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UMD Soccer Announces Captains for 2023 Fall Season

UMD opens the season on August 31st at Northern Michigan.

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…

UMD’s Anneke Linser Joins Djurgardens in Swedish Women’s Hockey League

Just this past season, the 5th year senior would tally 17 goals and 30 points in 39 games for the Bulldogs.

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…

Flessert Set to Compete in Fourth World Aquatics Masters Championships

Amy will compete in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle, as well as the 200, 100 and 50 meter breaststroke.

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…

Kelly Grgas-Wheeler Named UMD Director of Athletic Communications

Grgas-Wheeler has worn many different hats since starting with Bulldog Athletics almost 17 years ago.

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…

Duluth Cubs Legion Baseball to Represent Northland in State Tournament

Over the weekend Duluth scored 67 runs in six games, combining for a team batting average over .400. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Cubs Post 71 baseball team has qualified to represent the Northland in the upcoming American Legion Baseball Tournament in Rochester. The Cubs earned their spot after winning the Minnesota Sub-State 10 tournament over the weekend. Duluth scored 67 runs in six games, combining for a team batting average over .400. Duluth and fifteen other teams from…

Bowfest 2023 Underway This Week

SUPERIOR, Wis.–It may be hot this week, but that is not going to keep people away from Mont du Lac Resort’s biggest event. The grounds and ranges are being prepared for Bowfest 2023. Thousands of bow enthusiasts will be lining up targets, meeting with vendors, or walking through the woods to test their skills in a variety of shooting situations….

Exclusive: Former Huskies Shortstop Kristian Campbell Talks Signing with Red Sox

Campbell made it official signing with the Red Sox on Thursday. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Last Monday, Duluth’s former shortstop Kristian Campbell was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB Draft to the Boston Red Sox. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Campbell after hearing the news. Q: Probably a dream turned reality for you, walk me through that phone call and the emotion that you felt. A: Yeah it…

Seven Huskies Selected as Great Plains East All-Stars

The Great Plains All-Star Game is set for August 1 in Bismarck, North Dakota. The game is set for 7:05 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Announced Thursday morning seven Huskies were recognized for their efforts this season and were chosen to represent Duluth in the upcoming Great Plains All-Star Game. The Northwoods league is trying out a new format for the 2023 season, All-Stars from the Great Plains East will take on their rivals in the West. The rosters were determined by the…

Huskies Run Cold in Game Two with Loggers

Duluth will look to bounce back on Thursday, opening a home series with the Minnesota Mudpuppies. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies fell in Game Two 15-11 to the first place La Crosse Loggers on Wednesday at Wade Stadium. A rain delay halted play in the third inning. When the game resumed, Duluth would go cold and fall behind by six runs after the inning. La Crosse puts up another big inning in the 8th. The Huskies rally…

Former Huskies All-Star Mike Boeve Signs Rookie Deal with Brewers

Boeve played for the Huskies back in the summer of 2021. He would club 84 hits and have 47 runs batted in.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- Former Huskies All-Star Mike Boeve is officially a member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. On Wednesday, he signed his rookie deal with the team. Boeve’s contract is for 1.25 million dollars. The years on the deal are still to be announced. The former Duluth 3rd baseman had one more year of eligibility left. But with the contract now,…

Huskies Rally Late To Take Game One From Loggers

The two teams will meet up again on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies would put up four runs in the 8th on Tuesday to take down the La Crosse Loggers, 7 to 4. Tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the 8th, Tyler Leroy would hit a three-run double to give Duluth the eventual victory. The two teams will meet up again on Wednesday. First pitch is at…

Duluth FC Sees Season End in Minnesota Super Cup Play

The BlueGreens end the year with a 12-2-1 overall record.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Duluth FC saw their season officially end on Tuesday, falling to Minneapolis City SC 3 to 1 in Minnesota Super Cup Play. The BlueGreens were vying for a spot in the semifinals this weekend. Kostya Domaratskyy would have the lone goal in the contest for Duluth FC. The BlueGreens end the year with a 12-2-1 overall record. Categories:…

Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel to Play College Football at UMD

The soon to be senior wideout hauled in 40 receptions with seven touchdowns and 579 yards receiving.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown standout is staying close to home to play college football. Hawks wide receiver Peyton Menzel announced his commitment to UMD on Saturday. The soon to be senior wideout hauled in 40 receptions with seven touchdowns and 579 yards receiving. Overall, he would accumulate 687 all-purpose yards. Menzel and Hermantown are coming off a 6-3 season last…

Northland Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Sorenson Selected for NCAA College Basketball Academy

This will be the 2nd time in his career that Sorenson has coached at the academy. His first year was back in 2019.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland head men’s basketball coach Scott Sorenson will make his way to Memphis later this month. Sorenson will serve as a coach for the NCAA College Basketball Academy. The academy give prospective men’s and women’s student athletes a sample of the college basketball experience. This will be the 2nd time in his career that Sorenson has coached at…

UMD’s Henderson & Gascon Invited to Team Canada’s National Development Camp

Henderson posted one goal and six assists last season. While Gascon is set to make her debut this fall.

