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Mirage Win
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Mirage Claim 3rd Consecutive Section 7A Championship

Jane Eckstrom, Natalie Berg, Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Hannah Graves would all light the lamp for the Mirage.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive year, the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team is heading to the state tournament. The Mirage would defeat Duluth Marshall 5-4 in the Section 7A title game on Wednesday. Proctor/Hermantown were led offensively by five different goal scorers. Jane Eckstrom, Natalie Berg, Reese Heitzman, Nya Sieger, and Hannah Graves would all light the lamp. As for…

Rogge
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Forward Naomi Rogge to Lead Duluth Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Team

She's no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning three state championships.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Naomi Rogge has already lined up a gig outside of hockey. On Wednesday, she was named the head coach of the Duluth Wolfpack lacrosse team. Just last season, Rogge served as an assistant on the team. She’s no stranger to the sport as she played for her high school lacrosse team at Eden Prairie, winning…

Mikey Anderson
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Mikey Anderson & LA Kings Agree to Contract Extension

Anderson is in his 3rd full season with the Kings.
Neil Vierzba,

LOS ANGELES, California.- A former Bulldog will stay in hollywood for the foreseeable future. Defenseman Mikey Anderson and the LA Kings have agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for eight seasons worth a total of 33 million dollars. Anderson is having a season to remember so far as he’s posted career highs in assists, points, and shots. He…

Boxing Event
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Jungle Gym Announces March Pro Boxing Match In Duluth

FOX 21's Dan Hanger will be the event's ring announcer
Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Jungle Boy Boxing has announced a pro boxing match at The Garden in Canal Park next month. Zach Walters, head coach of Jungle Gym in downtown Duluth told FOX 21 Wednesday that he’s more than pumped to get this fight night in front of hundreds of people March 10th. And if you’ve never been to a…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in Bemidji

Game one is set for Friday at 3 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- One last regular season series before it’s playoff time for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will hit the road this upcoming weekend to Bemidji to face the Beavers for their final two games of the regular season. UMD has had Bemidji State’s number in recent meetings. Not only did they sweep them at AMSOIL last month….

Kemp
College, Sports

Corey Kemp Returns to CSS as Interim Head Baseball Coach

Kemp spent ten seasons with the Saints from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new interim baseball head coach, although it is someone who previously held the position. Corey Kemp returns to lead the Saints in the 2023 season. He spent ten seasons from 2010 to 2019, posting an overall record of 313 wins and 108 losses in his last stint as the Saints head coach. Scholastica will…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Up with #3 Denver Once Again

Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers 3 to 2 and 4 to 3.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be on the road this upcoming weekend when they travel to Denver to play the 3rd ranked Pioneers. It’ll be the 3rd and 4th time this season that the squads have battled. Back in December, UMD and Denver would skate to a couple of overtime contests with both going to the Pioneers…

Prep Hockey
High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Superior Blanks NW Icemen in 1st Round, Hermantown Skates Past Grand Rapids

The Spartans will next play Marshfield in the 2nd round on Thursday. Time is to be determined.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys hockey team is onto the next round of the WIAA playoffs after defeating the Northwest Icemen 14-0 on Tuesday. The Spartans will next play Marshfield in the 2nd round on Thursday. Time is to be determined. In other boys hockey action, Hermantown would top Grand Rapids 4-1. Next up is section tournament play for both…

Hermantown New Arena
High School, Sports

NorthStar Ford Arena Revealed as Name for New Hermantown Hockey Arena

Construction is set to begin in 2024.
Neil Vierzba, Mason Kroll,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Tuesday before Hermantown battled Grand Rapids, the city of Hermantown and NorthStar Ford announced a naming partnership for the new Hermantown hockey arena. The duo cited that this partnership is another significant step forward in the community recreation initiative. Besides the new arena, there will be upgrades to Hermantown’s current arena as well as changes to some…

Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Soderberg Grabs Another WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honor

Soderberg and UMD will hit the road to face Bemidji State this upcoming weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth time this season, Emma Soderberg has earned the WCHA goaltender of the week award. The graduate helped the Bulldogs to a win and a shootout win against then 12th ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. She would just allow one goal over 125 minutes of game action. Soderberg also chased a bit of history…

Uws 2002 Title Team
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of 2002 National Championship Team

