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College, Sports

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.
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 Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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…

Hockeyland
High School, Sports

Kickstarter Campaign Underway for “Hockeyland” Documentary

The project recently created a kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for the finishing touches on the film
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 Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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…

Ph Mirage
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Top Duluth to Stay Undefeated

Reese Heitzman scored twice for the Mirage, who stayed undefeated on the season.
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 Womens Hokcey
College, Sports

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.
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…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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
Professional Sports, Sports

Hayward Wolfpack FC Reveal New Branding, Logo

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

Haliegh Reindl
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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
College, Sports

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.
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…

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High School, Sports

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.
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

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Community, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News

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. 
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
High School, Sports

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
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…

Css Womens Hockey
College, Sports

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.
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
Professional Sports, Sports

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.
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…

Umac Title Game
College, Sports

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.
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
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.
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…

Cechtown
High School, Sports

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.
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 Womens Hockey
College, Sports

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.
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…

Marshall Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

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.
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…

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

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.
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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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…

Css Basketball
College, Sports

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.
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,…

Css Basketball
College, Sports

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.
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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
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….

Superior Volleyball
High School, Sports

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.  
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

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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.
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 Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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. 
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,…

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

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD women's basketball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson as the Bulldogs await to hear who they will be playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Esko Boys Knock Off Rivals Cloquet, Duluth Marshall Girls Win Behind Kneepkens’ 47 Points

The Eskomo boys and Hilltopper girls successfully defended their respective home courts.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Eli Blue and Riley Fischer each finished with 16 points each as the Esko boys basketball team used a strong second half to take down Cloquet 60-50 Friday night. In prep girls basketball action, Gianna Kneepkens scored 47 points as the Duluth Marshall girls held off Case Lake-Bena at home 80-75. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

Grg Nstars
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey: Grand Rapids/Greenway Earn Road Win, Duluth Northern Stars Victorious at Home

The Lightning and the Northern Stars were winners on Friday night.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team jumped out to a 3-0 lead and would hold on to get the road win over Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-2 Friday night at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Claire Vekich and Mercury Bishoff each scored twice, while Cali Madsen also lit the lamp for the Lightning. Dana Jones and Lily Hanson scored for the…

Uws Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Drop Regular Season Finale to UW-Stevens Point

The Yellowjackets now get set for the WIAC playoffs, which begin next week.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Freshman Jada LeBlanc scored her first goal of the season in the first period, but that would be the lone goal for the UW-Superior women’s hockey team as they fall to UW-Stevens Point 3-1 Friday night at Wessman Arena. The Yellowjackets now get set for the WIAC playoffs, which begin next week. Categories: College, Sports

Css Ski
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Saints Nordic Skiing to Send Program Record Five Skiers to NCAA Championships

The Saints will compete in the 5km/10km classic on Thursday, March 11 and the 15km/20km skate freestyle on Saturday, March 13, at the Jackson Nordic Center in Jackson, New Hampshire. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a crazy start to the season, the St. Scholastica nordic ski team is once again sending skiers to the NCAA Championships, and this year will send a program record five athletes to Jackson, New Hampshire. For the women, sophomore Emma Stertz and freshmen Maj-Lis Helmer and Maggie Whitaker will be making the trip. For the men,…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Meet Ohio State in WCHA Final Faceoff Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven't won it all since 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team will take on Ohio State in the WCHA Final Faceoff semi-finals. The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven’t won it all since 2010. The Buckeyes are the defending champs and UMD plans to stick to the same game plan that they had last weekend against Wisconsin: strong team…

Schmollll
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Noah Schmoll Invited to MFCA All-Star Game

The senior was a key member of the Thunderhawks squad, including a four-year starter at center and two years as a defensive end.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Grand Rapids football standout Noah Schmoll has been invited to take part in the 2021 Minnesota Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, which is sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings and the MFCA. The senior was a key member of the Thunderhawks squad, including a four-year starter at center and two years as a defensive end. The game…

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

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud State

Puck drop for Saturday's game in St. Cloud is set for 1:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will close out the regular season with one game against St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs knocked off the Huskies 5-1 last weekend, a big change from earlier in the season when SCSU took three of four games from UMD. The winner of this one will lock up the #2 seed…

Marshall Boys Basketball
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Boys Basketball Top Moose Lake-Willow River for Ninth Straight Win

Eighth-grader Brooks Johnson led the way with 19 points.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Eighth-grader Brooks Johnson led the way with 19 points as the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team got the home win over Moose Lake-Willow River 70-69 Thursday night. Oscar Timm chipped in with 18 points, while his brother Jasper helped the cause with 14 points, as the Hilltoppers have now won nine straight games. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Duluth East, CEC Boys Skate to 2-2 Tie; Proctor/Hermantown Girls Stay Undefeated