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario.- Two current UMD women’s hockey players will have a chance to suit up for Team Canada at their National Women’s Development Team training camp. Sophomore defenseman Tova Henderson and freshman goaltender Eve Gascon will take part in the four-day camp in Ontario. Henderson posted one goal and six assists last season, while Gascon is set to make…

UMD Men’s Hockey Releases Roster for 2023-2024 Season

UMD will have six new players suiting up for the team this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- 82 days from now the UMD men’s hockey team will drop the puck in their home and season opener against Michigan Tech. And just over the weekend, the team released their roster for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs will have four freshman suiting up for the team. They are headlined by defensman Aaron Pionk and forward Matthew Perkins,…

Duluth FC’s Storybook Season Ends in Conference Final

Duluth FC finished the season 11-1-1. 

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a heartbreaking end to a storybook season on Saturday. As Duluth FC fell 2-1 in double overtime to Midwest North Conference rival, Med City FC. For the BlueGreens, this year was about more than just the success. “It’s very very difficult to do without dropping a game and it’s just heart breaking to get to this…

Wilderness Open Tryout Camp with New Head Coach

The Wilderness will need to get down to 25 players by September 1st.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week marked the official return of the Minnesota Wilderness as the team looks to follow up last season’s Midwest Division title. The Wilderness opened up camp this week in Superior with a new leader on the bench. Colten St. Clair takes over for Brett Skinner, who departed for the Fargo Force. St. Clair, along with general management…

Former Huskie Devin Hurdle Signs with Texas Rangers

In 57 games in 2022, Hurdle would club five home runs for Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week the Duluth Huskies saw two former players get drafted in the MLB draft. Duluth can now add another former player making the jump to a major league organization. On Tuesday, Shortstop Devin Hurdle signed a contract with the Texas Rangers. Hurdle would spend last summer with the Huskies. In 57 games, Hurdle would club five…

Six Superior City FC Members Earn End of Year Honors

Superior City FC finished the year with a 7-4-1 overall record.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC men’s team had a memorable first season as a program. Now, members of the team are being rewarded for their efforts this past season. On Thursday, the UPSL Midwest-West division announced their end of the year awards. Forward Mally Lumsden was a scoring machine for Superior and as a result he had to share…

St. Scholastica Announces 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

The class will officially be inducted on October 14th as part of Homecoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica announced their 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Class on Thursday afternoon. It will be the 12th class in program history to be inducted. The class includes a pair of All-Americans, Walt Aufderheide, who is tied for the program record with 18 wins as he manned the pipes for the Saints from 1979 to…

Duluth FC Scores Five Unanswered Against TwinStars to Secure Spot in Conference Final

Tyler Limmer led the BlueGreens with two goals in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC continued their winning ways on Wednesday, defeating the Minnesota TwinStars 5 to 1 in NPSL North Conference semifinals. The TwinStars would take the lead at the 36th minute, but after that it was all Duluth FC as they score five unanswered goals. Tyler Limmer led the BlueGreens with two goals in the contest. Next up for…

Rooney Rounds Out Bulldogs at USA Women’s Hockey National Festival

The festival takes place August 7th through the 13th in Lake Placid, New York.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.- It was announced on Tuesday that four UMD women’s hockey standouts from a year ago will be skating at the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival. Also on the list is former UMD goaltender and olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. Rooney has already established herself, but it will be a big weekend for current Bulldogs Mannon McMahon and…

Undefeated Bluegreens Prepare for Postseason

Duluth FC is set to meet up with Minnesota Twinstars FC, at home on Wednesday in the Midwest North Semifinal. Kick off is set for 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- All season long Duluth FC has shined on the pitch. Now the Bluegreens are preparing to make the shift into the postseason. On Saturday, Duluth FC completed an 11-0-1 undefeated regular season schedule for the first time in program history, slotting the Bluegreens as the one seed heading into Wednesday’s matchup with the bottom seeded Minnesota Twinstars FC….

Huskies Extend Win Streak to Four Straight

Josh Duarte extends his hit streak to nine games, going 2-4 with 2 RBIs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned their fourth straight victory on Tuesday evening, sweeping Thunder Bay 13-6. The Huskies started out hot with a six run first inning. Brandon Compton would pick up his seventh home run of the season. While, left fielder Josh Duarte extended his hit streak to nine games. Duluth hits the road for a five game…

Four Bulldogs Invited to USA Hockey Women’s National Festival

The festival will take place from August 7th to August 13 at Lake Placid in New York.

