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Former Northland Hockey Coaches Buckley & Bobrowski Join Beloit College to Start Up New Programs

Both teams will begin competition in the 2025-2026 school year.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BELOIT, Wis.- In recent weeks, both the Northland College men’s and women’s hockey teams skated in their final games as a program. On Thursday, it was announced that both the women’s head coach Jake Bobrowski and the men’s head coach Shane Buckley have joined Beloit College to start up new programs at the college. Beloit also released a statement stating…

Trio of UMD Basketball Standouts Earn NSIC All-Conference Honors

Katona is a three-time winner. As for Brown & Miller, it's their first nomination.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three bulldog basketball standouts earned all-conference honors for their efforts this past season. On the men’s side, Charlie Katona landed on the first-team and his teammate Joshua Brown was on the second-team. It’s Katona third conference nomination of his career and Brown’s first. Over on the women’s side, Johanna Miller lands on the second-team. In her lone season…

Hibbing/Chisholm Wins Section 7A Title, Advances to State for First Time Since 2011

Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey teams battled for the Section 7A title on Wednesday night. In an instant classic, the Bluejackets ended up knocking off the Lumberjacks 4 to 3 in overtime. Whitaker Rewertz had the game-winning goal to send Hibbing/Chisholm to their first state tournament since 2011. The Bluejackets will learn who their first round opponent…

UWS Women’s Hoops Heading to UMAC Title Game for 2nd Straight Season

UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team is heading to the UMAC title game for the 2nd straight season. The Yellowjackets held off Martin Luther 80 to 75 in overtime in the semifinals on Wednesday night. UWS was led by MyKenzie Leccia, who had 24 points. UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Categories:…

Northern Star: Trent Beseth

Beseth has been named MIAC athlete of the week five times this season.

February 26, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.-The CSS senior thrower Trent Beseth has made his mark in the national standings. As he is currently ranked second in the nation for division III indoor shot put with a distance of 17.57 meters. During Beseth’s time at CSS, Track and Field wasn’t the initial sport he was recruited for. “He didn’t originally join the track and field…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball See Conference Title Hopes End in Opening Round of NSIC Tourney

The UMD men still have a chance to make the national tournament as an at-large bid.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted their first play-in NSIC tournament game since the 2022-2023 season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unable to contain the Vikings of Augustana as their title hopes ended with a 74 to 63 loss. Joshua Brown led UMD with 18 points. The UMD men still have a chance to make the national…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Rely on Defense Heading Into WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they've taken the past six playoff meetings against SCSU.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight postseason, it’s deja vu for the UMD women’s hockey team as they’ll take on St. Cloud State in the first round of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they’ve taken those past six playoff meetings. A big reason for UMD’s success in the past…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Home Slate with Bout Against Miami

The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team still has two regular season series before it’s the playoffs. That includes their home finale this upcoming weekend against Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice. Miami is currently in the cellar of the NCHC standings and have yet to pick…

Hayward Girls Hockey Tops Superior in Double OT Thriller to Reach Round 3

Hayward advances to Round 3 on Saturday where they will meet Central Wisconsin.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In a rematch of two of the area’s best girls hockey teams in Wisconsin, Hayward once again reigned supreme over Superior, 4 to 3. It took double overtime to decide a winner before the Hurricanes netted the game-winning goal with 2:37 to go in the period. Hayward advances to Round 3 on Saturday where they will meet Central…

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Advances to WIAC Semifinals, Northland Skates in Final Game

The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team extended their season on Tuesday night, defeating Northland College 9 to 0 in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. UWS was led by Kailey Swerhun, who had three goals in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals. As for Northland College, they wrap up…

UMD Men’s Hoops to Tip-Off Playoffs at Home Against Augustana

UMD will look to go 3-0 on the season against Augustana.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not be March just yet but the madness will officially begin on Wednesday as the UMD men’s basketball team will host Augustana in the first round of the NSIC tournament. It’s the 3rd meeting between the Vikings and the Bulldogs this season. So far, UMD holds a 2-0 record over Augie, winning by 9 points in…

Northland College Cancels 2025 Softball Season

With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making it hard for them to fill a full roster.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- It’s been six days since Northland College announced they will be closing their doors following the 2024 and 2025 school year. Now, one of their spring sports teams has been forced to cancel their season. The Lumberjill softball team will not compete this upcoming spring. With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making…

