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UMD Football Kicks Off Spring Ball with First Practice

The Bulldogs will have 14 full squad practices and will wrap up their spring slate with a scrimmage at Northern Michigan on April 12th.

March 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday, the UMD football team held practice number one of the spring. The Bulldogs will have 14 full squad practices and will wrap up their spring slate with a scrimmage at Northern Michigan on April 12th. The contest against the Wildcats will be the first-ever spring game on the road for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Curt Wiese…

UMD Defenseman Will Francis Signs with San Diego Gulls

The Ducks organization selected Francis in the 6th round of the 2019 NHL Draft.

March 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A current Bulldog is making the jump to the pros. In his end of the year presser Wednesday morning, Head Coach Scott Sandelin announced that defenseman Will Francis has signed with the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. Francis, who’s had three bouts with cancer during his time at UMD, skated in 39 games and tallied one assist…

Schuler Proud of First Year as UMD Head Women’s Hockey Coach

The Bulldogs went 22-15-2 and made a national tournament appearance.

March 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 2024-2025 UMD hockey season is officially in the books. And what a year it was for the women’s squad. A 22-15-2 overall record, which included their 5th straight and 16th overall national tournament appearance. There was also some breakout performances from forward Caitlin Kraemer and goaltender Eve Gascon, who both came away with some WCHA hardware. Head…

UMD Men’s Hockey Looks to Future After 2024-2025 Season Wraps Up

The Bulldogs will look to replace six seniors, including captain Dominic James.

March 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team showed promise with spurts throughout the season. That included wins against ranked opponents such as Arizona State and Denver. But the team eventually settled for a 13-20-3 record with a first round NCHC loss to the Sun Devils this past weekend. The Bulldogs boasted some young talent this year with Max Plante, Jayson…

UMD Football Announces Three Coaching Changes for Upcoming Season

UMD is coming off a 7-4 season.

March 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team announced some coaching changes for the upcoming season. Former assistant defensive line coach Dalton Creighton is the team’s new tight ends coach. UMD also brought on Jalen Bethany as the new cornerback coach and Jacob Lytton as the team’s running backs coach. Bethany most recently was with Explosion Flight Academy, where he was an…

UMD Women’s Hockey Adds Cornell Defender Ashley Messier Via Transfer Portal

In 34 games this season, Messier's tallied seven goals and 13 assists for a total of 20 points.

March 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The transfer portal in women’s hockey is officially open and the UMD Bulldogs have already added a player for next season. Cornell defender Ashley Messier has joined UMD. She’s spent the last four years playing for the Big Red. In 34 games this season, she’s tallied seven goals and 13 assists for a total of 20 points. Messier…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls in OT Against #12 Arizona State in NCHC Playoffs

The Bulldogs finished the season 13-20-3.

March 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

TEMPE, Arizona. – The UMD men’s hockey team faced elimination on Saturday, as the Bulldogs faced-off against Arizona State in game two of their NCHC playoff series. UMD started the game out hot, as they scored three unanswered goals in the first period. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after the first. But the Sun Devils battled back as they tied things…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eliminated from NCAA Tournament After Falling 1-0 to #3 Cornell

The Bulldogs finished the season 22-15-2.

March 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ITHACA, New York. – The UMD women’s hockey team faced-off against Cornell in the Regional Final round of the NCAA tournament. After two scoreless periods, Cornell scored midway through the third to take a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs couldn’t find the back of the net as they fell 1 to 0 ending their tournament run. The Bulldogs finished the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Erupts for Six Goals in 1st Round Rout Over Sacred Heart

The Bulldogs will next face Cornell on Saturday in the regional final. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

March 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ITHACA, N.Y.- The UMD women’s hockey team made their 16th national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday. And the Bulldogs celebrated in style as they erupted for a program record six goals in the 1st round, defeating Sacred Heart 6 to 1. UMD was led by Danielle Burgen and Olivia Mobley, who each had two goals in the win….

Three UMD Men’s Hockey Players Named Finalists for NCHC Conference Honors

The winners will be announced on Thursday, March 20th.

March 13, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their regular season last weekend. Three UMD Bulldogs are named finalists for NCHC end of the year honors. Freshman forward Max Plante, was named a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year. Plante played in 21 games and recorded 23 points and 7 goals in his first year with UMD. On…

Northen Star: UMD Women’s Hockey

The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 21-14-2 record and earned their fifth-straight NCAA tournament appearance.

