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Homecoming Weekend for Former Northland Prep Hockey Players on Bemidji State Women’s Hockey Team

Coleraine's Claire Vekich, Carlton's Taylor Nelson and Hermantown's Alyssa Watkins return to a rink that they are very familiar with.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Bemidji State women’s hockey team will be in town to take on UMD. And the series will be extra special for three former Northland hockey stars. Coleraine’s Claire Vekich, Carlton’s Taylor Nelson and Hermantown’s Alyssa Watkins return to a rink that they are very familiar with. “It’s crazy. Time flies. I just think about…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Esko Boys, Cloquet Girls, Hermantown Boys Come Out on Top

It was a good night on the hardwood for the Eskomos, Lumberjacks and Hawks.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Koi Perich led the way with 26 points as the Esko boys basketball team picked up the road win over Superior 88-77 Thursday night. In other prep basketball action, it was the Cloquet girls getting the win over Hermantown 57-49 and the Hawks boys knocking over the Lumberjacks 96-80. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Four-Goal Second Period Powers Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Past Duluth Denfeld

Joey DelGreco and Hayden DeMars each scored two goals as the Thunderhawks picked up their seventh straight win.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Grand Rapids boys hockey team scored four goals in the second period as they defeated Duluth Denfeld 8-1 Thursday night at the Heritage Center. Joey DelGreco and Hayden DeMars each scored two goals as the Thunderhawks picked up their seventh straight win. Categories: High School, Sports

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Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Ashton Bell Talks Suiting Up for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics

The Deloraine, Manitoba native is now the fifth Bulldog alum that will take part in the Olympics.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Team Canada announced their women’s hockey roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The team released a special video with youth hockey players saying the name of each Olympian which included a familiar name. UMD’s Ashton Bell will be making her Olympic debut in Beijing in just a few weeks. The Deloraine, Manitoba native is now…

Ice Rink
Community, Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News

Spirit Mountain Invites Community to Experience New Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

The Rink is Open Tuesday - Sunday
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, the staff at Spirit Mountain invites you to check out their new, free ice skating rink that’s now open to the public. “I’m really excited. Spirit Mountain has been around for 48 years, we’ve been around for a long time,” said Ann Glumac, Interim Director at Spirit Mountain. This…

Team Shuster
Professional Sports, Sports

Team Shuster Looks Back at 2018 Olympic Gold Medal Win

The team says looking back at what they did in 2018 will always bring a smile to their faces.
Sam Ali,

EVELETH, Minn. – We are less than a month away from the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Northland’s own Team Shuster will be back in action to defend their Olympics gold medals that turned them into overnight celebrities when they came back home. The team says looking back at what they did in 2018 will always bring a smile…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Returns From COVID Break to Host Bemidji State

The last time these teams met was back in mid-November when the Bulldogs outscored the Beavers 13-1.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is back at practice this week after an unplanned break due to COVID. Nothing new for the Bulldogs though as they dealt with starts and stop all of last season. Assistant captain Gabbie Hughes says the team’s mindset is just focusing on their next series. “Coach has talked about it a little…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Looking to Solve Scoring Woes After COVID Break

The Bulldogs are in quite the rut recently, dropping five of their last six games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team returned to practice this week after COVID issues knocked out their series against St. Cloud State. And with several injuries and other issues keeping guys in and out of the lineup, it was quite the first half of the season for head coach Scott Sandelin’s crew. “So many people went through what…

Laura Bellamy
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth Native, UMD Women’s Hockey Assistant Coach Laura Bellamy Receives Top Honor from AHCA

The award recognizes the career body of work of a women's assistant hockey coach.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, UMD’s Laura Bellamy received the 2022 Women’s Ice Hockey Assistant Coach Award from the American Hockey Coaches Association. The Duluth Denfeld alum and former Duluth Northern Stars goalie is in her seventh season at UMD. Head coach Maura Crowell says she’s an unsung hero within the program. “I think she’s one of the best in…

