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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…

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Top Duluth to Stay Undefeated

Reese Heitzman scored twice for the Mirage, who stayed undefeated on the season.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team improved to 15-0 on the season as they got the road win over the Duluth Northern Stars 5-1 Wednesday night at the Heritage Center. Reese Heitzman scored twice for the Mirage, who also got goals from Izy Fairchild, Hannah Graves and Aurora Opsahl. Grace Karakas scored the lone goal for the Northern…

CSS Women’s Hockey Blank Lawrence in Opening Round of Slaats Cup Tournament

The Saints move on to face Concordia Wisconsin in the Slaats Cup semi-finals.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior defenseman Taylor Murray finished with a hat trick as the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team defeated Lawrence 9-0 Wednesday night in the first round of the NCHA tournament. Kayla Kasel and Abby Pohlkamp each scored twice, while Mariah Haedrich and Lily Holtz lit up the lamp as well. Ashlea Arvidson finished with 15 saves for the…

NCAA Tournament Berth Provides Spark for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The team spoke this week about how that announcement has provided them with a spark during their final week of practice at Amsoil Arena.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday night, the scene inside the locker room of the UMD women’s hockey team was filled with lots of yelling, hugs and a huge sigh of relief as the Bulldogs found out that their season would continue at the NCAA tournament. The team spoke this week about how that announcement has provided them with a spark during…

Hayward Wolfpack FC Reveal New Branding, Logo

Team registration begins on March 10th and the season will kick off on May 2nd.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

HAYWARD, Wis. – This week, the Hayward United soccer team announced that they are branching off as a separate team and becoming Hayward Wolfpack FC, which includes a new logo. Since its inception in 2017, the team has operated as part of the Hayward United Soccer Club youth organization. The Wolfpack will continue to play in the Wisconsin Primary Amateur…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Set for Third Straight Trip to Nationals

Reindl comes in with the fourth fastest time overall in the 800-meter run.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Haleigh Reindl will represent the Bulldogs at the 2021 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field championships. This will be her third straight trip to nationals as Reindl will take part in the 800-meter run. She goes in with the fourth fastest time in the field. “Having less meets was obviously really hard because you don’t…

UWS Men’s Hockey Advances to WIAC Championship Game After Semi-Final Cancellation

This will be UW-Superior's first appearance in the WIAC title game since the league's inaugural season in 2014.

March 10, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday, the WIAC announced that the semi-final game between the UWS men’s hockey team and top-seeded UW-River Fall has been cancelled due to COVID-19 guidelines. As a result, the Yellowjackets will advance to the championship game Friday night. They will face the winner of the other semi-final between Eau Claire and Stevens Point. This will be UW-Superior’s…

Prep Basketball: Cromwell-Wright Girls Roll on Senior Night; Eveleth-Gilbert, Moose Lake-Willow River Boys Earn Wins

Tuesday night meant big wins for the Cromwell-Wright girls, as well as the Eveleth-Gilbert and Moose Lake-Willow River boys.

March 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

CROMWELL, Minn. – On their Senior Night, the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team got a big win over Cook County 71-31 on Tuesday night. In prep boys basketball, Eveleth-Gilbert earned a close road win over Carlton 55-47 and Moose Lake-Willow River topped Wrenshall to stay undefeated at home and earn their 13th win of the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Hunters Park Residents Enjoying Final Days of ‘Snowhenge’ Fort

"By the end of the week I suspect it will be pretty much gone," Boucher says.

March 9, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is beginning to take shape. “Unless we get a lot of snow I don’t anticipate rebuilding it again this year,” Hunters Park Resident, Norman Boucher says. This spells bad news for the hunters park neighborhood creation “Snowhenge.” “By the end of the week I suspect it will be pretty much gone,” Boucher says. During a winter…

Superior Football Begins Practices For Spring Season

The Spartans will open the 2020 alternate season on March 26 at home hosting Eau Claire North. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m

March 9, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A few months ago, Superior athletics made the difficult decision to move fall sports to the alternate season in the spring. That meant the Spartans had to watch football teams they normally compete against and teams in Minnesota play in the fall. But now, it’s finally spring and that means it’s football season in Superior. “Here we…

Undefeated CSS Women’s Hockey Team Have Eyes on Slaats Cup Championship

The Saints will open things up with a quarterfinals match-up Wednesday night at home against Lawrence.

March 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team captured its first-ever NCHA regular season title with an undefeated 8-0 record. Shortly after, the team’s Twitter handle said “no trophy, no picture…just going about our business”. And the next order of business is the tournament championship. The Saints will be the #1 overall seed in the Slaats…

Duluth FC Announces Schedule for Upcoming 2021 Season

The Bluegreens will play 12 games, starting with their home opener May 22nd against Joy Athletic Club.

March 9, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth FC released their schedule for the upcoming season. The Bluegreens will play 12 games, starting with their home opener May 22nd against Joy Athletic Club. They will wrap up their season at Public Schools Stadium as well against Sioux Falls on July 17th. Click here for the full schedule. Duluth FC did not play…

CSS Men’s Basketball Fall to Northwestern in UMAC Championship Game

Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Cade Goggleye chipped in with 11 points.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was another heart-breaking end to the season for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team as they fell to Northwestern 74-61 Monday night in the UMAC Championship game. Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Cade Goggleye chipped in with 11 points. CSS wraps up their season with a 10-1 record. Categories: College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Win Nail-Biter Over UW-Stout, Advance to WIAC Semi-Finals

Chad Lopez would score the game-winning goal late in the third period.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Chad Lopez would score the game-winning goal late in the third period as the UW-Superior men’s hockey team held on for a 2-1 win over UW-Stout in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. Dylan Johnson scored the other goal for the Yellowjackets, who got 34 saves from goaltender Myles Hektor. UWS now moves on to the…

Prep Boys Hockey: Hermantown Sweeps Duluth East, CEC Sneaks By Duluth Denfeld

The Hawks earned a home win over the Greyhounds, while the Lumberjacks used a strong second period to stay ahead of the Hunters.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Ethan Lund and Ty Hanson each finished with two goals as the Hermantown boys hockey team picked up a home win over Duluth East 4-1 Monday night at the Hermantown Ice Arena. Senior Garrett Johnson scored the lone goal for the Greyhounds. In other prep boys hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would score three goals in the second period…

UWS Women’s Hockey Win WIAC Playoff Opener Over Northland College

Amber Heidenreich scored twice for the Yellowjackets, while Jenna Byfuglien, Jenna Curtis, Amanda Sergent and Hannah Magnusson also got the score sheet.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A four-goal second period would be the difference as the UW-Superior women’s hockey team knocked over Northland College 6-2 Monday afternoon in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. Amber Heidenreich scored twice for the Yellowjackets, while Jenna Byfuglien, Jenna Curtis, Amanda Sergent and Hannah Magnusson also got the score sheet. Mahteya Dumelie and Karadyn Kiviaho scored…

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball On Fire As Regular Season Winds Down

The Hilltoppers have won nine straight, including a win over Moose Lake-Willow River last week, their first over the Rebels in 16 years.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Don’t look now, but the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team is one of the hottest squads in the entire Northland. The Hilltoppers have won nine straight, including a win over Moose Lake-Willow River last week, their first over the Rebels in 16 years. “When we’re at our best is when we’re playing together. The ball is not…

Four UMD Men’s Hockey Players Earn All-Conference Team Honors

Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points.

March 8, 2021

Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The UMD men’s hockey team had multiple representatives on the NCHC All-Conference teams, which were announced on Monday. Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points. Team captain Noah Cates was selected to the Second Team, while Cole Koepke and Wyatt Kaiser received honorable mentions. Kaiser…

UMD Women’s Hockey Earns Ninth NCAA Tournament Bid

The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Monday, March 15 at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Penn.

March 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite an ugly loss in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinals on Saturday night, the Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s overall body of work was strong enough to send them to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016-17 and ninth in program history. The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in…

UMD Women’s Basketball Earns No. 3 Seed in Central Region in Third Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance

The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March 12.

March 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the UMD women’s basketball team won the NSIC tournament last week to officially punch their ticket to their third straight NCAA tournament, the Bulldogs have just been waiting for an opponent. UMD earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March…

Saints Men’s Basketball Prepares For Familiar Opponent in UMAC Championship Game

This is the seventh straight year St. Scholastica and Northwestern have played each other in the postseason, and fourth time they've met up in the title game.

March 7, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday night, the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team got another convincing win to punch their ticket to the UMAC Championship game. And this is familiar territory for the Saints, as it will be their third straight title game, and they have a familiar opponent. The Saints will welcome Northwestern to the Reif Gym on Monday night,…

Saints Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Vikings, Advances to Third Straight UMAC Championship Game

St. Scholastica will host Northwestern in the UMAC Tournament Championship on Monday with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The top-seeded St. Scholastica men’s basketball team got off to a fast start and never looked back in the UMAC Tournament semifinal, topping Bethany Lutheran 71-53 to advance to their third straight UMAC Championship game. Duluth East alum Isiah Hendrickson led the way with 18 points while Nick Carlson finished with 12 points and seven rebounds. Esko’s…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ends Regular Season With Overtime Loss to St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed for the NCHC Frozen Faceoff and will face Western Michigan in the quarterfinals on Saturday, March 13.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team battled back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but Easton Brodzinski scored 19 seconds into overtime to give No. 8 St. Cloud State the 4-3 win over the Bulldogs to end the regular season. The Huskies scored early and often to take a 3-0 lead after one….

Spartans Volleyball Suffer Second Loss of Season

Superior falls to 0-2 on the season and is scheduled to host Eau Claire Memorial on Thursday.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior volleyball team struggled to get much going offensively on Saturday, as Holmen got the 3-0 win (25-9, 25-10, 25-13). Superior falls to 0-2 on the season and is scheduled to host Eau Claire Memorial on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Greyhounds, Hunters Fall at Home

Both Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld suffered losses at the Heritage Center on Saturday.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East battled back and forth on Saturday but a few late goals gave Roseau the 6-3 road win. Dylan Gray scored twice while Brady Gray scored the other goal for the Greyhounds while Zander Ziemski made 39 saves. Duluth East falls to 6-7-2 and will be back in action on Monday at Hermantown. Also at the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Ohio State in WCHA Final Face-Off Semifinal

The Bulldogs fall to 11-6 on the season and will now wait to see if they are selected to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show is set for 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

March 6, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A huge second period lifted No. 3 Ohio State over the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team on Saturday, as the Buckeyes got the 7-2 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal. Ohio State scored four goals in a six minute span during the second period. Emma Soderberg was pulled after the Buckeyes went up 5-1,…