DULUTH, Minn. – The curling talents of Chris Plys have taken him all over the world, including to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. But the Duluth native has decided the journey will be coming to an end very soon. In an Instagram post this week, Plys says: “I think this next Olympic cycle will be my last of chasing…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – At this point in the spring sports season, there are very few teams that have played more than two games. Some teams have only been able to get a single game in, like the Superior baseball squad. After ten postponements in the past three weeks, the Spartans finally got a chance to play Tuesday as they topped…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Haley Zembo announced on Twitter that she has committed to joining the Winona State softball team. In her only appearance this season, the junior finished with 10 strikeouts in a win over Cloquet last week. As a sophomore, Zembo struck out 130 batters and finished with an earned run average under one. Categories: College,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Wednesday afternoon, Hermantown’s Michael Lau signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Augsburg football team. Lau is a multi-athlete for the Hawks, which includes helping the boys basketball team capture the Section 7AAA championship. But he says he always preferred the gridiron over the hardwood. “I always liked football as a kid. Growing up with…
DULUTH, Minn. – This Friday, the UMD football team will host its annual spring game. The Bulldogs took advantage of Tuesday’s weather as they wrap up the fourth and final week of spring practices. And despite the snowy disruptions, the team says it was a very productive month of work as they get back into the swing of things. “Spring…
CLOQUET, Minn. – This week, a petition has been launched that calls on the Minnesota State High School League to move golf from the spring to the fall. A few Northland teams are in favor of the proposal like the Cloquet Lumberjacks, who have yet to take part in any competition so far this season. “It’s a little disheartening to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– In their first game of the season, the Superior baseball team picked up a home win over Cloquet 9-6 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Spartans are scheduled to be back in action Wednesday at home against Duluth East, while the Lumberjacks will face the Greyhounds next week. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.– After dropping Game One 8-2, the St. Scholastica baseball team bounced back for a 2-1 win in Game Two Tuesday Afternoon at Wade Stadium. Next up for the Saints is a doubleheader road trip to Concordia Thursday afternoon. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Through the Duluth Parks and Recreation, one UMD soccer player is helping give back to the youth soccer community. “I was asked by my boss to put on a soccer camp for the first time. I’ve always wanted to get into coaching so I thought what better way than working with a young population,” former UMD soccer…
DULUTH, Minn. – After taking a short break due to the pandemic, Amy “Hard Hands” Lemenager was ready to get back to work, that is until she was struck with an injury that postponed her fight back in December. “I was sparring to prepare for that fight and I hit my teammates elbow, so I dislocated a bone up here…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Maddie Ludwig would score with 45 seconds left in the match to give Washburn girls soccer team the 2-1 win over Superior Monday afternoon at the NBC Spartans Sports Complex. Olivia Soltero also scored for the Castle Guards, while Brynn Kimmes scored the lone goal for the Spartans. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Superior’s Jake Kidd is a few weeks away from graduating from Superior high school. Kidd wrapped up his soccer career, last fall as one of the all-time leading scorers, not only for the Spartans, but also in the state. Kidd became one of only 13 players in Wisconsin boys soccer history to score over 100 career goals. Kidd…
CLOQUET, Minn. – It would take overtime of the final game of the regular season, but Jared Mangan scored the game-winner to give the Minnesota Wilderness the 2-1 win over Chippewa. With the win and a loss by Janesville, the Wilderness officially clinch a spot in the NAHL Robertson Cup playoffs. The playoffs are set to begin next week. Categories:…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Ryan Rodriguez went seven strong innings, allowing just three runs on eight hits and struck out four to help the UW-Superior softball team get the 4-3 win over Minnesota Morris. Offensively, the Yellowjackets were led by Bryce Flanagan who went 2-for-4 on the day and scored once. UWS has now won four of its last five games…
FAYETTE, Iowa – The Minnesota Duluth softball bats came alive on Saturday, as the Bulldogs took game one 10-1 at Upper Iowa but the Peacocks won game two 14-6 to split the doubleheader. Jordyn Thomas led the way with grand slam and five RBI on the day. Lauren Dixon allowed just one run on four hits in five innings of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today was an unreasonably bitter spring day, but despite the cold, the Duluth Marshall baseball team still held practice. The Hilltoppers were out at Wade Stadium for only their third practice of the season. In an effort to see some live action, the team took the field for an intersquad game that brought some much needed excitement for…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD softball coach Lynn Anderson as the Bulldogs are right in the thick of the NSIC schedule. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this year, UMD’s Green Bandana Project, which brings awareness to the mental health of student athletes, was give the Award of Excellence from the NCAA. And the group’s work never stops as this week, they announced a special on-campus partnership. The Green Bandana Project is teaming up with the UMD Police Department to increase its message…
