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Powerhouse Andover Awaits Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Team in Section 7AA Final

Puck drop in Andover is set for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the section 7AA girls hockey championship.

March 19, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team got a big win on Thursday night at Forest Lake in the section 7AA semifinals after falling to the Rangers in four of their last five playoff meetings. But now, they’ve got a date with defending state champions Andover, a team that has outscored its opponents 176-6 this season. “We’re…

UMD’s Bell, Soderberg Earn All-American Honors, Crowell Nominated for Coach of the Year

They become the first AHCA All-Americans for the program since Lara Stalder landed a First Team honor in 2017.

March 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Ashton Bell and Emma Soderberg have earned Second Team All-American honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Bell anchored one of the top defenses in the entire country and was the overtime hero for the Bulldogs in the national quarterfinals. Soderberg ranked top two in the NCAA in at least three goaltender categories for almost the…

2021 Mr. Hockey Award Nominees Include Hermantown’s Pierce, Grand Rapids’ Peart

Pierce has captained the Hawks to the #2 ranking in Class A, while Peart has led the Thunderhawks in assists and total points.

March 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hermantown’s Joey Pierce and Grand Rapids’ Jack Peart have been named candidates for the 2021 Mr. Hockey Award, which is given to the best senior boys hockey player. Pierce has captained the Hawks to the #2 ranking in Class A, while Peart has led the Thunderhawks in assists and total points. The awards banquet will be…

Mesabi East’s Hannuksela Twins Become Fifth Siblings Ever to Score 2,000 Career Points

Hannah hit the milestone Thursday night, while Hunter reached that mark three weeks ago.

March 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

AURORA, Minn. – Thursday night, Mesabi East’s Hannah Hannuksela scored her 2000th career point in a playoff win over Pillager. Three weeks ago, her twin brother Hunter also hit that milestone, becoming just the fifth brother-sister combo to score 2,000 points in Minnesota state history. The first to do so was Chisholm’s Tom, Judy and Joel McDonald. Categories: High School,…

Superior’s Jake Smith Resigns as Head Coach of Spartans Boys Basketball Team

Smith spent the past eight years with the Spartans, notifying the team last week that he is stepping away to spend more time with his family.

March 19, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big news in Northland hoops as Superior’s Jake Smith has resigned as head coach of the boys basketball team. Smith spent the past eight years with the Spartans, notifying the team last week that he is stepping away to spend more time with his family. The 31-year-old went 101-85 in his tenure with his best year coming…

Prep Girls Hockey: Proctor/Hermantown, Duluth Marshall Advance to Section Championship Game

Puck drop for the Section 7A title game is set for 2:30 p.m. at the St. Luke's Sports and Event Center.

March 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – An eight-goal second period would prove to be too much as the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team rolled past Moose Lake 10-1 Thursday night in the Section 7A semi-finals. They will host Duluth Marshall in the section championship game after the Hilltoppers blanked Cloquet-Esko-Carlton at home. Puck drop for the Section 7A title game is set for 2:30…

CEC Boys Hockey Knock Off Duluth Marshall in Section 7AA Quarterfinals

Travis Berg and Dan DeMuth each scored for the Lumberjacks, who move on to face Grand Rapids Saturday in the section semi-finals.

March 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Senior Zach Tyman would pitch a shutout in net as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team defeated Duluth Marshall 2-0 Thursday night in the Section 7AA quarterfinals. Travis Berg and Dan DeMuth each scored for the Lumberjacks, who move on to face Grand Rapids Saturday in the section semi-finals. Categories: High School, Sports

CSS Women’s Hockey Set for Slaats Cup Finals Match-Up Against Adrian

Puck drop for Game 1 Friday night at Mars Lakeview Arena is set for 7 p.m.

March 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team is back in the Slaats Cup championship series for the third straight year. But it will be a familiar foe in their way as they face off against Adrian, who have won the last five NCHA tournament titles. This year’s series will be a little different though as the Saints will…

UMD Women’s Hockey Fall in Overtime of NCAA Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Mannon McMahon and Taylor Anderson each scored in the second period for the Bulldogs.

