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College, Sports

Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota

Just this past season, Kelley ran the fastest 200 meter dash in NDSU history with a time of 23.19.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota. Kelley left her mark with the Bison. Just this past season,…

Loheit
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Luke Loheit Earns Free Agent Invite at Wild Development Camp

Loheit is set to join UMD teammate Aaron Pionk and Grand Rapids native Jack Peart at the camp.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD captain is getting a look from the pros. Forward Luke Loheit has been invited to the Minnesota Wild Development Camp. Just this past season, number 16 had 10 goals and 10 assists in 36 games played for the Bulldogs. He’s set to join UMD teammate Aaron Pionk and Grand Rapids native Jack Peart at the…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Shutout Rox 2-0 to Earn Series Split

The Huskies (17-17) will next host the Bismarck Larks on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:35 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies snapped a two-game losing streak on Tuesday, shutting out the St. Cloud Rox, 2-0. Duluth was led by pitcher Colin Carney, who tossed 7 1/3 innings of shutout baseball on the mound. A sacrifice fly by Reagan Reeder in the bottom of the 7th broke the scoreless tie. Then Jayden Duplantier added another run batted…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Hermantown Native Wyatt Aamodt Returning to Colorado Avalanche for 5th Season

Just this past year, Aamodt skated in 62 games and had six goals and eight assists for a total of 14 points.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native Wyatt Aamodt is staying with his current team. On Tuesday, Aamodt and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year, two-way contract. Aamodt has spent his whole pro career with the Avalanche organization. All of his playing time has come with the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate for the Avs. Just this past year, he skated in…

Sweeney
Northwoods League, Sports

Sweeney’s Power Highlights Huskies First Half of Season

Sweeney is tied for 2nd in the Northwoods League with eight home runs.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The first half of the season is almost coming to a close for the Duluth Huskies. Among the highlights from the first month include a first baseman and designated hitter with plenty of power. That first baseman and DH being MJ Sweeney, who currently is tied for 2nd in the Northwoods League with eight home runs. Sweeney is…

Fanti
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Ryan Fanti Joins Lightning Organization on One-Year Deal

Fanti has been in the Oilers system since the spring of 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the second day of free agency in the NHL, another former Bulldog is on the move. After he was not tendered by the Edmonton Oilers, Goalie Ryan Fanti is now on his way to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. Fanti agreed to a one-year deal with their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Just last year, he suited…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Goaltender Carter Casey Invited to Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp

If all goes well, Casey will be named to the U.S. Under-18 Select Team roster for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Current Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey has been invited to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp. Casey, who is one of four goaltenders expected to participate at the camp, will head to St. Paul on July 26th and show off his skills for five days. If all goes well, he’ll be named to the U.S. Under-18 Select Team…

Duluth Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies’ Home Struggles Continue in Loss to Rox

Drop below .500 with Monday's loss
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies couldn’t kick off the month of July with a victory, falling to the St. Cloud Rox 8-2 Monday at Wade Stadium. St. Cloud scored the game’s first run in the fourth inning before adding three more in the fifth. Duluth’s first run came from MJ Sweeney on a solo home run in the fourth inning….

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Cole Koepke Joins Boston Bruins on One-Year, Two-Way Deal

Koepke has been with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization since 2021.
Neil Vierzba,

BOSTON, Mass.- Riley Tufte wasn’t the only former Bulldog to join Boston on Monday. Hermantown native Cole Koepke is also joining the Bruins on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth $775,000. Koepke has only known one organization in his pro career and that’s been with the Tampa Bay Lightning and their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Just last…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Riley Tufte Departs Avalanche for Bruins on Day 1 of Free Agency

The Bruins will be Tufte's 3rd NHL Team.
Neil Vierzba,

BOSTON, Mass.- After spending the 2023-2024 season with the Colorado Avalanche organization, Riley Tufte is heading east to join the Boston Bruins It’s a one-year, $775,000 dollar deal. Most of his playing time came with the Colorado Eagles, the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate. In 70 games, he had 23 goals and 23 assists. Tufte did also play a bit with the Avalanche,…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Joey Anderson Re-Signs with Chicago Blackhawks

Anderson totaled 17 points in 55 games for Chicago last season.
Neil Vierzba,

CHICAGO, Illinois,- With most players landing with new teams, one former Bulldog is staying with his previous one. Forward Joey Anderson has re-upped with the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year pact. The extension is worth a cap hit of 800 hundred thousand dollars. Anderson was up and down with the Blackhawks and their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs last season….