March 12, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey program continues to compete at a high level in the WCHA and the NCAA. All under a new head coach at the helm in Laura Schuler. But this isn’t the first time Schuler has been apart of the UMD coaching staff. As she was an assistant coach from 2008 to 2015 and helped the…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Open Up NCHC Tournament Play at Arizona State

In their most recent series against Arizona State in February, UMD won one game 3 to 2 and tied the other, 3-3.

March 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will open up NCHC tournament play when they pay the 12th ranked Arizona State Sun Devils a visit this upcoming weekend. A team that the Bulldogs played very close in the regular season. Four meetings that were determined by two goals or less. In their most recent series in February, UMD won one…

Max Plante Named to NCHC All-Rookie Team, Ending Five-Year Drought for Bulldogs

Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was the last Bulldog to be named the team in the 2020-2021 season.

March 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team had a player land on the NCHC All-Rookie team for the first time in five seasons. Hermantown native Max Plante earned the honor after he led all NCHC rookies with 21 points in conference play. Plante, who only played in 20 conference games, had seven goals and 14 assists. Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was…

Hermantown’s Kade Kohanski Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Kohanski last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists.

March 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown to UMD pipeline is still going strong. Over the weekend, forward Kade Kohanski was the latest former Hawk to announce his commitment to the Bulldogs. He last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists. Since his time with the Hawks, he’s had stints with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL…

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in the NCAA Tournament for Fifth-Straight Season

This is the program's 16th NCAA tournament appearance.

March 9, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the fifth-straight season. The Bulldogs learned who their first-round opponent is on Sunday. UMD will travel to the East Coast to take on Sacred Heart University in the Regional semifinal round. The Bulldogs posted a record of 21-14-2 on the season and earned a spot…

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th.

March 7, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

Trio of UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Take Home WCHA End of Year Honors

The final face-off takes place this weekend in Duluth.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA awards were announced on Thursday night, No surprise for Rookie of the Year as that belongs to UMD forward Caitlin Kraemer. Kraemer has 18 goals so far in her debut season. Another well deserved honor goes to Eve Gascon, who was named the Goalie of the Year. She’s averaging 30 and a half saves per game….

Former Bulldog Carson Soucy Traded From Canucks to Rangers

Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season.

March 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

NEW YORK, N.Y.- A former Bulldog has been traded just days before the NHL trade deadline. On Thursday, the Canucks dealt defenseman Carson Soucy to the Rangers for a 3rd round pick in this year’s draft. Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season. He was in the 2nd year of a three-year, three-million…

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

The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament.

March 6, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will close out their regular season on the road this weekend, as the Bulldogs take on St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs and the Huskies faced off earlier this season, where UMD earned the series sweep. The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament. But after showing struggles against…

#6 UMD Leaning Into Home Ice Advantage Ahead of WCHA Semifinal Matchup Against #1 Wisconsin

Friday's matchup will be the first meeting between the two squads in the postseason since the 2020 WCHA final face-off semifinals.

March 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2012, Amsoil Arena will host the best of the best in the WCHA as the Final Face-off makes it’s return. The UMD women’s hockey secured one of the final four spots last week when they swept St. Cloud State in the opening round. Now, all eyes are on the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers,…

Gascon & Kraemer Named Finalists for WCHA Awards, Kraemer & Wallin Earn WCHA Monthly Honors

The league winners will be announced Thursday night.

March 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Bulldog women found themselves up for some top conference awards. Goaltender Eve Gascon was named a finalist for WCHA Goaltender of the Year and forward Caitlin Kraemer is up for the WCHA Rookie of the Year Award. The league winners will be announced Thursday night. The honors don’t stop there as Kraemer and her teammate Olivia Wallin…

UMD’s Adam Gajan Earns NCHC Rookie of the Week Honors

Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named the NCHC Rookie of the Week.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another UMD hockey player has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. This time it’s goaltender Adam Gajan, who made 51 saves this past weekend in UMD’s series against Miami. He also posted a saves percentage of .944 and had a league low 1.42 goals against average. Gajan is the 8th Bulldog this season to be named…

Six UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Land on All-WCHA Teams

The six Bulldogs named to four different WCHA teams is the most at UMD since the 2007-2008 season.

