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Girls Basketball: Smith Nets 1,000th Career Point in Proctor Win, Esko & Duluth Marshall Also Victorious

Proctor remains at the top of the Lake Superior conference standings.

January 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team extended their win streak to eight games on Thursday, defeating Hermantown 75 to 52. Rails senior guard Lily Smith picked up her 1,000th career point in the victory. Proctor (16-1) will next play at Duluth Marshall on January 21st. Hermantown (10-5) will travel to Hibbing on the 21st. In other girls basketball action,…

Former UMD Head Football Coach Bob Nielson Retires After 32 Years of Coaching

Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010.

January 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD head football coach Bob Nielson is calling it a career. On Thursday, he announced after 32 years of coaching, including the last nine seasons at the University of South Dakota, that he is stepping down with plans to retire. Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010. After…

Garcia Beats Buzzer with Long 3-Pointer to Lift Minnesota Past No. 20 Michigan, 84-81 in OT

Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.

January 16, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night. Wolverines tied it on Danny Wolf’s driving layup with sevenseconds to play. But the Gophers had time to bring the ball upcourt, where Lu’Cye Patterson found Garcia for the winner…

Proctor’s Kennan Reyelts Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey

Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points.

January 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Another former Proctor hockey standout has announced where he’s heading next to play. Forward Kennan Reyelts will make his return to the Northland as he will suit up for St. Scholastica next year. Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points. Since then, he’s had stints in the MJHL, SIJHL,…

Moose Lake/Willow River Football Coach Dave Louzek to be Inducted into 2025 MFCA Hall of Fame

During his reign, Louzek has surpassed 200 career wins, won 18 section titles, and was a state runner-up three times.

January 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Moose Lake/Willow River head football coach Dave Louzek is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in March. Louzek has spent over two decades coaching up the Rebels. During his reign, he’s surpassed 200 career wins, won 18 section titles, and was a state runner-up three times. Just this past season,…

UMD Forward Charlie Katona Named to 2025 Bevo Francis Award Watch List

Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor.

January 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Charlie Katona has been named to the 2025 Bevo Francis Award Top 100 watch list. The Bevo Francis Award is given to the player with an outstanding season in small college basketball. Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor as Drew Blair was nominated last season. In his fifth season with the…

UMD Hockey: Gascon, Holm, and Knapp Nominated For National Goalie Honors

Eve Gascon, Tindra Holm, and Klayton Knapp received national watch list honors.

January 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s goalies Eve Gascon and Tindra Holm have been named to the National Goalie of the Year watch list. Gascon and Holm are two of 33 goalies up for the honor. Currently, Gascon has a saves percentage of 94 percent and Holm has a saves percentage of 92 percent. The winner will be announced in March. For…

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

January 16, 2025

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” In a statement released by the…

Northern Star: Gaby Andreacchi

Andreacchi is having a career year with 12 points so far for the Yellowjackets.

January 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- From Thunder Bay, Canada to UW-Superior, Gaby Andreacchi has found a home in Superior for the last three seasons. Even though Andreacchi has skated for the Yellowjackets during her college career, she says she has been playing in the area her whole life. “I have been playing at Wessman, playing at the Heritage with the Thunder Bay Queens…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Extend Win Streaks with Sweep of Northland

The UW-Superior men and women are next in action on Saturday at Martin Luther.

January 15, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their homecourt on Wednesday night against Northland. The Yellowjacket men started off the night with a 76 to 58 victory over the Lumberjacks. Andrew Kunelius had a team-leading 18 points. Following that contest, the UWS women went on to defeat the Lumberjills 89 to 33. Elise Besonen led the…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with Ohio State in Top 4 Tilt

The UMD women's hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September.

January 15, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September. This upcoming weekend the two teams will battle once again as this time it’s on the Bulldogs home ice. In her weekly presser, Head Coach Laura Schuler looked back at the first series with Ohio…

UMD Men’s Hockey Heads to Colorado College for First Road Series of 2025

UMD has won 22 of the 36 meetings they've faced the Tigers.