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Sports

NA3HL Wilderness Release Schedule for First-Ever Season

Overall, the Wilderness will play 47 games, 22 of which will be in Eveleth.
Neil Vierzba,

EVELETH, Minn.- The newest Minnesota Wilderness team is gearing up for their first season. Over the weekend, the team released their schedule. The Wilderness will play their first-ever game on September 12th at Mason City. A month later on October 12th, they’ll have their first-ever home opener at the Hippodrome in Eveleth against that same Mason City squad. Overall, the…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native Derek Forbort Signs with Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks will be Forbort's 5th NHL team as he previously was with Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Boston.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- First day of free agency in the NHL and a number of pro players with local ties we’re looking for a new team. That included a Duluth native. Former Greyhound Derek Forbort is a now a Vancouver Canuck. The defenseman signed a one-year, $1.5 million dollar deal with the team. Forbort appeared in 32 games last season for…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Wild Add Grit with Trenin as Dead Cap Space for Parise-Suter Buyouts Keeps Them on Bargain Hunt

The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Trenin was traded from Nashville to Colorado before the deadline last season.
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight. They have one more summer to serve in salary cap jail. With the upper limit of the 2024-25 salary cap set at $88 million per club, the Wild carried a charge of more than $14.7 million into the beginning of free agency on Monday for…

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Sports

Wolfpack Snap Losing Streak, Outlast Manitou FC

First win in seven games
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After losing six straight games, the Superior City FC II Wolfpack scored two unanswered goals in a 2-1 win over Manitou FC at NBC Spartan Sports Complex on Sunday. After giving up a goal in the 11th minute, Will Francis evened the score late in the first half with the Wolfpack’s first goal. In the second half, Francis…

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Sports

Superior City FC Women Fall in Scoring Onslaught

Regular season finale this Saturday
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women couldn’t keep up with the NOSC Blast in a 5-1 loss at NBC Spartan Sports Complex on Sunday. Superior City gave up two goals in the first half, one of which was scored by UMD sophomore Jessica Eischens. Her Bulldog teammate, Gwendoline Lilly, found the back of the net for Superior in the…

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Sports

Offensive Struggles Lead to Harbor Monsters Loss to Woo

41-22 loss to Iowa Woo
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters couldn’t keep up with the Iowa Woo on Saturday, falling 41-22 at the DECC. Duluth found themselves in trouble in the second quarter, where they trailed 14-0. The Harbor Monsters were able to score a touchdown before halftime and later cut the lead to 10 points with about 3:30 remaining, but a safety from…

Umdhockey
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Kleber Taken by Sabres in NHL Draft

Will skate for Bulldogs in 2024-25 season
Ben Burns,

LAS VEGAS, Nev.- Adam Kleber has joined a long list of UMD Bulldogs to hear their name called in the NHL Draft. The defenseman from Chaska was selected 42nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres. Over the last two seasons, Kleber has skated for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. Kleber was one of two UMD Bulldogs drafted in the second…

Mp Hockey
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Max Plante Selected by Red Wings in NHL Draft

Incoming UMD Bulldog selected 47th overall
Ben Burns,

LAS VEGAS, Nev.- Hermantown’s Max Plante didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called in day two of the 2024 NHL Draft. Plante was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (47th overall). Listed as the seventh left wing taken in the draft, Plante, 18, drew attention from NHL teams through the United States National…

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Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Gabby Gidley

Recently named head coach of Northwestern softball
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Northwestern softball coach Gabby Gidley as her team plays in the Arrowhead Fast Pitch League. Coach Gidley discussed her recent promotion as the Tigers’ varsity head coach, what she’s looking for from her players during their summer games, and how she’s preparing herself for the spring season. Categories: Coaches…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth’s Nick Brothers Enjoying Final Summer As Teammates

Joe Nick to play for UWS baseball team
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Even though Joe Nick’s high school baseball career with Duluth East is over, he still has the whole summer to play with his Greyhound teammates — including his own brother. The Duluth Post 71 Tropics is an American Legion Baseball team represented by players from Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld and Duluth Denfeld. “I think the fact that it’s…