DULUTH, Minn.- Four UMD women’s hockey players will be participating in the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival later this summer. Maggie Flaherty, Gabbie Hughes, Mannon McMahon, and Clara Van Wieren have all been invited to compete at the Festival. Duluth native Sanya Sandahl will also serve as the goaltending coach. It will take place from August 7th to August 13…

Naomi Rogge Joins SDE of Swedish Women’s Hockey League

Rogge graduated as the program's all-time games played record holder.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Naomi Rogge will get to play hockey this year after all. Rogge originially signed her first professional contract with the Metropolitan Riveters of the PHF earlier this off-season, but the league would be bought out. Now, she’s heading overseas as she signed a deal with SDE of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Rogge graduated as the…

Former Huskies Boeve & Campbell Selected in MLB Draft

Boeve spent the 2021 season in Duluth. While Campbell was with the Huskies in 2022.

SEATTLE, Wash.- A former Huskies All-Star heard his name called on Sunday at the MLB draft. Infielder Mike Boeve went 54th overall to the Milwaukee Brewers. Boeve was with the Huskies for the summer of 2021. In 67 games, he would club 84 hits and have 47 runs batted in. Boeve played collegiately for Omaha, where he would collect the…

Northland College Names New Head Baseball & Head Men’s Hockey Coach

The school made the official announcements last Friday.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland has a new head baseball coach. The team named former Duluth Denfeld coach Cal Fougner as their new bench boss. Fougner had been with Valley City State in North Dakota since 2020 as their lead assistant coach. He also coached at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College back in 2012. On the ice,…

Huskies Keep Rolling with Series Opener Victory

Kasen Wells lead the way going 3-5 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned the 12-8 victory in Game One Monday evening over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. The Huskies bats came alive in the bottom of the third, highlighted by a bases clearing triple by Kasen Wells who would finish the night 3-5. Next up, Duluth will look for the sweep in Game Two with Thunder Bay,…

UMD’s Noah Cates & Flyers Agree to Two-Year Contract Extension

Cates was one of four NHL rookies to appear in every game for his team.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.-  It appears former Bulldog Noah Cates and the Philadelphia Flyers won’t have to go to arbitration anymore. On Monday, the left wing and Philadelphia agreed to a two-year contract extension worth 5.25 million dollars. Cates recorded 38 points in 82 games for the Flyers last season. He was one of four NHL rookies to appear in every game…

C.J. Ham Returns to Denfeld for 4th Annual Football Camp

Ham led over 400 kids from the 1st grade all the way up the 9th grade.

DULUTH, Minn.- Since 2019, Duluth native and Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham has returned to his hometown to lead his annual football camp. The tradition continued this past Saturday when Ham led over 400 kids from the 1st grade all the way up the 9th grade with hands on training as well as conversations on leadership, work ethic, and education. During…

Solar Storm Thursday Expected To Make Northern Lights Visible In 17 States

A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere. Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in…

Rox Take Series From Huskies with 6-4 Victory in Finale

Next up for Duluth, they'll host the Minnesota Mud Puppies at 6:35 PM on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their home and home series with the St. Cloud Rox on Friday. Unfortunately, it didn’t go Duluth’s way as St. Cloud took the final game 6 to 4. Max Coupe would go two for three to lead the Huskies offensively. Next up for Duluth, they’ll host the Minnesota Mud Puppies at 6:35 PM…

Top Play of the Week: 7/7

This weeks’ top play belongs to Kasen Wells of the Duluth Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Kasen Wells of the Duluth Huskies. Wells made a spectacular catch in Tuesday’s contest against the St. Cloud Rox. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Bikes and Riders Swarm Spirit Mountain

Bike enthusiasts and spectators gather at Spirit Mountain Chalet on Grand Avenue.

Lake Superior often gets all the attention in Duluth, but this weekend it’s the dry land of Spirit Mountain where things are happening. It is the Bike Duluth Festival that happens every year. Close to one thousand bikes and their riders will be flying down the hill, and over and around all kinds of terrain. There are a lot of…

Nick Wolff Departs Boston Bruins for Anaheim Ducks Organization

The D-man would register four points in 35 games just this past season.