Northwestern Boys Basketball Secures 16th Win of Season By Taking Down Ashland

Northwestern (16-7) will close out the regular season on Thursday at Spooner.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Ashland 66 to 43. It’s the third straight victory for the Tigers. Boden Teal led the team with 23 points in the contest. Northwestern (16-7) will close out the regular season on Thursday at Spooner. As for Ashland (3-19), they are at Spooner on Tuesday. Categories:…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coach Julianne Vasichek Departing Program

Vasichek led the Saints for the past four seasons.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica women’s head hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching after leading the Saints the past four seasons. For the official school announcement, click here. During that time, she helped the program transition from the UMAC to the MIAC and also led the team to their first MIAC playoff win. Just this past season, CSS…

Former Saints QB Zach Edwards to Step Away From Game

Edwards has been playing overseas for the Paris Musketeers in the European League of Football.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former St. Scholastica quarterback Zach Edwards is stepping away from the game. On Monday, on his social media pages, Edwards announced that he is stepping away due to personal reasons and added that’s he’s not sure if his football career is over yet. For Edwards statement, click here. Edwards has been playing overseas for the Paris Musketeers in…

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th Heading Into Postseason

UMD will match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s officially playoff week for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs began their Monday like they have in recent weeks as they are once again ranked 6th in the USCHO poll. They’ll match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament. UMD took three out…

UWS Women’s Hoops Claims Share of UMAC Regular Season Title, Earns #1 Seed in UMAC Tourney

The Yellowjackets host Martin Luther in the UMAC semifinals on Wednesday.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s basketball team wrapped up the top seed in the upcoming UMAC tournament this weekend. With the Yellowjackets win over Minnesota Morris on Saturday, UWS clinched a share of the conference regular season title with Northwestern. And due to the tiebreaker process, Superior will enter postseason play as the top seed. They’re next in action on…

UWS Men’s Hockey Still Ranked 10th After Bye Week

UWS will host River Falls on Friday in the WIAC Semifinals.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s squad is just days away from their WIAC semifinal bout with UW-River Falls. After an idle weekend, the Yellowjackets enter the week ranked 10th, which they previously were the week before. UWS and River Falls saw one another three times this regular season and each contest was decided by just one goal. Yellowjackets though took…

UMD Football Names Austan Davis as New Offensive Line Coach

Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football has added to their coaching staff as Austan Davis is the team’s new offensive line coach. Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst. Prior to his time with the Owls, he coached and played at Midwestern State University. Davis replaces Loren Endsley, who went on to join the University of Idaho…

Jane Eckstrom Wins Herb Brooks Award, Mirage Finish Year as Consolation Champions

Eckstrom is the 3rd winner in program history.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage as they ended their season on a high note and one of their senior leaders earned a prestigious award. The Mirage took down Marshall 2 to 1 on Saturday to claim the Class A consolation title. Then just one day later, senior forward Jane Eckstrom was named the 2025…

Sunny Weather Enthusiasts Finally Thawing Off

February 24, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– With the temps finally soaring well above zero, people wasted no time getting outside to take it all in. One family was actually visiting Duluth while taking a tour of UMD, and they were taking full advantage of the sunshine. They said the air today is a lot easier to face than wind chill 40 below. “It’s a…

Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Mercury Bischoff Named Ms. Hockey Award Winner

Bischoff will play at Minnesota State next year.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway senior Mercury Bischoff was named Ms. Hockey 2025 on Sunday. The Ms. Hockey Award recognizes the top seniors in the state of Minnesota based on academics, extra-curricular activities, coachability, and performance on the ice. In Bischoff’s senior year, she led the state in goals tallying 58 and recording 86 points. Bischoff isn’t done with…

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C and Hibbing/Chisholm Set to Face-off in Section Title Game

The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Lumberjacks faced the Proctor Rails. The Lumberjacks defeated the Rails 7 to 2, advancing to the section title game. In the other section 7A semifinal match-up, the Hermantown Hawks faced Hibbing/Chisholm in a rematch of last year’s section title game. The Bluejackets completed…

Section 7AA Hockey: Rock Ridge Secures Spot in Section Title Game, Grand Rapids Falls to Andover in Thriller

The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena.

February 23, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys semifinal rounds took place on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. In the first game of the semifinal round, the top-seeded Rock Ridge faced Duluth Marshall. The Wolverines defeated the Hilltoppers 5 to 3 to secure their spot in the section 7AA title game. On the other side of the bracket, Grand Rapids faced Andover…

Boys Basketball: Duluth East & Rock Ridge Get Back on Track

The final week of the regular season begins next week.

