DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with redshirt sophomore pitcher Caleb Gallant, out of Florida Southwestern State College. Gallant has tallied 22 strikeouts in 13 games this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- He’s racked up hit after hit for the Duluth Huskies all season long. Now, shortstop Michael Hallquist is being recognized for his efforts. On Friday, the Northwoods League announced their postseason awards. And Hallquist was named the 2023 Player of the Year. This season the Fargo, North Dakota native is batting .353 with 13 home runs, 18 doubles,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth FC midfielder is making the jump to the pros. Kostyantyn Domaratskyy has signed with the LA Force, out of the N-I-S-A. Domaratskyy spent two seasons in Duluth. He would tally 12 goals in those two years suiting up for the BlueGreens. The 12 goals would land him as the club’s 4th all-time goal scorer. Domaratskyy was…
WRENSHALL, Minn.- The Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors have returned to the football field as they prepare for their season opener later this August. It will actually be their first varsity game in over a year after only fielding a JV team in 2022 due to low numbers. At the end of last fall, the Raptors had 20 high school players on their…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness have had quite the eventful off-season. First, they had to add a new head coach as the team brought in Colten St. Clair. Then, they had to hold their tryout camp in Superior due to the Northwoods Credit Union Arena being iceless after a cooling tower issue. Now, they’ll be away from their home till…
WHEELING, W.V.- Earlier this week, UMD captain Tanner Laderoute re-signed with the Wheeling Nailers. Now, a Hibbing native will be joining him as Jarrett Lee re-signed with the team for the upcoming season. Lee joined Wheeling late last season after finished up his college career at the University of St. Thomas. In 13 games for the Nailers, he would tally…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team added to their coaching staff on Thursday. Seth Betts has been named the new Director of Player Development and Assistant Head Coach. He most recently was the Director of Baseball and Director of Hitting at Starters Sports Training in Burnsville. Betts played collegiately at Crown College, where he was the UMAC Player of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall alum Grace Kirk has gone on to do big things since her Hilltopper career ended in 2020. Now a senior guard at Brown University, Kirk made her return to the Duluth community to give back with her first-ever girls basketball camp. Nearly a dozen local athletes grades 8 through 12 were on hand to receive instructions…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason coaches poll was released on Wednesday morning. Coming in at number three was UMD with 165 points. Just ahead of them was Wayne State at number two and Concordia-St. Paul at number one. On the players to watch list is 5th year senior Madison Gordon. Gordon recorded career-highs in assists, kills, and points last year….
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they’re honoring the lift of Bud Grant throughout the 2023 season with a jersey patch and helmet decal. Vikings owner Mark Wilf made the announcement before the team held a night practice at TCO Stadium. It’s the team’s last workout before they travel to Seattle for their first preseason game Thursday night. They’ll…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last season, Tanner Laderoute split time with UMD and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. Now, he’ll enter his first full season as a pro with the same team that gave him his first opportunity. Laderoute is staying in Wheeling on a one-year deal. The UMD captain would suit up in 11 games for the Nailers. He would…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD Defenseman Derek Daschke will play for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL this upcoming season. After his lone season with UMD in which he totaled 16 points, Daschke played for the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. He would also have one goal and six assists in the games he skated. Daschke would tack on two more…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies would start the game strong on Monday against the St. Cloud Rox. However, St. Cloud would score seven unanswered late to take down the Huskies 8 to 3. Duluth was led by Joe Vos, who went two for three with one run batted in. The two teams will meet again on Tuesday. Except the game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is coming off an 8-3 season just a year ago. Which on paper looks pretty good. But as the Bulldogs hit the practice field this afternoon for the first time this season, they were adamant that that’s not the standard. 105 players make up the 2023 camp roster. Which consist of a mixture of…