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High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Grand Rapids Boys, CEC Girls Earn Road Wins; Duluth Girls Hang On for Home Victory

It was a great night on the ice for the Thunderhawks, Lumberjacks and Northern Stars.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Garrett Drotts would score four goals on the night as the Grand Rapids boys hockey team got a big road shutout over Superior 7-0 Tuesday night at Wessman Arena. In prep girls hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton shook off a slow start to get the road win over Superior 4-1 and the Duluth Northern Stars got two goals from…

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Superior Girls, Boys Get Wins Over Duluth Marshall

Both Spartans basketball teams were victorious over the Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior girls basketball team improved to 13-1 on the season as they defeated Duluth Marshall 88-62 Tuesday night. In the boys game, the Spartans used a strong second half to get the win over the Hilltoppers 92-69, behind 36 points from Robert Olson. Categories: High School, Sports

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Bell, Larocque Named to Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team

This will be Bell's Olympic debut while Larocque has been to the Games two times before.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the Canadian women’s hockey team announced their roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics and it has a pair of familiar names. UMD defenseman Ashton Bell and former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque are heading to Beijing in a few weeks. Last season, Bell’s overtime goal in the NCAA quarterfinals sent UMD to the Frozen Four for the…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Cromwell-Wright, Esko Start Week with Wins

The Cardinals and Eskomos each earned their eighth wins of the season.
Sam Ali,

CROMWELL, Minn – The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team rolled past McGregor 81-17 Monday, extending the Cardinals win streak to four straight games. In other prep girls basketball action, Jayden Karppinen led the way with 17 points as Esko knocked off Proctor 52-43. Categories: High School, Sports

Two Harbors Basketball
High School, Sports

Two Harbors Boys Basketball Looking to Build Off Successful First Half of Season

The Agates will look for their third straight win Tuesday night when they take on Virginia.
Sam Ali,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Two Harbors boys basketball team is off to a solid start to their season. The Agates are 6-2 and looking to carry that momentum into the second half of the season. But it won’t be easy as they’ll battle some teams that they might end up facing in the loaded Section 7AA playoffs. “Esko really…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Drew Blair Eclipses 1,000-Point Milestone

Blair jumped right into the Bulldog program starting 30 games his freshman season, which he says helped in his early development. And it's carried over into this year as UMD's leading scorer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Confidence is a big thing for athletes, even more so for basketball players. And no one has more confidence in his game that UMD’s Drew Blair. This past weekend, the junior guard scored his 1,000th career point for the Bulldogs in a win over Concordia-St. Paul. Blair jumped right into the Bulldog program starting 30 games his…

Northern Star
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Abby Pajari

For this week's segment, we feature the goaltender on the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team who's feeling more confident after helping guide the Mirage to a state championship last season.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Being a goaltender wasn’t the first option for Proctor/Hermantown senior Abby Pajari. “I started when I was I think 10 years old. I had been a forward for five years before that. One day my dad was like we don’t have a goalie for practice and I said I’ll do it and I said oh this is…

Ice Fishing
Entertainment, Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News, Weather in the News

Anglers Take On Frigid Air For Ice Fishing Off Park Point

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than a dozen anglers were out braving the frigid air in the bay off Park Point Sunday hoping to bring home some fish for dinner.  Click the video to hear from some of those anglers and see one big catch. Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

All Stars
High School, Sports

North Woods’ Chiabotti, Deer River’s Kongsjord Named to Minnesoa Vikings All-State Football Team

Both TJ Chiabotti and Tait Kongsjord were honored during Sunday's Bears-Vikings game.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – North Woods running back TJ Chiabotti and Deer River tackle Tait Kongsjord were named to the Minnesota Vikings All-State Football Team and were honored during Sunday’s Bears-Vikings game. Chiabotti had a season to remember, rushing for over 2100 yards and 29 touchdowns. He became just the 19th athlete in the state of Minnesota to pass the 5000…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Basketball Teams Sweep Concordia-St. Paul

