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UMD’s Carson Shanks Looks Back on 2018 Final Four Run at Loyola Chicago

Shanks was a member of the Loyola Chicago team that shocked everyone in 2018 and made it all the way to the Final Four.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is well underway and so far, it has not disappointed. Millions of brackets have been busted after the first two rounds, thanks to some major upsets. And it’s bringing back fond memories for one local coach. UMD men’s basketball assistant coach Carson Shanks was a member of the Loyola Chicago team that…

UMD Coaches Talk New Spring Exhibition Schedules

We have reaction from the head coaches of the football, volleyball and women's soccer team.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, UMD announced that the fall sports which had their seasons postponed would be back in action this spring for exhibition games. The football team will have three scheduled games, including a spring showdown next month where they will host three other teams. And any amount of games will be crucial for the development of several…

All Five Minnesota D1 Men’s Hockey Programs to Play in NCAA Tournament for First Time Ever

A few of the head coaches spoke about that achievement, including Mavericks head coach Mike Hastings, Gophers head coach Bob Motzko and Bulldogs head coach Scott Sandelin.

March 22, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – During Sunday’s Selection Show for the NCAA men’s hockey tournament, we learned that all five Division I men’s hockey programs in the state of Minnesota, including UMD, the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud state, Minnesota State Mankato and Bemidji State, are taking part in the ncaa tournament. A few of the head coaches spoke about that achievement,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Earns No. 3 Seed in Midwest Region for NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs will play No. 2 seed Michigan on Friday in Fargo, N.D. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m.

March 21, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD men’s hockey team learned that they will be headed to their program-record 6th straight NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Midwest region. UMD will head to Fargo, N.D. to face No. 2 seed Michigan in the first round as they look to defend their two-time national title. Puck…

UMD’s Bell, Soderberg Earn All-American Honors, Crowell Nominated for Coach of the Year

They become the first AHCA All-Americans for the program since Lara Stalder landed a First Team honor in 2017.

March 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Ashton Bell and Emma Soderberg have earned Second Team All-American honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Bell anchored one of the top defenses in the entire country and was the overtime hero for the Bulldogs in the national quarterfinals. Soderberg ranked top two in the NCAA in at least three goaltender categories for almost the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Fall in Overtime of NCAA Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Mannon McMahon and Taylor Anderson each scored in the second period for the Bulldogs.

March 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Skylar Fontaine would score the game-winning goal with 26 seconds left in overtime to give Northeastern the 3-2 win over the UMD women’s hockey team Thursday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. Mannon McMahon and Taylor Anderson each scored in the second period for the Bulldogs. But the Huskies would score two goals of their own…

UMD’s Mandy Pearson Reflects on Historic Women’s Basketball Season

Friday's win was Mandy Pearson's 100th at UMD as she became the fastest coach to hit that milestone in program history.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Those are the words still ringing true for the UMD women’s basketball team as their season came to an end last weekend in the NCAA tournament. And even after a loss, the Bulldogs had some good news to think about as head coach Mandy Pearson revealed Wednesday that…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Top-Seed Northeastern in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Puck drop Thursday at the Erie Insurance Arena is set for 1 p.m. on ESPNU and ESPN3.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – 2010. That was the year the I-Pad came out and we haven’t hear from our kids since then. It was also the last time the UMD women’s hockey team took part in the NCAA Frozen Four and it was the year of their last national championship. The Bulldogs are coming off a thrilling win in the quarterfinals…

UMD Announces Spring Exhibition Schedule for Football, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer

The three teams had their fall seasons cancelled due to the pandemic.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, UMD announced the spring exhibition schedules for the football, volleyball and women’s soccer teams, who had their fall seasons cancelled due to the pandemic. The football team will be hosting a “Spring Showdown” at Malosky Stadium on April 17th, along with Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Bemidji State. Volleyball will play a six-game schedule, while women’s…

Maura Crowell Talks Picking Up 100th Career Coaching Win at UMD

Not only did she pick up her 100th career coaching victory at UMD, but she also did it against her alma mater.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Monday night, the UMD women’s hockey team won an overtime thriller over Colgate to punch their ticket to the Frozen Four for the first time in 11 years. It was a big night for head coach Maura Crowell, too. Not only did she pick up her 100th career coaching victory at UMD, but she also did it…

