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UMD Head Coaches Talk NSIC’s Cancellation of Fall Sports

The NSIC says they will continue to explore opportunities to play fall sports in the spring.

August 17, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD is still buzzing after last week’s announcement from the NSIC that all fall sports would be cancelled. We spoke head football coach Curt Wiese and women’s soccer coach Greg Cane for the first time since that announcement as they expressed disappointment but understanding in the conference’s decision. “Well given that we had gone through a few…

Denfeld Hall of Famer Dick Swanson Dies After Battle With Cancer

Swanson was inducted into the Denfeld Hall of Fame in 2016, and also coached football and girls basketball.

August 17, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sad news to report as longtime Denfeld softball coach Richard Swanson passed away Sunday night after a battle with cancer. Swanson had been coaching the Hunters since 1988, recording over 300 wins. He stepped down recently to focus on his fight against liver and pancreatic cancer. Swanson was inducted into the Denfeld Hall of Fame in 2016,…

Grunnah Power Skating Holds Elite Skills Camp

The week-long camp was for elite hockey players 16U and 12U and focused on skating, stick handling and other skills.

August 16, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grunnah Power Skating, a hockey skills training company based out of Chicago, returned to Duluth last week to hold an elite power skating camp at the Heritage Center. The week-long camp was for elite hockey players 16U and 12U and focused on skating, stick handling and other skills. The instructors hoped to help get the kids moving…

Grand Rapids Native Mike Chrsitensen Wins 95th Annual Northland Men’s Invitational

Christensen has been competing in the Northland Invitational since he was 16 and claimed his first title on Sunday.

August 16, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 95th annual Men’s Northland Invitational wrapped up on Sunday afternoon and we saw a new winner. It came down to the wire but in the end Grand Rapids native Mike Christensen claimed his first Northland Invitational title by defeating 17-year old Carson Herron. Christensen has been competing in the invitational for years, so finally getting this…

Amy Schintz Wins Second Straight Ladies Arrowhead

Duluth native Amy Schintz edged out Deb Showalter to win the 72nd annual Ladies Arrowhead.

August 15, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 72nd annual Ladies Arrowhead Championship wrapped up on Saturday afternoon and a familiar face took home the title. After three days of competition, Duluth native and defending champion Amy Schintz edged out Deb Showalter to keep her title. While getting another win was nice, spending the day with the people who mean a lot to Schintz,…

Former Bulldog Alex Illikainen Signs Pro Deal in Spain

The Grand Rapids native signed with CD Carbajosa in Spain, which competes in the LEB Silver League.

August 15, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been quite the journey for Grand Rapids native Alex Illikainen. After his Thunderhawk career came to an end, Illikainen signed to go Division I at the University of Wisconsin. After a few seasons with the Badgers, Illikainen decided to come back home to play for the Bulldogs. Now, he’s taking the next step. Illikainen has signed…

UMD Athletic Director Josh Berlo Talks NSIC Cancellation of 2020 Sports Competitions

For this week's segment, we chat with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo.

August 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo following the NSIC decision to cancel all fall and winter sports through the end of the calendar year. Berlo also spoke about the impact the announcement has on the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Superior Blues Photos Donated to Douglas County Historical Society

Don Janicki of Milwaukee contacted the Historical Society this past spring after going through some items from his late mother's collection.

August 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – With the MLB season in full swing, baseball fans can finally enjoy watching america’s favorite past time. For those interested in old school memories, the Douglas County Historical Society is the place for you. The organization has inherited a wide assortment of photos of the Superior Blues, a minor league team that played from the early 1930’s…

Hayward United SC One of Three Teams Forced to Quarantine Due to Positive COVID-19 Tests

The Wolfpack's game against Bateaux FC has been postponed to August 30th.

August 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

HAYWARD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer League has announced that three teams, including Hayward United, will be suspended until a 14-day quarantine is met following positive tests for COVID-19. As far as scheduling, the Wolfpack’s game against Bateaux FC has been postponed to August 30th. The team confirmed that three of their players had positive tests and they’ve been…

WIAA Outlines Official Guidelines for Return of Fall Sports

Superior says they will make their decision next week on whether or not to play this fall. Northwestern says they will move forward with a conference-only fall schedule.