January 15, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the first time in 2025 this weekend when they visit 18th ranked Colorado College. The Bulldogs are coming off a successful series which resulted in a sweep of the then 10th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies. They’ll look to continue that mojo against a Tigers squad that they’ve…

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Erupts for 10 Goals in Road Victory at Superior

Grand Rapids/Greenway extends their unbeaten streak to seven games and will next play at Andover on Friday.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team did something that no other team has done since December 10th. And that’s defeat the Superior Spartans. The Lightning put up 10 goals en route to a 10 to 1 victory on Tuesday night. Grand Rapids/Greenway extends their unbeaten streak to seven games and will next play at Andover on Friday. Superior…

Superior Boys Basketball Unable to Protect Homecourt in Loss to New Richmond

Superior is now 6-7 on the season and will next host Cloquet on Friday night.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team suffered a tough home loss on Tuesday, falling to New Richmond 74 to 64. Calvin Anderson led the Spartans with 26 points in the contest. Drew Eisel was right behind him with 22. Superior is now 6-7 on the season and will next host Cloquet on Friday night. Categories: High School, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Cracks Top 15 in Latest USCHO Poll

UWS is currently on an eight-game winning streak.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team has cracked the top 15 in the latest USCHO poll. The Yellowjackets are now the 15th ranked team in the country after they picked up wins against Concordia and St. John’s this past weekend. UWS is also on an eight-game winning streak and will look to extend that on Wednesday when they host…

Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Named FWAA Freshman All-American

Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Another honor for Esko native Koi Perich as he was named by the Football Writers Association of America as a All-American Freshman. Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions. This is the 11th honor he’s received this season as he’s also been named All-Big Ten first team and second…

Duluth Native Noah Pauley Interviews for 49ers Offensive Coordinator Job

Pauley has spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native could be soon roaming the sidelines in the NFL. Former UMD offensive coordinator Noah Pauley recently interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator job. He’s spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Pauley also had a stint with North Dakota State, where he…

UMD’s Clara Van Wieren Nominated for 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Van Wieren becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the past four years.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Clara Van Wieren has been named one of the 14 nominees for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Van Wieren stays busy off the ice as she’s the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the co-president of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. She becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the…

Rams Overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in Wild-Card Playoff Game Moved to Arizona Because of LA Wildfires

The Vikings managed 269 total yards and many of those came when the game was already out of hand.

January 14, 2025

The Associated Press,

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver but there was nowhere to go. The blue and yellow wall that was the Los Angeles Rams’ defense closed too fast. Akhello Witherspoon got there first, knocking the Minnesota quarterback to the ground as the ball popped loose. Jared Verse scooped it up…

Esko Girls Hoops Snap South Ridge’s Three-Game Winning Streak

Esko (6-10) will next host Barnum on Thursday.

January 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team picked up their 2nd straight win on Monday, defeating South Ridge 72 to 32. Esko’s victory also snapped a three-game winning streak for the Panthers. Esko (6-10) will next host Barnum on Thursday. As for South Ridge (8-7), they’ll host North Woods on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Goaltender Klayton Knapp Earns NCHC Rookie of the Week Honors

Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a conference honor.

January 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman goaltender Klayton Knapp picked up NCHC Rookie of the Week honors for his efforts this past weekend against St. Cloud State. Knapp had two wins and one shutout against the Huskies. He also stopped a total of 48 shots with a saves percentage of 96 percent. Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a…

Proctor’s Carson Pavlowich to Play College Hockey at Air Force

Pavlowich last suited up for the Rails in the 2023-2024 season.

January 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- A former Proctor Rail will soon suit up for the Air Force Academy. Over the weekend, defenseman Carson Pavlowich announced his commitment to the Falcons. Pavlowich last suited up for the Rails in the 2023-2024 season. In 27 games played, he tallied five goals and 30 assists. The D-man is currently with the Colorado Grit in the NAHL….

Gascon Named WCHA Goaltender of the Week Again, UMD Ranked 4th Again

Gascon stopped all 48 shots she saw in net to pick up her 3rd and 4th shutouts of the season.

January 13, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After picking up the sweep over St. Cloud State this past weekend, the Bulldogs stay at number four. UMD didn’t let up one goal to the Huskies in the series. That’s thanks in part to goaltender Eve Gascon, who was named the WCHA goaltender…

Outdoor Trails Ready for Winter Activities

January 13, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– Outdoor staff and enthusiasts alike are breathing a sigh of relief because ski trails are finally usable. The trails are finally up and running, because they were finally groomed Monday morning. Following the weekend snow, the trails are ready for mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Being able to offer these activities after having a disappointing winter season is…

Fumble On Opening Kickoff, Injuries & Penalties Cost The Packers In Their Loss To The Eagles

Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff and the Green Bay Packers were never able to pick up the pieces.

January 12, 2025

The Associated Press,

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff and the Green Bay Packers were never able to pick up the pieces. Nixon’s lost fumble was the first in a series of blunders in a 22-10 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round Sunday night, an injury-marred game that ended the Packers’ season. Green Bay lost two of…

UMD Men’s Hockey Earns Series Sweep Over #10 St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs defeat the Huskies 5-2, earning the series sweep.

January 11, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out their home series with St. Cloud on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeat the Huskies 5-2, earning the series sweep. Joey Pierce, Dominic James, Jayson Shaugabay, Max Plante, and Adam Kleber all scored a goal in the contest. UMD is back in action on Friday, January 17th, against Colorado College. Puck drop is…

UMD Men’s Basketball Picks Up Third Consecutive Conference Win

UMD improves to 10-5 on the season.

January 11, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted conference foe St. Cloud State on Saturday. The Bulldogs continued their winning streak, as they defeated the Huskies 66-58, to improve to 10-5. The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Charlie Katona with 21 points. The Bulldogs are back in action Friday, January 17th, against Bemidji State. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m….

Prep Boys Hockey: Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Suffers Second Loss Falling 2-1 to Sartell

On Saturday, the C-E-C boy's hockey team hosted Sartell at Veterans Memorial Park for Hockey Day Cloquet.

January 11, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET. Minn- On Saturday, the C-E-C boy’s hockey team hosted Sartell at Veterans Memorial Park for Hockey Day Cloquet. Unfortunately, the Lumberjacks fell to the Sabres 2-1, suffering their second loss of the season. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Tuesday, January 14th, against Grand Rapids. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Picks Up Non-Conference Win Over Concordia

On Friday, the UWS men's hockey team hosted Concordia for their first home game of 2025.

January 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Friday, the UWS men’s hockey team hosted Concordia for their first home game of 2025. The Yellowjackets defeated the Cobbers 7-1 to pick up their eleventh win of the season. In the Yellowjackets win, goalie Kobe Grant had 30 saves in the contest. UWS is back in action on Saturday against Saint John’s. Puck drop is at…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/10

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

January 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays come from on the ice. At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Blanks #10 St. Cloud State for 7th Win of Season

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

January 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up an upset win on Friday, defeating #10 St. Cloud State 2-0. Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd. UMD improves to 7-11-1 and will once again host St. Cloud State on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM….

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Opens Up Series Against #10 St. Cloud With Shutout Win

The Bulldogs defend home ice picking up a 3-0 victory over the Huskies.

January 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped the puck in their series with St. Cloud State on Friday. The Bulldogs defend home ice picking up a 3-0 victory over the Huskies. Olivia Wallin, Olivia Mobley, and Ida Karlsson all scored for the Bulldogs. UMD is back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with St. Cloud….

Smooth Sailing for Duluth Port Authority’s 2024 Season

January 10, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The 2024 shipping season was apparently smooth sailing for the Duluth Port Authority. Duluth Port Authority officials told FOX 21, Through the end of November, import and export tonnage was nearly 30 percent ahead of last season. It has also been a good year for grain, specifically wheat, being one of the port’s leading export cargos. The port…

Prep Boys Hockey: Big Second Period Helps Hermantown Top Defending State Champions

Hermantown defends home ice, defeating St. Cloud Cathedral 6-0.

January 9, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Thursday, the Hermantown Hawks hosted St. Cloud Cathedral in a rematch of the 2024 Class A Championship game. After a scoreless first period, the Hawks got rolling and defeated the Crusaders 6-0, to improve to 8-4-3 on the year. With the victory over the Crusaders, Bryce Francisco records his fifth shutout of the season. Hermantown is back…

NFL Moves Vikings-Rams Playoff Game to Arizona After Days of Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles

The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona.