DULUTH, Minn.– This upcoming fall, Stella Maris Academy is opening a high school campus in Duluth. In addition to their expansion, the academy plans to add a boys hockey program to their athletics department. “Hockey is huge and we know that the sport itself is important to this community, but also, from a school perspective, extracurricular activities bring in such…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD senior goaltender Emma Soderberg has notified the women’s hockey team that she will be returning next season for her fifth year with the program. Soderberg says at first, she was unsure about coming back. But the team’s loss in the national title game definitely influenced her decision after she had some conversations with her family, as…
BRIDGEPORT, Mass. – Former UMD men’s hockey forward Koby Bender signed a tryout contract with the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL. The Cloquet native says he asked many of his teammates for advice, including what it’s like to live like a professional athlete. “Going from college and living with roommates and all that stuff for the past five years. I…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weke, Duluth FC announced another batch of signings all with ties to the UW-Superior men’s soccer team: Alex Paredes, Harry Ambler, Blake Perry and Jake Kidd. Perry wrapped up his career with the Yellowjackets, becoming the program’s all time leader in goals scored. Kidd is a Superior alum who is committed to UWS after becoming just…
EVELETH, Minn. – This week, Eveleth native Will Troutwine announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the Holy Cross men’s hockey team. The former Golden Bear has spent the past two seasons with the Janesville Jets of the NAHL. The defenseman is fourth on the team in total points with 40 off seven goals and 33 assists. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a week filled with departures from the UMD men’s hockey team, Wednesday we found out that a pair of Bulldogs will be back next season. Tanner Laderoute and Jesse Jacques will return for their fifth year with the program. Both were freshmen at UMD when the Bulldogs won their second straight national title back in 2019….
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Hayward native Josh Passolt has signed his first pro contract with the Rochester Americans of the AHL. The Western Michigan forward spent five seasons with the Broncos, playing in a program-record 166 games and finished with 108 career points. Categories: College, Professional Sports, Sports
-Minnesota North Shore With the spring weather returning to the Northland, some folks are eager to once again get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Shore. Rick Pelky, of Brainard, put it simply, “It’s just a nice, calming, relaxing place to come to. Beautiful.” From sunrise to sunset, the North Shore of Lake Superior boasts stunning rocky…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – This past weekend, the U.S. national hockey team announced its roster for the Under-17 team and it features a Northland standout. Hermantown’s Max Plante is one of 23 players who will compete for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. The sophomore forward received an invite to the camp before the state tournament. And after helping the Hawks…
CEDAR PARK, Texas – Former UMD forward Kobe Roth has been signed by the Texas Stars. The Warroad native wrapped up his final season with the Bulldogs with a career-high in points with 29. In five seasons at UMD, Roth scored 97 points in 176 games, helping the Bulldogs reach four consecutive Frozen Fours, five straight NCAA Tournament appearances and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sophomore Kat Burkhadt would hit a home run in each game as the UMD softball team defeated Bemidji State 10-2 in Game 1 and 13-2 in Game 2 Tuesday afternoon at Malosky Stadium. The Bulldogs will look to extend their five-game win streak Friday afternoon against Winona State. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two innings and didn’t look back as they topped Wayne State 8-2 Tuesday morning at Wade Stadium. And in Game 2, the Wildcats would come out on top in a high-scoring marathon 15-14 in 11 innings. The Bulldogs would get three RBI each from Trevor Gustafson,…
DENVER, Colo. – This week, Hermantown native Wyatt Aamodt signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. The Minnesota State Mankato defenseman will immediately join the Colorado Eagles of the AHL on an amateur tryout contract. The 24-year-old captained the Mavericks to the national championship game for the first time in program history. Aamodt also played over 100 games in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Duluth FC announced that they have added two local names to their squad. Former Duluth Denfeld star Keegan Chastey and Duluth East alum Aiden Olson will both suit up for the Bluegreens this upcoming season. Chastey makes the roster after playing for Duluth FC last season, as well as the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team,…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Minnesota Gophers forward Blake McLaughlin has signed a two-year, entry level deal with the Anaheim Ducks. The Grand Rapids native will report to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls on an amateur tryout for the rest of the year. McLaughlin scored career highs in goals, assists and points this past season, helping the Gophers advance to the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The playoffs are right around the corner for the Minnesota Wilderness. And one of the biggest reasons for their stellar play as of late has been a midseason addition to their coaching staff. And it’s a name the hockey community is very familiar with. For the first time in over two decades, Scott Pionk is coaching a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Grand Rapids baseball team opened their regular season with a road win over Duluth Denfeld 8-0 in five innings Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Junior pitcher Myles Gunderson allowed just two hits in the five-inning shutout of the Hunters. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – On the opening day of the prep softball season, Northwestern picked up a road win over Duluth East 11-2 Monday afternoon. In other prep softball action, Superior would score 10 runs in the first inning as they knocked off Cloquet 16-1 in five innings. Categories: High School, Sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota plans to start paying its athletes for doing well in the classroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced the move Friday. The NCAA currently allows schools to give academic bonuses of up to $5,980 annually to athletes as per a federal judge’s mandate two years ago. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld’s Hanna Hovland was looking forward to her senior softball season. That was until the day after this past Christmas, when Hovland broke her femur in a skiing accident. “It was devastating like Hanna was going to be our starting shortstop. Didn’t even know if she’d be able to come back so it’s just been a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth baseball team returned to home Sunday for the first time all season but couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as Winona State got the 6-3 win. UMD falls to 11-13 and will wrap up the series with Winona State in a doubleheader on Monday. First pitch is set for 10:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the UMD softball…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A no-hitter by Allison Luoma in game one plus 12 runs in game two helped the UW-Superior softball team to 5-0 and 12-0 wins over Finlandia on Sunday to sweep the doubleheader. Northwestern alum Luoma struck out 11 for the Yellowjackets’ first no-hitter since 2019. In game two, the Yellowjackets scored eight runs in the second and…
MINNESOTA- As baseball season begins, the Minnesota Twins are offering fans extremely low prices on regular-season home games, for a limited time. Through midnight Tuesday, April 21, and while supplies last, Upper-Level tickets will be available for $4, and Lower-Level tickets for $25 for all Monday through Thursday regular-season home games, according to the Twins’ Website. The offer can’t be…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica softball team couldn’t get much going offensively on Saturday’s home opener as St. Catherine got the 2-0 and 2-1 (in extras) wins to sweep the doubleheader. In game two, Olivia Howe got it done both offensively and in the circle, driving in the only Saints run of the day while striking out six in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth and No. 18 Minnesota State Mankato softball teams traded shutouts on Saturday, as the Mavericks won game one 3-0 in extras while the Bulldogs took game two 2-0 to split the doubleheader. Lauren Dixon finished with 13 strikeouts in game one while Sam Pederson struck out five and did not walk a batter in…
CULVER, Minn.– The South Ridge Baseball team has seen success on the field in the past few years, winning three straight section championships. This season, the Panthers are hoping to make it four in a row. Like most other spring sports, the team has been stuck inside for the majority of their season thus far. Of course, practicing on actual…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Duluth Denfeld baseball coach Joe Wicklund as the Hunters continue to wait for the weather to clear up for their season opener. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – One local group of hockey players has understood the power of TikTok perfectly and they are reaping the benefits. “The Hockey Guys”, which is made up of former and current players on the UW-Superior men’s hockey team, have been named finalists for a Name, Image and Likeness award from the Business of College Sports. The group’s TikTok…
BOSTON, Mass. – Former UMD goalie Ryan Fanti has earned Second Team All-American honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Last week, the junior netminder signed a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers and is currently with the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. Fanti wrapped up his UMD career…
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration is now open for a special 8U girls summer skills clinic hosted by the Duluth Girls Hockey Association. The camp is free and open for girls eight years old and under with no hockey experience required. “I’m a firm believer that it’s never too late to start hockey. However I do know the importance of starting…
In this weeks Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama tries his hand at pickleball. There is a regular group of players at the Duluth Indoor Sports Center on Rice Lake Rd. who play several times a week. They are very friendly and welcoming to all who are interested in picking up the game regardless of skill level. More information about pickleball…
DULUTH, Minn. – For any athlete’s season, conference play marks the final stretch and usually the most important as traditional conference rivals go toe-to-toe. For the St. Scholastica softball team, conference play takes on a new significance as they are now part of a new conference. The MIAC has proven to be one of the top conferences in the Midwest…
