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UMD Women’s Hockey Settles for Tie in Double Overtime

The Bulldogs will take a short holiday break and will be back in action January 7, on the road against Wisconsin.  

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was forced into double-overtime, Saturday at Amsoil Arena against St. Thomas. Mannon McMahon had the lone goal for the Bulldogs, coming in the second period. The Bulldogs will take a short holiday break and will be back in action January 7, on the road against Wisconsin. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment we hear from head coach of the UMD women's basketball team, Mandy Pearson.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with head coach of the UMD women’s basketball team, Mandy Pearson. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start heading into conference play. The women’s team looks to make another NCAA tournament appearance for the third consecutive year. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Powers by St. Thomas

The Bulldogs will finish the series, Saturday at home. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team blew out WCHA opponent St. Thomas, Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Ashton Bell led the scoring with two goals on the night, six other Bulldogs each had goals in the 8-1 win. The Bulldogs will finish the series, Saturday at home. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Prep Basketball: Superior Boys Pick Up 1st Win Against Hibbing

Next up for Superior, they'll host Northwestern on Tuesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Third time was the charm for the Superior boys basketball team as they picked up their first win Friday against Hibbing 91 to 24. The Spartan defense proved to be the difference maker as they had 26 steals in the contest. Next up for Superior, they’ll host Northwestern on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 12/9

This week's top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball. His dunk would cap off an 83 to 49 victory over Cloquet on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Two Power Play Goals Not Enough as #1 Denver Rallies Past UMD 3-2

Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would start off their contest strong against Denver on Friday, but they would ultimately fall 3 to 2. Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period. Denver would then score three unanswered to take the 3 to 2 victory. Both teams will meet again…

Four First Period Goals Lift CEC Boy’s Hockey to Victory

The Lumberjacks put up four goals in the first period, led by junior's Joey Antonutti and Ryan Jones each with two.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boy’s hockey team hosted Duluth Denfeld, Thursday night at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. The Lumberjacks put up four goals in the first period, led by junior’s Joey Antonutti and Ryan Jones each with two. The Hunters were able to tack on one goal in the second period, however CEC’s defense held Denfeld to 17 shots to…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls & Two Harbors Boys Grab Road Victories

The Hilltoppers will next play against Hermantown on Saturday in Superior.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team improved to 4-0 on the year on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 80 to 30. The Hilltoppers will next play against Hermantown on Saturday in Superior. In other basketball action, Two Harbors would grab a road win against Duluth Marshall 97 to 37. The Agates (2-0) will next host Ely on Saturday. Categories:…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Team Up for Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness Game

The women's game will begin at 3 PM, with the men to follow at 7 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD women’s hockey team gets ready for their series against St. Thomas.  They’ll be much more than hockey on their minds. The Bulldogs are putting on a Hockey Hits Back Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness Game on Saturday. Graduate forward Gabbie Hughes, as well as her family, and the family of Sophie Wieland’s, created Sophie’s Squad….

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Roll Past Cloquet in Season Opener

The Greyhounds were led by Rocco Paulson, who had 16 points in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team would open up their season with a win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 83 to 49. The Greyhounds were led by Rocco Paulson, who had 16 points in the victory. Duluth East (1-0) will next play at Woodbury on Friday. Cloquet (0-2) will play at Esko on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Washington Capitals Call-Up Former UMD Goalie Hunter Shepard

The Cohasset native had been playing for the team's AHL club in Hershey.

WASHINGTON, DC.- Hunter Shepard set a number of program records during his time with the UMD men’s hockey team. And now, he’s making his way to the biggest stage. On Monday, the Washington Capitals called up Shepard to their active roster. The Cohasset native had been playing for the team’s AHL club in Hershey. He posted an impressive 6-0-2 record…

UMD Women’s Hockey Up One Spot in Latest USCHO Poll

UMD will next host St. Thomas on Friday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with top ranked Ohio State over the weekend, UMD is up one spot to number seven in the latest USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs would be pretty much held in check in Friday’s 2 to 1 loss to the Buckeyes. UMD’s goal would come with just less than one minute to go into the contest. The following…

Carlton Girls Basketball Falls in Home Opener

The Bulldogs will hit the road, Thursday taking on Silver Bay. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM.

