Friday Night Frenzy

#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks St. Thomas to Begin Final Regular Season Home Series

Mary Kate O'Brien, Caitlin Kraemer, and Madi Burr each found the back of the net for UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began the weekend on the right foot, shutting out St. Thomas 3-0 on Friday. Mary Kate O’Brien, Caitlin Kraemer, and Madi Burr each found the back of the net for UMD. In net, Eve Gascon stopped all 24 shots she saw to earn the shutout. UMD will look to break out the brooms…

Cloquet Girls Basketball Goes Above .500 Mark After Bout with Grand Rapids

The Lumberjacks improve to 12-11 on the season, after a 65-52 win over the Thunderhawks. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team was back on their home court on Friday, taking on Grand Rapids. The Lumberjacks improve to 12-11 on the season, after a 65-52 win over the Thunderhawks. Up next for the Lumberjacks, they will hit the road on Saturday, February 14th, to take on Bemidji. Game time is at 5 p.m. For Grand…

Wilderness Fall Just Short in Series Opener Against Anchorage

Scoring the lone goal for the Wilderness was Robinson Djian.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness opened up its series against Anchorage on Friday night. The Wolverines scored three unanswered goals in the contest to take down the Wilderness 3-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Wilderness was Robinson Djian. The Wilderness and the Wolverines will close out their series on Saturday, February 14th. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Categories:…

Zam Plante’s Two-Goal Night Gives #10 UMD First Home Win Over #3 North Dakota Since 2020

Plante scored with seven seconds left in overtime to give UMD the win.

DULUTH, Minn.- The #10 UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating #3 North Dakota 3 to 2 in overtime Hunter Anderson and Zam Plante each found the back of the net in the 2nd period for UMD. But then the Fighting Hawks responded with two unanswered goals, including a score in the 3rd with…

Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Bounces Back with Home Win Against Hermantown

The Hilltoppers improved to 13-6 on the year, after taking down the Hawks 87-43.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team welcomed in Hermantown on Friday night. The Hilltoppers defended their home court, taking down the Hawks 87-43. Up next for Duluth Marshall, they will be back at home on Saturday, February 7th, taking on Cass Lake-Bena. Game time is at 2:15 p.m. For Hermantown, they return to action on Monday, February 9th,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Can’t Handle St. Olaf on Home Ice

CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team aimed to snap a nine-game skid on Friday night, taking on St. Olaf. It was a tough night for the Saints, as they fell 5-2 to the Oles. CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. The Saints continue their series with the Oles on Saturday, February…

#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Keeps Winning Streak Against Bemidji State Alive with 3-2 Victory

UMD had three different players score in their contest against the Beavers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The battle between the UMD women’s hockey team and Bemidji State has been very one-sided in the last five years. The Bulldogs have won their last 19 matchups against the Beavers, with their last loss dating back to January of 2021. On Friday, the Bulldogs began their home series with Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ win streak continues, as…

UMD’s Eve Gascon Named Semifinalist for HCA Goalie of the Year Award

It's the 3rd straight season that the Canadien has made it this far.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD star goaltender Eve Gascon has made it to the semifinal round for the HCA Goalie of the Year Award. It’s the 3rd straight season that the Canadien has made it this far. Gascon is currently averaging 28 saves a game with a .932 saves percentage and a 2.13 goals against average. She also has six shutouts and…

College Hockey: CSS Women Bounce Back Against St. Mary’s, UWS Men Skate to a 2-2 Tie with Eau Claire

Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was back at home on Friday night, taking on St. Mary’s. After former Mirage forward Reese Heitzman scored the opening goal for the Cardinals, the Saints found three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 win. Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals. CSS will close out their…

C-E-C Girls Hockey Unable to Hold Off Thief River Falls at Home

The Lumberjacks fall to 9-13-1 on the season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls hockey team was back in action at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, taking on Thief River Falls. Unfortunately, the Prowlers pick up the road win, taking down the Lumberjacks 4-1. C-E-C will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, January 31st, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 3 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

UMD Women’s Basketball Stays Perfect at Home, Men Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Both teams are back in action on Saturday, January 24th, against Concordia-St. Paul. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday night, both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams earned conference wins against Winona State. The women’s squad took down the Warriors 59-55 to improve to 14-3 on the year. Leading the charge for the Bulldogs was Myra Moorjani with 18 points. For the men’s team, they secured a 71-50 win over Winona State, snapping a…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Nearly Completes Comeback Against #3 Western Michigan

Ty Hanson, Jayson Shaugabay, and Callum Arnott were the goal-scorers for UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight week, the UMD men’s hockey team has lost the first game of a series. Something that didn’t happen in the first half of the season. Welcoming in the defending national champions, UMD had a late rally against Western Michigan in the 3rd, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fall 4-3. Ty Hanson, Jayson…

Proctor/Hermantown Defender Taylee Manion Wins Gold with U.S. U-18 National Team

Manion skated in all six games and tallied three assists.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It was a successful trip to Nova Scotia for current Proctor/Hermantown defender Taylee Manion. Manion along with the rest of the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team claimed gold at the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship. The red, white, and blue went 6-0, including a two to nothing victory over Canada in the title game. Manion skated in all…

UMD Softball Picked to Finish 4th in NSIC Conference, Williams & Jenkins Named Players to Watch

UMD's first game is January 30th against Eastern New Mexico.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team has been picked to finish 4th in the NSIC conference. That’s according to the coaches preseason poll. Additionally, catcher/infielder Kendal Jenkins has been named a player to watch and Allyssa Williams has been named a pitcher to watch. UMD’s first game is January 30th against Eastern New Mexico. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

C-E-C Boys Hockey Lights Up Scoreboard in Win Against Orono

The Lumberjacks improve to 10-8 on the year.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday night, taking on Orono. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard against the Spartans, skating away with a 7-2 win. C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Rock Ridge. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Basketball Back in Win Column After Conference Clash With Cloquet

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team hosted the Superior Spartans on Friday. The Spartans were road warrior, taking down the Lumberjacks 82-19 to snap a four-game losing streak. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back to work on Tuesday, January 20th, taking on Proctor….

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey & #15 St. Cloud State Skate to 2-2 Tie

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop set for 3:02 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team took on #15 St. Cloud State on Friday in a back and forth battle. Rae Meyer found the back of the net in the first and then in the 2nd. But then the Huskies responded with two unanswered goals to force overtime and then a shootout. The game goes into the…

Mirage Defender Cambriia Thomas Commits to St. Benedict’s

Thomas has been on the varsity team for the past five seasons.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Current Mirage defender Cambriia Thomas knows where she’ll be heading next. Recently, Thomas committed to St. Benedict’s, out of the MIAC conference. She’s been on the varsity team for the last five seasons for Proctor/Hermantown. During that time, she’s tallied five goals and 26 assists. Thomas and the Mirage are currently 13-4-2 this season and are trailing the…

#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Lindenwood in First-Ever Meeting

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team faced off against a first-time opponent on Friday night. Facing Lindenwood, the Bulldogs scored early and often en route to a 6 to 3 victory. UMD was led by Grayden Siepmann, who had two goals in the contest. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm….

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Settles for 1-1 Tie with #1 Wisconsin

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Madi Burr.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena for the first time since November 22nd on Friday. The Bulldogs faced off against the top ranked team in the country in Wisconsin. It was a back and forth battle between UMD and Wisconsin as they eventually settled for the 1-1 tie. UMD earned the extra point by…

UMD Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to 10, Men Fall Short Against Sioux Falls

Both the men's and women's teams are back in action against Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back in action at home against Sioux Falls on Friday. The men’s team fell short in their contest against Sioux Falls, falling 93-89. Leading the team in points for UMD was Kole Hanson with 24. For the women’s squad, they extend their win streak to ten, after taking down…

Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque Named to Team Canada for 4th Time

On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for Canada.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque has made Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. It’s the 4th time in her career that she’ll rep the Maple Leaf. Larocque also will be the 8th Bulldog player all-time to play in four Olympics. On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins 2026 Slate with Exhibition Win Over Manitoba

UMD will continue their homestand next Friday by welcoming in Lindenwood.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to play on Friday with a exhibition win over Manitoba, 4 to 0. Ty Hanson ponders a pass during Friday’s exhibition game against Manitoba. (photo captured by Fox 21’s Jason Van Horn.) The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in the contest. (Jayson Shaugabay, Callum Arnott, Hunter Anderson, and Ryan Zaremba.) UMD will…

Prep Basketball: Proctor Girls Earn 10th Win of the Season, Marshall Boys Fall at Home

The Rails are currently 10-2 on the season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up win number 10 on the year on Friday, defeating Chisago Lakes 75 to 22. The Rails will next be in action on Monday at Esko. In boys action, Duluth Marshall is still in search of their first win, falling to Blake 87-60. The Hilltoppers will host South Ridge on January 9th….

Finland Stuns 2-Time Defending Champ US 4-3 in OT in World Junior Quarterfinals

The Americans lost their last two games in the tournament.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals. Michigan State’s Lee Ryker tied it for the United States with 1:33 left in regulation and Notre Dame goalie Nick Kempf off for an extra attacker. Lee Tuuva and…

UMD’s Comeback Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Harvard in Ireland

UMD will next play Quinnipiac on Saturday.

BELFAST, Northern Ireland.- The UMD women’s hockey team stormed back from a two-goal deficit on Friday against Harvard. Playing in their first international game in Northern Ireland, UMD’s Thea Johansson first scored at the 8:38 mark in the 3rd to make it a one-goal affair. Then a little over five minutes later, Grace Sadura netted the equalizer, sending to the…

Esko Native & Minnesota Safety Koi Perich to Enter Transfer Portal

After two seasons at the University of Minnesota, Esko native and Gophers safety Koi Perich is entering the transfer portal.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After two successful seasons at the University of Minnesota, Esko native and Gophers safety Koi Perich is now exploring other options. Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Perich intends to enter the transfer portal. Thamel added that number three is open to returning to Minnesota but still will speak with other teams. In two seasons, Perich…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Wins 6th Straight Game, Taking Down Delano 7-3

Hermantown improves to 9-0-2 on the season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday, taking on Delano. The Hawks remain undefeated, taking down the Tigers 7-3. The Hawks are back to work on Saturday, December 27th, against White Bear Lake. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Forward Max Plante Named Alternate Captain for U.S. National Junior Team

Plante will don the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the 50th World Junior Championship tournament.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante was named an Alternate Captain for the U.S. National Junior Team. Plante will don the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante is not the only Bulldog suiting up for Team USA. Defenseman Adam Kleber will also skate in the tournament. Both Kleber and Plante…

C-E-C Boys Hockey Snaps Two-Game Skid with Victory Over Mahtomedi

C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, December 23rd, against Hermantown.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey hosted Mahtomedi on Friday night. After a 1-1 first period, the Lumberjacks scored 3 goals to take taking down the Zephyrs 4-2. Up next for the Lumberjacks, they’re back at home on Tuesday, December 23rd, taking on Hermantown. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Arizona State in Head Coach Scott Sandelin’s 1,000th Game with Bulldogs

The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out 2025 with a home series against Arizona State on Friday. A special nigh for head coach Scott Sandelin as he reaches his 1,000th game coaching UMD. The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. Max Plante, Daniel Shlaine, and Kyle Gaffney all found the…

Superior Boys Basketball Improves to 6-0 After Dominant Win Over Esko

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team hosted Esko on Friday night. The Spartans improve to 6-0 after defeating Esko 90-52. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Tuesday, December 16th, against Proctor. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Picks Up First Win in Home Opener Against North Branch

Denfeld's next game is on Thursday, December 11th, against Cloquet. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team held their home opener against North Branch on Friday night. The Hunters defend their home court defeating the Vikings 78-66. Denfeld’s next game is on Thursday, December 11th, against Cloquet. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Hockey Suffers OT Loss to Holy Angels

Liam Brooks and Zane Medlin both scored for Duluth East.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team returned home on Friday night in hopes of their first win of the season. Playing Holy Angels, the Greyhounds had a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. However, the Stars rallied back to force overtime and then took the win in overtime thanks to a goal by Ayers Assad, 3 to 2….

CSS Women’s Hockey Falls in OT Against #11 Hamline

CSS is back in action on Saturday, December 6th, against Hamline.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted #11 ranked Hamline on Friday night. After ending regulation tied 2-2, the Pipers found the back of the net to take down the Saints 3-2. CSS is back in action on Saturday, December 6th, against Hamline. Game time is at 4 p.m. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Late Third Period Goal Lifts Hayward Girls Hockey Over Superior in Season Opener

After a scoreless first two periods, the Hurricanes found the back of the net to defeat the Spartans 1-0. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team held their season and home opener tonight, taking on their section rivals the Hayward Hurricanes. After a scoreless first two periods, the Hurricanes found the back of the net to defeat the Spartans 1-0. Hayward is back in action on Tuesday, November 25th, against Northern Tier. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For…

UMD Men’s Hoops Falls to Michigan Tech for 1st Loss of Season

UMD will next host Lake Superior State on Saturday at 3:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team tipped off their annual American Family Insurance Classic on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs ran into a tough Michigan Tech team, that handed UMD it’s first loss 57 to 48. The Bulldogs were led by Caleb Siwek, who had 12 points in the contest. UMD will next host Lake Superior State on Saturday…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey Unable to Complete Comeback Against #3 Ohio State

Buckeyes take down the Bulldogs 3-1 in series opener.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena, taking on third ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes controlled the entire game against the Bulldogs taking game one 3-1. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. UMD continues their series with the Buckeyes on Saturday, November 21st. Puck drop is at 3:02 p.m. Categories: College, Friday…

Northwestern Holds Off Stratford to Advance to State Title Game for First Time Since 1993

Northwestern will next face Mayville on Thursday for the championship in Madison at 4 PM.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.- The over 30-year wait is finally over for the Northwestern football team. On Friday, the Tigers bested the Stratford Tigers, 22 to 13 to head to the state title game for the first time since 1993. Tysen Teal tallied two of the three touchdowns on the night for Northwestern. Northwestern will next face Mayville on Thursday for…

Hanson’s Hat Trick Propels #3 UMD Men’s Hockey Past Omaha

Omaha and UMD will square off once again on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday night, defeating Omaha 5 to 2. The Bulldogs were led by defenseman Ty Hanson, who had a hat trick in the victory. Omaha and UMD will square off once again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

CSS Men’s Hockey Hands #12 UWS First Loss of the Year

Leading the way for the Saints was Riley Girod with two goals. 

SUPERIOR, Wis, – On Friday, a classic border battle took place at Wessman Arena as 12th ranked UWS took on St. Scholastica. The Saints march back to Duluth with a win, defeating the Yellowjackets 3-1. Leading the way for the Saints was Riley Girod with two goals. The Saints are back in action on Friday, November 21st, against Augsburg. Puck…

UMD Volleyball Snaps Five-Game Skid, Defeating Winona State in Three Sets

Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 14 kills. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team hosted Winona State on Friday night. The Bulldogs snapped a five-game losing streak, defeating the Warriors in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 14 kills. The Bulldogs will close out the regular season on Saturday, November 15th, against Concordia- St. Paul. First set is at 2 p.m. Categories: College,…

State Football: Grand Rapids’ Heroic Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Kasson-Mantorville

Grand Rapids finishes their season with a 10-2 record as they fall 16-14.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team proved on Friday that you always play until the clock hits zeros. Trailing 16-0 to Kasson-Mantorville late in their AAAA semifinal, Logan McNear connected with Jaxon Rabbers on a 77-yard pitch and catch to pull the Thunderhawks within eight. Then moments later, Grand Rapids recovered the onside kick and marched down the field…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Bounces Back with Shutout of St. Cloud State

UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating St. Cloud State 4 to 0. The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in Adam Kleber, Scout Truman, Zam Plante and Jayson Shaugabay. UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Big First Period Dooms CSS Men’s Hockey in 7 to 1 Loss to St. John’s

The two teams will meet again on Saturday in Collegeville.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team entered play on Friday night in search of their 2nd win of the young season. Unfortunately, a fast start by St. John’s, which included five goals in the first period, helped seal their fate as CSS went on to lose 7 to 1. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But,…

Northwestern Football Bests Grantsburg in Battle of Unbeatens to Advance to Level IV

The Tigers will battle Stratford next week for a trip to state.

GRANTSBURG, Wis.- The magical season that the Northwestern football team is having will continue. On Friday, the Tigers defeated Grantsburg 44 to 16 in Level III. They move on to Level IV to battle Stratford for a trip to state. That contest kicks off next Friday in Stratford at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

State Football: Breckenridge’s Run Game Too Much for Barnum in Quarterfinal Loss

Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record.

MORRIS, Minn.- The Barnum football team celebrated their first state tournament appearance since 2012 on Friday night. Sadly, Breckenridge spoiled the party as they handed the Bombers a 57 to 14 loss in the Class A quarterfinals. Landon Hosmer had both of the touchdowns for Barnum in the contest. Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record. Categories: Friday Night…

Section Football: Grand Rapids Blanks Hermantown to Win First 7AAAA Title Since 2021

Grand Rapids previously defeated Hermantown 34-20 in the regular season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team dethroned the defending 7AAAA section champions on Friday night. Battling Hermantown for the 2nd time this season, the Thunderhawks left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Grand Rapids clinches their first state tournament berth since the 2021 season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Barnum Handles MIB to Capture 7A Title & Advance to State

For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament.

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament. On Friday, the Bombers defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 34 to 8 in the Section 7A title game to secure their spot. “It feels amazing. What was it my freshman, sophomore year I was playing with my brother and we made it to…