August 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – It’s full speed ahead for Wisconsin high school sports as the WIAA provided some updates that were music to the ears of sports fans across the border. The league has approved a plan that maintains current fall sports options, while also providing an option for schools to move fall sports to the spring. Schools can start…

Former UMD Bulldog, Grand Rapids Alum Avery Peterson Re-Signs with Atlanta Gladiators

This past season, the Grand Rapids alum set career highs across the board, including games played, goals and assists.

August 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, GA. – Former UMD hockey standout Avery Peterson has re-signed with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL. This past season, the Grand Rapids alum set career highs across the board, including games played, goals and assists. Peterson transferred to UMD from Nebraska-Omaha, helping the Bulldogs win the 2018 national championship during his senior campaign. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University…

Former Bulldog Jade Miller Signs With ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays

Miller is the sixth UMD men's hockey player this off-season to sign a pro deal.

August 13, 2020

Sam Ali,

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former UMD men’s hockey player Jade Miller has signed his first pro deal with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. The forward appeared in all 34 games in his COVID-shortened senior campaign, finishing with two goals and seven assists, including a career-high +9 rating. He wrapped up his career at +28, never ending a season…

Official Signage Revealed for Swanson Fields

Organizers say they have two more signs that will be put up on the outfield fences in the near future.

August 13, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some official signage was revealed at the Swanson Softball Fields outside of Wade Stadium. The fields were named after longtime Denfeld softball coach Dick Swanson, who was on hand for the event. Swanson, who is currently battling cancer, had been coaching the Hunters for nearly three decades while racking up over 300 career wins. “I guess you…

Grand Rapids Native Morgan Illikainen Named Interim Head Coach of Dartmouth Women’s Hockey Team

Illikainen has spent the past three seasons as an assistant for Big Green, following four seasons as a player.

August 13, 2020

Sam Ali,

HANOVER, N.H. – Former Grand Rapids-Greenway hockey star Morgan Illikainen has been named interim head coach for the Dartmouth women’s hockey team. She takes over for former UMD assistant Laura Schuler who stepped down this week. Illikainen has spent the past three seasons as an assistant for Big Green, following four seasons as a player. She is the older sister…

NSIC Cancels All Fall and Winter Competition Through End of Calendar Year

For UMD, this impacts football, volleyball, women's soccer and cross country, as well as the start of winter sports like men's and women's basketball and indoor track and field.

August 13, 2020

Sam Ali,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Board of Directors announced Thursday that all fall and winter sports have been cancelled through the end of the calendar year. In a statement, the conference says that health and safety concerns prevailed in the league’s decision, adding that current recommendations for testing, exposure and quarantine made it difficult conduct a successful…

Local Boxing Coach Takes Part in “22 Push-Up Challenge”

Challengers are asked to perform 22 push-ups in 22 days to bring awareness to the suicide issue in the military veterans community.

August 12, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jungle Boy Boxing Gym’s Zach Walters has spent the last week and a half taking part in the 22 Push-Up Challenge. Walters says he was nominated by two people to perform 22 push-ups in 22 days to bring awareness to the suicide issue in the military veterans community. Recent studies revealed that roughly 22 veterans per day…

Duluth Huskies to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble

The event will take place next Saturday at the Poplar Golf Course.

August 12, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies will be hosting their second annual golf scramble next weekend at the Poplar Golf Course. Last year’s event raised money for the Poplar volunteer fire department. But this year, the golf course is lending a helping hand to the Huskies by donating all profits to the team after the cancellation of their 2020 season….

MSHSL Releases Guidelines For Fall Sports Practices

Both volleyball and football can begin practices on September 14th and will wrap up training on October 3rd.

August 12, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – Last week, the Minnesota State High School League announced that the football and volleyball seasons will be moved to the spring. It wasn’t all bad news for those sports as the MSHSL is allowing practice time for those teams during the fall and this week, training guidelines were released. Both sports can begin practices on September…

Fishing Stores Staying Busy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Ever since the fishing opener back in May, shops like Marine General and Northwest Outlet have been busy with customers.

August 11, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With fewer things to do this summer, it’s already been a busy fishing season. “People wish they could go more but they have things like kids sports, right, jobs, all these things that got in the way of going but this year they’re not in the way so they’re going fishing,” owner of Marine General Russ Francisco…

UW-Superior’s Reinertsen, CSS’s Thomeczek Advance to Conference Nominations for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

The selection committee will now choose the top ten from each division, which will be announced next month.

