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UMD Men’s Hockey Knock Off Miami to Improve to 4-0 in the Omaha Pod

Grand Rapids native Zach Stejskal made his first career start at goalie and finished with 23 saves.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – Senior forward Kobe Roth scored his fifth goal of the season in the second period as the UMD men’s hockey team got the win over Miami (OH) 4-2 Tuesday night at Baxter Arena. Tanner Laderoute, Noah Cates and Nick Swaney also scored for the Bulldogs. Grand Rapids native Zach Stejskal made his first career start at goalie…

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NSIC Eliminates Basketball Doubleheaders for 2020-2021 Season

The UMD men will still host Winona State for their home opener January 2nd. But now the women will travel to Winona to open their season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NSIC announced Tuesday some adjustments to the basketball schedule for the upcoming season, specifically the removal of doubleheaders. This means teams will no longer host men’s and women’s basketball games at the same site. For the Bulldogs, the men will still host Winona State for their home opener January 2nd. But now the women will travel…

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WCHA Postpones Wisconsin-UMD Women’s Hockey Series

The WCHA is currently working on different drafts of a schedule for the second half of the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was another great weekend for the UMD women’s hockey team as they swept St. Cloud State. But the nation’s top scoring offense found out Monday that they just finished playing their final series of 2020. The WCHA has announced that this weekend’s series between UMD and top-ranked Wisconsin has been postponed. According to a press release,…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Miami to Improve to 3-0

Kobe Roth scored twice while Quinn Olson, Luke Loheit and Cole Koepke each scored once.
Claudia Chakamian,

OMAHA, Neb. – The No. 3 UMD men’s hockey team got off to a fast start and then held on late to get the 5-3 win over Miami (OH) to improve to 3-0 in the NCHC Omaha Pod. Kobe Roth scored twice while Quinn Olson, Luke Loheit and Cole Koepke each scored once. It was the first goals of the…

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Big Second Period Gives UMD Women’s Hockey Sweep Over St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs scored four goals within four minutes in the second period.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 6 UMD women’s hockey team continued to dominate in the second period, scoring four goals in four minutes during the second to get the 5-1 win over St. Cloud State and sweep the series. The Bulldogs currently lead the NCAA DI in goals scored with 24 and 4.00 goals per game, and had 10 different…

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UMD Women’s Basketball Team, Duluth Salvation Army Collect Over 400 Items For Local Children

UMD collected 232 toys, 83 pairs of gloves, 66 hats, 20 pairs of socks and three winter coats, and the Salvation Army estimates that the donations will go to over 100 children in the Duluth Area. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – While the UMD basketball teams wait to hit the court next month, the UMD women teamed up with a local organization for a good cause. The Bulldogs, in partnership with the Duluth Salvation Army Rookie Basketball Association, held a toy drive on Saturday morning. The event took place in front of Malosky Stadium and by the end…

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Rogge Powers UMD Women’s Hockey Past St. Cloud State

Junior forward Naomi Rogge scored twice in the second period and goaltender Emma Soderberg logged her second shutout of the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior forward Naomi Rogge scored twice in the second period and goaltender Emma Soderberg logged her second shutout of the season as the UMD women’s hockey team blanked St. Cloud State 4-0 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Assistant captain Anna Klein and freshman Clara Van Wieren also scored for the Bulldogs, who held the Huskies to just…

Wyatt Kaiser
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Freshman Wyatt Kaiser Filling The “Perunovich” Role on UMD Power Play

The Andover native has been a staple the power play line that is four for eight in the first two games of the season.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – One of the biggest reasons why the UMD men’s hockey team is 2-0 so far this season is their power play. And it’s mostly the same guys from the line that was one of the best in the country last season: the Cates brothers, Nick Swaney and Kobe Roth. But there was one big hole to fill…

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Ryan Fanti Dazzles In Net for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Fanti made 28 saves against Denver on Wednesday night, including 17 in the second period alone.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – After the first two periods of Wednesday night’s game between the UMD men’s hockey team and Denver, the Pioneers held a 1-0 lead, out-shooting the Bulldogs 24-9. But the third period was a different story as UMD got a pair of power play goals within 48 seconds of each other to get the 2-1 win. Afterwards, head…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Team Set to Host St. Cloud State in Final Home Series of 2020

