Northwoods League

Loggers Top Huskies in High-Scoring Affair to Take Game One of Doubleheader

Duluth falls to 14-13 and will next face the Loggers again on Wednesday at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies and La Crosse Loggers combined for 25 runs in game one of their doubleheader on Tuesday. Unfortunately, a late surge by La Crosse gave them the 13 to 12 win in ten innings. Jayden Duplantier had a night to remember, going 4 for 6 at the plate with a run batted in. Game two also…

Chisholm Native Eli Sundquist Transfers to Play College Baseball at Minnesota

Sundquist most recently was with Utah Valley, where he appeared in 20 games and had 48 strikeouts.

CHISHOLM, Minn.- Former Duluth Huskies pitcher and Chisholm native Eli Sundquist has found his next college home. Sundquist announced on his own personal Twitter page that he is transferring to the University of Minnesota. He most recently was with Utah Valley, where he appeared in 20 games and had 48 strikeouts. Before his time with the Wolverines, Sundquist was a…

Huskies Bring Back Outfielder Max Coupe

Coupe played in 54 games last season for Duluth. He tallied 65 hits with five home runs and 35 runs batted in.

DULUTH, Minn.- A familiar face is back with the Duluth Huskies. On Monday, the team announced that they have re-signed outfielder Max Coupe. Coupe played in 54 games last season for Duluth. He tallied 65 hits with five home runs and 35 runs batted in. Coupe just recently wrapped up his college season with Gonzaga, where he had 32 hits…

Top Play: 6/21

Sutherland's rocket arm beats runner at home plate

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play goes to an outfield with the Duluth Huskies, who showed off his arm strength during Monday’s doubleheader against the Eau Claire Express. With a runner on third base, Charlie Sutherland made a diving catch in left field. Once the runner tried to run home on the sac fly, Sutherland was able to throw the…

Huskies Complete Doubleheader Sweep of Express to End Four-Game Series

Duluth will head to Rochester on Tuesday to begin a two-game series with the Honkers.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight day on Monday, the Eau Claire Express and the Duluth Huskies played each in a doubleheader. This time around, it resulted in two Huskies’ wins after the two teams split on Sunday. In game one, the bats were hot for Duluth as they had 16 hits and 16 runs in a 16-5 victory. Game…

Huskies Split Father’s Day Doubleheader With Express

Game one played following Saturday rain delay

DULUTH, Minn.- After a bout of rain postponed Saturday’s game between Duluth and Eau Claire, the Huskies and Express split a Sunday doubleheader at Wade Stadium. The Huskies entered the day with a 3-0 lead, which came from an MJ Sweeney Saturday home run in the top of the first inning. Duluth stayed in the lead all nine innings, winning…

Duluth Huskies Connect With Kids Through Summer Reading Kick-Off

Books & Baseball Game set for July 21

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies are once again kids to pick up a book or two this summer through their annual summer reading program. On Saturday, Huskies players visited with young fans at Wade Stadium and read to them in honor of the program’s kick-off. The kids who attended the summer reading kick-off event also received free tickets to the…

Woodchucks Hold Off Huskies to Complete Two-Game Sweep

Huskies fall to 9-8 on the year and will next head to Eau Claire to face the Express on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies once again matched up with the league-leading Wausau Woodchucks on Friday night. Unfortunately like Thursday night, the Woodchucks came away with the 9 to 2 win. Ethan Cole and Joe Vos accounted for both RBI’s for Duluth in the contest. Huskies fall to 9-8 on the year and will next head to Eau Claire to…

Huskies Can’t Keep Up With League-Leading Woodchucks

Duluth gives up four runs in first inning

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies couldn’t keep up with the top team in the Northwoods League, falling 8-4 to the Wausau Woodchucks Thursday at Wade Stadium. Wausau flexed their muscles in the first inning, scoring four runs on six hits. Duluth responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first but were shut out in the…

Rain Wins as Loggers & Huskies Series Finale Suspended

Duluth will next welcome in the Wausau Woodchucks into town on Thursday for a two-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies and the Loggers tried to give it a go on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, they would only get through a half inning with La Crosse leading 1-0. The game was then suspended and will be made up in a doubleheader on June 25th. Duluth will next welcome in the Wausau Woodchucks into town on Thursday for a…

Huskies Kick-Start Homestand By Chopping Down Loggers

Huskies improve to 9-6 and will once again face off against the Loggers on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies began a four-game homestand on Tuesday night and they did so with a win. After a slow offensive start for both teams, Duluth put up a five spot in the bottom of the 6th to eventually take the 8 to 4 victory. Charlie Sutherland went 2 for 4 with one run batted in to lead…