The Greyhounds and Lumberjacks played to a tie, while the Mirage shook off a slow start to get the comeback win.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Overtime would not be enough for the Duluth East and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey teams as they skated to a 2-2 tie Thursday night at the Heritage Center. Aidan Spenningsby and Dylan Gray each scored for the Greyhounds, while the Lumberjacks got goals from Logan Dushkin and Cade Anderson. And in prep girls hockey action, Duluth Marshall jumped…

Css Mens Basketball
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Basketball Top Northland College, Advance to UMAC Semi-Finals

The Saints move on to face Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A season-high five players finished in double figures as the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team defeated Northland College 86-71 Thursday night in the first round of the UMAC tournament. South Ridge HS alum Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Jack Silgen chipped in with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Rawlings led the LumberJacks…

Trent Johnson Css
College, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Trent Johnson Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

He joins teammates Caden Hofstad and John Bonner, who both committed to CSS.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids quarterback Trent Johnson announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica football team. Johnson’s senior campaign for the Thunderhawks was a stellar one as he threw 11 touchdowns and added eight more on the ground, helping GR finish undefeated in the regular season. He joins teammates Caden Hofstad…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Named WCHA Goaltender of the Year, Bell Takes Home Defenseman of the Year Honors

Soderberg and Bell helped anchor a Bulldogs defense that ranked #1 in the WCHA in goals allowed.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Coming into the season, a lot of pressure was on the shoulders of UMD junior goalie Emma Soderberg as she looked to follow in the footsteps of Olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. And with the regular season all wrapped up, the WCHA realized what many have already known that Soderberg is a stud. Thursday, Soderberg was named…

Nisus Retires
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Paul Nisus Announces Retirement

The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Paul Nisus has announced his retirement as head coach of the UMD men’s cross country and track and field teams. The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010. He led UMD to the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in 2017. On the track side, Nisus has coached several players that went on to become NSIC…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Picked to Finish Second in UMAC Preseason Poll, UWS Comes In 4th, Northland College 7th

CSS comes in at #2 as the Saints have won at least a share of every UMAC regular season title since 1997.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Thursday, the UMAC released their preseason coaches poll for the upcoming baseball season. Back-to-back tournament champs Bethany Lutheran were picked to finish first. St. Scholastica comes in at #2 as the Saints have won at least a share of every UMAC regular season title since 1997. UWS was picked to finish fourth, while Northland College comes…

Mshslsports
High School, Sports

MSHSL Announces Fan Attendance Limits for Winter State Tournament Events

The hope is that at least one, maybe two family members of each athlete will be allowed to attend.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League says they are planning to have a maximum of 250 spectators for the upcoming winter state tournament games. The hope is that at least one, maybe two family members of each athlete will be allowed to attend. High school athletic directors will have more information on how families can obtain…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Confidence At An All-Time High for the UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs will take on Ohio State Saturday in the WCHA semi-finals. Puck drop is set 5 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the WCHA women’s hockey tournament will take place down at Ridder arena. And one can argue that of the four teams who will be in action, UMD will go into the weekend with the most momentum after taking four of six points from the top-ranked team in the country. “Definitely agree with that, especially after…

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College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Team Earn Home Win, Women Victorious on the Road

It was a good night for the Yellowjackets as both the men's and women's hockey teams picked up wins.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Junior forward Jordan Martin scored twice as the UW-Superior men’s hockey team picked up a win in their regular season home finale 6-3 over UW-Stout Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. Troy York, Dylan Johnson, Troy MacTavish and Artur Terchiyev also scored for the Yellowjackets, who improve to 4-3 on the season. UWS will close the regular season…

Prep Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Strong Third Period Pushes CEC Girls Hockey Past Duluth Northern Stars

Ashtyn Schneberger, Taylor Wick, Tenley Stewart, Dana Jones and Eve Eugenis all scored for the Lumberjacks.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A strong third period would be the difference as the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team picked up a road win over the Duluth Northern Stars 5-1 Wednesday afternoon at the Heritage Center. Ashtyn Schneberger, Taylor Wick, Tenley Stewart, Dana Jones and Eve Eugenis all scored for the Lumberjacks. Jenna Horvat scored the lone goal for the Northern Stars….

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

NCAA Tournament Preparations Already Starting for UMD Women’s Basketball Team

Head coach Mandy Pearson says that her coaching staff has already started looking into what teams they could potentially face in the central region.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team is coming off a great weekend after capturing their sixth NSIC tournament title in program history. The Bulldogs earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, which will be their third trip in a row. But with every trip to the dance comes with increased expectations. “The first year that we made…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nick Swaney Talks Record-Breaking Home Finale

Swaney hit the 100 point mark for his career, the 59th player in program history to do so.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – We can all agree that we are living in the golden age of TV. There’s a show for just about anyone, whether you binge watch or catch it live. One of the top shows for UMD hockey fans is “The Swaneshow”, starring senior forward Nick Swaney, and his season finale at Amsoil Arena was one to remember….