The event was supposed to be celebrated last year but was put on hold due to COVID.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Over the weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Superior men’s hockey program was finally able to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their 2002 national championship team. The event was supposed to be celebrated last year but was put on hold due to COVID. During the 1st intermission of Saturday’s game against UW-Stevens Point, members of the team and coaching…

Zubich
College, High School, Sports

MIB’s Jordan Zubich Announces Commitment to North Carolina

On Sunday, Mountain Iron-Buhl basketball standout Jordan Zubich made the decision of a lifetime.
Cam Derr,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- On Sunday, Mountain Iron-Buhl basketball standout Jordan Zubich made the decision of a lifetime. Out of her final six teams, Zubich made the decision to commit to North Carolina. “On my official visit, I just had this feeling. I talked to a lot of my friends who had already committed and they just said, you’ll know when…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks No. 12 SCSU on Senior Day

The Bulldogs will round out their regular season schedule on the road for a series with Bemidji next weekend.
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed their regular season home series with a win, Saturday over St. Cloud State (2-0). Super seniors Ashton Bell and Taylor Anderson found the net for the Bulldogs. Two more fifth years to speak of, Emma Soderberg is now tied for first in career shutouts with 20. While, Gabbie Hughes moves to…

7a Fi
High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown and Duluth Marshall Set to Face Off for Section Championship

The Mirage and Hilltoppers will go head to head Wednesday for a section 7A title rematch. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The section 7A Quarterfinals took place on the ice at Northwoods Credit Union Arena Saturday afternoon. In the early game, the reigning section champions, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage blanked Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 4-0 to advance. Meanwhile, Duluth Marshall would have a big first period and never look back, beating Moose Lake Area 5-1. The Mirage and Hilltoppers will go head to…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 7 UMD Women’s Hockey Ties with No. 12 St. Cloud State in Game One

For the second straight game, Maggie Flaherty scored to win the shoot out, however the game will go down as a 1-1 tie. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team returned home to AMSOIL Arena, Friday night to take on St. Cloud State for the second time this season. The Bulldogs scored their first and only goal late in the second period off Gabbie Hughes. With that goal Hughes became the fifth on the list of all time scorers with her 80 career…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Greg Polkowski

The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the UW-Superior men’s basketball team, Greg Polkowski. The Yellowjackets are currently 13-9 and in the chase for the UMAC regular season conference title.   Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Umd Hoops 21023
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

College Basketball: UMD Hoops Begins Weekend with Sweep of UMary

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Minot State. The men will start things off at 3:30 and the women will follow at 5:30.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams started off their weekend slates with wins on Friday. The Bulldog men would take down UMary 83 to 68 to tip-off the doubleheader. Drew Blair had a team-leading 24 points in the contest. Following that game, the Bulldog women earned a twenty point victory over the Marauders, 72 to 52. Maesyn…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 12 UMD Women’s Basketball Prepares to Close out Season on High Note

Three of the final four games from the Bulldogs will be on home court, starting with U-Mary, Friday at 7:30 PM. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 12 UMD women’s basketball team has earned yet another NSIC North Title and are just two weeks away from stepping onto the playoff stage. The Bulldogs, who are 17-1 in conference play so far this season, come away with their fourth consecutive division title, securing the top seed out of the North headed into the conference…

Hockey 2923
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Northern Stars Fall in 7AA Quarterfinals, Denfeld Boys Knock Off Marshall in OT

The Northern Stars finish the year at 14-8-4.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars would see their season come to a close on Thursday as they fell to Elk River/Zimmerman 6 to 1 in the Section 7AA quarterfinals. Mae McCall would have the lone goal for Duluth. The Northern Stars finish the year at 14-8-4. In other hockey action, the Duluth Denfeld boys knocked off Duluth Marshall 3…

Class Aa Changes
High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld & Rock Ridge Boys Hockey Moving to Class 7AA in 23-24

Proctor, Hermantown, and Hibbing/Chisholm will stay in Class A next season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The landscape of section 7A and 7AA boys hockey continues to change. After it was announced over two weeks ago  that Cloquet-Esko-Carlton was switching to Class A. Two teams from Class A are now on the move. Those teams being Duluth Denfeld and Rock Ridge as they will be in Section 7AA beginning in the 2023-2024 season. As for…

Steeves
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ben Steeves Named to Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List