CARLTON, Minn.- The Carlton girls basketball team dropped to 1-1 on the season after falling 41-30, Monday night at home. The Bulldogs will hit the road, Thursday taking on Silver Bay. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Northern Stars Put Up Six in Shutout Win

Duluth will next face off with Duluth Marshall, Saturday at 4 PM. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars hosted the Northern Tier Stars, Monday evening at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. The Northern Stars found the net six times and held Northern Tier to none, earning the 6-0 shutout win. Duluth will next face off with Duluth Marshall, Saturday at 4 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

No. 8 UMD Women’s Hockey Forces Split over No. 1 Ohio State

The Bulldogs will be back in action, Friday at home against St. Thomas. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The No.8 ranked UMD women’s hockey team earned a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against No.1 Ohio State at AMSOIL Arena, Saturday night. Clara Van Wieren posted two goals on the night, including the eventual game winner. The Bulldogs will be back in action, Friday at home against St. Thomas. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College,…

Mountain Iron-Buhl Football Battles in Historic End to their Season

The Rangers capped off a perfect 13-0 season being named the Minnesota 9-man State Champions. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team battled Spring Grove for the 9-man State Championship title at U.S. Bank Stadium, Saturday morning, in their first state title appearance in 50 years. The Rangers fell behind 19-0 after the first quarter, but would respond with two touchdowns in the second by Damian Tapio and Nik Jesch. The Lions found the end…

U.S. Eliminated in First Round of World Cup Knock-Outs

Players and coaches hope their performance encourages soccer spectatorship back home

DOHA, Qatar — Heartbreak for Team USA fans at the World Cup. The U.S. Men’s Team now heading home after they were defeated by the Netherlands in the first knock-out round of the World Cup today. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s time in Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup officially coming to an end after today’s 3-1 loss…

No. 8 UMD Women’s Hockey Falls Short in Game One

The Bulldogs will look for a split over Ohio State in Game Two, Saturday at Amsoil. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 8 UMD women’s hockey team faced the No. 1 overall ranked Ohio State at Amsoil Arena, Friday afternoon. The Buckeyes got on the board late in the first period and again in the third period. The Bulldogs rallied late in the third scoring with an extra attacker, Kylie Hanely. UMD would fall just short 2-1 in Game…

Coaches Corner: Rhett McDonald

Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald. Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Defeats Cloquet in Season Opener

Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team traveled to take on Cloquet, Friday night in a Lake Superior match-up. The Hawks scored early and often, winning it 90-55. Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Colorado College Blanks UMD Men’s Hockey 3-0

Hunter McKown would lead the Tigers with two goals in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would drop their first game to Colorado College on Friday, falling 3 to 0. Hunter McKown would lead the Tigers with two goals in the contest. The same two teams will meet up on Saturday with puck drop at 7 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Athletics DEI Council Organizes Youth Clothing Drive

If you'd like to donate, the clothing drive will have a donation bin located by the ticket booth at UMD basketball and hockey home games, running through December 17. 

DULUTH, Minn.- In the spirit of the season of giving, the UMD athletics diversity, equity and inclusion council has organized a clothing drive in an effort to support K-12 students within our community. The DEI council asks for warm weather gear such as: sweaters, gloves, hats, coats, etc. as we transition into the colder months. President of the DEI council,…

UMD Women’s Cross Country Places 20th at NCAA National Championship

This was UMD's highest finish since 2017, when they took 15th.

SEATTLE, Wash.- After placing 26th last year, the UMD women’s cross country team would take 20th this season at the NCAA National Championship. UMD was led by 6th year senior Cailee Peterson, who placed 62nd overall. Following her, was teammate Maddie Verkerke, who finished 86th. Two more Bulldogs would land in the top 150, Julia Nielsen at 112 and Morgan…

UMD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Earn Doubleheader Sweep Over Minnesota Crookston

Both teams will head to Bemidji, Saturday for another conference match-up. The women's team tips off at 1 PM, the men will follow that game. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD basketball squads earned NSIC wins over Minnesota Crookston at home, Thursday night. The women’s team outscored the Golden Eagles 43-16 in the first half. UMD was led by Brooke Olsen with with 21 points in the 83-58 victory. The men’s team caught fire at the end of the first half, taking the 43-35 lead before…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & Moose Lake-Willow River Boys Open Seasons with Victories

The Hunters (1-0) will next play at North Branch on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team opened their season with a win on Thursday, defeating South Shore 78 to 39. The Hunters (1-0) will next play at North Branch on Saturday. In other boys action, Moose Lake-Willow River would grab a road win against Proctor, 65 to 34. The Rebels will host Rock Ridge on December 6th. Categories:…

Northern Star: Mountain Iron-Buhl Football Team

The Rangers kick off the the 9-man state championship game, Saturday at 10:03 AM, at U.S. Bank Stadium. 

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team is on the brink of history. In less than one week, the team will compete in their first state title game in 50 years. “We’ve been working for this since fourth grade and everyone over there, it’s been our dream really so it’s really exciting, surreal feeling,” says senior wide receiver, Nikolas…

St. Benedict’s Gets the Best Of CSS Women’s Basketball 77-50

The Saints (0-5) will next host St. Catherine on Saturday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team is still in search of their first win after falling to St. Ben’s on Wednesday 77 to 50. CSS was led by Jackie Johnson, who had 13 points in the contest. The Saints (0-5) will next host St. Catherine on Saturday at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey & #1 Ohio State to Clash for 2nd Time This Season

The two squads met up back in late October in a pair of close 3-2 contests.

DULUTH, Minn.- Fresh off their thanksgiving break, the UMD women’s hockey team will return to the ice this weekend to play a team they’ve already seen this year. They just so happen to be the top ranked team in the country as well. The Bulldogs will battle the Buckeyes of Ohio State. The two squads met up back in late…

UMD Men’s Hockey Battling Injuries & Illnesses Leading Up to Colorado College Series

The Tigers and Bulldogs will hit the ice at 7 PM on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the women’s squad, the UMD men’s hockey team will also face an opponent they’ve already played this year. UMD will welcome Colorado College into AMSOIL Arena this weekend. Back on November 4th, the Bulldogs would have a night to forget as they were shutout by the Tigers, 5 to nothing. The following night, UMD would rebound with…

Armed with Depth, Duluth East Boys Basketball Ready to Make Next Step

Duluth East will host Cloquet on December 6th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team was just a few games away from the state tournament last year. This year they have high hopes as they turn the page to the 2022-2023 season. The key for the Greyhounds will be their depth. East returns Michael Kastelic and Jobe Juenemann, both of which have played many minutes for the…

Prep Basketball: Proctor & Hermantown Girls Grab Home-Opening Wins

Both the Rails and Hawks will be back in action on Thursday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season on Tuesday, defeating Crosby-Ironton 61 to 40 at home. The Rails (2-0) will next play at Moose Lake-Willow River on Thursday. In other girls action, Hermantown would pick up their first victory of the year, topping North Branch 60 to 51. The Hawks will hit the road…

UMD Women’s Cross Country Preps for 2nd Straight National Tourney Appearance

The race will take place at Chambers Creek Regional Park in Seattle on Friday at 1:15 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s cross country team is preparing for their biggest race yet as they are set to compete in the NCAA tournament for the 2nd consecutive year. The Bulldogs made that possible when they received an at large bid for placing sixth in the NCAA Central Region Tournament back on November 19th. Last time in the big…

Former Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco Commits to Augustana University

DelGreco last played for the Thunderhawks last season. In 28 games, he would tally 25 goals and 43 assists for Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk is making the jump to the division one ranks. Former forward Joey DelGreco announced his commitment to Augustana University on Sunday. DelGreco last played for the Thunderhawks last season. In 28 games, he would tally 25 goals and 43 assists for Grand Rapids. DelGreco is currently playing for the Oklahoma Warriors in…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls One Spot in Latest USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs return to the ice this upcoming weekend when they welcome in the top ranked team in the country, Ohio State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll came out on Monday morning. After having Thanksgiving weekend off, the UMD women’s hockey team falls down a spot to 8th in the country. The Bulldogs return to the ice this upcoming weekend when they welcome in the top ranked team in the country, Ohio State. UMD has already battled the Buckeyes this season…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls Short in Second Half Battle

The Bulldogs open conference play, Thursday on home court against Minnesota-Crookston. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted Northern Michigan, Sunday at home. The Bulldogs trailed the majority of the game, though kept it close. Jack Middleton got UMD within reach with a three-pointer under two minutes in the second half, however the Wildcats surged in the final minutes to win it 90-76. The Bulldogs open conference play, Thursday on…

No. 14 UMD Men’s Basketball Closes Non-Conference Schedule on High Note

The Bulldogs open conference play on Sunday at home against Northern Michigan. Tip off is at 1 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Senior Drew Blair led the way for the Bulldogs men’s basketball team with 22 points in Saturday’s 99-65 win over Michigan Tech. With the win UMD closes their non-conference schedule in the win column before heading into NSIC play. The Bulldogs open conference play on Sunday at home against Northern Michigan. Tip off is at 1 PM. Categories:…

Seven Yellowjackets Score in UWS Men’s Hockey Victory

UWS welcomes in UW-Eau Claire, Friday, December 2. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team faced off with WIAC opponent Northland College, at home Saturday in Game Two of the series. The Yellowjackets had an explosive third period, scoring four of their seven goals. All seven goals were scored by different players in UW-Superior’s 7-0 shutout win. Saturday was the second shutout for the Yellowjackets in back to…

Duluth Denfeld Dominates in Season Opener

Denfeld will host Minneapolis on Friday, December 2. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team opened their season on home ice against International Falls. The Hunters were led by senior Andy Larson, who finished the day with the hat-trick, helping his team to a 7-1 win. Denfeld will host Minneapolis on Friday, December 2. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Proctor Comes Out On Top, Duluth East Falls Late in Home Opener

Proctor will next be in action December 1 on the road at Greenway. While, Duluth East will look to bounce back, Saturday, away against St. Thomas Academy. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team opened their season on home ice, Friday night against Wadena-Deer Creek. The Rails found the net seven times on the night, ultimately winning 7-4. Meanwhile, the Duluth East boys hockey team hosted White Bear Lake at the Heritage center, Friday. The Greyhounds held tough through the first two periods, however would allow two…

Northern Star: Tieryn Plasch

Tiryn Plasch and the Tigers tip-off their season on November 29 against Hayward. 

MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern high school’s Tieryn Plasch will soon be crowned the girl’s basketball team’s All-time Leading Scorer. “When I was in 7th grade, I set some goals for high school. One of them was to be on varsity my freshman year, and then another was to reach a thousand points, so just to be able to do it and…

Wilderness Top Chippewa Steel 2-1 in Shootout

Next up Minnesota will host the Janesville Jets on Friday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- It would head to a shootout, but in the end the Wilderness picked up a 2-1 win over the Chippewa Steel on Wednesday. Hunter Bulger would have the lone goal in regulation for the Wilderness. Next up Minnesota will host the Janesville Jets on Friday. Categories: Sports

Superior Girls Hockey Improves to 2-0 with 5-1 Victory over Chippewa Falls/Menomie

Superior (2-0) will next host Duluth Marshall on December 1st.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team improved to 2-0 on the season on Tuesday after topping Chippewa Falls/Menomonie 5 to 1. The Spartans would score five unanswered goals after giving up the 1st goal in the 1st period. Superior (2-0) will next host Duluth Marshall on December 1st. Categories: High School, Sports

CSS Women’s Basketball Drops to 0-4 to Start Season

The Saints will host Saint Benedict, Wednesday, November 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7 P.M..

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team dropped to 0-4 on the season, after losing 75-45 against Hamline, Tuesday night at home. The Saints will host Saint Benedict, Wednesday, November 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7 P.M.. Categories: College, Sports

Hermantown Boys Basketball Eyes More After State Tournament Appearance

Hermantown's first game is December 2nd at Cloquet.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Anytime you can get twenty wins plus make a trip to state, that’s a reason to celebrate. But for the Hermantown boys basketball team, they’re itching for more. The Hawks return much of their core with the only subtraction being Michael Lau from last year’s team. This year’s squad will look to fill his height and athleticism. But…

Duluth Artist Designs Billboards as Part of Timberwolves “Own Every Canvas” Campaign

Moira's hard work can be found near Grand Avenue, the Bong Bridge, and lastly by Central Entrance.

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth resident Moira Villiard is one of three artists from across the state that were picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves to create original art pieces set to be displayed on billboards in Duluth, Mankato, and Rochester. It’s all a part of the Timberwolves “own every canvas” campaign which was tipped off with the team unveiling their new city…

UMD Football’s Brent Laing Invited to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

The game is January 28th in Pasadena, California.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD standout offensive lineman Brent Laing will get to represent the Bulldogs one last time. As Laing received an invitation to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The game is known as the premier postseason all-star game for any draft eligible college football player. Laing will also be the first Bulldog ever to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The…