Puck drop for Friday's game between the Bulldogs and Huskies is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will be back at home Friday night as they welcome in St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs were unbeaten against the Huskies last season, outscoring them 16-4 in four games. But head coach Maura Crowell says SCSU should not be taken lightly. “They have some good players up front, so that’s where they…

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Power Play Goals in Third Period Help UMD Men’s Hockey Earn Comeback Win Over Denver

Jackson Cates and Kobe Roth scored power play goals 48 seconds apart in the third period.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – Jackson Cates and Kobe Roth scored power play goals 48 seconds apart in the third period as the UMD men’s hockey team stunned Denver 2-1 Wednesday night at Baxter Arena. The Pioneers had dominated most of the game, but UMD goalie Ryan Fanti held his own and finished with 28 saves to pick up his second straight…

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Confidence Still High for UMD Women’s Hockey Team After Getting Swept by Gophers

The Bulldogs will look to bounce back this weekend as they host St. Cloud State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team are coming off a tough series against Minnesota where the Bulldogs gave up four unanswered goals in Friday night’s loss. So the team will be looking to play like they did two weeks ago in Mankato, instead of how they did last weekend against the Gophers. “I think if anything, that amount…
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UMD Men’s Hockey Team Open Pod Play with Win Over Omaha

Koby Bender, Jackson Cates, Kobe Roth, Noah Cates and Hunter Lellig all scored for the Bulldogs
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – A four-goal third period would be the difference as the UMD men’s hockey team won their season opener over Omaha 5-3 Tuesday night at Baxter Arena. Koby Bender, Jackson Cates, Kobe Roth, Noah Cates and Hunter Lellig all scored for the Bulldogs, who will look to go 2-0 in the pod Wednesday night when they face #5…

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UMD Women’s Basketball Team, Duluth Salvation Army to Host Toy Drive

The collections will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Malosky Stadium parking lot.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This upcoming weekend, the UMD women’s basketball team is teaming up with the Duluth Salvation Army to host a special toy drive. They will be collecting toys, hats and gloves for local children. The Bulldogs say what they do on the court is just as important as what they do off the court. “The second you get…

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UMD Swept by Minnesota in First Home Series of Season

Ashton Bell records lone goal for Bulldogs.
CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The No. 6 ranked UMD Bulldogs fell by a score of 2-1 at home against rival Minnesota. The Gophers pulled ahead with the first two goals of the game, leading 2-0 after 2 periods. The Bulldogs tried to make it interesting with a goal from forward Ashton Bell with just under 10 to play. But couldn’t pull of…

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Coaches Corner: Scott Sandelin

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin as the Bulldogs get set to open their season next week in the NCHC’s pod in Omaha. Sandelin also spoke about his expectations for this year’s squad, as well as what he likes about his captain Noah Cates. Categories: College, Friday Night…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Drop Home Opener to Minnesota

Ashton Bell and Kylie Hanley scored for the Bulldogs.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior captain Ashton Bell and junior forward Kylie Hanley would score for the UMD women’s hockey team, but Minnesota would score four unanswered goals as the Golden Gophers knock off the Bulldogs 4-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. UMD will look to split the series Saturday afternoon. Puck drop for that game is set for 3:07 p.m….

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UMD Men’s Hockey To Open Season December 1st as NCHC Announces Schedule Changes

The Bulldogs will now open their season Tuesday, December 1st against Omaha.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Due to a positive COVID-19 case on the Colorado College men’s hockey team that is forcing them to quarantine and delay the start of their season, the NCHC has announced some changes to the pod schedule, which does impact the UMD men’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will now open their season Tuesday, December 1st against Omaha….

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The Three Most Important Questions Heading Into the Season for the UMD Men’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs kick off their season next Wednesday against Denver in the NCHC pod in Omaha.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are less than a week away from the start of their season. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the top three questions heading into this upcoming season. The #1 question has probably been the most commonly asked since the abrupt end to last season: who will replace Hunter…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Freshman Clara Van Wieren Talks About Stellar Debut for the Bulldogs

Van Wieren's two-goal weekend earned her Rookie of the Week honors from the WCHA.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last weekend, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren scored a goal in each of her first two collegiate games, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished at UMD since 2007, which helped her land Rookie of the Week honors from the WCHA. We spoke with her this week about what it meant to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs….

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UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Host Rivals Minnesota at Amsoil Arena

Puck drop for Friday's game is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – 271 days. On Friday night, that will be how long it has been since the UMD women’s hockey team has played a game at Amsoil Arena. And this weekend’s home opener couldn’t have come at a better time with their stellar start to the season. UMD is coming off a dominant sweep over Minnesota State Mankato, outscoring…

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Thanksgiving Plans Different This Year for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

The NCHC is requiring all teams to quarantine for seven days before heading to the pod in Omaha.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are a week away from the start of their season and the NCHC is requiring all teams to quarantine for seven days before heading to the pod in Omaha. So according to head coach Scott Sandelin that means Thanksgiving will be a little different this year for his players. “They’re going to…

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UMD’s Scott Sandelin, Noah Cates Talk Playing in the Omaha Pod

The Bulldogs open their season in the pod next Wednesday against Denver.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the NCHC held Day Two of their annual Media Day, virtually of course. The main topic of discussion for all the teams, including UMD, was the Omaha pod. The Bulldogs will have seven games in the first 12 days, playing a team every other day. All in all, it will be 10 games in 19 days….

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UMD’s Noah Cates, Cole Koepke Named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

Both junior forwards recorded 33 points each last season.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – During day two of Media Day, the NCHC announced that UMD’s Noah Cates and Cole Koepke were named to the preseason all-conference team. Cates is coming off a productive sophomore year, tallying 14 goals and 19 assists, which earned him a spot on the All-NCHC First Team. Koepke also finished with 33 points last season, including…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish Third in NCHC Preseason Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs were picked to finish 3rd, behind North Dakota and Denver, who were first and second, respectively.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – We are just over a week away from the start of the NCHC season. The UMD men’s hockey team will be heading to the pod in Omaha, Nebraska to get things started off. But first, let’s check out the conference’s preseason coaches poll which was released Monday. The Bulldogs were picked to finish 3rd, behind North…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Sweep Opening Season Series vs. MSU Mankato

Next up for the Bulldogs is their home opener next weekend against rivals Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Kylie Hanley, Anneke Linser and Anna Klein each scored two goals as the UMD women’s hockey team won a high-scoring affair over Minnesota State Mankato 7-3 Saturday night. Freshman Clara Van Wieren also scored for the Bulldogs, who swept the series over the Mavericks. Next up for UMD is their home opener next weekend against rivals Minnesota….

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Coaches Corner: Maura Crowell

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

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell as the Bulldogs open their season this week. Crowell also spoke about the protocols her team have to go through to get on the ice, as well as her expectations for junior goalie Emma Soderberg. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy,…
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UMD Women’s Hockey Blank Mankato on Opening Night

Taylor Anderson, Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein, Ashton Bell and Clara Van Wieren all scored for the Bulldogs.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Five different players scored a goal and junior goaltender Emma Soderberg finished with a shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team opened their season with a win over Minnesota State Mankato 5-0 Friday night. Taylor Anderson, Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein, Ashton Bell and Clara Van Wieren all scored for the Bulldogs. They’ll look for the sweep Saturday…

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Big Shoes to Fill for UMD Women’s Hockey Goalie Emma Soderberg

Soderberg says she is excited for the opportunity and grateful for the time she spent behind one of the best goaltenders in program history.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will open their season Friday night against Minnesota State Mankato. Junior Emma Soderberg will start in net for the Bulldogs and she’s got some big shoes to fill following the departure of Olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. But the Sweden native is excited for the opportunity and grateful for the time she…

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UMD Women’s Hockey To Open Season Friday Night in Mankato

Puck drop this Friday night is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been over eight months since the UMD women’s hockey team has played in a game. So the understatement of the year could be that the Bulldogs are very excited to open the season this weekend. UMD brings back four of their top five scorers from last season who accounted for more than half of UMD’s goals….

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UMD Basketball Teams to Open Regular Season January 2nd

The Bulldogs will open their season January 2nd at home against Winona State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, the NSIC released the schedules for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The Bulldogs will open their season January 2nd at home against Winona State. It will be a 16-game schedule with teams playing the same opponent at one site on back-to-back days. Needless to say, the UMD coaches were more than excited about the…

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Former CSS/UMD Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Announces Retirement from Pro Hockey

Kotyk spent the past three years playing in the ECHL with both Toledo and Greenville. He started his pro career with Hartford in the AHL in 2017, and totaled 52 points throughout his pro career. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former St. Scholastica and UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk announced on his Twitter on Friday afternoon his retirement from professional hockey. Kotyk spent the past three years playing in the ECHL with both Toledo and Greenville. He started his pro career with Hartford in the AHL in 2017, and totaled 52 points throughout his pro career. Kotyk spent…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Team to Open Season Against Denver in Omaha Pod

The Bulldogs' home opener will be Saturday January 2nd against St. Cloud State.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 3rd-ranked UMD men’s hockey team will open their season in the pod at Baxter Arena on December 2nd against 5th-ranked Denver. They will play the Pioneers again later in the month as well as two games against Miami-Ohio, Colorado College, top-ranked North Dakota and the hosts Omaha, who will face the Bulldogs in their final…

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UMD Women’s Hockey Players Talk WCHA Season Opener

After facing the Mavericks, UMD will host rivals Minnesota for Thanksgiving weekend at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s team found out on Friday that their season will begin November 20th against Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs have been practicing for the past several weeks. But now, the mentality changes as they begin preparing for actual opponents. “We’ve been doing scrimmages on Friday, making it really game-like. We wear jerseys. The music’s loud during…
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UMD Women’s Hockey to Open Season November 20th

The league will drop the puck on the weekend of November 20th as teams will play eight league games before breaking for the holidays after December 19th.
Sam Ali,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – After months of planning, the WCHA released the first-half schedule for the upcoming women’s hockey season Friday afternoon. The league will drop the puck on the weekend of November 20th as teams will play eight league games before breaking for the holidays after December 19th. League play will then resume as early as January 1st, 2021. According…

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UMD Men’s Basketball Team Hosting Two New Camps

Space will be limited to the first 60 registrations for each camp.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team have announced two new camp opportunities. The first will be a Black Friday Camp on November 27th. It will be open to boys and girls from 4th to 8th grade. The other will be a Competition Camp, which will take place every Saturday from November 28th to December 19th. That camp will…
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UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 8th in First Preseason National Poll

The Bulldogs finished last season in the same spot with an 18-12-6 overall record.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The USA TODAY/USA Hockey Magazine preaseason poll was released Tuesday afternoon and the UMD women’s hockey team are ranked 8th among all Division I NCAA programs. The Bulldogs finished last season in the same spot with an 18-12-6 overall record. Head coach Maura Crowell will bring back four of the top five scorers from last season, including…

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Former Bulldog Jared Thomas Traded to ECHL’s Indy Fuel

The Hermantown native joins fellow Bulldog Peter Krieger, who signed with the Fuel last Friday.
Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Florida Everblades of the ECHL have traded UMD alum Jared Thomas to the Indy Fuel. It was a short stint with the Everblades for Thomas, who signed with the team on September 20th. The Hermantown native joins fellow Bulldog Peter Krieger, who signed with the Fuel last Friday. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Debut at #3 in First USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs are one of four NCHC teams on the list, including North Dakota, who occupy the top spot.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first Division I U.S. College Hockey Online poll was released Monday and the UMD men’s hockey team debuts at #3. The Bulldogs are one of four NCHC teams on the list, including North Dakota, who occupy the top spot. Dating back to the end of last season, UMD has won five straight games, including nine of…

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Former Bulldog Peter Krieger Signs With ECHL’s Indy Fuel

Krieger spent the past season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK where he recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 52 games.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD forward Peter Krieger has signed a contract with the Indy Fuel, the ECHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, for the upcoming season. Krieger spent the past season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK where he recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 52 games. Krieger spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, scoring 20 goals and recording…
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Boston Bruins Re-Sign Former UMD Captain Karson Kuhlman

The 25-year-old appeared in 25 games last season, recording one goal and five assists.
Sam Ali,

BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday that have re-signed former UMD men’s hockey captain Karson Kuhlman to a two-year contract. The 25-year-old appeared in 25 games last season, recording one goal and five assists. The Esko native also skated in five playoff games for Boston in the NHL’s Toronto bubble. Kuhlman originally signed with the Bruins back in…

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UMD Men’s Hockey Players Talk Announced Start for NCHC Regular Season

Starting this week, practices now have a defined purpose with the start of the NCHC season just six weeks away.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCHC announced Friday that the first part of their regular season will take place in a pod at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Baxter Arena. So college hockey is officially back on and that means the UMD men’s hockey team will begin their title defense that was cut short back in March. The Bulldogs have been…

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UMD’s Josh Berlo Talks Bulldogs Hosting 2023 Women’s Frozen Four

This will be the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the event and second time it will be held at AMSOIL Arena.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD was chosen to host the 20223 Women’s Frozen Four at AMSOIL Arena, the NCAA announced earlier this week. This will be the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the event and second time it will be held at AMSOIL Arena. UMD hosted the Frozen Four in 2003, 2008 and 2012 with the Bulldogs winning the national…

Gabbie Hughs
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UMD’s Gabbie Hughes, Former Bulldogs Invited to USWNT Evaluation Camp

She'll see some former Bulldogs too, as Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney also received invites.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey standout Gabbie Hughes is one of 53 players who have been invited to the U.S. Women’s national team’s evaluation camp that will begin October 25th down in Blaine. The junior led the Bulldogs in scoring last season for the second straight year. She’ll see some former Bulldogs too, as Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney…
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NCHC Regular Season to Begin in “Pod” at the University of Nebraska Omaha

The 26-game conference schedule will feature a two-part format, which includes utilizing a centralized location for all NCHC games to start the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced Friday that it has finalized plans to begin the 2020-2021 regular season on December 1st in a pod at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Baxter Arena. The conference will be split into two divisions. The East Division consists of UMD, Miami, St. Cloud State and Western Michigan. The West Division consists…
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UMD to Host 2023 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four

This is the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the tournament and the second time it will be held at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA announced Wednesday that UMD will be hosting the 2023 NCAA Women’s Hockey Frozen Four. This is the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the tournament and the second time it will be held at Amsoil Arena. It’s been a good luck charm for the program as well, winning the national championship at the DECC in…

Toninato Forbort
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Former Greyhounds Toninato, Forbort Signed By Winnipeg Jets

Toninato and Forbort joins Hermantown natives and former Bulldogs Neal Pionk and Dylan Samberg in the Jets system. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a busy weekend for local NHL players and now the Winnipeg Jets are slowly becoming the Duluth Jets. Duluth natives and former Duluth East Greyhounds Dominic Toninato and Derek Forbort have signed to one-year contracts with the Jets. The former Bulldog forward Toninato has spent time in the pros with both the Colorado Avalanche and…

Anderson Welinski
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Former Bulldog Andy Welinski Signs With Anaheim; Joey Anderson Traded to Toronto

Andy Welinski is headed back to Anaheim after spending the past year while Philadelphia, while Joey Anderson has been traded from New Jersey to Toronto.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – NHL free agency is in full swing and now two former UMD Bulldogs are on the move. The Anaheim Ducks have signed Duluth native and former UMD defenseman Andy Welinski to a one-year $750,000 contract, while the New Jersey Devils traded former UMD forward Joey Anderson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Andreas Johnsson. Welinski was…

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Hermantown’s Blake Biondi Drafted by Montreal Canadiens

Biondi wrapped a stellar career with the Hawks, being named Mr. Minnesota Hockey this past season.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With the 109th pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected former Hermantown hockey star and current UMD men’s hockey freshman Blake Biondi. Biondi wrapped a stellar career with the Hawks, being named Mr. Minnesota Hockey this past season. He will join another UMD teammate, freshman Jack Smith, who was also drafted by the Canadiens….

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Virginia Native, Former UMD Standout Matt Niskanen Retires After 13 Season in the NHL

Two years ago, he helped the Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Sam Ali,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Since being drafted to the NHL in 2005, Matt Niskanen has made a name for himself as a physical, two-way defender. But after 13 years of slamming opponents into the boards, the Virginia native is ready to call it a career. According to multiple sources, Niskanen has informed the Philadelphia Flyers and his teammates that he retiring…