ANAHEIM, C.A.- A former UMD goaltender has found a new NHL team. Alex Stalock and the Anaheim Ducks agreed to a one-year contract through the 2023-2024 season. Stalock comes from the Chicago Blackhawks, where he had 24 starts last season. He went 9-15-2 with two shutouts in those games. Anaheim will be the 4th NHL team for Stalock. He’s previously…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids standout Jessika Lofstrom has announced her college commitment. Over the weekend, Lofstrom said on her personal twitter page she intends to suit up for the University of Jamestown, once her time with the Thunderhawks comes to an end. Just this past season, she averaged 16 points per game and helped lead Rapids to their 3rd…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s segment we hear from the Huskies biggest hype man Dale Haagenson, better known as Hoagie. Categories: Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- When you think of Northern Minnesota sports, baseball might not come to mind, but that idea is changing and fast. This weekend the annual Art Von Memorial Tournament saw nearly 70 teams from near and far travel to Lake Park in Duluth to take part in what has become one of the largest Little League tournaments in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this segment, Fox 21’s Cam Derr teams up with Duluth Huskies closer David Stich and catcher Tyler Leroy to learn how to throw a baseball pitch. The tables turn when Stich has to learn how to throw a softball pitch. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were swept at home Friday night, falling in Game Two, 15-13. Duluth would pull ahead in the bottom of the seventh, but Eau Claire would respond with a seven run eighth inning. Huskies able to respond with a three run bottom half of the frame, however that rally would ultimately fall short. Next up, Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team had an addition to their schedule earlier this week. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern University on December 28th at the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The semifinal game is a part of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. UMD is one of four teams scheduled to play at the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A whopping six players on the Superior City FC women’s squad earned all-league selections. On the first team is midfielder’s Emilia McGiffert and Gwendolyn Lilly, and goalkeeper Gracie Meagher. Then on the 2nd team is forward Alyssa Doyle, midfielder Molly Henderson, and defender Hunter Zamzow. Superior City FC finished their first-ever season with a UPSL Midwest-West semfinal appearance….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have added a St. Scholastica Saint to their roster. The team signed infielder and pitcher Payton Jeffries for the remainder of the season. Jeffries appeared in six games this past spring for the Saints. He best outing came on May 3rd when he went all nine innings and struck out five. Jeffries would tally 17…
EAGAN, Minn.- After almost three months of being on the Vikings roster, Zach Ojile’s dream of playing for his hometown team has come to an end for now. The former UMD tight end was waived by Minnesota on Friday after the team signed XFL running back Abram Smith. Ojile’s journey to the NFL started back on May 12th, when he…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were shutout for the first time this season on Thursday, 7-0, to Eau Claire. The Huskies starting pitcher Jayce James had a solid outing in his sixth start of the season. James would throw five and two thirds innings with two runs on eight hits, with five strikeouts. The Alabama native went five innings of…
EAGAN, Minn.- Former UMD tight end now turned Vikings fullback Zach Ojile has officially had one week of training camp under his belt. He’ll now have over three more weeks to impress the coaching staff as he fights for a spot on the 53 man roster. Ojile is in a position battle with Duluth native C.J. Ham. But there are…
DULUTH, Minn.- A longtime assistant coach is departing the UMD women’s hockey program. Associate head coach Laura Bellamy has accepted the head coaching position at her alma mater Harvard. The Duluth native spent eight seasons on the Bulldog coaching staff. She helped guide UMD to one national title game, two frozen fours, and five postseason wins in the past three…
MAPLE, Wis.- In three of the last four seasons, the Northwestern football team has completed a perfectly unblemished regular season. This year, the 17-time Heart O’North Champions will face the challenge of filling 18 of the 22 starting spots. That all began on Monday, Day One of practice. The Tigers graduated a large senior class last season of key players…
BISMARCK, N.D.- Huskies designated hitter Brandon Compton is not only an all-star but he’s now an all-star mvp. Tuesday night, Compton would go 1 for 3 with two runs batted in in the Great Plains All-Star Game in Bismarck. Compton’s two run double in the top of the 7th would help the East tie the West at three late in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Hard to believe but in just 17 days from now, prep football in Wisconsin kicks off. Tuesday was the first day teams hit the practice field in preparation of the 2023 season. One of those teams getting things going was Superior, who are looking to turn things around after a 1-8 season in 2022. Head Coach Bob DeMeyer…
DULUTH, Minn.- After twenty years in the program as a player, assistant coach, and finally a head coach, Rilee Dawson is stepping down as the St. Scholastica head softball coach. The move will be official on August 4th as Dawson is expected to pursue other opportunities. In her first six seasons as Head Coach, she led the Saints to four…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- With the calender flipping over to August, junior high school hockey players are allowed to announce their verbal college commitments. Hermantown junior defenseman Henry Peterson was one of those players to waste no time. Peterson announced via his own personal Twitter account that he has committed to the University of St. Thomas. He skated in 22 games last…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the 8th consecutive summer, local area kids have a chance to learn from the pros as the Twin Ports Pro Development camp began Monday morning in Superior. Head instructor and Superior native Brett Olson is once again at the helm, teaching the next generation skills development while also putting them through strength and conditioning sessions. New this…
DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off an extraordinary, history making postseason run, the Bulldogs men’s basketball team has returned some old faces, added some new ones and are shaping up for another great season. But first, the team will get their first taste together on the hardwood, overseas as the Bulldogs set sail for their Summer Tour. UMD is set to…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week we turn the mic over to the kids who asked the Duluth Huskies the hard-hitting questions everyone was looking for. Categories: Community, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies seven game win streak came to a close on Friday evening, falling 15-2 to the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Pitcher Isaac Rohde came on in relief and retired 12 straight batters to keep the Border Cats off the board. Next up, Duluth heads North for two more with Thunder Bay. Game One is set for…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with freshman designated hitter Brandon Compton, out of Arizona State University. Compton currently has ten home runs on the season with 58 runs batted in. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has a new assistant coach. On Friday, the team hired Emma Sobieck to join the coaching staff. She comes from Bemidji State, where she was also an assistant for the past two seasons. Sobieck also played collegiately for the Beavers, skating in 146 games. In her senior year, she had a career best…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The defending champions in the UMAC released their schedules for the upcoming season. First up the women’s squad, the Yellowjackets will start the year on the road. A whopping six games away from Superior to begin the season. Their first match is September 1st against Gustavus Adolphus. Five games later, they’ll finally have their home opener on September…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up a big division win in the series opener at home on Thursday, inching by the Border Cats 6-5. All-stars Calyn Halvorson and Brandon Compton crushed their 5th and 10th homeruns of the season, ahead of the homerun derby next week. Duluth will look for the sweep over Thunder Bay in Game Two on…
DULUTH, Minn.- In less than a year, Duluth will be home to a Arena League football team. And on Thursday, the team made some formal announcements, including the introduction of the team’s owner. Brent LaBrie, a Wisconsin businessman takes the helm for the yet to be named Duluth team. He along with his family have visited the Twin Ports many…
DULUTH, Minn.- They’ve been hitting the ball out of the park all season long. Now, they will do it in a competition. Three Huskies have been selected to compete in the Great Plains All-Star Home Run Challenge next week in Bismarck. They are Michael Hallquist, who currently leads the Northwoods League with 13 home runs. Calyn Halvorson, who has four…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- For the past three hockey seasons, the roof at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids has not been able to withstand more than a foot of snow build up and in April the city decided it was time for some change. “I think this new facility that will be good for another 50 or 60 years…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Nemadji Women’s Golf Club reached an impressive mark on Wednesday as they held their 75th anniversary of their invitational tournament. Dozens gathered at the golf course to take part in the event. And it went towards a great cause, as all proceeds will go to the Superior girls golf team. President Barb Hoag says it isn’t just…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids head boys varsity hockey coach Wade Chiodo has been serving as director of player personnel for the Oklahoma Warriors of the NAHL the last three seasons. Now, he’s preparing for a new gig as Chiodo was named as Team President. Chiodo will still serve as head coach of the Thunderhawks for this upcoming season. Grand…
ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland announced they are adding men’s and women’s wrestling beginning in the Fall of 2025. The school has immediately begun their search for a head coach. With the addition of both wrestling squads, the school will now have 16 varsity sports. The NCAA currently has 109 institutions that offer men’s wrestling and 44 schools that…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s soccer announced their captains for the upcoming season. They are fifth-year seniors Lauren Hansen and Sarah Stange, and senior Jackie Jares. Hansen and Stange previously served as the Bulldog captains in 2022. Hansen would play in all 18 games while Stange had an injury that limited her to only nine games. Jares started in 15 games…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in early June former Bulldogs Naomi Rogge and Anneke Linser each signed pro deals in the PHF. After the league was bought out, Rogge made the jump to the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Now Linser will be joining her. However, they’ll be on different teams as Linser signed with Djurgardens. Just this past season, the 5th year…
DULUTH, Minn.- Superior native Amy Flessert is set to compete in the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Japan at the beginning of August. This competition marks Flessert’s fourth Worlds event. The first held in four years due to the pandemic. After patiently waiting, Flessert says she’s ready to make a splash. “It’s been four long years and every since I…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD Athletics department named a Kelly Grgas-Wheeler as the Director of Athletic Communications and Media Relations. Grgas-Wheeler has worn many different hats in her time with Bulldog Athletics. She’s served as the men’s and women’s basketball contact, the women’s hockey communications director for the past 16 years, acted as the communications director in three NCAA…