January 9, 2025

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona. The league announced the decision Thursday, a few hours…

UMD Men’s Basketball Set to Face St. Cloud State for First Home Game of 2025

The Bulldogs are currently 9-5 on the year.

January 9, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is back on home court as they welcome in St. Cloud State University on Saturday. After picking up two conference wins after their holiday break, UMD is currently 9-5 on the year. In the Bulldogs last two games their play on the defensive end of the court has been a part of their…

UMD Women’s Basketball Back at Home Against St. Cloud State This Weekend

Tip off between UMD and St. Cloud is on Saturday at 1 p.m.

January 9, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team set to host St. Cloud State on Saturday for their first home game of 2025. The Bulldogs picked up their first win of the second half of the season last weekend against Minnesota State Moorhead, where UMD won 74-50. Another test for this young Bulldog team as the Huskies of St. Cloud is…

Study on ATV Tourism Revenue

January 9, 2025

Matt McConico,

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — ATV Riders are bringing in the big bucks to Northeastern Minnesota according to a University of Minnesota study. In collaboration with the Northeastern ATV Joint Powers Board, researchers from the University of Minnesota has been collecting data on trail traffic through surveys and tracking where riders spend their money. The study found that in 2023, Riders spent…

Northern Star: Koy Nelson

Through the team's first 13 games, Nelson's averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game.

January 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica guard Koy Nelson continues to make strides during his junior campaign. Through the team’s first 13 games, he’s averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game. Nelson says that’s not possible without his training leading up to the season. “Off-season work forsure. Getting in the weight room. That was a big thing freshman year, I was a…

CSS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Complete Doubleheader Sweep of St. Olaf

Both teams are next in action on Saturday at Gustavus Adolphus.

January 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Wednesday night against St. Olaf. The men started out the night with a 81 to 62 win over the Oles. CSS was led by Koy Nelson, who had 23 points in the victory. Following that contest, the women’s squad picked up a close 48…

Will the NFL Move the Vikings/Rams Playoff Game Due to L.A. Wildfires?

If SoFi Stadium cannot host the Vikings/Rams game, it will be moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

January 8, 2025

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs. Mother Nature might have a say in that, and it could force the game to be moved. A massive wind storm hit the L.A. area early this week, with wildfires in the area making for dangerous conditions and creating poor air…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Clash with #10 SCSU for 2nd Time in 2024-2025 Season

UMD currently has a six-game unbeaten streak against St. Cloud State.

January 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time this season, the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will meet up with a team they’ve previously saw earlier in the season. The Bulldogs will welcome in the 10th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies, who they just played over a month ago. That series resulted in one tie and one win for UMD. It…

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns to NCHC Play with Bout Against St. Cloud State

UMD holds a four-game home winning streak against St. Cloud State that dates back to January of 2023.

January 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the UMD women’s hockey team, the UMD men’s team will also be hosting the Huskies of St. Cloud State this weekend. In recent years, the series has been split down the middle with each team picking up five wins in the last 10 meetings. However, UMD does hold a four-game home winning streak against St. Cloud State…

Hermantown Awarded $950,000 For Trails System

January 8, 2025

Emily Halling, Drew Kerner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The City of Hermantown is going to be seeing some big changes to their trails system in the coming years. Earlier this week, it was announced that the city has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to continue development of the Hermantown Connector Trail System. These trails are a part…

Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Extends Win Streak to 5 with Road Victory at Duluth Marshall

The Wolverines improve to 11-3-1 and will next host Sartell on Friday.

January 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys hockey team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 4 to 1. Grady Dimberio had a team-leading two goals in the contest. The Wolverines improve to 11-3-1 and will next host Sartell on Friday. As for the Hilltoppers (8-3-2), they’ll next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Adjusting Nicely to New Head Coach

CSS is currently 5-8 on the year, which is two wins better than their 2023-2024 mark.

January 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team ushered in a new era at the beginning of the season with Christian Butler taking the helm as the interim head coach. With already 13 games under their belt, the Saints have surpassed last year’s win total. CSS is currently 5-8 on the year, which is two wins better than their 2023-2024…

Former UWS Forward Charles Martin Makes AHL Debut with Calgary Wranglers

Martin is the first Yellowjacket ever to play in the AHL.

January 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former Yellowjacket continues to climb up the pro ranks. Forward Charles Martin made his AHL debut with the Calgary Wranglers last week. The Wranglers are the affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Martin is the first Yellowjacket ever to play in the AHL. He last suited up for UWS in the 2022-2023 season, tallying 18 points in…

Proctor Girls Basketball Tops Esko to Earn 12th Win of The Year

The Rails defeats Esko 46-28 to pick up their twelfth win.

January 6, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team hosted Esko on Monday night in hopes of continuing their winning ways. The Rails defeat Esko 46-28 to pick up their twelfth win of the season. Proctor is back in action on Friday, January 10th, against Cass Lake-Bena. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Thursday, January 9th,…

Superior Defensive Back Evan Blomfelt Commits to UW-Stevens Point

Blomfelt is the 3rd Spartan this off-season to announce their college commitment.

January 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another Superior football standout is going on to play college football. The latest is defensive back Evan Blomfelt, who committed to UW-Stevens Point. Blomfelt had 13 tackles in a shortened 2024 season that caused him to miss week two through six. The year prior he rallied up 34 tackles for the Spartans. He’s the 3rd Spartan this off-season…

Former Bulldog Goaltender Kim Martin to be Inducted into 2025 IIHF Hall of Fame Class

Martin is the 3rd former Bulldog to be inducted in the IIHF Hall of Fame.

January 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog goaltender will soon be inducted into the 2025 IIHF Hall of Fame. Kim Martin was named to the class this past Friday. Martin had one of the best seasons by a goaltender in the 2007-2008 season, in which she led UMD to a 31-4-1 record. That year, the Bulldogs also won the NCAA title, WCHA…

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Proctor remains at the top of the Lake Superior conference standings.

Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010.

Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.

Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points.

During his reign, Louzek has surpassed 200 career wins, won 18 section titles, and was a state runner-up three times.

Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor.

Eve Gascon, Tindra Holm, and Klayton Knapp received national watch list honors.

Andreacchi is having a career year with 12 points so far for the Yellowjackets.

The UW-Superior men and women are next in action on Saturday at Martin Luther.

The UMD women's hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September.

UMD has won 22 of the 36 meetings they've faced the Tigers.

Grand Rapids/Greenway extends their unbeaten streak to seven games and will next play at Andover on Friday.

Superior is now 6-7 on the season and will next host Cloquet on Friday night.

UWS is currently on an eight-game winning streak.

Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions.

Pauley has spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

Van Wieren becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the past four years.

The Vikings managed 269 total yards and many of those came when the game was already out of hand.

Esko (6-10) will next host Barnum on Thursday.

Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a conference honor.

Pavlowich last suited up for the Rails in the 2023-2024 season.

Gascon stopped all 48 shots she saw in net to pick up her 3rd and 4th shutouts of the season.

Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff and the Green Bay Packers were never able to pick up the pieces.

The Bulldogs defeat the Huskies 5-2, earning the series sweep.

UMD improves to 10-5 on the season.

On Saturday, the C-E-C boy's hockey team hosted Sartell at Veterans Memorial Park for Hockey Day Cloquet.

On Friday, the UWS men's hockey team hosted Concordia for their first home game of 2025.

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

The Bulldogs defend home ice picking up a 3-0 victory over the Huskies.

Hermantown defends home ice, defeating St. Cloud Cathedral 6-0.

The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona.

The Bulldogs are currently 9-5 on the year.

Tip off between UMD and St. Cloud is on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Through the team's first 13 games, Nelson's averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game.

Both teams are next in action on Saturday at Gustavus Adolphus.

If SoFi Stadium cannot host the Vikings/Rams game, it will be moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

UMD currently has a six-game unbeaten streak against St. Cloud State.

UMD holds a four-game home winning streak against St. Cloud State that dates back to January of 2023.

The Wolverines improve to 11-3-1 and will next host Sartell on Friday.

CSS is currently 5-8 on the year, which is two wins better than their 2023-2024 mark.

Martin is the first Yellowjacket ever to play in the AHL.

The Rails defeats Esko 46-28 to pick up their twelfth win.

Blomfelt is the 3rd Spartan this off-season to announce their college commitment.

Martin is the 3rd former Bulldog to be inducted in the IIHF Hall of Fame.

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