Huskies Rally to Beat Big Sticks in Extra Innings

First home victory of season

DULUTH, Minn.- After losing their first three meetings against the Badlands Big Sticks, the Duluth Huskies responded with a 10-9 victory at Wade Stadium on Monday. Badlands led 8-4 after six innings, but Duluth responded with one run in the seventh inning and three runs in the ninth inning to the game. After giving up a run in the top…

Huskies Drop Home Opener Against Big Sticks

Duluth's only two runs scored in third inning

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite having a warm reception from fans at Wade Stadium, the Duluth Huskies were unable to win their 2024 home opener. On Sunday, the Huskies were defeated by the Badlands Big Sticks 6-2. Duluth’s only two runs were scored in the third inning on back-to-back hits by Joe Vos and Ethan Cole. Duluth will have a chance at…

Duluth Huskies Opening Season With New, Familiar Faces

Home opener June 2 against Big Sticks

DULUTH, Minn.- On the day before the Duluth Huskies open their 2024 season, many of their players hadn’t been properly introduced to each other. “We’re all actually still trying to remember everybody’s names, but it’s a pretty good vibe in the locker room,” says Gilbert Saunders, a new pitcher for the Huskies. “It feels great to get the season started….

Huskies Re-Sign Former Greyhounds Vos & Cole for Upcoming Season

The Huskies first game is May 27th at the Badlands Big Sticks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two familiar faces will be back with the Duluth Huskies this summer. The team announced Thursday that they have re-signed former Duluth East Greyhounds Ethan Cole and Joe Vos. Cole just wrapped up his junior season at UMD. In 49 games, he clubbed 10 home runs and had 36 runs batted in for the Bulldogs. Vos, who plays…

Huskies Add Locals Sutherland & Haugen as First Two Signings to Roster

Sutherland is currently a freshman at the University of Minnesota and Haugen is a freshman at Minnesota State-Mankato.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have officially announced their first two signings for this upcoming season. And they are two local products as former Duluth East standout Charlie Sutherland and former Esko standout Cale Haugen will suit up for the team. Sutherland is currently a freshman at the University of Minnesota. He would earn all-conference and all-section honors during his…

Huskies to Don Duluth Dukes Uniforms for Two Games This Upcoming Season

The games will be on June 7th and August 10th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies will turn back the clock twice this upcoming season. The team will pay homage to the Duluth Dukes, by wearing uniforms and hats that represent the former minor league team in their contests on June 7th and August 10th. The Huskies did something similar last season in a contest against the Thunder Bay Border Cats…

Duluth Huskies Reveal Schedule for 2024 Season

The team will host the Badlands Big Sticks in their home opener on June 2nd.

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not feel like it but the Duluth Huskies want you to start thinking baseball. The team revealed their 2024 schedule for this upcoming season. On May 27th, Duluth will open up the year at one of the newest members of the Northwoods League, the Badlands Big Sticks. They’ll make stops in Bismarck and St. Cloud on…

Huskies Field Manager Marcus Pointer to Return for 6th Season

The team also announced that Pointer's assistant Jake Pashby will return for his 3rd season with the team.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies won’t have to make any coaching changes this off-season. Marcus Pointer will return to lead Duluth as the Field Manager this upcoming season. This will be Pointer’s 6th season at the helm for the Huskies. The team also announced that Pointer’s assistant Jake Pashby will return for his 3rd season with the team. Categories: Northwoods…

Huskie Standouts Duarte & Hallquist Earn Big Stick Awards

The award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2023 regular season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Their season may have wrapped up in August. But two former Huskies standouts are still collecting hardware. Outfielder Joshua Duarte and infielder Michael Hallquist were each awarded 2023 Rawlings Big Stick awards. The award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2023 regular season. Duarte would finish with a…

Duluth Huskies Name KC Snyder as New Co-Assistant General Manager

Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have added to their front office. On Friday, the team announced KC Snyder as the new co-assistant General Manager. He will work alongside the other co-assistant GM Taylor Terfehr. Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department. Snyder also had a stint with another Northwoods…

Huskies Announce Temporary & Permanent Front Office Changes

Applications for the GM job will open on September 26th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies made some front office changes on Thursday. After General Manager Greg Culver stepped down on August 13th, Owner Michael Rosenzweig will take over the position on an interim basis. Taylor Terfehr will serve as the Assistant General Manager after being an intern the last two seasons. The team also announced Field Manager Marcus Pointer will…

Former Huskie Wade Meckler Makes MLB Debut with San Francisco Giants

Meckler spent the summer of 2019 with the Huskies.

SAN FRANCISCO, C.A.- A former Huskie made his major league debut Monday night with the San Francisco Giants. Centerfielder Wade Meckler batted 2nd in Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being called up earlier in the day. Meckler spent the summer of 2019 with the Huskies. He hit .267 with five stolen bases, 10 doubles and a triple….

