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Ben Patt
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Ben Patt to Make First Career Start as Ryan Fanti Enters COVID Protocols

Patt has mostly served as UMD's third goalie and has only appeared in a few exhibition games, most recently a scoreless first period against Wisconsin back in October.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – At Wednesday’s weekly press conference, UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin revealed that Wyatt Kaiser and Ryan Fanti will be out this week due to COVID protocols. It’s tough news for Fanti, who was named NCHC Goaltender of the Month. So who’s stepping in? A locker room favorite. Fifth-year senior Ben Patt will make his first…

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High School, Sports

Prep Girls Basketball: Northwestern, Cloquet, Duluth Denfeld Winners on Opening Night

The Tigers, Lumberjacks and Hunters each opened their seasons with wins.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – In their season and home opener, the Northwestern girls basketball team used a strong second half to pull away from Ashland 70-57 Tuesday night. In other prep girls basketball action, Cloquet knocked off rivals Esko 68-54 behind 24 points from Madelyn Young and Duluth Denfeld defeated Silver Bay 57-46 as Erik Reinertsen earns his first head coaching…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Grand Rapids Takes Down Duluth East

A three-goal second period would be the difference as the Grand Rapids boys hockey team defeated Duluth East 4-3.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A three-goal second period would be the difference as the Grand Rapids boys hockey team defeated Duluth East 4-3 Tuesday night at the Heritage Center.   Categories: High School, Sports

Indoor Sports
Community, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News

Duluth Indoor Sports Complex Staying Busy During Winter Months

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The multi-sport facility on rice lake road hosts different sports from soccer, volleyball, tennis and pickleball. “We kind of adapt to the time of year. Our primary thing is tennis. We do that generally from September through May. Late May-early June,” Duluth Sports Complex Assistant Manager, Nikoli Wiens says. With being shut down most of 2020, complex…

Umd Mens Bball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Off to Best Start Since 1984

Thanks to their undefeated 7-0 start, the Bulldogs are ranked 17th in the latest D2SIDA poll.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanks to an undefeated 7-0 record, the UMD men’s basketball team is off to its best start since 1984. The Bulldogs are the only team in the NSIC that is ranked top three in offense and defense scoring, as well as #1 in offensive and defensive field goal percentage. And when it comes to getting buckets, UMD…

Marshall Boys Bball
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Looks to Build Off Success of Last Season

The Hilltoppers are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory, which included a ten-game win streak and an appearance in the section semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall boys basketball team is getting set to open its season later this week. The Hilltoppers are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory, which included a ten-game win streak and an appearance in the section semi-finals. “Coming from a school like Marshall, no one really expects you to do anything like…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Kelley, Kaiser, James Invited to USA Hockey’s World Junior Camp

Connor Kelley, Wyatt Kaiser and Dominic James will compete for a spot on the team's 25-player roster.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A trio of UMD men’s hockey players have received invites to USA Hockey’s 2022 World Junior camp. Connor Kelley, Wyatt Kaiser and Dominic James will compete for a spot on the team’s 25-player roster. It will be the second trip to the camp for Kelley and Kaiser, while James will be heading to his hometown of Plymouth,…

Grg Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Youth Talent Leading the Way for Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey

The Lightning are 4-1 so far to start the season, led by freshman Mercury Bischoff who currently ranks top five in the state in goals and points. Grand Rapids/Greenway will be back in action on Tuesday night hosting Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Last season, a very young Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team made it all the way to the section championship game. Now, this season the Lightning say they’ve gotten younger but they’re ready to prove they’re here to stay. “We’re a young, good team that I think will do just fine,” freshman forward Mercury Bischoff said. “That…

Marshall Proctor Hockey
High School, Sports

Johnsons Help Proctor Boys Hockey Blank Duluth Marshall

Senior goaltender Sam Johnson finished with 38 saves and sophomore defenseman Cooper Johnson scored the lone goal.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Senior goaltender Sam Johnson finished with 38 saves and sophomore defenseman Cooper Johnson scored the lone goal as the Proctor boys hockey team shutout Duluth Marshall 1-0 Monday night at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center. The Rails improve to 2-1 on the season while the Hilltoppers fall to 0-1-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Earns Top Ranking in National Poll

The Bulldogs are the #1 team in the USCHO.com poll for the first time since October 7th, 2019
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is back on top of the national rankings. After sweeping Alaska Fairbanks at home, the Bulldogs are the #1 team in the USCHO.com poll for the first time since October 7th, 2019 when UMD opened the season following their back-to-back national championships. The Bulldogs will continue with the non-conference action when they…

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College, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Mason Boos Commits to St. Scholastica Baseball

Last season, Boos hit over .400 for the Hilltoppers, keading the team in multiple categories, including doubles, triples, home runs and steals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Mason Boos will be staying close to home as he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica baseball team. Last season, Boos hit over .400 for the Hilltoppers, keading the team in multiple categories, including doubles, triples, home runs and steals. He was a key member of a Marshall squad that knocked off top-seeded Esko…

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College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Ben Keske Commits to Iowa Central Baseball

As a junior, Keske hit .380 for the Thunderhawks to go along with 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Sunday, Grand Rapids center fielder Ben Keske announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the Iowa Central baseball team. As a junior, Keske hit .380 for the Thunderhawks to go along with 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases, helping Grand Rapids finish second in the Class AAA state tournament. Keske also plays for the…

Umd Mhky Movember
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Team’s Movember Campaign Continues to Surpass Fundraising Goals

As of Monday, the Bulldogs have raised over $8,000 dollars, with a goal of $10,000 in the final two days of the campaign.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team’s Movember campaign started out with a modest goal of $1,000. Then last week, goaltender Zach Stejskal announced that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer and the donations began pouring in. The team was forced to move to $3,000 and then $5,000. And as of Monday, they have raised over $8,000 dollars,…

Northern Star
College, Northern Star, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northern Star: Blake Biondi

For this week's Northern Star, we hear from a Hermantown native who is one of the top players on the UMD men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Forward Blake Biondi is having a breakout sophomore campaign for the UMD men’s hockey team. He’s among the top scorers for the bulldogs and a few weeks ago was named NCHC Forward of the Week. “I think consistency is just really big so that’s been obviously building a good structure at the beginning of the season helps…

Umd
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Sweeps Weekend Series vs. Alaska Fairbanks

It would be the captain, Noah Cates who scored the game winning goal to get the Bulldogs the victory.
Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD men’s hockey team swept the weekend series vs Alaska Fairbanks at AMSOIL Arena Saturday night in an overtime victory 1-0. It would be the captain, Noah Cates who scored the game winning goal to get the Bulldogs the victory. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Defeats Alaska Fairbanks to Open Series

Carter Loney scored his first career goal with the Bulldogs, while Noah Cates, Kobe Roth, Blake Biondi and Ben Almquist all also scored.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 2 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team used a three-goal third period to get the 5-1 win over Alaska Fairbanks to open the weekend series. Carter Loney scored his first career goal with the Bulldogs, while Noah Cates, Kobe Roth, Blake Biondi and Ben Almquist all also scored. Cates, Loney, Roth and Owen Gallatin all had…

Ph Dul Ghky
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey: Proctor/Hermantown Wins Big, Duluth Falls at Home

The Mirage used a three-goal first period to help get the home win, while the Northern Stars couldn't complete the rally late.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team got off to a fast start and never looked back, getting the 7-1 win over Hastings on Friday night. The Mirage improve to 2-2 on the season and will be back in action on Saturday afternoon hosting Burnsville, with puck drop set for 3:15 p.m. In other girls hockey action, Burnsville used…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Proctor Wins Season Opener in Overtime, Duluth Marshall Skates to 2-2 Draw With East Ridge

Brett Bartlam scored the game-winner to give the Rails the overtime win in their season opener, while the Hilltoppers settled for a draw to open the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team scored two goals in the second but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw with Eat Ridge in their 2021 season opener. Joe Stauber and Sam Aamodt both scored for the Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers will be back in action Nov. 29 at Proctor. In other boys hockey action, Proctor’s season opener also…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: David Staniger

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the St. Scholastica men's basketball team.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with St. Scholastica men’s basketball head coach David Staniger as the Saints dive into their first season in the MIAC. The Saints are looking to their experience and their local players, with 10 Northland natives on their roster. St. Scholastica will be back in action on Wednesday taking on Augsburg….

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Penn State in First Game of DI in D.C. Tournament

Anna Klein scored both goals for the Bulldogs and is now at 49 career goals.
Claudia Chakamian,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The UMD women’s hockey team gave up two goals in the third period as Penn State got the 3-2 win to open the DI in D.C. Tournament. Penalties were an issue as UMD committed nine, including a game misconduct from Kylie Hanley. Anna Klein scored both goals for the Bulldogs and is now at 49 career goals,…

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Returns to Thanksgiving Tournament Tradition

The Bulldogs will face nonconference opponents for the first time this season, taking on Penn State on Friday and then St. Lawrence on Saturday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The holiday season brings traditions for many people and this season, the UMD women’s hockey team gets to bring back one of their own Thanksgiving traditions. The Bulldogs are currently in Washington, D.C. preparing for the DI in D.C. Tournament. UMD normally plays in a tournament or series Thanksgiving weekend, including trips to Connecticut, New York and…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Team to Welcome in Alaska Fairbanks for Rare Nonconference Meeting

This is the first time these two teams have met up since 1988. Puck drop on Friday is set for 7:07 p.m. with Saturday's game set for just after 6:00 p.m. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will be back at home this weekend for a nonconference matchup against Alaska Fairbanks. This is the first time these two teams have met up since 1988. The Nanooks are struggling a bit this season with just one win, but the Bulldogs say they can’t take that lightly. With a No. 2…

Denfeld Basketball
High School, Sports

New Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Coach Phil Homere Eager to Get Season Started

The Hunters will open the season next Saturday hosting North Branch. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – This season, we have multiple new coaches taking over programs across the Northland, and one of those is over at Duluth Denfeld. Phil Homere is wrapping up his first official week of practice as the Hunters boys basketball head coach. Homere was able to hold a few camps over the summer to get to know some of…

Duluth East Basketball
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Basketball Wins Big in Season Opener

Rachel Hagen led the way with 26 points while Ashlynne Guenther finished with 22 points and Rylee Stevens had 15 points. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East girls basketball team opened their 2021 season on a 16-4 run on their way to winning their season opener over Princeton 74-55. Rachel Hagen led the way with 26 points while Ashlynne Guenther finished with 22 points and Rylee Stevens had 15 points. The Greyhounds will be back in action on Saturday hosting Blaine….

Denfeld Girls Basketball
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Girls Basketball Ready to Open Season With New Head Coach, Growing Numbers

Earlier this year, the Hunters were unsure if they would have a team this year. But after spreading the word and encouraging girls to try out something new, the Hunters are now able to have enough players for three teams. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The high school girls basketball season officially begins this week and it’s going to be a big season for Duluth Denfeld with a new head coach and a growing program. Erik Reinertsen takes over as the Hunters head coach. Reinertsen says the Hunters were struggling with having enough players come out for the team. But after spreading…

Umd Talks Stejskal
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Talks About Rallying Behind Zach Stejskal

Since Stejskal's diagnosis was made public, the UMD men's hockey Movember page has raised more than $3,000 for men's health issues, including testicular cancer.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, UMD men’s hockey goaltender Zach Stejskal revealed that he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Cohasset native had surgery last month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs talked about how they’re rallying around and supporting Stejskal during this process. “It’s scary news when he told us a month or so ago,…

Women's Hockey Expansion
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Talks NCAA Division I Competition Oversight Committee Supporting Tournament Bracket Expansion

The final step is approval from the DI Council. That is set to be discussed on Dec. 15. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the NCAA announced that the DI Competition Oversight Committee supported the expanded bracket format of 11 teams for 2022. In the proposal, the top five seeds would receive first round byes, the top four seeds would host and there would be an extra day of rest between the first round and quarterfinals. This is something…

Griffen
Minnesota, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Vikings Reps, Police at Griffen Home for Mental Health Check

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file) EAGAN, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings have sent psychologists to the home of defensive end Everson Griffen. They’ve been working with police on guiding Griffen through another alarming mental health situation. The 12th-year player has been refusing to come out of his house, according to police. Griffen took a leave from the team in 2018…

Stejskal
College, News, News - Latest News, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Goaltender Zach Stejskal Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

Stejskal said he noticed something was not quite right in October and went to the doctor. After the diagnosis, he had surgery and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The Cohasset native added he is feeling pretty good and he does plan to play hockey this season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been over a month since we last saw goaltender Zach Stejskal take the ice for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Tuesday afternoon, Stejskal opened up about his health and where he’s been. In this month’s “UMD Bulldogs Bark and the Bite”, Stejskal revealed in a sit down interview with Athletic Director Josh Berlo that…

Superior Boys Hockey
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Shuts Out Menomonie to Open Season

Andrew Rude scored twice while Robert Powell, Carter Pettit, Lucas Williams, Mason Stenberg and Kell Piggott each scored once for the Spartans. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team showed no signs of rust as they opened the season with a 7-0 win over Menomonie. Andrew Rude scored twice while Robert Powell, Carter Pettit, Lucas Williams, Mason Stenberg and Kell Piggott each scored once for the Spartans. Superior will be back in action on Friday at Notre Dame. Categories: High School,…

Superior Basketball
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Basketball Wins Season Opener

The Spartans got the win in Kory Deadrick's debut as head coach.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In Kory Deadrick’s debut as Superior boys basketball head coach, the Spartans got the 71-61 win over Chippewa Falls. The Spartans will be back in action next Tuesday hosting Hudson. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Scsu Bb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Home Opener; Men Defeat St. Cloud State to Open NSIC Play

Austin Andrews led the way with 32 points as the UMD men stay undefeated while Brooke Olson led the women with 22 points.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team returned to Romano Gym for the first time this season to host rivals St. Cloud State to open NSIC play. In a rematch of last season’s conference championship game, the Huskies came out on top this time, getting the 60-54 road win. Brooke Olson was the only Bulldog in double-digit scoring,…

Uws Basketball
College, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Basketball Drops Nonconference Game to Saint Benedict

Brianna O'Donnell and Allie Zimmer each finished with 10 points.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior women’s basketball team rallied in the third quarter but couldn’t hang on, as Saint Benedict got the 61-54 win. Brianna O’Donnell and Allie Zimmer each finished with 10 points while Kaija Davies finished with eight points and 10 rebounds. UWS falls to 1-4 on the season and will host Simpson next Tuesday. Tipoff is set…

Css Men's Basketball
College, Sports

Local Talent Looking to Lead St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball in First MIAC Season

The Saints have 10 Northland players on the roster this season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The season of change continues for St. Scholastica athletics and now men’s basketball is beginning MIAC competition. But the Saints say they welcome the new competition. The Saints concluded their time in the UMAC this past spring in their third straight conference championship game. Now, they say they’re excited for a new level of competition and are…

Duluth East Basketball
High School, Sports

Duluth East Boys Basketball Eager to Continue Winning Culture as Practices Begin

The Greyhounds will open the 2021 season Dec. 7 at Cloquet. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Boys basketball practices across the state got started on Monday and Duluth East is coming off of their first trip to state sine 2012. Now, they’re looking to run it back. It may come with some growing pains as the Greyhounds graduated a large senior class last season, and many of those players are now playing at…

Css Dance
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Dance Team Preparing for Return Trip to Nationals

The Saints are headed to Nationals in Orlando, Florida for just the second time ever. Competition is set for Jan. 14-16 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After not getting to have a season last year due to the pandemic, the St. Scholastica dance team has returned to the dance floor and is now preparing to make a splash on the national stage. The Saints are headed to Nationals in Orlando, Florida for just the second time ever. The team is made up of…

Shuster
News, Professional Sports, Sports

John Shuster Leads Team Shuster to Win at USA Curling Olympic Trials

This will be John Shuster's fifth straight Olympics. He'll be joined by his gold medal winning teammates Matt Hamilton and John Landsteiner, plus Duluth native Chris Plys. 
Claudia Chakamian,

OMAHA, Neb. – Four years ago, John Shuster and his team began to take the curling world by storm. Team Shuster fought back in the trials to be named to Team USA. Then, they fought through the Olympics on their way to winning the Olympic gold medal. Now, they’ve done it again. After dropping the first game of the USA…

Addie Albrecht
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Senior Addie Albrecht Wins Class A Diving State Championship

This state championship caps off a senior season to remember for Albrecht, after she broke the Grand Rapids and section 7A diving records.
Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This weekend, the high school swimming and diving season wrapped up at the Aquatic Center on the University of Minnesota campus. And it was a weekend to remember for one Grand Rapids diver and he entire family. Senior diver Addie Albrecht won the class A state diving championship on Saturday, and is the first Grand Rapids…

Northern Star
College, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Rachel Anderson

For this week's segment, we feature the new program leader in career assists for the St. Scholastica women's hockey team.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following a year of craziness and an offseason full of change, fifth-year forward Rachel Anderson decided to return to the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team for her love of her team and the sport. “DIII, you do it for the love of the game. We are so close, we’ve been so close for so long. When freshmen…

Esko Football
High School, Sports

Esko Football’s Season Ends in Class AAA Semifinals

The Eskomos finish the season with an 11-1 overall record. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Esko football team gave it all they could against top-ranked Dassel-Cokato, but a touchdown with less than 90 seconds left gave the Chargers the 21-14 win in the Class AAA state semifinals. Carter Zezulka finished with three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown, while Nolan Witt rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown. Esko finishes…

Uws Men's Hockey
College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Shuts Out No. 10 Stevens Point

Levi Cudmore, David Kaplan and Zach Bannister all scored for the Yellowjackets while Myles Hektor finished with 27 saves for his second shutout of the season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In a rematch of last season’s WIAC Championship, the UW-Superior men’s hockey team once again came out on top, getting the 3-0 win over No. 10 UW-Stevens Point on Saturday night. Levi Cudmore, David Kaplan and Zach Bannister all scored for the Yellowjackets while Myles Hektor finished with 27 saves for his second shutout of the season….

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops Weekend Finale to North Dakota

Blake Biondi scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Ryan Fanti finished with 21 saves. 
Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team got on the board first but North Dakota scored two unanswered to get the 2-1 win and split the weekend series. Blake Biondi scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Ryan Fanti finished with 21 saves. UMD falls to 8-3-1 on the season and will be back home next…

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Caps Off Road Sweep of Bemidji State

McKenzie Hewett, Mannon McMahon, Naomi Rogge and Taylor Anderson all scored.
Claudia Chakamian,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continued its strong weekend after a three-week break, getting the 4-1 win over Bemidji State to complete the weekend sweep. The Bulldogs didn’t have the offensive showing they did on Friday night, but still had four different goal-scorers in Saturday’s win. McKenzie Hewett, Mannon McMahon, Naomi Rogge and Taylor Anderson all scored…

Umd Football
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Falls to Angelo State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the season with a 9-3 overall record. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Minnesota Duluth football team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up, as Angelo State got the 48-14 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Rams took the opening kickoff 100 yards to the endzone which set the tone for the rest of the game. UMD didn’t get on the board until…

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

Coaches Corner: Patrick Andrews

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

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews as the Hawks are wrapping up their first week of practice. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey: Proctor/Hermantown Falls to Orono, Duluth Marshall Blanked by Edina

The Mirage and Hilltoppers struggled against their non-conference opponents.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In their home opener at the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team couldn’t keep up with Orono as the Spartans topped the Mirage 6-3. In other prep girls hockey action, Edina shutout Duluth Marshall 8-0 at the DECC, the first time a game has been played there in nearly six years. Categories:…

Rock Ridge Hockey
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Rock Ridge Begins New Era of Boys Hockey on the Iron Range

The Wolverines will drop the puck on their inaugural season on Tuesday, Nov. 30 on the road against Greenway. 
Claudia Chakamian,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – For the past year, multiple Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia athletic teams have been merging into Rock Ridge. And now, a new era of boys hockey on the Iron Range has officially begun, as the Rock Ridge Wolverines are wrapping up their first ever week of practice. “There’s so much rich hockey history with Eveleth and Virginia and to…

Mib Basketball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB Girls Basketball Look to Continue Winning Tradition

The Rangers will open the season against St. Croix Lutheran next Friday afternoon as part of the Thanksgiving Tip-Off in the Twin Cities.
Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team is wrapping up their first week of practices. The Rangers did not graduate a single player from the team that made it to the state semifinals last season, so the entire roster will be back this upcoming season. And that experience is what keeps them motivated as they look to…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Gilling’s Two Goals Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Earn Road Win Over North Dakota

Forward Casey Gilling led the way with two goals.
Sam Ali,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Forward Casey Gilling led the way with two goals as the UMD men’s hockey team defeated North Dakota 4-1 Friday night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Dominic James and Kobe Roth also scored for the Bulldogs, who will aim for the sweep Saturday night. Puck drop is set for just after 7 p.m. Categories: College, Friday…