March 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Six UMD women’s hockey standouts were recognized by the WCHA on Monday. Leading the charge was Bulldogs goaltender Eve Gascon, who was named All-WCHA First Team. On the second team was defenders Tova Henderson and Nina Jobst-Smith. And rounding out the 3rd team was forwards Olivia Mobley and Clara Van Wieren. Forward Caitlin Kraemer was named to the…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Secures Spot in WCHA Final Face-Off With Game Two Win Over St. Cloud

The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted St. Cloud State on Saturday with a trip to the WCHA Final Face-off on the line. The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. Grace Sadura and Olivia Mobley recorded a goal in the Bulldog’s victory. The WCHA Final Face-off is on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Skated to 1-1 Tie With Miami in Final Regular Season Home Game

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Miami (OH) on Saturday in their final home game of the season. The Bulldogs and the Redhawks went back and forth all game, but in the end, they settled for a 1 to 1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. UMD is back in action on Friday, March…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Final Home Series with 3 to 2 OT Win Over Miami

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team began their final home series of the 2024-2025 season on Friday against Miami (OH). After the two teams were tied at two after the 3rd period, Jack Smith sent the Bulldogs fans home happy in overtime as he netted the game-winner. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

Two Unanswered Goals Late Lift #6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Victory in WCHA Playoffs

UMD is back in action of Saturday, March 1st, for game two of their series with St. Cloud State.

February 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned the fourth seed in the WCHA playoff tournament and hosted the 5th seed St. Cloud State University in the first round on Friday. The Huskies led majority of the contest as the Bulldogs were down 2 to 1 late in the third period. In the final minutes of the 3rd, UMD scored…

Trio of UMD Basketball Standouts Earn NSIC All-Conference Honors

Katona is a three-time winner. As for Brown & Miller, it's their first nomination.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three bulldog basketball standouts earned all-conference honors for their efforts this past season. On the men’s side, Charlie Katona landed on the first-team and his teammate Joshua Brown was on the second-team. It’s Katona third conference nomination of his career and Brown’s first. Over on the women’s side, Johanna Miller lands on the second-team. In her lone season…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball See Conference Title Hopes End in Opening Round of NSIC Tourney

The UMD men still have a chance to make the national tournament as an at-large bid.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted their first play-in NSIC tournament game since the 2022-2023 season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unable to contain the Vikings of Augustana as their title hopes ended with a 74 to 63 loss. Joshua Brown led UMD with 18 points. The UMD men still have a chance to make the national…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Rely on Defense Heading Into WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they've taken the past six playoff meetings against SCSU.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight postseason, it’s deja vu for the UMD women’s hockey team as they’ll take on St. Cloud State in the first round of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they’ve taken those past six playoff meetings. A big reason for UMD’s success in the past…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Home Slate with Bout Against Miami

The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team still has two regular season series before it’s the playoffs. That includes their home finale this upcoming weekend against Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice. Miami is currently in the cellar of the NCHC standings and have yet to pick…

UMD Men’s Hoops to Tip-Off Playoffs at Home Against Augustana

UMD will look to go 3-0 on the season against Augustana.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not be March just yet but the madness will officially begin on Wednesday as the UMD men’s basketball team will host Augustana in the first round of the NSIC tournament. It’s the 3rd meeting between the Vikings and the Bulldogs this season. So far, UMD holds a 2-0 record over Augie, winning by 9 points in…

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th Heading Into Postseason

UMD will match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s officially playoff week for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs began their Monday like they have in recent weeks as they are once again ranked 6th in the USCHO poll. They’ll match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament. UMD took three out…

UMD Football Names Austan Davis as New Offensive Line Coach

Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football has added to their coaching staff as Austan Davis is the team’s new offensive line coach. Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst. Prior to his time with the Owls, he coached and played at Midwestern State University. Davis replaces Loren Endsley, who went on to join the University of Idaho…

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD’S Clara Van Wieren Named Finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

The winner of the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award will be announced April 25th.