March 18, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Skylar Fontaine would score the game-winning goal with 26 seconds left in overtime to give Northeastern the 3-2 win over the UMD women’s hockey team Thursday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. Mannon McMahon and Taylor Anderson each scored in the second period for the Bulldogs. But the Huskies would score two goals of their own…

UMD’s Mandy Pearson Reflects on Historic Women’s Basketball Season

Friday's win was Mandy Pearson's 100th at UMD as she became the fastest coach to hit that milestone in program history.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Those are the words still ringing true for the UMD women’s basketball team as their season came to an end last weekend in the NCAA tournament. And even after a loss, the Bulldogs had some good news to think about as head coach Mandy Pearson revealed Wednesday that…

Prep Boys Basketball: Playoff Opening Wins for Esko, Duluth Marshall, Two Harbors

In the first round of the section playoffs, the Eskomos, Hilltoppers and Agates come out on top on their home floors.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – In the opening round of the Section 7AA boys basketball tournament, Esko got the best of Proctor 62-46 Wednesday night. The Eskomos move on to face International Falls in the quarterfinals after the Broncos upset Eveleth-Gilbert. Elsewhere in the bracket, Duluth Marshall defeated Mesabi East 97-64 while Two Harbors pulled away late to take down Pillager 73-57….

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Top-Seed Northeastern in Frozen Four Semi-Finals

Puck drop Thursday at the Erie Insurance Arena is set for 1 p.m. on ESPNU and ESPN3.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – 2010. That was the year the I-Pad came out and we haven’t hear from our kids since then. It was also the last time the UMD women’s hockey team took part in the NCAA Frozen Four and it was the year of their last national championship. The Bulldogs are coming off a thrilling win in the quarterfinals…

UMD Announces Spring Exhibition Schedule for Football, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer

The three teams had their fall seasons cancelled due to the pandemic.

March 17, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, UMD announced the spring exhibition schedules for the football, volleyball and women’s soccer teams, who had their fall seasons cancelled due to the pandemic. The football team will be hosting a “Spring Showdown” at Malosky Stadium on April 17th, along with Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Bemidji State. Volleyball will play a six-game schedule, while women’s…

Jungle Gym Opens New 24/7 Location in Downtown Duluth

The gym is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for its members with the use of keyless entry cards.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – One of the most important aspects of any business is growth. Jungle Gym is in the business of boxing and now they’ve expanded into downtown Duluth. The new gym is now located on West First Street and features among other things, a much larger training space for its members. Owner Zach Walters says he always wanted to…

Locals Enjoy the Dog Days of Winter at Pine Valley Ski Area

In This Week's Great Outdoors, Local Ski Enthusiasts Share Experience, Passion as the Season Winds Down

March 16, 2021

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The dog days of winter are coming to a close, but that’s not stopping energetic Northland residents from getting in the final few weeks of cross-country skiing. One popular place for cross country skiing in the Northland is Pine Valley Ski Area in Cloquet. “Boy what a nice day,” said John Bankson, a resident of Duluth. “It’s…

Prep Girls Hockey: Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Duluth Marshall, Grand Rapids/Greenway Advance to Section Semi-Finals

The Lumberjacks, Hilltoppers and Lightning all open their playoff runs with home wins.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the opening night of the girls hockey section playoffs, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton got the home win over North Shore 4-1 Tuesday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Brynn Martin, Tenley Stewart, Frankie Halverson and Dana Jones scored for the Lumberjacks, while Natalie Larson scored the lone goal for the Storm. CEC moves on to the section semi-finals…

Maura Crowell Talks Picking Up 100th Career Coaching Win at UMD

Not only did she pick up her 100th career coaching victory at UMD, but she also did it against her alma mater.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Monday night, the UMD women’s hockey team won an overtime thriller over Colgate to punch their ticket to the Frozen Four for the first time in 11 years. It was a big night for head coach Maura Crowell, too. Not only did she pick up her 100th career coaching victory at UMD, but she also did it…

After NCHC Semis Loss, UMD Men’s Hockey Now Await NCAA Tournament Fate

The Bulldogs now await Selection Sunday to find out if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday night, the UMD men’s hockey team dropped their NCHC Frozen Faceoff semi-final game to St. Cloud State. But that doesn’t mean their season is over. The Bulldogs now await Selection Sunday to find out if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament. After that loss, head coach Scott Sandelin talked about his team’s chances. “It’s…

Duluth East’s Noah Paulson Named Top-10 Finalist for Mr. Basketball Award

The future UMD Bulldog has been a beast for the Greyhounds this season, averaging over 17 points and nine rebounds.

March 16, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth East’s Noah Paulson has been named a top-ten finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award. The future UMD Bulldog has been a beast for the Greyhounds this season, averaging over 17 points and nine rebounds while shooting over 63% from the field. The five finalists will be announced on March 30th. The winner will be…

Bell’s OT Winner Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to Frozen Four

Junior netminder Emma Soderberg finished with 30 saves as the Bulldogs advance to their Frozen Four in 11 years.

March 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

ERIE, Pa. – Team captain Ashton Bell scored the lone goal of the game, but it would come in overtime as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Colgate 1-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals. Junior netminder Emma Soderberg finished with 30 saves as the Bulldogs advance to their first Frozen Four in 11 years. They will face top-seed Northeastern on Thursday…

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys, Esko Girls Win Big in Regular Season Finales

Mattie Thompson surpassed 1,000 career points in the Greyhounds win while Jayden Karppinen led the way with 30 points for the Eskomos.

March 15, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mattie Thompson surpassed 1,000 career points as the Duluth East boys basketball team got the 78-42 home win over Hermantown in their regular season finale. Thompson finished with 24 points while Noah Paulson had 11 points and Joe Vis chipped in with 10 points. Ryan Zastrow led Hermantown with 13 points. In prep girls action, Esko defeated…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls to St. Cloud State in NCHC Semi-Finals

Kobe Roth and Koby Bender would each score a goal as the loss snaps the Bulldogs' 13-game playoff win streak.

March 15, 2021

Sam Ali,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Kobe Roth and Koby Bender would each score a goal, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s hockey team fall to St. Cloud State in the NCHC semi-finals Monday afternoon at the Ralph Englestad Arena. The loss snaps the Bulldogs’ 13-game playoff win streak as UMD now waits for Selection Sunday to find out…

Northland College Announces “Jacks and Jills Challenge”

The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the entire athletic program after the pandemic knocked them out for the past year.

March 15, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College announced a new fundraising campaign called the “Jacks and Jills Challenge”. The goal is to raise $50,000 to support the entire athletic program after the pandemic knocked them out for the past year. That has now created a logjam for the spring season with a majority of their 14 teams competing at the same time….

UMD Men’s Hockey Prepares for Rivals St. Cloud State in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinal

This will be the seventh meeting between the Bulldogs and Huskies this season. Puck drop is set for 3:07 p.m. on Monday.

March 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – It’s no secret that the UMD men’s hockey team is pretty good during the postseason. Entering Saturday’s NCHC quarterfinal, the Bulldogs have won 12 straight postseason games, going back to the start of the 2018 NCAA Tournament. And it would require overtime, but that streak was pushed to 13 on Saturday as UMD got the 5-4…

UWS Tennis Splits Nonconference Match With Minnesota Morris

The Yellowjacket men got the 9-0 win while the women dropped a close one 5-4.

March 14, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s tennis team continued its strong start to the season, getting the 9-0 win over Minnesota Morris in a nonconference match on Sunday. Highlighting wins for the Yellowjackets were Andre Luiz/Jacob Zacharias at #2 doubles, Andre Luiz at #3 singles and Jacob Zacharias at #3 singles. Meanwhile, the UWS women dropped a tight one 5-4…

Connor Kelley Scores Game-Winner in Overtime, UMD Men’s Hockey Advances to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Koby Bender scored twice while Kobe Roth, Cole Koepke and Connor Kelley each scored once while Ryan Fanti finished with 32 saves.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Freshman defenseman Connor Kelley scored just over six minutes into overtime to give the third-seeded Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 5-4 win over sixth-seeded Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff quarterfinal. Down 3-2 heading into the third, UMD scored twice to take the lead, then Western Michigan scored with 21 seconds left to send…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s Season Ends in NCAA Regional Semifinals

The Bulldogs end their 2020-21 season with a 14-2 record.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team was unable to have some late-game magic on Saturday, as Nebraska-Kearney got the 65-57 win in the NCAA Central Region semifinals. Brooke Olson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds while Sarah Grow finished with 16 points. The Bulldogs finished the day shooting 39.7 percent from the field. The…

Saints Women’s Hockey Tops Falcons, Advances to Slaats Cup Title Series for Third Straight Year

Emily Sabol, Allie Bussey, Taylor Thompson and Courtney Bloemke all scored while Lori Huseby finished with 21 saves as St. Scholastica stays undefeated.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team used a big second period to get the 4-1 win over Concordia Wisconsin to sweep the semifinal series and advance to the NCHA Slaats Cup Title Series for the third straight season. Emily Sabol, Allie Bussey, Taylor Thompson and Courtney Bloemke all scored while Mariah Haedrich finished with two assists. Lori…

College Volleyball: Saints, Yellowjackets Get Home Sweeps, Stay Undefeated

UWS and St. Scholastica will face off on Thursday in a battle of undefeated teams.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team returned to home court for the first time since 2019 on Saturday in a big way, sweeping Martin Luther 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-11). Jessica Remer led the way with 15 kills while Alana Mayry finished with 10. Katie Brostrom finished with 33 assists. The Saints improve to 3-0 on the season. Across…

UMD Junior Haleigh Reindl Achieves All-American Status, Finishes Sixth in 800-Meter Run Final

Reindl achieves All-American status for the second consecutive year.

March 13, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UMD junior Haleigh Reindl finished sixth in Saturday’s 800-meter final at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Reindl ran a time of 2:21.33 in Saturday’s race. Reindl grabbed third place in Friday’s preliminary to qualify for Saturday’s race, and in doing so, she attained All-American status for the second straight year. Danielle Kowhley was the last…

UMD Women’s Basketball Erase Double-Digit Deficit Late to Top Emporia State in NCAA Opener

Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The UMD women’s basketball team erased a double-digit deficit late in the fourth quarter to send their game into overtime, where they would go on to defeat Emporia State 76-70 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds and Ann Simonet would hit the game-tying three-pointer…

Coaches Corner: Wade Chiodo

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the Grand Rapids boys hockey team.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Grand Rapids boys hockey coach Wade Chiodo as the Thunderhawks get set for the section tournament next week. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Maura Crowell’s Alma Mater Colgate in NCAA First Round

Crowell skated for the Raiders from 1999 to 2002.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday night, the UMD women’s hockey team will open their NCAA tournament run against Colgate. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it is the alma mater of head coach Maura Crowell, who skated for the Raiders from 1999 to 2002. “Just knowing that the bracket was going to hopefully pit west and east together. I had…

Special Teams Will Be Key for UMD Men’s Hockey Match-Up Against WMU in NCHC Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan, who are currently riding a five-game win streak, which includes a sweep over UMD one month ago.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night, one of the best college hockey tournaments in the entire country dropped the puck in Grand Forks as the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in officially underway. The UMD men’s hockey team will be in action Saturday night and they’ll start things off against the hottest team in the conference. The Bulldogs will take on Western Michigan,…

Prep Basketball: Home Court Wins for Duluth Marshall Girls, Hermantown, Cromwell-Wright Boys

The Marshall girls, Hermantown boys and Cromwell boys were all winners on Friday night.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Gianna Kneepkens finished with 47 points as the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team defeated Pine City 75-55 Friday night. In boys basketball action, Hermantown snapped a three-game skid with a win over Duluth Denfeld 72-56, and Cromwell-Wright got the best of Floodwood 74-48. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Stuns Stevens Point to Win First-Ever WIAC Championship

Coltyn Bates, Chad Lopez and Levi Cudmore would score for UWS, who captured its first WIAC title in program history.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s hockey team went into the third period down 2-1 to UW-Stevens Point. But a pair of third period goals would help them pull off the upset as the Yellowjackets defeated the Pointers 3-2 to win the 2021 WIAC championship. Coltyn Bates, Chad Lopez and Levi Cudmore would score for UWS, who captured its…

CSS Women’s Hockey Blanks Concordia Wisconsin in Game One of NCHA Semifinals

The Saints got goals from Rachel Anderson, Ashley Healy, Allie Bussey, Abby Pohlkamp and Lily Holtz.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A three-goal third period would put the game out of reach as the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team knocked off Concordia Wisconsin 5-0 Friday night in Game One of the Slaats Cup semifinals. The Saints got goals from Rachel Anderson, Ashley Healy, Allie Bussey, Abby Pohlkamp and Lily Holtz. Lori Huseby finished with 20 saves in net….

Duluth Wolfpack’s Tommy Smyth, John Butler Sign NLIs

Tommy Smyth will play for Elmhurst University, while John Butler will suit up for North Central College.

March 12, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth Wolfpack lacrosse players signed their National Letters of Intent Friday afternoon. Tommy Smyth will play for Elmhurst University, while John Butler will suit up for North Central College. The two schools both play in the Colllege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, which means the current co-captains will soon be rivals. “I’ve been playing with him…

Duluth East Boys Hockey Shuts Down Season After Positive COVID Test

The Greyhounds wrap up their season with a 6-8-2 record.

March 12, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys hockey team is shutting down its season due to a positive COVID-19 case on the team. The Greyhounds had two more games left on their regular season schedule, including a game on Friday night against Duluth Denfeld. The Greyhounds wrap up their season with a 6-8-2 record. The announcement would impact the Hermantown…

MSHSL Plans to Increase Fan Attendance at State Tournament

Following Governor Walz's announcement on Friday, the MSHSL said that the new capacity limits could allow more fans to be in attendance for the hockey and basketball state semifinals and finals.

March 12, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made multiple big announcements, including restrictions on fan attendance at future sporting events. Beginning April 1, venues with a normal capacity of over 500 will be allowed to host additional spectators. Outdoor venues can add an additional 25 percent of their capacity with a limit of 10,000 people. Indoor events…

One Year Later, UMD Women’s Basketball Return to Site of Their 2020 Season Shutdown

Tip-off Friday between the Bulldogs and the Lady Hornets is set for 8:45 p.m.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Wednesday, the UMD women’s basketball team arrived at the campus of the University of Central Missouri where the first round of the NCAA tournament will take place. It’s the same place they were last year when the pandemic flipped the sports world upside down and caused all events to be cancelled. The Bulldogs spoke Thursday and they…

UWS Volleyball Team Tops Northland College to Stay Undefeated

With the win, the Yellowjackets improve to 4-0 on the season.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In their first home conference game of the season, the UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland College 3-1 Thursday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Kaylin Plautz and Alexie Pryd combined for 29 kills, while Megan Holz had 45 set assists. The LumberJills were paced by Justine Litherland, who had 10 kills. Categories: College, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Boys Snap Marshall’s Win Streak, Proctor Girls Earn Road Win at Hermantown

The Cloquet boys and Proctor girls each picked up road wins on Thursday night.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Cloquet boys basketball team spoiled Senior Night for Duluth Marshall as the Lumberjacks defeated the Hilltoppers 84-70, snapping Marshall’s 10-game win streak. In prep girls basketball action, Proctor earned their 11th win of the season with a road victory over Hermantown 61-48. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown Tops CEC, Eveleth-Gilbert Outlasts Proctor

The Hawks were victorious at home, while the Golden Bears got a road win over the Rails.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Cole Antcliff and Dominic Thomas each scored twice as the Hermantown boys hockey team defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 6-1 Thursday night. Aaron Pionk and Ethan Lund also scored for the Hawks, while Brayden Tyman scored for the Lumberjacks. In other prep boys hockey action, Eveleth-Gilbert picked up the road win over Proctor 5-3. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Team to Face D3 Powerhouse UW-Stevens Point in WIAC Title Game

With no Division III national tournament this season, Friday night's game will be the final one of the season for UWS.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday, the WIAC made a stunning announcement that the men’s hockey semi-finals between UW-Superior and UW-River Falls was cancelled. And due to COVID protocols, the Yellowjackets would advance to the championship game. The team says it’s not the way they wanted it to play out, but it is what it is. UWS will now get set set…

St. Scholastica’s Nick Carlson Named UMAC Basketball Player of the Year, Dave Staniger Earns Coach of the Year Honors

The South Ridge High School alum was sixth in the conference in scoring and second in field goal percentage.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, St. Scholastica junior guard Nick Carlson was been named UMAC Player of the Year. The South Ridge High School alum was sixth in the conference in scoring and second in field goal percentage. Also, Saints head coach Dave Staniger was named Coach of the Year after leading his team to an undefeated regular season in their…

St. Scholastica Skier Emil Book Bratbak Earns All-American Honors

The junior finished in 10th place in the 10K classic race, the second best finish at nationals in program history.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

JACKSON, N.H. – Thursday, St. Scholastica’s Emil Book Bratbak became the Saints’ second-ever All-American skier on the first day of the NCAA Ski Championships. The junior finished in 10th place in the 10K classic race, the second best finish at nationals in program history. On the women’s side, CSS had three first timers compete, with Grand Rapids native Emma Stertz…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes, Anna Klein Receive Team USA Camp Invites

The pair are the top two scorers on the Bulldogs team and will join former UMD alums Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney.

March 11, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes and Anna Klein have been invited to take part in the upcoming U.S. Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp. The pair are the top two scorers on the Bulldogs team and will join former UMD alums Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney. The camp will be used to select the women’s national team that will compete…

Kickstarter Campaign Underway for “Hockeyland” Documentary

The project recently created a kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for the finishing touches on the film

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hockey movies are always consistently some of the best sports movies out there. There’s Slapshot, Mighty Ducks and of course, Miracle. And now, there’s a new hockey movie coming out this year starring two of the most historic high school programs in the entire Northland. “Hockeyland” is a documentary that follows the Hermantown and Eveleth-Gilbert boys hockey…

UMD Men’s Hockey Talk New Format for the NCHC Playoffs

All games will be played at the Ralph in Grand Forks and the format will be single-elimination, including in the first round.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is getting set to open the NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament this upcoming weekend. This year’s installment has a few changes. All games will be played at the Ralph in Grand Forks and the format will be single-elimination, including in the first round. “With the one-and-done stuff, it’s definitely difficult, but you just…