August 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Tuesday, the conference representatives have been announced for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. The UMAC has nominated former UWS basketball standout Eva Reinertsen. The Duluth native says she was surprised again to make it this far in the nomination process and is proud to still be up for the award. “I just think that this…

Esko Wins Senior Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament

The Eskomos defeated Evelth-Gilbert 16-11 in the championship game.

August 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

ELY, Minn. – For the first time in several months, a champion was crowned in a sports tournament. Imagine saying that at the start of the summer. But it’s true, and the winners are from Esko. The Eskomos won the Minnesota District 8 legion baseball championship. The tournament is classified as a Senior Babe Ruth league for high school-aged players…

Big Ten Postpones Fall Sports Season due to COVID-19

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

(AP) – The Big Ten won’t play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports’ power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday comes six days after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped…

UMD Pausing Workouts, NSIC’s Fall Decision Coming Later This Week

The University of Minnesota put a pause on athletic departments in their system that can't test yet as it is a requirement to be able to train.

August 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

UPDATED 6:05 P.M., Mon August 10, 2020: UMD athletic director Josh Berlo released a statement on the pause for athletic activties: “In light of last week’s NCAA decision to cancel Division II Fall Championships, revised guidance from the NCAA Sports Science Institute and the recent NSIC decision to delay the start of the Fall sports season, Bulldog Athletics is pausing…

Hayward United Splits Final Home Games of Regular Season

The Wolfpack will finish the regular season on the road, playing at league-leader Eau Claire Bateaux next weekend and finish at Barron on August 23.

August 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Hayward United held its final two home games of the regular season this weekend, getting the 4-3 win over FC Midnimo on Saturday while St. Croix Valley won 6-1 on Sunday. In Saturday’s win, Mike McKevett scored two goals, while Nik Nordquist and Nils Eckstrom scored a goal each. Ave Walt made seven saves. On Sunday, Kaden…

UMD Football Hosting Another Round of Skills Camps

The next round of camps will take place on August 17 and August 18 and are open to any high school players.

August 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team added two more skills camps to their summer schedule for Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18 at Malosky Stadium. The football camps are the only UMD camps to take place in-person this summer. The Bulldogs started camps on July 6 and have already held six camps this summer. They are for any…

Hobey Baker Winner Scott Perunovich Talks Signing On with St. Louis Blues

Instead of burning this season in the uncertainty of the NHL bubble, Perunovich decided to begin his contract next season.

August 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD hockey star Scott Perunovich was officially awarded his Hobey Baker trophy Thursday night. Next up for the Hibbing native is preparing for the NHL. Last month, Perunovich signed a two-year deal with the St. Louis Blues. But instead of burning this season in the uncertainty of the NHL bubble, Perunovich decided to begin his contract…

Spring Field Conditions, Shorter Offseason Concerns for Northland’s Smaller Football Schools

Several local schools have the benefit of playing on turf while other smaller schools like South Ridge do not.

August 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – Other issues have been brought up in regards to moving football to the spring. One of those is what the condition of football fields will be like in the Northland. Several local schools have the benefit of playing on turf while other smaller schools like South Ridge do not. “I’m thinking for game-wise, there’s a possibility that…

Denfeld Coaches Looking To Help Multi-Sport Athletes with Difficult Decisions

It's called "Hunters Squared" and it's designed to ease the worry for Denfeld student-athletes about choosing to play certain sports over others.

August 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the MSHSL’s decision to postpone multiple sports to the spring season, it’s going to create a logjam For student athletes, who compete in more than one sport. But Duluth Denfeld is doing things differently. It’s called “Hunters Squared” and it’s designed to ease the worry for Denfeld student-athletes about choosing to play certain sports over others….

Hibbing Native Scott Perunovich Honored at Hobey Baker Award Ceremony

Before Perunovich heads off to the NHL, the former UMD standout was honored at a special golf outing and banquet to celebrate his 2020 Hobey Baker Award win.

August 6, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – Thursday was a reason to celebrate for former UMD defenseman Scott Perunovich as he finally received his 2020 Hobey Baker Award trophy. “It’s definitely exciting that the day is finally here,” Perunovich said. The former UMD men’s hockey star was the guest of honor at a special golf outing and banquet to honor his 2020 Hobey…

NCHA Pushes Back Conference Action to 2021

Both the CSS men's and women's hockey teams will not start conference play until at least January 1.