SAN DIEGO, C.A.- Defenseman Nick Wolff departed the Boston Bruins organization for the Anaheim Ducks organization on Thursday evening. Wolff signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Gulls, who are the AHL affiliate of the Ducks. Wolff played in 91 games for the Providence Bruins the last three seasons. The D-man would register four points in 35 games just…

Superior City FC Women Shut Out Granite City FC for Spot in Postseason

Superior City FC will close out the regular season at home on Saturday against Tonka-Fusion FC. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s soccer team clinched a playoff spot on Thursday, shutting out Granite City FC 9 to 0. Superior City FC will close out the regular season at home on Saturday against Tonka-Fusion FC. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM. Categories: Sports

Former Bulldog Noah Cates Files for Arbitration with Philadelphia Flyers

The arbitrator will have the sole discretion to decide Cates' 2023-24 salary on either a one or two year deal.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- Former UMD left wing Noah Cates has filed for arbitration with the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia extended a qualifying offer to Cates back in June for almost 875 thousand dollars, which is 50 thousand dollars less than he made this past season. Cates appeared in all 82 games last season for the Flyers. He would post 13 goals and…

Former Hermantown Hawk Dylan Samberg Re-Signs with Winnipeg Jets

The defenseman stays with a Bulldog heavy Winnipeg Jet roster that already includes Alex Iafallo, Neal Pionk, and Dominic Toninato.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba.- Former Hermantown Hawk and UMD Bulldog Dyland Samberg is re-upping with the Winnipeg Jets on a two-year, 2.8 million dollar deal. Samberg just finished up his 2nd season in the NHL. In 63 games played, he would total two goals and six assists. The defenseman stays with a Bulldog heavy Winnipeg Jet roster that already includes Alex Iafallo,…

Esko Native Karson Kuhlman Signs One-Year Deal with New York Islanders

This will be Kuhlman's 4th NHL team as he also spent time with the Boston Bruins early in his career.

  ELMONT, N.Y.- He spent last season splitting time with the Seattle Kraken and the Winnipeg Jets. Now, Esko native Karson Kuhlman is once again on the move. Kuhlman and the New York Islanders agreed to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday afternoon. The former Bulldog would tally three goals and seven points in 47 games of action last year….

St. Scholastica Names Brooks Repking New Head Baseball Coach

Repking comes from Crown College, where he was the head coach for the Polars in the 2023 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team has a new head coach. Brooks Repking becomes the 5th head baseball coach in program history. He replaces Corey Kemp, who returned to the program on an interim basis in 2023. Repking comes from Crown College, where he was the head coach for the Polars in the 2023 season. He helped lead the…

Arizona State Joins NCHC as 9th Member of Conference

This is the first time since the conference began play in 2013 that the NCHC is expanding.

TEMPE, AZ.- The UMD men’s hockey team played Arizona State twice last season in non-conference play. Starting in the 2024-2025 season, the Bulldogs will meet the Sun Devils in conference play as Arizona State was announced as the 9th member of the NCHC conference on Wednesday. This is the first time since the conference began play in 2013 that the…

Rox Outlast Huskies in Game with Plenty of Fireworks

Duluth would have four players who had at least three runs batted in. Jared Mettam led the team with 4.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take 11 innings, 35 hits, and 41 runs to decide a winner between the St. Cloud Rox and Duluth Huskies on Tuesday. In the top of the 11th, St. Cloud would put up a 10 spot to eventually grab hold of the contest and win the game 23-18. Duluth would have four players who had at…

Boats Wrapped in Red, White and Blue

Annual boat parade on Caribou Lake a long-standing tradition.

Fourth of July is not just celebrated on land. It’s also celebrated by sea–or at least by lake. Caribou Lake to be exact. Tuesday it wasn’t waves of grain, but waves generated by every boat and pontoon imaginable. There was no shortage of red, white and blue as residents decked out their vessels to honor the nation’s beginning. Each year…

Minnesota Search for 3 Missing Fishermen

One man fell in, two others tried to rescue him.

RED WING, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota are searching Tuesday for three men who are missing from a fishing boat in the Mississippi River. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office said that around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a 911 call reported that a man fell into the river while fishing near the town of Red Wing, at a point where the…

Larks Hold Off Huskies to Avoid Series Sweep

The Huskies will stay at home on Tuesday to play the St. Cloud Rox. First pitch is at 3:05 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were unable to pull off the sweep on Monday, falling to the Bismarck Larks 9 to 5. Colin Linder would have 10 strikeouts in his final start for Duluth. The Huskies will stay at home on Tuesday to play the St. Cloud Rox. First pitch is at 3:05 PM. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports

Goaltender Hunter Shepard Staying in Hershey on Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

Shepard posted a record of 20-8-5 while helping guide the Bears to a Calder Cup title.

HERSHEY, Penn.- Cohasset native and former Grand Rapids goaltender Hunter Shepard is staying put. On Sunday, it was announced that the Hershey Bears, an affiliate of the Washington Capitals, and Shepard agreed to a two-year, two-way contract. Shepard posted a record of 20-8-5 while helping guide the Bears to a Calder Cup title. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota…