University of Minnesota – Duluth

Francis & 12 New UMD Faces Eager for Regular Season Opener

UMD will also face Manitoba in an exhibition contest on Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday will mark the start of their 2024-2025 campaign for the UMD men’s hockey team as they drop the puck with Bemidji State. Head Coach Scott Sandelin welcomed in 12 new faces this off-season as the Bulldogs undergo somewhat of a drastic change. But, Sandelin says he’s excited for what that group will bring to the fold this…

After Unexpected Bye Week, #3 UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to #7 Colgate

Bulldogs hold a 4-1 record all-time against the Raiders.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was supposed to have two series under their belt by now. That was until travel issues postponed their home series with Syracuse this past weekend. So a bye week it was for the Bulldogs. But, they didn’t treat it like one as the team held an intrasquad scrimmage instead. Head Coach Laura Schuler…

Amsoil Arena Set to Host 2027 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four

It's the 5th time the school has been picked to host the event and 3rd time it's been held at Amsoil.

DULUTH, Minn.- A big event is coming to Amsoil Arena in 2027. On Wednesday, UMD was picked to host the 2027 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. It’s the 5th time the school has been picked to host the event and 3rd time it’s been held at Amsoil. The most recent Frozen Four to take place in Duluth was in 2023, when…

UMD Football to Hit Road for Playoff-Like Matchup Against Augustana

UMD has won their last 11 against Augustana, including a 34 to 24 victory back in November of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a weekend to remember for Curt Wiese and his UMD football team. In the Bulldogs 62 to nothing drubbing of Southwest Minnesota State, Wiese picked up his 100th career win at UMD. That was made possible thanks to a suffocating defense that tied a program-high 10 sacks and an offense that had over 500 total yards….

UMD Women’s Hockey Move Up to #3 in Polls, UMD Men Stay Put at #18

Both teams return to action this weekend with the women playing Colgate and the men hosting Bemidji State and Manitoba.

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have not had a game this weekend, but the UMD women’s hockey team is still moving up in the polls. The Bulldogs are now ranked 3rd in the country after previously being 4th a week ago. UMD will return to action this weekend when they play at Colgate. Meanwhile on the men’s side, no movement in…

UMD’s Women Hockey Team’s Home Opener Postponed

Postponed due to travel complications for Syracuse University.

DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s home opener has been postponed due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Helene for Syracuse University. The series is set to be rescheduled for January 2-3. Puck drop for Thursdays match is at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m.  The Bulldogs will be back in action on Oct. 4,…

Coming Off Sweep of Buckeyes, #4 Bulldogs Ready for Home Opener Against Syracuse

UMD has never played Syracuse before.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team went into to Columbus and came out with a sweep against the then top ranked Buckeyes last weekend. Now, the 4th ranked Bulldogs will be welcomed home as they get set to face a team they’ve never seen before. That would be the Syracuse Orange, who are coming off a 7-24-3 record from…

After Successful Road Trip, UMD Football Turns Attention to Southwest Minnesota State

UMD owns a 29-7-1 all-time record against Southwest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was looking to bounce back this past Saturday as they traveled to play UMary. And that they did, as they dominated in all facets of the game en route to a 43 to 7 thumping. The Bulldogs now turn the page to another team they’ve had success against in recent years. And that’s the…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Play in Belfast Friendship Series in January of 2026

The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women's hockey tournament to take place outside of North America.

DULUTH, Minn.- An opportunity of a lifetime awaits the UMD women’s hockey team next season. The Bulldogs will travel to Belfast, Ireland in January of 2026 to play in the Belfast Friendship Series. They’ll be joined by Boston University, Quinnipiac, and Laura Bellamy and Harvard. The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women’s hockey tournament…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 18th in USCHO National Poll

UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon it will be the start of the season for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Monday, the first USCHO national poll was released. The Bulldogs cracked the top 20 as they are ranked 18th to start the season. UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season….

Gascon & Kraemer Earn WCHA Weekly Honors, Hermantown Native Ella Anick Named Defender of the Week

UMD returns home this weekend to host Syracuse.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD women’s hockey team picked up WCHA honors after playing key roles in their sweep against top ranked Ohio State. Goaltender of the Week was given to Eve Gascon, who stopped 75 of the 79 shots she saw against the Buckeyes. That’s the most saves in a series in her career. The two wins…

Former Bulldog Luke Loheit Joins Kansas City Mavericks of ECHL

In his final season at UMD, Loheit posted career-highs in goals and assists with 10 each.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Luke Loheit has landed on his feet after being released from a tryout contract with the Wild the other day. Loheit has joined the Kansas City Mavericks, who are the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. This will be Loheit’s first pro team as he just wrapped up his five-year career with the Bulldogs this past…

Former Wilderness & UMD Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo Joins Bruins on Tryout Contract

Kaskisuo played at UMD from 2014 to 2016.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog and Wilderness goalie will have the chance to make his return to the NHL. Kasimir Kaskisuo has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Boston Bruins. Kaskisuo last suited up in the NHL in 2020 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since then, he’s played overseas in Sweden and most recently was with the Montreal…

UMD Volleyball Set to Open Conference Play with Bouts Against Winona & Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won their last two against Winona but have lost their last eight to Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday marks the start of conference play for the 11th ranked UMD volleyball team as they’ll put their undefeated record to the test against the 6-3 Winona State Warriors. It also is the beginning of quite the weekend schedule as UMD also has a matchup with the 10th ranked Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Saturday. Head Coach Jim…

Schuler & UMD Women’s Hockey to Drop Puck Against #1 Ohio State to Open Season

UMD's last win against Ohio State came on December 3rd of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will begin a new era on Saturday as Laura Schuler will coach in her first game as head coach of the Bulldogs. And what a way to start as UMD heads to Columbus to face the defending national champions and the 1st ranked team in the country, Ohio State. The Bulldogs will look…

After Heartbreaking Loss, UMD Football Looks to Bounce Back at UMary

UMD will look to extend their all-time record to 17-0 against UMary.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 1999, the UMD football team is coming off a loss to Minnesota State-Moorhead. A heartbreaker of a defeat that saw the Dragons win on the final play of the game on Saturday. Tuesday, signaled the start of a new work week for the team as they prepare for their upcoming contest against the…

Dubinsky, Gallatin, & Pierce Named Alternate Captains for UMD Men’s Hockey

Dominic James was previously named as the captain of the team back in May.

DULUTH, Minn.- We now know who will join Dominic James as captains of the UMD men’s hockey team for the upcoming season. Defenseman Aiden Dubinsky, Owen Gallatin, and Joey Pierce will all serve as alternate captains. James was previously named as the captain of the team back in May. The trio have contributed greatly the past couple of seasons. Dubinsky…

Nottingham Panthers to Retire Adam Johnson’s #47 Jersey in December

On Tuesday, the team announced they are retiring his number 47 jersey before their game on December 14th.

HIBBING, Minn.- Hibbing native Adam Johnson will be forever remembered in Nottingham Panthers history. On Tuesday, the team announced they are retiring his number 47 jersey before their game on December 14th. Johnson tragically passed away after an on-ice incident while playing for the UK-based team last October. More details about the jersey retirement ceremony will be released at a…

Former UMD Softball Head Coach Lynn Anderson Joins SIUE as Assistant Coach

Just this past year, Anderson led the Bulldogs to a 41 and 15 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- We now know where former UMD head softball coach Lynn Anderson’s next step is. Anderson was announced as the new assistant coach for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville on Monday. She spent the last three seasons at UMD, amassing 120 victories. Just this past year, Anderson led the Bulldogs to a 41 and 15 record. Back in August, UMD appointed…

UMD Picked 7th for USCHO and 4th for WCHA, Gascon Named to All-WCHA Preseason Team

UMD plays at Ohio State on Saturday to begin the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- We have officially entered game week for the UMD women’s hockey team. But before they get back to action. Monday, the annual USCHO.com poll came out and the Bulldogs slot in at number seven in the country. UMD finished their 2023-2024 campaign one spot lower at number eight. Overall, the WCHA had the top three spots in the…

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer Makes Return to Hockey

Cole Spicer is now a member of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.

DULUTH, Minn.- He may not be on the Bulldogs roster anymore but Cole Spicer made his return to hockey over the weekend. Spicer is now a member of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL. He started at center on the first line in their preseason contest against the Chicago Steel. The Saints drafted him in the 6th round of…

Former Bulldog Goaltender Alex Stalock Retiring After 15 Seasons as a Pro

Stalock had NHL stints with the Sharks, Wild, and Blackhawks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Alex Stalock is calling it a career after 15 seasons as a pro. Stalock is set to join the Sharks Audio Network as a Color Commentator for the upcoming season. He orginally was selected by San Jose back in 2005 in the fourth round. Stalock also had stints with the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks…

UMD Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish 7th in NCHC Preseason Poll

UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were 8-14-2 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC preseason poll was released on Wednesday afternoon. After finishing 7th last season, the UMD men’s hockey team is picked to finish 7th again this year according to the poll. The Bulldogs received 115 points, which was 12 behind the 6th spot, Western Michigan. UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #14 in AVCA Poll

After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls. UMD jumped to #14 this week in the AVCA Poll after being 16th a week ago. The Bulldogs earned 565 points from their peers in the poll. Next up for UMD is the Up North Tournament in Michigan this upcoming weekend….

UMD Football to Retire Reed Ryan’s Number Before Home Opener Against MSU-Moorhead

Ryan will be the first Bulldog football player to have his number retired.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 35-7 season-opening win back on August 29th against Northern Michigan and a bye week this past weekend, the UMD football team returns to action this upcoming Saturday for their home opener versus Minnesota State- Moorhead. Recent history has been on the Bulldogs side as they’ve won the last 20 meetings between the two squads. But, before…

UMD Football Moves Up Three Spots in Latest D2Football.Com National Poll

UMD previously was ranked #23 in the country last week.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team may have not had a game this past weekend. But, they still moved up in the latest D2Football.com national poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 20th in the country. UMD now enters game week again as they’ll prepare for their home opener against MSU-Moorhead on Saturday. Kick-off is at 2 PM at Malosky Stadium….

UMD Women’s Basketball Announces Schedule for Upcoming Year

UMD's home opener is November 18th versus Wisconsin-Parkside.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team released their schedule on Thursday. It all starts with two exhibition contests in October. First, facing Lakehead on October 18th at home and then almost two weeks later they’ll host St. Scholastica on Halloween. The Dogs will then head to Oklahoma to open the regular season at Northwestern Oklahoma State on November 8th….

UMD Soccer Season Begins With Blowout Loss

Wildcats score six consecutive goals

DULUTH, Minn.- For the second straight year, the UMD Soccer team has opened their season with a loss against Northern Michigan. The Wildcats handedly defeated the Bulldogs 6-1 Thursday night at Malosky Field. Nothern Michigan scored all six goals before UMD found the back of the net in the 80th minute (goal scored by Maria Zanotti). UMD will have a…

UMD Men’s Basketball Releases Schedule for 2024-2025 Season

UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD men’s basketball team will begin their 2024-2025 campaign and on Wednesday the Bulldogs released their schedule for the upcoming year. UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior. They’ll then begin regular season play with two tournaments. First, with the American…

Four Current UMD Women’s Hockey Players Selected for National Team Duty

Former Bulldogs Ashton Bell, Jocelyn Larocque, and Elizabeth Giguere were also named to Canada's national team camp.

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 18 days, the UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice for their season opener at Ohio State. But before they get their campaign going, four members of the team were selected for national team duty. They are goaltender Eve Gascon and forward Caitlin Kraemer, who were two of 48 players selected for the Canada national…

UMD Football Moves Up Two Spots in D2Football.com National Poll

UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football saw a little movement in the polls after their season-opening 35 to 7 win over Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs are now ranked 23rd in the country in the D2Football.com national poll. UMD was previously ranked 25th to enter the season. The Bulldogs will have this upcoming weekend off before they return to the gridiron on September…

Tobias, UMD Soccer Have ‘Ring Season’ State of Mind

Bulldogs begin regular season Thursday vs. Northern Michigan

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Senior and Team Captain Anna Tobias is eager to add to her jewelry collection. Leading up to the 2024 season, Tobias has made an effort to get her teammates energized about her team’s chances. In 2023, the Bulldogs reached their first NSIC Tournament in six years, only to be eliminated in the first round. However, Tobias wants…

UMD Football Routs Northern Michigan 35-7 to Begin Season

UMD (1-0) is next in action on September 14th when they host MSU-Moorhead in their home opener.

MARQUETTE, Mich.- The UMD football team left no doubt on Thursday night, opening up the season with a 35 to 7 victory over Northern Michigan. Kyle Walljasper picked up where he left off last year with 312 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the win. UMD (1-0) is next in action on September 14th when they host MSU-Moorhead in…

Former Bulldog Brent Laing Waived By Los Angeles Chargers

Laing is now free to sign with any other team or he could possibly revert back to the Chargers practice squad.

LOS ANGELES, California.- Cutdown day in the NFL impacts over 900 players, that included former Bulldog offensive lineman Brent Laing, who was trying to make the 53 man roster for the Los Angeles Chargers. Unfortunately, he received bad news Tuesday afternoon as the Chargers waived the center. Laing had been in LA since December of 2023, when the Chargers signed…

UMD Football Eager for Season Opener at Northern Michigan

Bulldogs defeated Wildcats in 2023 regular season opener

DULUTH, Minn.- As students flooded UMD’s campus for the first day of classes, Head Coach Curt Wiese and his players continued to gameplan for their 2024 season opener against Northern Michigan. “This is an opportunity for us to be 1-0, to be able to start the season off the right way,” Noted Wiese, who will coach in his 14th complete…

Wieck to Make Return to Iowa as Bulldogs Battle Hawkeyes in Exhibition Game

Wieck joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on forward in the 2004 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s head coach Justin Wieck will be making a return to his alma mater this season. On October 25th, he will lead his Bulldogs against the University of Iowa in an exhibition game. Wieck joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on forward in the 2004 season. He was a part of two straight NCAA tournament appearances and one…

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg to Compete at PGA Manitoba Open

It's a return to the sport where he once tied for 3rd at the AA Boys Golf State Tournament in 2016.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former UMD and Hermantown defenseman and current Winnipeg Jet Dylan Samberg is set to compete at the PGA Manitoba Open this upcoming weekend. It’s a return to the sport where he once tied for 3rd at the AA Boys Golf State Tournament in 2016. Samberg is also reunited with former teammate Ryan Sandelin, who is set to serve…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Williams Land on Reece’s Senior Bowl Watchlist

Pitz and Williams are the first Bulldogs since Brent Laing in 2021 to be named to the Reece's Senior Bowl Watchlist.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football’s Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams have had plenty of preseason recognition this off-season. That continued on Wednesday, when the duo was named to the 2025 Reece’s Senior Bowl watchlist. It’s the 3rd time each player has landed on a watchlist as they previously were named to the East/West Shrine Bowl watchlist and the D2football.com Elite 100…

UMD Soccer Ready to Build on 2023 Tourney Appearance

Finished 6-7-6 in 2023 season

DULUTH, Minn.- After a mixed bag of a 2023 season, the UMD soccer team is eager to become a bigger threat in the NSIC. Last season, the Bulldogs finished 6-7-6 overall. Despite the mediocre record, it was enough to claim the eight-seed in the NSIC tournament, marking their first tournament appearance since 2017. This fall marks Greg Cane’s 30th anniversary…

UMD Cross Country Leaning on Leadership in 2024 Season

Head Coach Brette Jensen to take maternity leave

DULUTH, Minn.- Leadership is expected to play a major role in the UMD cross country team’s 2024 season. Brette Jensen is entering her third season as the Bulldogs’ head coach. However, she will soon step away from the team as part of her maternity leave, leaving it up to assistant coach Drew Palmer and her team captains to step up…

Mixed Bag of Veterans & Rookies Make Up 2024 UMD Volleyball Team

UMD's season begins on September 6th at the Texas A&M Kingsville Invitational.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is coming off another successful campaign in 2023, which resulted in the team’s 2nd straight NCAA tournament appearance. Monday, marked the beginning of the road to trying to make it a 3rd straight appearance as the team held their first practices. The Bulldogs return a lot of experience from a year ago, including four…

UMD’s Sam Pitz Catching Eye of NFL Scouts

Led Bulldogs with 9 receiving touchdowns in 2023

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s Sam Pitz is entering his final eligible season of college football, but his career on the gridiron may only be getting started. The tight end from Appleton is getting attention from NFL scouts, who have been visiting UMD practices as the Bulldogs prepare for the regular season. In addition, Pitz has been named to the D2 Football…

Celebration for UMD Hockey Legend Mike Sertich Announced

The legendary UMD head hockey coach passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

DULUTH, Minn.- A celebration for Mike Sertich has been announced for next month. The legendary UMD head hockey coach passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A visitiation and service is set for September 13th at the DECC. The visitiation will go from 12 to 2 pm and the service will begin at 2 PM. Sertich…

UMD Men’s Cross Country Picked to Finish 3rd, Women Slotted at #6 in NSIC Preseason Polls

Jack Van Kempen and Franny Seidel were named to the players to watch list.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country squads learned where they stand as the NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll was released Thursday morning. The men were picked to finish 3rd after placing 2nd at the NSIC Championship last year. As for the women, they’re slotted in at number six after also going 6th at the NSIC Championship a year…

UMD Names Nat Wagner as New Head Softball Coach

Wagner will lead a Bulldog squad that is coming off a 41-15 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD softball has a new head coach. On Wednesday, the school announced Nat Wagner is set to take over for Lynn Anderson, who was at the helm for the last three seasons. Wagner comes from St. Thomas, where he was an assistant coach for the Tommies for two years. He has plenty of experience in the NSIC as…

UMD Announces Partnership with 218 Champions Collective

The collective aims to support UMD athletes from all sports who want to earn money off their name, image, or likeness.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday, UMD announced a partnership with the 218 Champions Collective. The collective aims to support UMD athletes from all sports who want to earn money off their name, image, or likeness. The alliance between the two partners will provide prospective donors and businesses the opportunity to make contributions through the collective that can fit any budget. Memberships…

UMD Soccer Picked to Finish 8th in NSIC, Haugen & Tobias Named Players to Watch

UMD is coming off a 6-7-6 a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll was released on Tuesday morning. Coming in at number eight was the UMD Bulldogs, who finished 6-7-6 a year ago. The conference players to watch list was also revealed and it included two Bulldogs. They are Baamlak Haugen and Anna Tobias. Haugen played a key role in the UMD defense as they held…

UMD Football to Enter Season Ranked #17 in AFCA D2 Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs are one of four NSIC teams in the top 25, joining Augustana, Minnesota State-Mankato and Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team learned their AFCA Division two ranking heading into the season on Monday. The Bulldogs come in ranked at number 17, the highest preseason ranking they’ve had since the 2021 season. UMD finished their 2023 campaign slotted as the 25th team in the country. The Bulldogs are one of four NSIC teams in the top…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Williams Pick Up Another Preseason Honor

The duo was previously named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watchlist.

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduate Tight End Sam Pitz and sixth-year offensive lineman Aiden Williams were named to the D2football.com Elite 100 Watch List on Thursday. Pitz was the lone tight end listed on the first team. As for Williams, he earned 2nd team honors. This is the 2nd preseason accolade for the duo as they were previously named to the East-West…