Duluth Harbor Monsters
Friday Night Frenzy, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Plays: 6/28

Chromy, Gant Reach End Zone
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of scoring plays from the Duluth Harbor Monsters stood out in Sunday’s regular season home opener against the Kansas City Goats. On the very first play, Ja’Vonte Johnson threw a touchdown pass to receiver Nathan Chromy, giving Duluth an early lead. Later in the first quarter, Rashawn Gant recovered a botched snap on a Kansas City…

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Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Walk-Off Against Bucks to Snap Five-Game Losing Skid

Tied at four in the bottom of the 11th, Max Coupe smacked a RBI base hit into left to lift the Huskies over the Bucks, 5 to 4.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back in the win column on Friday, snapping a five-game losing skid against the Waterloo Bucks. Tied at four in the bottom of the 11th, Max Coupe smacked a RBI base hit into left to lift the Huskies over the Bucks, 5 to 4. Coupe had four of the five RBI’s for the Huskies…

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High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Max Plante Set to Become Latest Plante Family Member to Be Drafted into NHL

Max Plante is currently ranked 43rd for North American Skaters in the 2024 Draft Prospect Rankings.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Plante family has plenty of ties to the NHL. Derek Plante played eight seasons in the league and won the Stanley Cup in 1999 with the Dallas Stars. His son, Zam was drafted in 2022 by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now, Max, who will be Zam’s teammate at UMD this year, is slated to hear his name called…

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High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Two Harbors’ Tate Nelson Announces Commitment to UMD Football

In 10 games last season, Nelson found the end zone 19 times with almost 800 yards on the ground.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two Harbors junior running back and defensive back, Tate Nelson announced his commitment to UMD football late Thursday night. Nelson made the official announcement via his own personal Twitter page. In 10 games last season, he found the end zone 19 times with almost 800 yards on the ground. Nelson also played a key role in helping the Agates…

Reyelts
High School, Sports

Proctor’s AJ Reyelts Hopeful to Hear Name Called at NHL Draft

Reyelts is currently 28th in the 2024 draft prospects rankings for North American goalies.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor goaltender A.J. Reyelts is no stranger to drafts. He’s heard his name called in the NAHL and most recently in the USHL draft. This weekend, he’s hoping to add NHL draftee to that list. Reyelts is currently 28th in the 2024 draft prospects rankings for North American goalies. And if he’s picked, he’s expected to go on…

Berrisford
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Max Berrisford to Play College Baseball at St. Thomas

Berrisford was red hot at the dish, posting a batting average of .377.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Marshall baseball standout has found his college home. On Thursday, on his own personal Twitter page, junior catcher, pitcher, and infielder Max Berrisford announced he’ll be playing his college baseball at St. Thomas. Berrisford was red hot at the dish, posting a batting average of .377. He also was successful on the mound, striking out 49…

Duluth Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies’ Early Lead Extinguished in 5th Straight Loss

Huskies fall below .500 mark
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies couldn’t shake off their growing losing streak, falling 4-2 to the Waterloo Bucks for their fifth consecutive loss. Duluth scored first in the bottom of the fourth inning on a sac fly from Boots Landry. However, Waterloo quickly responded with two runs in the top of the fifth before adding to their lead in the…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Bucks Select AJ Johnson No. 23 Overall at 2024 NBA Draft

Johnson is a California native who played most recently for the Illawarra Hawks of Australia's National Basketball League.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks selected AJ Johnson in the first-round draft of the 2024 NBA draft. Johnson is a California native who played most recently for the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League. The 19-year-old Johnson is raw and will probably need time to work his way into an NBA rotation. The Bucks would love to see…
Professional Sports, Sports

Wolves Confidently Take Terrence Shannon at No. 27 After Illinois Star Found Not Guilty in Rape Case

The 6-foot-6 Shannon, who turns 24 next month, can play both guard positions.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves did some extra digging into Terrence Shannon Jr. before the NBA draft. They found plenty of sources vouching for his character, bolstering their confidence in a dynamic player whose final season at Illinois was overshadowed by a rape charge he was recently exonerated of. “The off-court reputation is sterling. Talk to the coaches at…