Huskies GM Greg Culver Steps Down After Nine Seasons with Team

Under Culver's guidance, the Huskies made two World Series appearances, once in 2018 and once in 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- A long term member of the Duluth Huskies front office is moving on. General Manager Greg Culver has stepped down after nine seasons with the team. Under Culver’s guidance, the Huskies made two World Series appearances, once in 2018 and once in 2022. The Huskies finished this past year with a overall record of 36-32. Categories: Northwoods League,…

Huskies End Season Without Postseason Berth

Finished with 36-32 overall record

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies celebrated their 20th season this summer playing ball in the Northland. However, despite reaching the League Championship in 2022, they won’t have a chance at running it back this season. Saturday night, the Huskies won their season finale over the Thunder Bay Border Cats 14-3. Duluth finished the regular season at 36-32 overall, but it…

Duluth Huskies Pull Away From Thunder Bay

Final game of 2023 season Saturday night

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies began their final series of the regular season with a 9-4 victory over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. The Huskies trailed 4-1 after three innings, but they responded by scoring three runs in the fourth inning, followed by the go-ahead run in the fifth inning. Duluth Shortstop and Northwoods League MVP Michael Hallquist sealed…

Huskies Shortstop Michael Hallquist Wins Northwoods League Player of the Year Award

Hallquist was also on the postseason all-star team, where he is joined by teammates Brandon Compton and Joshua Duarte.

DULUTH, Minn.- He’s racked up hit after hit for the Duluth Huskies all season long. Now, shortstop Michael Hallquist is being recognized for his efforts. On Friday, the Northwoods League announced their postseason awards. And Hallquist was named the 2023 Player of the Year. This season the Fargo, North Dakota native is batting .353 with 13 home runs, 18 doubles,…

Rox Score Seven Unanswered Runs Late to Top Huskies in Game One

The two teams will meet again on Tuesday. Except the game will take place in St. Cloud at 6:35 pm.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies would start the game strong on Monday against the St. Cloud Rox. However, St. Cloud would score seven unanswered late to take down the Huskies 8 to 3. Duluth was led by Joe Vos, who went two for three with one run batted in. The two teams will meet again on Tuesday. Except the game…

Pitching with the Huskies

Fox 21's Cam Derr is joined by Duluth Huskies David Stich and Tyler Leroy for a pitching lesson.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this segment, Fox 21’s Cam Derr teams up with Duluth Huskies closer David Stich and catcher Tyler Leroy to learn how to throw a baseball pitch. The tables turn when Stich has to learn how to throw a softball pitch. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Fall in Express Late Rally

Next up, Duluth travels to Rochester for a series with the Honkers. Game One is set for Saturday at 6:35 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were swept at home Friday night, falling in Game Two, 15-13. Duluth would pull ahead in the bottom of the seventh, but Eau Claire would respond with a seven run eighth inning. Huskies able to respond with a three run bottom half of the frame, however that rally would ultimately fall short. Next up, Duluth…

Huskies Add St. Scholastica Infielder/Pitcher Payton Jeffries to Roster

Jeffries would tally 17 strikeouts total this past season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have added a St. Scholastica Saint to their roster. The team signed infielder and pitcher Payton Jeffries for the remainder of the season. Jeffries appeared in six games this past spring for the Saints. He best outing came on May 3rd when he went all nine innings and struck out five. Jeffries would tally 17…

Huskies Shut Out for First Time this Season

Duluth will look to bounce back in Game Two on Friday, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were shutout for the first time this season on Thursday, 7-0, to Eau Claire. The Huskies starting pitcher Jayce James had a solid outing in his sixth start of the season. James would throw five and two thirds innings with two runs on eight hits, with five strikeouts. The Alabama native went five innings of…

Huskies DH Brandon Compton Named MVP of Great Plains All-Star Game

Tuesday night, Compton would go 1 for 3 with two runs batted in in the Great Plains All-Star Game in Bismarck.

BISMARCK, N.D.- Huskies designated hitter Brandon Compton is not only an all-star but he’s now an all-star mvp. Tuesday night, Compton would go 1 for 3 with two runs batted in in the Great Plains All-Star Game in Bismarck. Compton’s two run double in the top of the 7th would help the East tie the West at three late in…

Huskies Streak Snapped by Border Cats

Next up, Duluth heads North for two more with Thunder Bay. Game One is set for Saturday at 5:35 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies seven game win streak came to a close on Friday evening, falling 15-2 to the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Pitcher Isaac Rohde came on in relief and retired 12 straight batters to keep the Border Cats off the board. Next up, Duluth heads North for two more with Thunder Bay. Game One is set for…

Huskies Extend Win Streak to Seven Straight

All-stars Calyn Halvorson and Brandon Compton crushed their 5th and 10th homeruns of the season, ahead of the homerun derby next week. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up a big division win in the series opener at home on Thursday, inching by the Border Cats 6-5. All-stars Calyn Halvorson and Brandon Compton crushed their 5th and 10th homeruns of the season, ahead of the homerun derby next week. Duluth will look for the sweep over Thunder Bay in Game Two on…

Trio of Huskies Set to Compete in Northwoods League Great Plains All-Star Home Run Challenge

The Home Run Challenge takes place July 31st in Bismarck, North Dakota.

