award.

June 21, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey alum Tom Kurvers passed away Monday morning at the age of 58 after a two-and-a-half year battle with lung cancer. “The UMD men’s hockey program and all of Bulldog Country send our thoughts and prayers to the Kurvers family,” said UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin. “Tom will hold a special place in…

Former Bulldog Danielle Beattie (Kohlwey) to Run in U.S. Olympic Team Qualifiers

Kohlwey will run in the 100 meter hurdles Saturday in Eugene, OR.

June 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD track star Danielle Beattie, formerly Kohlwey, will be taking part in the U.S. Olympic Team trials this weekend. Kohlwey will run in the 100 meter hurdles Saturday in Eugene, OR. She currently holds the UMD record in the 100 and 200 meter dash, as well as the 100 meter hurdles, which she also holds the…

Katie Stark to Join UMD Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

After her playing career ended, Stark spent this past season on the coaching staff for the UWS women's basketball team.

June 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hayward native Katie Stark was a major part of the resurgence of the UMD women’s basketball team. And she had so much fun with the Bulldogs that she has decided to come back to help out her former head coach. Mandy Pearson announced this week that Stark will be joining her coaching staff for next season. Stark…

UMD Football Adds Two Members to Coaching Staff

KeyShawn Carter will be the new running backs coach, while Monay Swafford joins the Bulldogs to coach the cornerbacks.

June 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team has added two new members to their coaching staff. KeyShawn Carter will be the new running backs coach, while Monay Swafford joins the Bulldogs to coach the cornerbacks. Carpenter is originally from Chicago and played running back at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Swafford played corner for three years at Concordia Moorhead, then transferred…

UMD Researcher Looking Into Why Head Coaches Are Leaving Their Positions

The Mike Randolph situation has prompted more conversations about the role parents play in youth sports.

June 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Mike Randolph situation has prompted more conversations about the role parents play in youth sports. Sean Bedard-Parker, a local soccer official who works in the education department at UMD, is currently researching organizational leadership in sports while trying to answer the question “why do people who are involved in the game decide to leave it?” “I…

UMD Releases 2021 Fall Schedules for Football, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer

All three teams will begin their seasons on the road on September 2nd.

June 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, UMD released their 2021 schedule for the upcoming fall sports season. The football team will open things up on the road September 2nd against Upper Iowa. Their home opener at Malosky Stadium will be September 11th against Minnesota State Mankato. The UMD volleyball team will also return to action September 2nd at the Michigan Tech…

UMD, Maura Crowell Agree to Four-Year Contract Extension

This comes after UMD clinched their first Frozen Four appearance since 2010.

June 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, UMD and women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep her behind the Bulldog bench through 2026. This comes after UMD clinched their first Frozen Four appearance since 2010. In her six seasons with the Bulldogs, Crowell has led UMD to two NCAA tournament berths and recorded her…

UMD’s Maura Crowell Part of Group Proposing Expansion of NCAA Women’s Hockey Tournament

The group is looking to make some big changes, which includes expanding the field from eight teams to ten.

May 31, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey coaching staff is part of a group of coaches across the nation who want to shake up the NCAA women’s hockey tournament. In a story first reported by Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune, the group is looking to make some big changes, which includes expanding the field from eight teams to…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Earns First Outdoor All-American Status With Seventh Place Finish in 800-Meter Run Final

Reindl set a new PR with a time of 2:08.77, after she broke her old one Friday night in the preliminaries.

May 29, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ALLENDALE, Mich. – UMD’s Haleigh Reindl finished seventh on Saturday in the 800-meter run final at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Reindl set a new PR with a time of 2:08.77, after she broke her old one Friday night in the preliminaries, and it’s now her fastest 800-meter time she’s recorded during her collegiate career. Reindl also earns…

Former Clarkson Star Elizabeth Giguere Talks Joining UMD Women’s Hockey Team

Giguere is already familiar with the Bulldogs' roster, having played them during her sophomore and junior years.

May 28, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a stellar four years at Clarkson University, Elizabeth Giguere has decided to take her talents to UMD as a graduate transfer. The Quebec City native admitted that the decision to leave the golden knights was very difficult. “I just had to think about myself and what would make me a better player and just start fresh,…

Coaches Corner: Josh Berlo

For this week's segment, we catch up with the UMD Athletic Director after he signed a contract extension to stay in Bulldog Country through June 2026.