February 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey forward Clara Van Wieren has been named a finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award honors student athletes that have good character, teamwork and citizenship within the community. Van Wieren is one of six finalists selected for the honor. Off the ice, Van Wieren is the president…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with #4 Minnesota for 3rd Seed in WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs last win against the Gophers came in March of 2022.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up regular season play this upcoming weekend as they’ll pay the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers a visit. It’s a series with huge WCHA implications as UMD will need to sweep Minnesota in order to secure the 3rd seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Recent history has been on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Hits Road for Bout with #17 North Dakota

The Fighting Hawks previously swept the Bulldogs in a series back in November.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has started to gain some momentum after winning one game and tying the other against 10th ranked Arizona State over the weekend. Now, they shift their eyes towards a 17th ranked North Dakota squad that earlier in the year got the best of the Bulldogs with a two-game sweep at Amsoil. Head Coach…

Van Wieren & Henderson Claim WCHA Conference Honors, Bulldogs Stay at #6 in Poll

UMD, who stayed at #6 in the USCHO poll, will play at Minnesota this upcoming weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts earned conference honors for their efforts this past weekend against Minnesota State-Mankato. Clara Van Wieren is the WCHA Forward of the Week and Tova Henderson is the WCHA Defender of the Week. For Van Wieren, she recorded five points, which included a hat trick in Friday’s game. As for Henderson, she…

UMD Defenseman Ty Hanson Named NCHC Rookie of the Week

The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD's win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native Ty Hanson is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD’s win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend. He also was tied for the most points among all NCHC defenseman. This is Hanson’s first conference honor and the team’s fifth rookie of the week selection….

UMD Men’s Hockey Settles for 3-3 Tie Against #10 Arizona State

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against the University of North Dakota.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their series with Arizona State on Saturday. The Bulldogs and the Sun Devils end their series with a 3 to 3 tie. In the contest, Ty Hanson, Adam Kleber, and Max Plante recorded a goal for the Bulldogs. UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against the University of…

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Final Regular Season Home Game to Northern State

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team held their final regular season home game against Northern State on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs dropped their final regular season home game to the Wolves as they fell 77-59. The leading scorer for UMD was Lexi Karge with 19 points. UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston. Tip-off…

Big First Period for #6 UMD Women’s Hockey Leads to Series Sweep Over Minnesota State-Mankato

The leading scorer for UMD was Olivia Mobley who scored two goals in the first period.

February 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their final home series of the season as they hosted Minnesota State-Mankato on Saturday. The Bulldogs earned the series sweep as they took down the Mavericks 4 to 1, improving to 19-11-2. The leading scorer for UMD was Olivia Mobley who scored two goals in the first period. UMD will close…

UMD Men’s Basketball Top Northern State on Senior Night

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston.

February 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball hosted Northern State University in their last home game of the regular season on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolves 83-52 on senior night to pick up their 18th win of the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was senior forward Charlie Katona with 29 points. UMD is back in action on Friday,…

Pionk’s OT Goal Gives UMD Upset Win Over #10 Arizona State

With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It took overtime to decide a winner between the UMD men’s hockey team and Arizona State on Friday. With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory. Dominic James and Callum Arnott were the other goal-scorers for UMD. UMD and Arizona State will…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State-Moorhead in Close NSIC Contest

The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted Minnesota State-Moorhead on Friday night. The Bulldogs and the Dragons went back and forth all game, but in the end, Minnesota State-Moorhead defeats UMD 68 to 67. The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points. UMD is back in action on Saturday, February 15th against Northern State University….

Top Play of the Week: 2/14

At number one, UMD's Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other. UMD takes down the defending national champions, Minnesota State Mankato on Tuesday, 75 to 74. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Continues Winning Ways with 8-2 Victory Over Minnesota State-Mankato

UMD is back in action on Saturday, for game two of their series against Minnesota State-Mankato.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began a two-game series with Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday. The Bulldogs defended home ice as they took game one over the Mavericks 8-2. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Clara Van Wieren, who recorded a hat trick in the contest. UMD also clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eyes Clinching Home Ice in Series Against MSU-Mankato

UMD hasn't dropped a game to Mankato since the 2021-2022 season.

February 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returned to the win column over the weekend, sweeping Bemidji State and snapping a six-game losing streak in the process. Next up on the Bulldogs radar are the Mavericks of Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD previously won one game and tied the other against Mankato in a series back in November. The Bulldogs…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Battle #10 Arizona State for 2nd Time in 2024-2025 Season

All-time the Bulldogs and Sun Devils are deadlocked with each team earning two victories.

February 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This upcoming Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team will welcome in 10th ranked Arizona State, who swept UMD in a series back in December. It was a weekend to forget for the Bulldogs as they dropped both games to Nebraska-Omaha. Coming out of that series, head coach Scott Sandelin says it’s important that there’s more consistency on both…