February 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating Cloquet 78 to 65. Brennan Meyer led the Greyhounds with 20 points. Duluth East improves to 8-15 and will next play at Eagan on Saturday. As for Cloquet (16-8), they’ll next be at Rock Ridge on February 25th. Speaking of Rock Ridge, they…

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Johnson Siblings Reach Scoring Milestones at Duluth Marshall

The Hilltopper girls enter section play next week while the boys still have two regular season games.

February 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a week of celebration for the Duluth Marshall basketball squads and two of their players. Last Thursday, freshman guard Chloe Johnson tallied her 2,000th career point in a 44-point outing against Mesabi East. Then on Thursday night, her brother Brooks Johnson reached 3,000 career points in Marshall’s contest against Nashwauk-Keewatin. Johnson entered the contest only needing…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Boys & Duluth East Girls Defend Home Courts, Superior Boys Pick Up Road Win

Duluth Denfeld is back in action on Tuesday, February 25th, against Superior.

February 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team hosted Hibbing on Thursday night. The Hunters and the Bluejackets went back and forth all game, but in the end, the Hunters picked up the win 63 to 60 over the Bluejackets. Duluth Denfeld is back in action on Tuesday, February 25th, against Superior. Tip-0ff is at 7 p.m. The Bluejackets next…

UMD’S Clara Van Wieren Named Finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

The winner of the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award will be announced April 25th.

February 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey forward Clara Van Wieren has been named a finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award honors student athletes that have good character, teamwork and citizenship within the community. Van Wieren is one of six finalists selected for the honor. Off the ice, Van Wieren is the president…

UMAC Conference Comments on Northland College’s Future Departure

The UMAC will be proceeding as a seven-member conference in the 2025-2026 season.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- It was announced on Wednesday that Northland College in Ashland will be closing it’s doors following the 2024-2025 academic year. As a result, 14 sports programs are impacted with the decision. The Lumberjacks and Lumberjills are members of either the UMAC or WIAC conference. The UMAC released a statement saying that the announcement comes with great sadness. They…

UW-Superior Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Preseason Coaches Poll

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches preseason poll for baseball was released on Thursday. Coming in at number two is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who received 42 points and one first-place vote in the poll. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance. Northland College ended up with 16 points to place…

State Girls Hockey: Mirage Blank River Lakes to Advance to Class A Consolation Title Game

The Mirage are next in action on Saturday in the consolation title game against Marshall.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage extended their season on Thursday, defeating River Lakes 4-0 in the Class A Consolation semifinals. Two-short handed goals and one power play goal in the 2nd period were the difference maker for the Mirage. Proctor/Hermantown also had four different players find the back of the net. For a look at the box score, click…

Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis Suspended After he Mistakenly Took Painkiller Tramadol Rather Than Toradol

Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of Milwaukee's 82-game regular-season schedule — at the earliest.

February 20, 2025

The Associated Press,

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of Milwaukee’s 82-game regular-season schedule — at the earliest. His suspension starts with the Bucks’ game Thursday against the Los…

51st Birkebeiner Season On the Horizon

February 20, 2025

Emily Halling,

HAYWARD, Wis.– Skiers are wasting no time hitting the grooves in Hayward Wisconsin, because the 51st Birkebeiner season is nearing the finish line. Over a thousand people of all ages participated in the open race. Wednesday’s main event was an open race. It’s a practice round for the skiers, to get a sneak peek before the real thing. Alongside the…

State Girls Hockey: Two-Goal 3rd Period Dooms Proctor/Hermantown in Class A Quarterfinals

The Mirage now head into consolation play where they will match up with River Lakes on Thursday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team made their 5th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday night. Matching up with the Academy of Holy Angels in the Class A quarterfinals, the Mirage had a hard time finding the back of the net. As for their opponent though, they found the back of the net twice in the 3rd period. …

Northern Star: Jake Schelonka

CSS utilityman returning for 6th and final season.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was an off-season of uncertainty for St. Scholastica utilityman Jake Schelonka. Will he or won’t he return for the Saints? and the answer is… “I really wanted to come back and have one more year and a chance to win a championship with this group of guys. I think there’s a really good group of core guys…

CSS Basketball Splits with Bethel in Regular Season Home Finale

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at Augsburg.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams held their final home games of the regular season on Wednesday night. In the first game of the night, the Saints women fell short to Bethel, 74 to 34. The Royals were led by Hermantown native Elly Schmitz, who had 20 points. Following that contest, the Saints men battled…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with #4 Minnesota for 3rd Seed in WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs last win against the Gophers came in March of 2022.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up regular season play this upcoming weekend as they’ll pay the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers a visit. It’s a series with huge WCHA implications as UMD will need to sweep Minnesota in order to secure the 3rd seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Recent history has been on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Hits Road for Bout with #17 North Dakota