August 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – We are continuing to find out more and more about the status of local sports happening for the rest of this year. On Wednesday, DIII canceled all fall championships and on Thursday, we’re learning a winter sports update. The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) announced that it will be moving the start of conference play back to…

Crooked Pint Invites Fantasy Football Groups To Restaurant

August 5, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Crooked Pint in Duluth is inviting patrons to host their fantasy football parties at the restaurant. Guests of up to 12 people can enjoy food and drink specials while doing a little trash talking. This is the third year the restaurant has opened its doors to fantasy football fans. This year may be different due to the…

Northland HS Soccer Coaches Relieved to Have Competition in the Fall

Soccer schedules will be limited to a maximum of two games per week with no scrimmages allowed.

August 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – It wasn’t all doom and gloom for high school fall sports following the MSHSL’s announcement on Tuesday to postpone football and volleyball to the spring. Several lower-risk sports will be allowed to take place, including boys and girls soccer, and that news was a sigh of relief for some local coaches. “We didn’t know what to expect…

Local Volleyball Coaches Staying Positive Following Postponement

The MSHSL also voted to allow volleyball teams to practice in the fall.

August 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – The Northland is still buzzing after the Minnesota State High School League announced big changes to the upcoming fall sports season. One of those was postponing the high school volleyball season to the spring. We spoke with a pair of local coaches to get their reaction to the surprising announcement. “I knew things would be different. But…

NCAA D2, D3 Fall Championships Cancelled

The NCAA also released guidelines to protect student-athletes during the pandemic

August 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Big news from the NCAA as there will be no fall championships in Divisions II and III. The NCAA Board of Governors directed each division to determined their status by August 21st. But DII and DIII were quick to decide that fall championships were not going to happen. No word yet on the status of conference championships….

Northland Football Coaches React to Postponement of High School Season

Schedules will be adjusted as the new "fourth season" will take place from mid-March to mid-May.

August 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland high school football head coaches shared a similar feeling to the MSHSL’s announcement that the season is postponed to the spring. We hear from Hermantown’s Mike Zagelmeyer, Cloquet’s Tom Lenarz and Grand Rapids’s Greg Spahn as they’ll have to wait a bit longer before their season kicks off. “There were a lot of tough decisions that…

MSHSL Moves Football, Volleyball to Spring; Other Fall Sports to Start On Time

The Minnesota State High School League's Board of Directors voted to postpone the football and volleyball seasons to the spring.

August 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – In a meeting that lasted throughout the morning and afternoon, the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors voted to postpone the football and volleyball seasons to the spring. Boys and girls soccer, cross country, girls tennis, as well as girls swimming and diving will be played in the fall with practices starting on August…

Long Layoff Coming for UWS Men’s Soccer Team

The UMAC announcement means the Yellowjackets will have a long layoff until they get a chance to defend their UMAC championship.

August 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last week, the UMAC became one of the last Division III conferences to announce the postponement of the fall sports season, sending high-risk sports into the spring season. UWS men’s soccer head coach Joe Mooney spoke Monday about his reaction to that announcement. “I think it was fairly inevitable. Who are we going to play if every…

RivALZ Twin Ports Continuing Fundraising, Virtual Training

RivALZ Twin Ports will not be hosting their normal game day this year but they are participating in virtual "Workout Wednesdays" and are still raising money for the Alzheimer's Association.

August 2, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Normally around this time every year, women come together to compete in a flag football game while raising money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. And while RivALZ Twin Ports won’t hit the field this year, their mission doesn’t stop. RivALZ made the decision to not hold official games this year, meaning RivALZ Twin Ports would not…

Northland College AD Seamus Gregory’s Daughter Fighting Cancer

Northland College Athletic Director and men's hockey head coach Seamus Gregory announced that his oldest daughter Clare, who is just five years old, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

August 1, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College Athletic Director and men’s hockey head coach Seamus Gregory announced that his oldest daughter Clare, who is just five years old, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Fellow athletic programs, especially local hockey teams like UWS and CSS, flooded Twitter with their support. There is a GoFundMe for the Gregory family that has raised over…

WIAA Looking Into Football 7-Game Regular Season This Fall

The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association proposed a seven-game regular season with two postseason weeks, and the WIAA Board of Control is set to vote at the August 14 meeting.

August 1, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association proposed to the WIAA this past week a seven-game regular season with two postseason weeks, according to Wisconsin Sports Network writer Travis Wilson. The regular season would be mainly focused on conference games and allow a full round robin schedule. The WIAA Board of Control is set to vote on this proposal…

Coaches Corner: Jovin Kroll

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the Northwestern football team.

July 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Northwestern head football coach Jovin Kroll. Among the topics discussed are his initial reaction to the delayed start to the football season, as well as what the lack of a state tournament means to his team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

“Interesting Summer” for UMD’s Gabbie Hughes

Hughes admits that she and most of her teammates are in the dark in terms of what's going to happen next.

July 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This offseason has been a wild one for the UMD women’s hockey team. Forward Gabbie Hughes has been spending this week with the Twin Ports Pro Developement Camp. We caught up with her to ask what she’s been up to this summer and she says the work has been picking up since she’s been back in town….

Lake Superior Open Disc Golf Tourney Expands to New Course

The hope is that with another course opening up, the popularity locally for disc golf will continue to grow.

July 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Disc golf fans rejoice as the 10th annual Lake Superior Open is underway in Superior. The tournament usually takes place at the Mont Du Lac course, but this year’s installment is a little bit different. The 200-plus field of disc golfers is now split between Mont du Lac and the new Superior Municipal Forest disc golf course….

UMD’s Jim Boos Talks Adapting to Changes in NSIC Schedule

As of now, the Bulldogs will open their season at home against Minnesota State-Mankato on October 2nd.

July 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this week, the NSIC adjusted their fall sports schedule for the second time, which includes a decrease in matches for volleyball teams from 20 to 15. And with the start date of practices pushed to after Labor Day, UMD head coach Jim Boos says his team’s yearly routine will definitely be different. “Usually having a couple…

Brewers Home Opener Postponed Due to COVID-19

July 31, 2020

Site Staff,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee Brewers home opener has been postponed due to reported positive COVID-19 tests with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers released a statement on their website Friday about the postponement writing: “The following game is postponed. The health and safety of our fans, players, employees and game-day staff is our top priority. We fully support the…

D3 Athletic Directors React to UMAC’s Decision on Fall Sports

The UMAC has decided to move high risk sports like football, volleyball and soccer to the spring.

July 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Association has been one of the last Division III conferences to announce their plans for the upcoming fall sports season. And the UMAC has decided to move high risk sports like football, volleyball and soccer to the spring. We spoke with the three local UMAC athletic directors: UW-Superior’s Nick Bursik, St. Scholastica’s Franco…

Denfeld Football Team Help Build Local Playground

The Hunters are helping out with a playground that will be built right outside the former St. Anthony church.

July 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld football team are teaming up with New Hope for Families to help build a playground outside of the former St. Anthony church. The work replaces their usual morning workouts. But it’s all about giving back to a community that supports them when they hit the field on Friday nights. “They’re football players. They love…

Halvor Lines Speedway Cancels All Remaining Events

According to their Facebook page, the board will meet next week to discuss the financial feasibility of having any events this year.

July 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Halvor Lines Speedway announced this week that all upcoming events are currently cancelled until further notice. According to their Facebook page, the board will meet next week to discuss the financial feasibility of having any events this year. The speedway had seven events remaining on their schedule through September 3rd. Categories: Sports

UMAC Moves Football, Volleyball, Soccer to Spring Season

Non-conference competition in the fall for those high-risk sports will be left up to the schools.

July 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the past few weeks, several Division III conferences announced their plans for the upcoming fall sports season, with many deciding against hosting competition. The UMAC is the latest domino to fall. The conference announced Thursday that high-risk sports, including football, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer, will be moved to the spring. The statement also…

Return to the Pros Up In The Air for Duluth Native Rob Bordson

The former UMD Bulldog added that he's been training at Amsoil Arena to keep himself in shape for a possible return to the pros.

July 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before the pandemic hit, Duluth native Rob Bordson was in Finland, getting ready for a playoff run with his current hockey team. But then COVID-19 happened, forcing the Duluth Marshall alum to go back home. And now, his 10-year pro career is up in the air with more questions than answers. “They kind of put on a…