Drew Blair eclipsed the 1,000 career point milestone, doing so in just 58 games, as the Bulldog men stayed undefeated. Meanwhile, Kaylee Nelson finished with a career-high 12 points to give the Bulldog women the big win.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Drew Blair became the latest Bulldog to reach the 1,000 career point milestone on Saturday afternoon as the No. 5/6 Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team dominated Concordia-St. Paul 106-71. Blair finished with 15 points on Saturday as he added his name to the record book, needing just 58 games to reach that milestone. Austin Andrews led the…

Hermantown Hockey
High School, Sports

Hermantown Boys Hockey Defeats Eden Prairie

Dallas Vieau netted a hat trick while Kade Kohanski scored twice as the Hawks defeated the defending class AA state champions.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Dallas Vieau netted a hat trick as the Hermantown boys hockey team knocked off the defending class AA state champions Eden Prairie 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Kade Kohanski added two goals as the Hawks improve to 10-1 on the season. Hermantown will be back in action on Friday night at St. Cloud Cathedral. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Win Lake Superior Classic Game, Duluth East Boys Fall in Double Overtime to Andover

Sage Ganyo and Jordan Zubich combined for 55 points to give the Rangers girls the win, while the Greyhounds boys dropped a close one in double overtime.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East was the place to be on Saturday for the annual Lake Superior Classic as basketball teams from across the state traveled to take part in the day-long event. Sage Ganyo had 23 points while Jordan Zubich finished with 22 as the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls knocked off Proctor 89-36. Meanwhile, the hosts Duluth East boys went…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Emma Stauber

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber as the Mirage continue their state title defense. Among the topics discussed are Stauber’s life as a head coach and a professional hockey player, as well as how her team’s success has impacted their local youth program. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy,…

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College, High School, Sports

Superior’s Kaylee Baker Signs NLI to Join Lincoln University Softball, Golf Teams

Baker says she loved the historic campus of the school and the move allows her to keep playing her two favorite sports.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Friday afternoon, Superior’s Kaylee Baker signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Lincoln University softball and golf teams. Baker says she loved the historic campus of the school and the move allows her to keep playing her two favorite sports. “Well softball has been always my #1 sport. And I also picked up golf because…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Strong Defense Powers UMD Women’s Basketball to Win Over Minnesota State Mankato

The Bulldogs held the Mavericks to just four points in the first quarter and 10 in the third as they will host Concordia-St. Paul Saturday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Brooke Olson led the team with 20 points as the UMD women’s basketball team defeated Minnesota State Mankato 61-52 Friday night at Romano Gym. The Bulldogs held the Mavericks to just four points in the first quarter and 10 in the third as they will host Concordia-St. Paul Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Denfeld Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Rolls Past North Shore

The Hunters improve to 11-3 as they will host Grand Rapids next Thursday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Connor McClure scored four goals on the night as the Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team blanked North Shore 10-0 Friday night at the Heritage Center. The Hunters improve to 11-3 as they will host Grand Rapids next Thursday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

South Shore’s Koy Nelson Lighting Up Scoreboards for the Cardinals

This past Monday, Nelson put on a historic performance scoring a school-record 52 points in a win against Bayfield, including a school-record 12 three-pointers.
Sam Ali,

PORT WING, Wis. – If you had 10 guesses to come up with this season’s leading scorer in Wisconsin prep boys basketball, you’d probably think it was someone in Madison, Milwaukee or green bay. Even if you got 20 guesses, you would never think it was someone from port wing. And that guy is South Shore’s Koy Nelson. The senior…

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College, High School, Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Tender Hermantown’s Beau Janzig

He joins former teammate Aaron Pionk, who also skates for the Wilderness.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Hermantown’s Beau Janzig has been tendered by the Minnesota Wilderness. The senior has six points in nine games this season while anchoring the Hawks’ defense. He joins former teammate Aaron Pionk, who also skates for the Wilderness. Last season, the pair helped the Hawks win their 11th section title in the past 12 seasons. Categories: College, High…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Road Wins for Superior, Grand Rapids; Duluth Marshall’s Jasper Timm Scores 1,000th Point in Victory

Thursday night meant big wins for the Spartans, Thunderhawks and Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Evan Bennett led the way with 21 points as the Superior boys basketball team got the road win over Duluth East 58-50. In other prep boys basketball action, Grand Rapids defeated Duluth Denfeld 73-55 and Duluth Marshall knocked off Proctor 81-74 as Jasper Timm scored his 1,000th career point. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

Late Rally Falls Short for UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Team

Kaelyn Christian led her team with 15 points.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Kaelyn Christian led her team with 15 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UW-Superior women’s basketball team dropped their first game of 2022 to Finlandia 67-62. The Yellowjackets will be back in action Saturday when they head to Ashland to take on Northland College. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Noah Cates Invited to Play for U.S. National Team at 2022 Winter Olympics

The Stillwater native is not a stranger to Team USA, as he took part in the World Junior Championships as a freshman.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two weeks ago, the NHL announced that none of their players would be going to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. So Team USA had to come up with a squad quick and they’ve found a collection of some of the best college hockey players in the country, including a UMD bulldog. Team captain Noah Cates is…

Brett Larson
College, Sports

Duluth Native, SCSU Men’s Hockey Coach Brett Larson to Join U.S. Olympic Team’s Coaching Staff

He previously served as an assistant coach for the 2020 World Junior Championships and head coach of the U.S Junior Select Team in 2012.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Duluth native and St. Cloud State men’s hockey coach Brett Larson will be joining the coaching staff for the U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Larson will be making his Olympic coaching debut. He previously served as an assistant coach for the 2020 World Junior Championships and head coach of the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD-Mankato Men’s Basketball Game Cancelled Due to COVID

The women's game has now been moved to 6 p.m. at Romano Gym.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team has cancelled Friday’s home game against Minnesota State Mankato. The decision comes as the Mavericks are having COVID-19 issues within their program. Per NSIC guidelines, the game will be declared a no contest and will not be rescheduled. The women’s game has now been moved to 6 p.m. at Romano Gym. Both…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Postpones Series vs. St. Cloud State

This comes after the men's team postponed their series against the Huskies as well.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team has postponed their series this weekend against St. Cloud State due to COVID-19 concerns within the Bulldogs program. This comes after the men’s team postponed their series against the Huskies as well. The WCHA says they will make every effort to reschedule the series. UMD will be back in action next weekend…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Basketball Fall at Home to Hamline

Miranda Broberg led the way with 17 points.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Miranda Broberg led the way with 17 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team fell to Hamline 68-59. Karli Nixon also chipped in with 14 points as the Saints continue to search for their first win of the season. Categories: College, Sports

Gabbie Hughes
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Earns HCA National Player of the Month Honors

All nine of Hughes' points came against top-10 ranked teams, including six against teams in the top three or higher.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in her freshman year, Gabbie Hughes led the UMD women’s hockey team in scoring, displaying her stellar ability to light the lamp each and every night. And now as a senior, she is finally getting some national recognition. Hughes was named National Player of the Month by the Hockey Commissioners Association. The Lino Lakes native took…

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College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Postpones Game vs. Saint John’s

No make-up date has been set for the contest, but both schools are looking at potential scheduling scenarios where the game can be played.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s hockey team announced Wednesday morning that its game Thursday at Saint John’s has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. No make-up date has been set for the contest, but both schools are looking at potential scheduling scenarios where the game can be played. The Yellowjackets are scheduled to be back in action Saturday against…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