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Sports

Duluth FC Rolls Past Minnesota Blizzard to Continue Push for First Place

Tyler Limmer had three goals to lead the team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC left no doubt in their contest against the Minnesota Blizzard on Wednesday. Tyler Limmer had three goals and Dylan Sumner had two goals offensively as the Bluegreens erupted for the 10 to 0 win. Duluth FC is now 7-3-1 on the year and will next play at Siouxland United FC on July 6th. Categories: Sports

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Sports

Tobias’ Two Goals Help Superior City FC Hold Off St. Croix FC

Superior City FC will next host NOSC Blast on June 30th at 6 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s squad picked up their 2nd straight win on Wednesday, defeating St. Croix FC 2 to 1. The Beacons were led by Anna Tobias, who had two goals in the contest. Superior City FC will next host NOSC Blast on June 30th at 6 PM. Categories: Sports

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Northwoods League, Sports

Loggers Complete Three-Game Sweep By Handling Huskies

The Huskies fall to 14-14 and will next host the Waterloo Bucks on Thursday. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were unable to hold off the sweep on Wednesday night as the Loggers were once again victorious in Duluth. A four-run 3rd inning and a six-run 6th doomed the Huskies as the Loggers ran away with the 13 to 3 victory. The Huskies fall to 14-14 and will next host the Waterloo Bucks on Thursday….

Timberwolves
Professional Sports, Sports

Timberwolves Agree to Trade with Spurs to Get Rob Dillingham with 8th Overall Pick

The 6-foot-1, 164-pound Dillingham spent his only college season at Kentucky.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to get Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves will complete the deal by sending to the Spurs their unprotected 2031 first-round pick and make a 2030 swap that’s protected for the top pick, both…

Rogge
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Women’s Hockey Standout Naomi Rogge Heading to Sweden for 2nd Straight Year

Rogge was in the same league a year ago, suiting up for S-D-E.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog and current Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse coach Naomi Rogge is heading overseas to Sweden once again. On Wednesday, the forward signed a one-year contract with Linkoping out of the SDHL. Rogge was in the same league a year ago, suiting up for S-D-E. In 36 games played, she had 15 goals and 10 assists for a…

Terry
High School, Sports

Northwood Names Jackson Terry as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Terry takes over a veteran heavy squad that has 11 returners and went 9-16 a year ago.
Neil Vierzba,

MINONG, Wis.- Northwood has a new head boys varsity coach. Jackson Terry is set to lead the Evergreens this upcoming winter. He takes over a veteran heavy squad that has 11 returners and went 9-16 a year ago. Terry is no stranger to the school as he teaches social studies and is also the softball coach for Northwood/Solon Springs. He replaces…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Loggers Top Huskies in High-Scoring Affair to Take Game One of Doubleheader

Duluth falls to 14-13 and will next face the Loggers again on Wednesday at 6:35 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies and La Crosse Loggers combined for 25 runs in game one of their doubleheader on Tuesday. Unfortunately, a late surge by La Crosse gave them the 13 to 12 win in ten innings. Jayden Duplantier had a night to remember, going 4 for 6 at the plate with a run batted in. Game two also…

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College, Northwoods League, Sports

Chisholm Native Eli Sundquist Transfers to Play College Baseball at Minnesota

Sundquist most recently was with Utah Valley, where he appeared in 20 games and had 48 strikeouts.
Neil Vierzba,

CHISHOLM, Minn.- Former Duluth Huskies pitcher and Chisholm native Eli Sundquist has found his next college home. Sundquist announced on his own personal Twitter page that he is transferring to the University of Minnesota. He most recently was with Utah Valley, where he appeared in 20 games and had 48 strikeouts. Before his time with the Wolverines, Sundquist was a…
Professional Sports, Sports

Carleton and Collier Lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup Title with 94-89 Win Over New York Liberty

The Lynx became the fourth different team to win the Cup in the event's four-year history.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. The Lynx became the fourth different team to win the Cup in the event’s four-year history and continued the trend of the host…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

The class will be inducted on Friday, Sept. 27th in a ceremony inside Weber Music Hall.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD announced their 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class on Tuesday. 11 former athletes are set to be inducted in September. They are Kristen Danielson, Ricky Fritz, Erika Holst, Jodi Jost, Rick Kosti, Sharon Lahti, Peter Lawton, Josh Quigley, Stacy Johnson, Dan Soldner, and lastly, Sue Wurl. All of which have played a role in helping UMD reach…

Coupe
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Bring Back Outfielder Max Coupe

Coupe played in 54 games last season for Duluth. He tallied 65 hits with five home runs and 35 runs batted in.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A familiar face is back with the Duluth Huskies. On Monday, the team announced that they have re-signed outfielder Max Coupe. Coupe played in 54 games last season for Duluth. He tallied 65 hits with five home runs and 35 runs batted in. Coupe just recently wrapped up his college season with Gonzaga, where he had 32 hits…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hunter Shepard & Hershey Bears Win 2nd Straight Calder Cup

Shepard did his part in net as he stopped 17 of the 21 shots he saw in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

HERSHEY, Penn.- Game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals wasn’t the only big hockey game happening Monday night. Former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard and the Hershey Bears were vying for their 2nd straight Calder Cup. Shepard did his part in net as he stopped 17 of the 21 shots he saw in the contest. The game then went into overtime…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Top Cats: Panthers Win Their 1st Stanley Cup, Top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
The Associated Press,

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Timberwolves Sign Chris Finch to Multi-Year Extension

Finch was a finalist for the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award after leading the Timberwolves to a 56-win regular season.
KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that they’ve signed head coach Chris Finch to a multi-year contract extension. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Timberwolves and Finch have agreed to a four-year deal that keeps him under contract with Minnesota through the 2027-28 season. Finch was a finalist for the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award after leading the Timberwolves to…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Canyon Native Nick Carlson Picks Up Top Scorer in the World Honor

Carlson is currently averaging 13 points, five rebounds, and shooting 56 percent from the field in his first season overseas.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A former St. Scholastica Saint is making a name for himself in the Big V League in Australia. On Saturday, Nick Carlson was awarded the Highest Point Scorer in the World honor after dropping 48 points on the Western Port Steelers. Carlson, who plays for the Keysborough Cougars, also had seven rebounds in the contest. He is currently…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldogs Cava & Morin Re-Sign with Respective PWHL Teams

Both players began the year with PWHL Minnesota. Morin finished her season with Boston.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The free agency period for the PWHL is officially underway. Former Bulldog Sidney Morin has decided to stay put after agreeing to a one-year deal with Boston. Morin, who originally was selected by PWHL Minnesota in the draft, found some success in Bean Town, posting 4 points in the regular season. She also would find the stat sheet…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Ed Policy to Take Over as Packers President and CEO after Mark Murphy’s Retirement Next Summer

Policy, 53, joined the Packers as vice president and general counsel in August 2012 and was promoted to COO in January 2018.
The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team’s president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy. Policy, the son of former San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns president Carmen Policy, will assume the role when the NFL’s only publicly owned franchise holds its…

Grandma's Marathon
Sports

Record-Breaking Participation, Results Highlight 48th Annual Grandma’s Marathon

Over 7,500 unofficial marathon finishers
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday’s rain failed to put a damper on the excitement surrounding the 48th annual Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. For a record sixth time in the history of Grandma’s Marathon, Elisha Barno of Kenya crossed the finish line a winner. “I’m very happy, like I’ve done something very important in my life,” Barno said after the race. The 39-year-old…

Duluth Harbor Monsters
Sports

Harbor Monsters Fall One Point Short of Vengeance Against Goats

Duluth falls to 1-2, KC improves to 4-0
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- In what was supposed to be a revenge game for the Harbor Monsters turned into a heartbreaking loss, with Duluth losing 58-57 to the Kansas City Goats at the DECC. Duluth came out of the gates red-hot, with Ja’Vonte Johnson throwing a touchdown pass to Nathan Chromy on the game’s first play from scrimmage. However, failed two-point conversions…

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Community, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News, Sports, Wisconsin

Sanclemente, Gomez Take Home Grandma’s Marathon Wheelchair Titles.

Weather forces several to cancel
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Before this year’s Grandma’s Marathon runners crossed the finish line, competitors in the wheelchair division earned their place in the spotlight. Luis Francisco Sanclemente of Colombia won the men’s wheelchair division, finishing with a personal best time of 1:22:07. It was 2:05 away from the course record, set by Aaron Pike in 2022. Sanclemente finished just 17 seconds…