DULUTH, Minn.- They’ve been hitting the ball out of the park all season long. Now, they will do it in a competition. Three Huskies have been selected to compete in the Great Plains All-Star Home Run Challenge next week in Bismarck. They are Michael Hallquist, who currently leads the Northwoods League with 13 home runs. Calyn Halvorson, who has four…

Exclusive: Former Huskies Shortstop Kristian Campbell Talks Signing with Red Sox

Campbell made it official signing with the Red Sox on Thursday. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Last Monday, Duluth’s former shortstop Kristian Campbell was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB Draft to the Boston Red Sox. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Campbell after hearing the news. Q: Probably a dream turned reality for you, walk me through that phone call and the emotion that you felt. A: Yeah it…

Seven Huskies Selected as Great Plains East All-Stars

The Great Plains All-Star Game is set for August 1 in Bismarck, North Dakota. The game is set for 7:05 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Announced Thursday morning seven Huskies were recognized for their efforts this season and were chosen to represent Duluth in the upcoming Great Plains All-Star Game. The Northwoods league is trying out a new format for the 2023 season, All-Stars from the Great Plains East will take on their rivals in the West. The rosters were determined by the…

Huskies Run Cold in Game Two with Loggers

Duluth will look to bounce back on Thursday, opening a home series with the Minnesota Mudpuppies. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies fell in Game Two 15-11 to the first place La Crosse Loggers on Wednesday at Wade Stadium. A rain delay halted play in the third inning. When the game resumed, Duluth would go cold and fall behind by six runs after the inning. La Crosse puts up another big inning in the 8th. The Huskies rally…

Former Huskies All-Star Mike Boeve Signs Rookie Deal with Brewers

Boeve played for the Huskies back in the summer of 2021. He would club 84 hits and have 47 runs batted in.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- Former Huskies All-Star Mike Boeve is officially a member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. On Wednesday, he signed his rookie deal with the team. Boeve’s contract is for 1.25 million dollars. The years on the deal are still to be announced. The former Duluth 3rd baseman had one more year of eligibility left. But with the contract now,…

Huskies Rally Late To Take Game One From Loggers

The two teams will meet up again on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies would put up four runs in the 8th on Tuesday to take down the La Crosse Loggers, 7 to 4. Tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the 8th, Tyler Leroy would hit a three-run double to give Duluth the eventual victory. The two teams will meet up again on Wednesday. First pitch is at…

Former Huskie Devin Hurdle Signs with Texas Rangers

In 57 games in 2022, Hurdle would club five home runs for Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week the Duluth Huskies saw two former players get drafted in the MLB draft. Duluth can now add another former player making the jump to a major league organization. On Tuesday, Shortstop Devin Hurdle signed a contract with the Texas Rangers. Hurdle would spend last summer with the Huskies. In 57 games, Hurdle would club five…

Huskies Extend Win Streak to Four Straight

Josh Duarte extends his hit streak to nine games, going 2-4 with 2 RBIs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned their fourth straight victory on Tuesday evening, sweeping Thunder Bay 13-6. The Huskies started out hot with a six run first inning. Brandon Compton would pick up his seventh home run of the season. While, left fielder Josh Duarte extended his hit streak to nine games. Duluth hits the road for a five game…

Former Huskies Boeve & Campbell Selected in MLB Draft

Boeve spent the 2021 season in Duluth. While Campbell was with the Huskies in 2022.

SEATTLE, Wash.- A former Huskies All-Star heard his name called on Sunday at the MLB draft. Infielder Mike Boeve went 54th overall to the Milwaukee Brewers. Boeve was with the Huskies for the summer of 2021. In 67 games, he would club 84 hits and have 47 runs batted in. Boeve played collegiately for Omaha, where he would collect the…

Huskies Keep Rolling with Series Opener Victory

Kasen Wells lead the way going 3-5 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned the 12-8 victory in Game One Monday evening over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. The Huskies bats came alive in the bottom of the third, highlighted by a bases clearing triple by Kasen Wells who would finish the night 3-5. Next up, Duluth will look for the sweep in Game Two with Thunder Bay,…