COVID Protocols Postpone UMD Men’s Hockey Series vs. St. Cloud State

The NCHC will attempt to make up this series at a later date.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – UMD Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that the men’s hockey series against St. Cloud State has been postponed. The decision is due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bulldogs’ program. The NCHC will attempt to make up this series at a later date. If they are unable to do that, the games will be declared no contests. UMD…

Prep Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Tuesday Night Wins for Hermantown, Proctor, Superior, Duluth East

It was a big night for the home teams, including the Hawks, Rails and Spartans, while the Greyhounds were victorious on the road.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In a rematch of the past two Section 7A championship games, the Hermantown boys hockey team proved why they are still the team as they top Duluth Denfeld 6-1, behind two goals each from Wyatt Carlson and George Peterson. In other prep boys hockey action, Proctor knocks off Mora 3-1, Superior wins a low-scoring affair against Hayward…

Snowmobile Club
Community, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Hermantown Night Riders Hosting Dinner to Raise Money for Trail Grooming

The club helps maintain trails in the greater Proctor, Duluth, and Hermantown areas
Arman Rahman,

PROCTOR, Minn.- All this snow is bringing snowmobilers out to area trails and one club is hoping to get more members to help maintain those trails for everyone to enjoy. Hermantown Night Riders snowmobile club will host a dinner fundraiser next Thursday at Blackwoods Grill and Bar in Proctor. The club helps maintain trails in the greater Proctor, Duluth, and…

Hayward Hockey
High School, Sports

Hayward Girls Hockey Wins OT Thriller Over Superior

The Hurricanes improve to 7-5 while the Spartans fall to 6-6.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Freshman Reese Sheehan scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Hayward girls hockey team defeated Superior 3-2 Monday night at Wessman Arena. The Hurricanes improve to 7-5 while the Spartans fall to 6-6. Categories: High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Hockey Excited for 2022 After Undefeated Run at Bill McGann Classic

The Rails scored 16 goals in the tournament and although they didn't win the championship, they have a lot to be pleased about from their performance.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, After spending the entire day, the Proctor boys hockey team is just hoping they can carry over their success from last week into 2022. The Rails went 3-0 in the inaugural Bill McGann Memorial Classic, which put their record for the season right above 500. Proctor scored 16 goals in…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Conner Barney

For this week's segment, we feature a Cloquet basketball player who's making a big impact in just his second season with the program.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – There’s one place you’ll be able to find Cloquet senior guard Conner Barney almost any time of day. “He’s in the gym all of the time, he’s a gym rat,” Cloquet head coach Steve Battaglia said. “If I don’t got a gym, there’s an open gym in Hinckley that’s 24/7 so I’ll go up there as late…

Umd Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Wins Double Overtime Thriller in Top 25 Battle, Women Fall to Rivals St. Cloud State

The UMD men picked up a huge road win in overtime to stay undefeated while the women dropped a close one.
Claudia Chakamian,

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team opened up 2022 in a huge way, winning a thriller in double overtime against 2018 national champions and No. 23 Ferris State 109-107. In a game that came together on Friday due to COVID postponements, UMD got off to a fast start and led for the entire fast…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Talks Capitalizing on Opportunities Moving Forward

The Bulldogs scored just one goal and went 0 for 5 on the power play during the weekend.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a rough start to the year for the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team as they got swept in the home and home series by top ranked Minnesota State Mankato. The Bulldogs scored just one goal and went 0 for 5 on the power play during the weekend, which hurt them against the top team and…

Maddie Rooney
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney Named to 2022 U.S. Women’s Hockey Olympic Team

This will be the second straight Olympic Games for the former UMD standout, after she backstopped USA to a gold medal just over four years ago.
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey goaltender Maddie Rooney was officially named to the U.S. Women’s Hockey Olympic team on Saturday night. This will be her second straight Olympic Games, after four years ago she became a household name, backstopping USA to a gold medal in a shootout against Canada. Rooney spent the fall with the U.S. residency program…