The Fighting Hawks previously swept the Bulldogs in a series back in November.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has started to gain some momentum after winning one game and tying the other against 10th ranked Arizona State over the weekend. Now, they shift their eyes towards a 17th ranked North Dakota squad that earlier in the year got the best of the Bulldogs with a two-game sweep at Amsoil. Head Coach…

Section 7A Hockey: C-E-C, Proctor, & Hermantown All Secure Spots in Semifinals

Both the Section 7AA & 7AA semifinals take place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Section 7A boys hockey tournament began on Tuesday night. Top seeded Cloquet-Esko-Carlton began their tourney run by handling Moose Lake Area 9 to 0. The Lumberjacks will next meet up with Proctor, who held off International Falls 4 to 3 in overtime. That contest takes place on Saturday at Amsoil Arena at 6:05 PM. Towards the bottom…

St. Scholastica Baseball Relying on Continuity Heading Into New Season

The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which they went 20 and 18 in their first year under head coach Brooks Repking.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It is officially game week for the St. Scholastica baseball team. No, they won’t be playing in Duluth. But they will be playing in the state of Minnesota. CSS is set to play Simpson College on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus this upcoming weekend. The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which…

UW-Superior’s Carson Wilhorn Earns UMAC Field Athlete of the Week Honors

Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A UW-Superior thrower has been recognized for his efforts this past weekend. Carson Wilhorn has been named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Week. Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best. Wilhorn and the Yellowjackets are next in action this weekend when they’ll take part…

Van Wieren & Henderson Claim WCHA Conference Honors, Bulldogs Stay at #6 in Poll

UMD, who stayed at #6 in the USCHO poll, will play at Minnesota this upcoming weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts earned conference honors for their efforts this past weekend against Minnesota State-Mankato. Clara Van Wieren is the WCHA Forward of the Week and Tova Henderson is the WCHA Defender of the Week. For Van Wieren, she recorded five points, which included a hat trick in Friday’s game. As for Henderson, she…

UMD Defenseman Ty Hanson Named NCHC Rookie of the Week

The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD's win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native Ty Hanson is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD’s win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend. He also was tied for the most points among all NCHC defenseman. This is Hanson’s first conference honor and the team’s fifth rookie of the week selection….

Cloquet Names Mike Klyve as New Head Football Coach

Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet High School has a new head football coach and he’s familiar to the program. Assistant coach Mike Klyve has been promoted to lead the Lumberjacks in the 2025 season. He joined Cloquet in 2020 after previously coaching at Barnum High School. Klyve takes over for Jeff Ojanen, who stepped down from his position in November. The Lumberjacks…

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Wins WIAC Regular Season Title, Moves Up to #10 in USCHO Poll

UW-Superior will have this upcoming weekend off before they host a WIAC playoff series on February 28th.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the first time since 2021, the UW-Superior men’s hockey team is the WIAC regular season champions. The Yellowjackets made that possible on Saturday when they topped UW-Stevens Point in a shootout. Fast forward to Monday and UWS is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The team is now ranked 10th after previously being 11th a week…

Mirage Looking to Add Another Banner with 5th Straight State Tournament Appearance

The Mirage are vying for their first state title since 2021.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 5th straight year, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage will make their way to the Xcel Energy Center for the opportunity to compete for the Class A state title. The Mirage drew the five seed and will open up tournament play against the fourth seed, Holy Angels. It’s been since November of last year when the two teams last…

Lawton, Ronchi, & Schultz Named to WFCA All-Star Rosters

The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star team and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- Three local Wisconsin football standouts will get the chance to represent their schools one last time. Northwestern’s Cooper Lawton and Bryce Ronchi and Northwood/ Solon Springs’ Jared Schultz were named to WFCA All-Star Rosters. The duo on the Tigers will suit up for the North Small All-Star Roster and Schultz will play for the North 8-Player All-Star team….

Mercury Bischoff Survives Cut Down, Named Finalist for Ms. Hockey Award

Bischoff's 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this season.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids/Greenway forward Mercury Bischoff is one step closer to the Ms. Hockey Award. Over the weekend, the five finalists were announced and Bischoff made the cut. The future Maverick just wrapped up her Lightning career in which she tallied 58 goals and 28 assists. Her 86 points were the most in the state of Minnesota this…