After NCHC Semis Loss, UMD Men’s Hockey Now Await NCAA Tournament Fate

The Bulldogs now await Selection Sunday to find out if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday night, the UMD men’s hockey team dropped their NCHC Frozen Faceoff semi-final game to St. Cloud State. But that doesn’t mean their season is over. The Bulldogs now await Selection Sunday to find out if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament. After that loss, head coach Scott Sandelin talked about his team’s chances. “It’s…

Bell’s OT Winner Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to Frozen Four

Junior netminder Emma Soderberg finished with 30 saves as the Bulldogs advance to their Frozen Four in 11 years.

March 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Team captain Ashton Bell scored the lone goal of the game, but it would come in overtime as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Colgate 1-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals. Junior netminder Emma Soderberg finished with 30 saves as the Bulldogs advance to their first Frozen Four in 11 years. They will face top-seed Northeastern on Thursday…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to St. Cloud State in NCHC Semi-Finals

Kobe Roth and Koby Bender would each score a goal as the loss snaps the Bulldogs' 13-game playoff win streak.

March 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Kobe Roth and Koby Bender would each score a goal, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s hockey team fall to St. Cloud State in the NCHC semi-finals Monday afternoon at the Ralph Englestad Arena. The loss snaps the Bulldogs’ 13-game playoff win streak as UMD now waits for Selection Sunday to find out…

UMD Men’s Hockey Prepares for Rivals St. Cloud State in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinal

This will be the seventh meeting between the Bulldogs and Huskies this season. Puck drop is set for 3:07 p.m. on Monday.

March 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – It’s no secret that the UMD men’s hockey team is pretty good during the postseason. Entering Saturday’s NCHC quarterfinal, the Bulldogs have won 12 straight postseason games, going back to the start of the 2018 NCAA Tournament. And it would require overtime, but that streak was pushed to 13 on Saturday as UMD got the 5-4…

Connor Kelley Scores Game-Winner in Overtime, UMD Men’s Hockey Advances to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Koby Bender scored twice while Kobe Roth, Cole Koepke and Connor Kelley each scored once while Ryan Fanti finished with 32 saves.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Freshman defenseman Connor Kelley scored just over six minutes into overtime to give the third-seeded Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 5-4 win over sixth-seeded Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff quarterfinal. Down 3-2 heading into the third, UMD scored twice to take the lead, then Western Michigan scored with 21 seconds left to send…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s Season Ends in NCAA Regional Semifinals

The Bulldogs end their 2020-21 season with a 14-2 record.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team was unable to have some late-game magic on Saturday, as Nebraska-Kearney got the 65-57 win in the NCAA Central Region semifinals. Brooke Olson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds while Sarah Grow finished with 16 points. The Bulldogs finished the day shooting 39.7 percent from the field. The…

UMD Junior Haleigh Reindl Achieves All-American Status, Finishes Sixth in 800-Meter Run Final

Reindl achieves All-American status for the second consecutive year.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UMD junior Haleigh Reindl finished sixth in Saturday’s 800-meter final at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Reindl ran a time of 2:21.33 in Saturday’s race. Reindl grabbed third place in Friday’s preliminary to qualify for Saturday’s race, and in doing so, she attained All-American status for the second straight year. Danielle Kowhley was the last…

UMD Women’s Basketball Erase Double-Digit Deficit Late to Top Emporia State in NCAA Opener

Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The UMD women’s basketball team erased a double-digit deficit late in the fourth quarter to send their game into overtime, where they would go on to defeat Emporia State 76-70 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds and Ann Simonet would hit the game-tying three-pointer…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Maura Crowell’s Alma Mater Colgate in NCAA First Round

Crowell skated for the Raiders from 1999 to 2002.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday night, the UMD women’s hockey team will open their NCAA tournament run against Colgate. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it is the alma mater of head coach Maura Crowell, who skated for the Raiders from 1999 to 2002. “Just knowing that the bracket was going to hopefully pit west and east together. I had…