May 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with UMD Athletic Director Josh Berlo after he signed a contract extension to stay in Bulldog Country through June 2026. Berlo talked about the success of the department this academic year and how he’s looking forward to getting crowds back at games following the pandemic. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Excited for Another Trip to Nationals

Reindl will take part in the 800-meter run for the second time in her career and fifth overall when combining the indoor track and field season.

May 27, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, UMD’s Haleigh Reindl will yet again represent the Bulldogs at the 2021 NCAA Division II outdoor track and field championships. Reindl will take part in the 800-meter run for the second time in her career and fifth overall when combining the indoor track and field season. She credits a lot of her success to head…

Former UMD Captain Parker Mackay Joins Former AJHL Team’s Coaching Staff

Mackay helped the Saints win two AJHL championships before coming to Duluth to lead UMD to back-to-back national titles.

May 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

IRMA, Alberta – Former UMD men’s hockey captain and two-time national champion Parker Mackay has joined the coaching staff of the Spruce Grove Saints in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Mackay helped the Saints win two AJHL championships before coming to Duluth to lead UMD to back-to-back national titles. He turned pro after college, signing with the Texas Stars of…

2020 Patty Kazmaier Award Winner Elizabeth Giguere to Join UMD Women’s Hockey as Graduate Transfer

The 2020 Patty Kazmaier Award winner is Clarkson's all-time leading scorer.

May 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanks to the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic, the UMD women’s hockey team will be bringing back the vast majority of their roster that made it all the way to the Frozen Four this past season. And as if that wasn’t good news enough, the Bulldogs announced Wednesday that they will…

UMD Men’s Hockey Releases Schedule for 2021-2022 Season

The Bulldogs will open things up with a home-and-home series October 8th against Bemidji State.

May 24, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD men’s hockey team released their schedule for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs will open things up with a home-and-home series October 8th against Bemidji State. The regular season will end at home against St. Cloud State on March 4th. For the full schedule, click here. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Former Bulldogs Brodt, Rooney Invited to USA Women’s National Team Selection Camp

The camp is the first step in selection the players who will train together as part of preparing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

May 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BLAINE, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey standouts Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney have been invited to the USA Women’s National Team Selection Camp. The camp is the first step in selection the players who will train together as part of preparing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The camp will be held June 1-6 in Blaine, then Team USA…

UMD, Athletic Director Josh Berlo Agree to 3 Year Extension

Berlo's new contract will keep the Bulldog AD in Duluth until 2026.

May 20, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced this afternoon that Athletic Director Josh Berlo will be staying in Bulldog Country after signing a three-year contract extension Thursday. Berlo’s new contract will keep the Bulldog AD in Duluth until 2026. He first came to UMD in 2013 from Notre Dame and was named the NCAA Division II under Armour Athletic Director…

Laura Harmon Talks Challenges, Excitement of Leading Both UMD Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Programs

Harmon will now oversee 86 athletes across both cross country and track and field programs. She's also now just one of two women to be leading men's programs in the NSIC.

May 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, UMD Athletics named Laura Harmon as the head coach of the men’s cross country and track and field programs. And that’s a pretty big deal for multiple reasons. Harmon has spent the past three years as the head coach of the women’s programs at UMD and now she will lead both the men and women….

UMD Softball Eliminated from NSIC Tournament

UMD ends the season with a 32-15 record and 21-9 NSIC mark.

May 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth softball team had a rough day offensively on Friday, losing twice to get eliminated from the NSIC Tournament. Top seeded Augustana got the 5-3 win in the first game, then No. 3 seed Winona State took the same game 2-1 to end UMD’s season. In the first game, the Bulldogs led the defending national…

Laura Harmon Named UMD Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Harmon has been leading the women's programs for the past three seasons and has spent the past few months being the head coach for the men.

May 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Athletics announced on Thursday that Laura Harmon has been named the head coach of both men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. Harmon has been leading the women’s programs for the past three seasons and has also spent the past few months being the interim head coach for the men. Harmon is now…