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Jobst-Smith & Karlsson Named to 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Roster for Their Respective National Teams

The IIHF Women's World Championship tournament begins on April 9th in Czechia.

March 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD hockey team will represent the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship well, as two more Bulldogs were selected to play in the tournament. Fifth-year senior Nina Jobst-Smith and Sophomore Ida Karlsson will play for their respective national teams. Jobst-Smith will represent team Germany for the fifth consecutive year. Jobst-Smith recorded three goals and 15 assists on the…

UMD Infielder Nicole Schmitt Named to NFCA DII Player & Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Schmitt's has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year.

March 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD softball infielder Nicole Schmitt was named to the 2025 NFCA DII Player and Pitcher of the Year Watchlist on Thursday. Schmitt is one of 116 players selected for this watchlist. Schmitt’s has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year. The UMD infielder has a batting percentage of .476 on the season and leads the…

Hayward’s Reese Sheehan Named Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HAYWARD, Wis.- Hayward’s Reese Sheehan took home the top prize in the state of Wisconsin for girls hockey. She is the 2025 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner. It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists. Sheehan and the Hurricanes went 18-5-1 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Gascon Named to Canada’s 2025 IIHF World Championship Roster

Gascon isn't the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A current Bulldog will soon suit up for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Goaltender Eve Gascon is one of 25 players that will represent the Great White North. She isn’t the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team. Canada will be looking for their 4th…

Top Play of the Week: 3/21

At number one, Northland's Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the diamond. At number one, Northland’s Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UW-Superior Baseball Completes Three-Game Sweep of Northland

UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary's on Tuesday.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team broke out the brooms against Northland College on Friday. The Yellowjackets took game one 13 to 1 and game two 13 to 3. Superior’s power was on display as they clubbed a total of four home runs in the two games. UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary’s on Tuesday….

Winona State Spoils UMD Softball’s Home Opener with Doubleheader Sweep

UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team returned to Malosky Stadium on Friday to play two against Winona State. Unfortunately, the Warriors were able to get the best of the Bulldogs as they took both games, 8 to 6 and 13 to 2. UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday. First pitch is…

No. 9 Seed Indiana Gets Opening NCAA Win Over Kneepkens & No. 8 Seed Utah

Gianna Kneepkens led Utah with 24 points, including a four-point play in the fourth quarter.

March 21, 2025

The Associated Press,

Yarden Garzon scored 17 points and Shay Ciezki added 16 as No. 9 seed Indiana won its opener for a sixth straight NCAA Tournament with a 76-68 victory over eighth-seeded Utah. The Hoosiers reward for another 20-win season is a likely a matchup with the Birmingham 2 Region’s top seed in South Carolina — the defending national champions. The Gamecocks…

State Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Off Nevis to Advance to Class A Championship Game

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.

March 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team met up with Nevis for the 2nd straight year in the Class A semifinals on Friday. And for the 2nd time in a row, the Cherry Tigers were able to get the best of the Nevis Tigers, winning 79 to 70. Cherry was led by Carson Brown, who had 22 points in the…

Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament.

March 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood.

March 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

#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…

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

March 7, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4. Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Clinches Spot in Section 7AAA Title Game

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their impressive season with a semifinal win over Grand Rapids on Friday. The Hunters, who topped the Thunderhawks 81 to 62, will next meet Hibbing in the Section 7AAA title game. Hibbing topped Hermantown 73 to 46 on Friday to earn the other spot in the championship. Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld…

UWS Women’s Hoops Falls in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MENOMONIE, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team played in their first national tournament since the 2017-2018 season on Friday. Unfortunately, their stint at the tourney was short lived as they fell to Whitman in the opening round, 77 to 54. The Yellowjackets were led by Chloe Peterson, who had 15 points in the contest. UWS finishes the season with a…

State Boys Hockey: East Grand Forks Scores Five Unanswered to Dash Hibbing/Chisholm’s Title Hopes

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

March 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team entered semifinal play on Friday in hopes of their first state title game appearance since 1994. Hibbing/Chisholm matching up with East Grand Forks in the Class A Semifinals. The Bluejackets had a 5 to 2 lead in the 2nd period but the Green Wave didn’t give up, scoring five unanswered goals for…

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…

Top Play of the Week: 2/28

At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets' ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets’ ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011. Hibbing/Chisholm defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4-3 in the Section 7A title game. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy,…

Boys Basketball: Duluth East & Rock Ridge Get Back on Track

The final week of the regular season begins next week.

February 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating Cloquet 78 to 65. Brennan Meyer led the Greyhounds with 20 points. Duluth East improves to 8-15 and will next play at Eagan on Saturday. As for Cloquet (16-8), they’ll next be at Rock Ridge on February 25th. Speaking of Rock Ridge, they…

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

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

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…

#10 UW-Stevens Point Snaps #11 UW-Superior’s Five-Game Winning Streak

The Yellowjackets five game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis. The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-Stevens Point in a huge WIAC conference match up on Friday. Sadly, The Yellowjackets five-game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers. UW-Superior is back in action on Saturday, February 15th, for game two of their series with UW-Stevens Point. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Categories: College,…

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…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Drops Conference Contest to St. Olaf

Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints.

February 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was unable to get back in the win column on Friday, falling to St. Olaf 4 to 1. Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But this time, it will take place on the Oles’ home ice. Puck drop is at 6…

Top Play of the Week: 2/7

At number one, Superior's Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm.

February 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play came from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

#1 Wisconsin Tops #6 UMD Women’s Hockey 2-1 in Overtime

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Grace Sadura.

January 31, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team looked to get back on track as they welcomed in top ranked Wisconsin on Friday. The Bulldogs and Badgers went back and forth all game ending regulation tied 1-1. Unfortunately, the Badgers scored the winning goal in overtime with 37 seconds left to defeat the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the lone goal for UMD…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Unable to Snap Moorhead’s 20-Game Winning Streak

Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret's on February 7th.

January 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey hosted a red-hot Moorhead squad on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Hawks were unable to trip up the Spuds as Moorhead extended their win streak to 21 games with the 2 to 1 victory. Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret’s on February 7th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Top Play of the Week: 1/31

At number one, St. Scholastica's Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater.

January 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater. St. Scholastica earned their 10th win of the season on Wednesday against Carleton. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Basketball Back at Home After Three-Game Road Trip

The Bulldogs are 13-7 on the season.

January 31, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a three-game road trip, the UMD men’s basketball team is back at Romano Gymnasium this Saturday as they welcome in 16-5 Concordia-St. Paul. The Bulldogs will look to break a two-game skid after dropping their last two contests to Minot and Winona. No easy task on Saturday as the Golden Bears sit in third place in the NSIC…

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Team’s Unbeaten Streak Continues with 2-2 Tie Against River Falls

The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, once again facing River Falls.

January 24, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey tried to defend their nine-game winning streak as they hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. In the end, they had to settle for the 2-2 tie with the Falcons. In the shoot-out, River Falls went on to take the extra point. Scoring for the Yellowjackets was Reed Stark and Justin Dauphinais. The Yellowjackets are back…

UMD Men’s Hockey Continues Winning Ways By Taking Game One From #5 Denver

UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

January 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up another big win on Friday night, upsetting #5 Denver 4 to 3. Aaron Pionk, Max Plante, Kyle Bettens, and Anthony Menghini all scored for the Bulldogs in the contest. UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Handles UMary to Extend Win Streak to Six Games

Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory.

January 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD men’s basketball team picked up a road victory on Friday night, defeating UMary 70 to 52. Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory. UMD has now won their last six games. They’ll try to make it seven on Saturday when they visit Minot State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Top Play of the Week: 1/24

At number one, Superior's Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal.

January 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays comes from on the ice. At number one, Superior’s Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

St. Thomas Shocks #4 UMD Women’s Hockey Again to Take Series Sweep

The Bulldogs (15-9-2) will try to bounce back next Friday when they welcome in Wisconsin.

January 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Coming off their first-ever win against UMD on Thursday, St. Thomas was able to top the Bulldogs again on Friday. Tied at 3 in overtime, Ella Boerger netted the game-winning goal to give St. Thomas the 4 to 3 victory. UMD had three different goal-scorers in the contest as Mary Kate O’Brien, Clara Van Wieren, and Danielle…

UMD Men’s Hoops Extends Win Streak to Four, UMD Women Get Back on Track

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minnesota Crookston.

January 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful doubleheader for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday night. The Bulldog men started off the evening with a 75 to 59 victory over Bemidji State. UMD was led by Charlie Katona and Jayden Johnson, who each had 16 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog women completed the sweep with a…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Falls After Fast Start By #2 Ohio State

A fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs.

January 17, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted #2 Ohio State on Friday night. Unfortunately, a fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Scoring the lone goal for the Bulldogs was Caitlin Kraemer, her eleventh of the season. The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with the…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/17

At number one, some history for Proctor's Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball.

January 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from on the hardwood. At number two, UW-Superior’s Reid Johnson shows off the handles as he gets the lay in to go against Northland. At number one, some history for Proctor’s Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Unable to Snap Skid with Home Loss to Concordia

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM.

January 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team on Friday as they dropped their 3rd straight game to Concordia. After a scoreless first, the Cobbers jumped on the Saints with four unanswered goals to win 4-0. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 1/10

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

January 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays come from on the ice. At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Blanks #10 St. Cloud State for 7th Win of Season

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

January 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up an upset win on Friday, defeating #10 St. Cloud State 2-0. Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd. UMD improves to 7-11-1 and will once again host St. Cloud State on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM….

UMD Men’s Hockey & Alaska Fairbanks Skate to 2-2 Tie

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

January 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up a two-game series with Alaska Fairbanks on Friday night. The game went into overtime after the score was tied at two. That’s where the two teams settled for the tie. Aaron Pionk and Carter Loney each had a goal in the contest. It marked the first meeting for the two programs…

Kraemer Nets Goal in 3rd to Help #4 UMD Sweep Syracuse

UMD (13-5-2) continues their homestand next Friday against St. Cloud State.

January 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team broke out the brooms on Friday, defeating Syracuse 2 to 1. Caitlin Kraemer scored her 2nd goal in as many days in the 3rd to break a 1-1 tie and give UMD the eventual win. Clara Van Wieren also found the back of the net for the 2nd straight game. UMD…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/3

At number one, UMD's Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand.

January 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand. The Bulldogs broke out the brooms against Syracuse, defeating the Orange 2 to 1. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Boys Hockey: Duluth Denfeld to Play in Heritage Holiday Classic Championship, Superior Edged By Park

The Wolfpack and the Hunters will drop the puck at 3:30 PM on Saturday.

December 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The host team in the Heritage Holiday Classic will get to play for the championship on Saturday. The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team defeated Irondale on Friday in the semifinals, 9 to 2. Nolan Harju had a team-leading three goals in the contest. Denfeld will meet Park, who topped Superior 5 to 1 in the other semifinal. The…

Prep Basketball: Esko Boys Win Coaches Classic Title, Cherry Remains Perfect, Duluth East Girls Fall

Esko defeated the Hilltoppers 74-53 to claim the Coachers Classic championship.

December 27, 2024

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko and Duluth Marshall faced-off in the 44th annual Coaches Classic championship game on Friday. The host team ended up taking home the top prize as Esko defeated the Hilltoppers 74-53. Esko’s next game is on Friday, January 3rd against Blake. Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m. For the Hilltoppers, their next game is on Saturday, January 4th against…

Top Play of the Week: 12/27

At number one, Duluth Denfeld short-handed but no problem for them as John Scott slides the puck over to Nolan Harju for the goal.

December 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays comes from on the ice. At number one, Duluth Denfeld short-handed but no problem for them as John Scott slides the puck over to Nolan Harju for the goal. Hunters advance to Saturday’s Heritage Holiday Classic Championship/ Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Boys, Proctor & Hermantown Girls All Earn Wins

Both the Cloquet boys and Hermantown girls extended their respective win streaks.

December 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Hibbing 100 to 68. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Friday, December 27th against Cromwell-Wright. Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m. For the Bluejackets, their next game is on Friday, December 27th against Watertown-Mayer. Game time is at 4:30 p.m. Over on the girls side, the…

Friday Night Frenzy

The IIHF Women's World Championship tournament begins on April 9th in Czechia.

Schmitt's has been named to this watchlist for the second consecutive year.

It was a breakout season for the senior as she tallied 37 goals and 33 assists.

Gascon isn't the only player with Bulldog ties as former UMD defender Jocelyne Larocque is also on the team.

At number one, Northland's Caden Willis flashes the leather out in center field as he robs a UWS hitter of extra bases.

UWS improves to 8-9 and will next play at St. Mary's on Tuesday.

UMD falls to 20-10 on the year and will next host Bemidji State on Wednesday.

Gianna Kneepkens led Utah with 24 points, including a four-point play in the fourth quarter.

The Tigers will next face Dawson-Boyd in the title game on Saturday at 11 AM.

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament.

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood.

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

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

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

At number one, Hibbing/Chisholm's Cole Swanson spots the freshman Whitaker Rewertz open out in front and he knocks it in to punch the Bluejackets' ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2011.

The final week of the regular season begins next week.

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

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

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.

The Yellowjackets five game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers.

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

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

Grace Chapman scored the lone goal for the Saints.

At number one, Superior's Ryan Pettingill shows off his reflexes to make the juggling save against Hibbing/Chisholm.

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Grace Sadura.

Hermantown falls to 13-7-3 on the year and will next play Benilde-St. Margaret's on February 7th.

At number one, St. Scholastica's Madison Kenyon pulls up from the logo with just seconds left and she banks it in for the buzzer beater.

The Bulldogs are 13-7 on the season.

The Yellowjackets are back in action on Saturday, once again facing River Falls.

UMD (10-12-1) will once again clash with Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 17 points in the victory.

At number one, Superior's Tyler Olson takes a hack at a bouncing puck and clangs it off the pipes and in for the goal.

The Bulldogs (15-9-2) will try to bounce back next Friday when they welcome in Wisconsin.

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minnesota Crookston.

A fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs.

At number one, some history for Proctor's Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball.

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM.

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

UMD (13-5-2) continues their homestand next Friday against St. Cloud State.

At number one, UMD's Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand.

The Wolfpack and the Hunters will drop the puck at 3:30 PM on Saturday.

Esko defeated the Hilltoppers 74-53 to claim the Coachers Classic championship.

At number one, Duluth Denfeld short-handed but no problem for them as John Scott slides the puck over to Nolan Harju for the goal.

Both the Cloquet boys and Hermantown girls extended their respective win streaks.

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