Special Teams Will Be Key for UMD Men’s Hockey Match-Up Against WMU in NCHC Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan, who are currently riding a five-game win streak, which includes a sweep over UMD one month ago.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night, one of the best college hockey tournaments in the entire country dropped the puck in Grand Forks as the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in officially underway. The UMD men’s hockey team will be in action Saturday night and they’ll start things off against the hottest team in the conference. The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan,…

One Year Later, UMD Women’s Basketball Return to Site of Their 2020 Season Shutdown

Tip-off Friday between the Bulldogs and the Lady Hornets is set for 8:45 p.m.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Wednesday, the UMD women’s basketball team arrived at the campus of the University of Central Missouri where the first round of the NCAA tournament will take place. It’s the same place they were last year when the pandemic flipped the sports world upside down and caused all events to be cancelled. The Bulldogs spoke Thursday and they…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes, Anna Klein Receive Team USA Camp Invites

The pair are the top two scorers on the Bulldogs team and will join former UMD alums Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes and Anna Klein have been invited to take part in the upcoming U.S. Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp. The pair are the top two scorers on the Bulldogs team and will join former UMD alums Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney. The camp will be used to select the women’s national team that will compete…

UMD Men’s Hockey Talk New Format for the NCHC Playoffs

All games will be played at the Ralph in Grand Forks and the format will be single-elimination, including in the first round.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is getting set to open the NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament this upcoming weekend. This year’s installment has a few changes. All games will be played at the Ralph in Grand Forks and the format will be single-elimination, including in the first round. “With the one-and-done stuff, it’s definitely difficult, but you just…

NCAA Tournament Berth Provides Spark for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The team spoke this week about how that announcement has provided them with a spark during their final week of practice at Amsoil Arena.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday night, the scene inside the locker room of the UMD women’s hockey team was filled with lots of yelling, hugs and a huge sigh of relief as the Bulldogs found out that their season would continue at the NCAA tournament. The team spoke this week about how that announcement has provided them with a spark during…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Set for Third Straight Trip to Nationals

Reindl comes in with the fourth fastest time overall in the 800-meter run.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Haleigh Reindl will represent the Bulldogs at the 2021 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field championships. This will be her third straight trip to nationals as Reindl will take part in the 800-meter run. She goes in with the fourth fastest time in the field. “Having less meets was obviously really hard because you don’t…

Four UMD Men’s Hockey Players Earn All-Conference Team Honors

Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The UMD men’s hockey team had multiple representatives on the NCHC All-Conference teams, which were announced on Monday. Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points. Team captain Noah Cates was selected to the Second Team, while Cole Koepke and Wyatt Kaiser received honorable mentions. Kaiser…

UMD Women’s Hockey Earns Ninth NCAA Tournament Bid

The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Monday, March 15 at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Penn.

March 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite an ugly loss in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinals on Saturday night, the Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s overall body of work was strong enough to send them to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016-17 and ninth in program history. The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in…

UMD Women’s Basketball Earns No. 3 Seed in Central Region in Third Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance

The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March 12.

March 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the UMD women’s basketball team won the NSIC tournament last week to officially punch their ticket to their third straight NCAA tournament, the Bulldogs have just been waiting for an opponent. UMD earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ends Regular Season With Overtime Loss to St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed for the NCHC Frozen Faceoff and will face Western Michigan in the quarterfinals on Saturday, March 13.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team battled back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but Easton Brodzinski scored 19 seconds into overtime to give No. 8 St. Cloud State the 4-3 win over the Bulldogs to end the regular season. The Huskies scored early and often to take a 3-0 lead after one….

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

The Bulldogs fall to 11-6 on the season and will now wait to see if they are selected to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show is set for 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A huge second period lifted No. 3 Ohio State over the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team on Saturday, as the Buckeyes got the 7-2 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal. Ohio State scored four goals in a six minute span during the second period. Emma Soderberg was pulled after the Buckeyes went up 5-1,…

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

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

March 5, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson as the Bulldogs await to hear who they will be playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Meet Ohio State in WCHA Final Faceoff Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven't won it all since 2010.

March 5, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team will take on Ohio State in the WCHA Final Faceoff semi-finals. The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven’t won it all since 2010. The Buckeyes are the defending champs and UMD plans to stick to the same game plan that they had last weekend against Wisconsin: strong team…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud State

Puck drop for Saturday's game in St. Cloud is set for 1:07 p.m.

March 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will close out the regular season with one game against St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs knocked off the Huskies 5-1 last weekend, a big change from earlier in the season when SCSU took three of four games from UMD. The winner of this one will lock up the #2 seed…

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Named WCHA Goaltender of the Year, Bell Takes Home Defenseman of the Year Honors

Soderberg and Bell helped anchor a Bulldogs defense that ranked #1 in the WCHA in goals allowed.

March 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Coming into the season, a lot of pressure was on the shoulders of UMD junior goalie Emma Soderberg as she looked to follow in the footsteps of Olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. And with the regular season all wrapped up, the WCHA realized what many have already known that Soderberg is a stud. Thursday, Soderberg was named…

UMD Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Paul Nisus Announces Retirement

The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010.

March 4, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Paul Nisus has announced his retirement as head coach of the UMD men’s cross country and track and field teams. The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010. He led UMD to the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in 2017. On the track side, Nisus has coached several players that went on to become NSIC…

Confidence At An All-Time High for the UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs will take on Ohio State Saturday in the WCHA semi-finals. Puck drop is set 5 p.m.

March 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the WCHA women’s hockey tournament will take place down at Ridder arena. And one can argue that of the four teams who will be in action, UMD will go into the weekend with the most momentum after taking four of six points from the top-ranked team in the country. “Definitely agree with that, especially after…

NCAA Tournament Preparations Already Starting for UMD Women’s Basketball Team

Head coach Mandy Pearson says that her coaching staff has already started looking into what teams they could potentially face in the central region.

March 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team is coming off a great weekend after capturing their sixth NSIC tournament title in program history. The Bulldogs earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, which will be their third trip in a row. But with every trip to the dance comes with increased expectations. “The first year that we made…

UMD’s Nick Swaney Talks Record-Breaking Home Finale

Swaney hit the 100 point mark for his career, the 59th player in program history to do so.

March 3, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – We can all agree that we are living in the golden age of TV. There’s a show for just about anyone, whether you binge watch or catch it live. One of the top shows for UMD hockey fans is “The Swaneshow”, starring senior forward Nick Swaney, and his season finale at Amsoil Arena was one to remember….

Former UMD Hockey Coach, Virginia Native Mike Sertich Named 2021 Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey

The award honors a player, coach or administrator who has made outstanding and historic contributions to the sport.

March 2, 2021

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Former UMD men’s hockey coach and player Mike Sertich has earned the Hobey Baker’s 2021 Legend of College Hockey honor. Sertich spent 25 years with the Bulldogs, racking up 350 wins and was named WCHA Coach of the Year three times and National Coach of the Year in 1984. The award honors a player, coach or administrator…

UMD Women’s Basketball Tops St. Cloud State, Wins NSIC Tournament Championship

Brooke Olson was named NSIC Tournament MVP while Payton Kahl and Ann Simonet joined her on the All-Tournament team as the Bulldogs won their second NSIC Tournament title in the past three years.

February 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In a rematch of last season’s NSIC championship game, the University of Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team used a huge second quarter then hung on late to get the 67-55 win over St. Cloud State to win their second NSIC Tournament title in the past three years. Ann Simonet led the way with 17 points while…

Emma Soderberg Claims WCHA Goaltending Title

The junior finished with a 1.34 goals against average, .951 saves percentage and five shutouts, which all led the conference.

February 28, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a first stellar season as the starter for UMD, Emma Soderberg claimed the 2020-21 WCHA goaltending title. The junior finished with a 1.34 goals against average, .951 saves percentage and five shutouts, which all led the conference. The netminder made a career-high 45 saves on Saturday, giving her 404 regular season saves. Soderberg is also a…

UMD Women’s Basketball Tops Bemidji State, Advances to Third Straight NSIC Championship Game

This was also Mandy Pearson's 200th collegiate coaching win. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State on Sunday in a rematch of last season's NSIC championship game.

February 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Brooke Olson and Ann Simonet led the way as the Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team used a strong start to the second half then pulled away late to get the 76-67 win over Bemidji State in the NSIC Tournament semifinals. Olson led the way with 25 points while Simonet finished with 18 points and eight rebounds….

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls in Overtime, Wisconsin Wins WCHA Regular Season Title

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs took four of six points for the weekend to finish second in the WCHA standings and will play No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Final Face-Off next Saturday.

February 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – A late rally forced overtime, then Daryl Watts scored 41 seconds into the extra frame to give No. 1 Wisconsin the 4-3 overtime win over No. 7 Minnesota to claim the WCHA regular season title. Gabbie Hughes scored twice while Anna Klein scored the other goal, which kept the Bulldogs in the lead until the final 1:30…

Swaney Nets Hat Trick, UMD Men’s Hockey Wins Home Finale Against St. Cloud State

Nick Swaney also tallied 100 points for his career, becoming the 59th player to do so.

February 27, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nick Swaney recorded a hat trick as the No. 10 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team got the 5-1 win over No. 6 St. Cloud State in their home finale. Swaney also tallied 100 points for his career, becoming the 59th player to do so. The last player to do it was Scott Perunovich last season, then Alex…

UMD Women’s Hockey Top Wisconsin to Set Up Winner-Take-All Game for WCHA Regular Season Championship

If the Bulldogs pull off the sweep on Saturday, they will win their first WCHA regular season championship since the 2009-2010 season.

February 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior forward Gabbie Hughes scored twice for the UMD women’s hockey team as they defeated the University of Wisconsin 4-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Lizi Norton and Anna Klein also scored for the Bulldogs, who picked up their first win over the Badgers since November of 2016. Junior goalie Emma Soderberg finished with 26 saves as…

UMD Men’s Hockey Senior Class Reflect on “Eventful” Four Years

Puck drop for Saturday night's home finale at Amsoil Arena is set for 7 p.m.

February 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday night, seven members of the UMD men’s hockey team will be playing one final game at Amsoil Arena when the Bulldogs host St. Cloud State. This class, which originally started with 10 including Hobey Baker winner Scott Perunovich, experienced a level of success few can rival in all of college hockey and spoke about their experiences…

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Named Top-8 Finalist for National Goalie of the Year

Nationally, the junior netminder ranks second in goals against average and third in saves percentage.

February 26, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Emma Soderberg has been named one of eight finalists for National Goalie of the Year. This award will be presented for the first time this year from the Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association. Nationally, the junior netminder ranks second in goals against average and third in saves percentage. In the WCHA, Soderberg is tops in almost every…

UMD Women’s Basketball Top Sioux Falls Behind Olson’s Double-Double

The Bulldogs will face the winner of Friday's match-up between Bemidji State and Concordia-St. Paul.

February 25, 2021

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with a season-high 31 points and added 12 rebounds as the UMD women’s basketball team held off a late rally to knock off Sioux Falls 78-64 Thursday morning in the first round of the NSIC tournament. Ann Simonet, Maesyn Thiesen and Payton Kahl also finished in double figures for the Bulldogs,…

WCHA Regular Season Championship On The Line as UMD Women’s Hockey Gets Set to Host Wisconsin

If UMD sweeps the Badgers, they will win the WCHA regular season championship for the first time since 2010.

February 24, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up the regular season this weekend with one of its most important series in recent memory. The Bulldogs will host top-ranked Wisconsin and here’s what’s on the line. If UMD sweeps the Badgers, they will win the WCHA regular season championship for the first time since 2010. Even if they…

UMD’s Brooke Olson Named NSIC North Division Player of the Year

The Rice Lake native led the conference in scoring and recorded her 1,000th career point last weekend.

February 24, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team received some great news Wednesday as junior forward Brooke Olson was named NSIC North Division Player of the Year. The Rice Lake native led the conference in scoring and recorded her 1,000th career point last weekend. She was also named to the All-Conference First Team. “She went out this summer and she…