The winner will be announced in April during the Frozen Four.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Ben Steeves has been named to the Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Watch List. The award has been given annually to the top rookie in men’s NCAA Division 1 hockey since the 2006-07 season. Steeves has had a season to remember so far for the Bulldogs. He’s scored 17 goals, and posted five assists…

Northern Star
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Jobe Juenemann

Juenemann is averaging almost 24 points per game, nearly doubling his numbers from last year.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This past Saturday, Duluth East’s senior guard Jobe Juenemann, had a career day on his home court, finishing with 32 points in the Greyhounds dominating 81-68 win over Coon Rapids. “Just feeling a little bit more comfortable, I mean it’s passed mid-season, really getting in the groove of working with everyone, shots are starting to fall. I think…

D East Bbb
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Duluth East Boys Top Forest Lake in “Silent Night Game”

Duluth East (15-4) will next play at Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team picked up their 15th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Forest Lake 52 to 49. Dillon Bement had a team-leading 14 points in the contest. Jobe Juenemann was just behind him with 13. Duluth East (15-4) will next play at Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey to Salute Seniors in Final Regular Season Home Series

UMD will honor their 10 seniors on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have already clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs, but this weekend will mark the final regular season home series for the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. They’ll welcome in the 12th ranked Huskies of St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs will look to continue their unbeaten mark against the Huskies as they took both games…

D Marsh Ghky
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Duluth Marshall Girls Advance to Section 7A Semifinals

The Hilltoppers will next play Moose Lake Area in the semifinals on Saturday in Cloquet.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team is onto the section 7A semifinals after defeating North Shore 10 to 1 in the quarterfinals. The Hilltoppers will next play Moose Lake Area in the semifinals on Saturday in Cloquet at 4 PM. In the other semifinal it will be Proctor/Hermantown facing Cloquet-Esko-Carlton at 2 PM.   Categories: High School, Sports

Gr Gbb
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Grand Rapids Girls Extend Win Streak to 20 with Road Victory at Duluth East

The Thunderhawks were led by Taryn Hamling, who had 30 points in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team picked up their 20th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Duluth East 68 to 45. The victory also extends their win streak to 20 games. The Thunderhawks were led by Taryn Hamling, who had 30 points in the contest. Jessika Lofstrom would follow that up with 15 points. Grand Rapids (20-2)…

Uws Mbb
College, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hoops Jostling for Top Spot in UMAC as Season Nears End

UWS will hit the road this upcoming weekend to face North Central and Northwestern.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team is withing grasp of achieving something they have never done before. And that’s win a UMAC regular season or conference tournament title. Coming into their final four games of the season, the Yellowjackets trail Bethany Lutheran by two games in the standings. However, the Vikings do hold the head to head tiebreaker as…

Laing
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brent Laing Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Laing is the first Bulldog ever to be invited to the combine. He also just recently played in the East/West Shrine Bowl last week in Las Vegas.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing will get another look from NFL scouts. Laing has received and accepted an invitation to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The combine is held from February 27th through March 6th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Laing will take part in the four day camp to showcase his talents in front of all 32 teams. Laing…

Denfeld Bbb
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Denfeld Boys Halt Two Harbors’ Win Streak at 7

Duluth Denfeld (9-12) will next play at Zimmerman on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team picked up an 87 to 70 win over Two Harbors on Monday. The win snapped Two Harbors’ win streak at 7. Aidan Altona would lead the team with 26 points. Just behind him, was Marnaries Ferguson with 25. Duluth Denfeld (9-12) will next play at Zimmerman on Saturday. Two Harbors (15-3) will…

D East Hky
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: After Quiet 1st Period, Duluth East Boys Hold Off C-E-C 6-4

Grant Winkler and Thomas Gunderson would each have two goals in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team would complete the season sweep over Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Monday, 6 to 4. Grant Winkler and Thomas Gunderson would each have two goals in the victory. Duluth East (15-6-1) will next host Champlin Park on Tuesday. C-E-C (13-8-1) will play at Superior on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior Bhky
High School, Sports

Superior Boys Hockey Seeded 3rd in WIAA Playoffs

Superior earned the 3 seed and will take on Barron on February 14th.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The 2023 WIAA boys hockey tournament playoff seedings were announced over the weekend. On the boys side, the Superior Spartans will have the hometown fans behind them in their first round game. Superior earned the 3 seed and will take on Barron on February 14th. The Spartans are 11-10 so far this season and have one remaining regular…

Brooke Olson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Another NSIC North Player of the Week Honor for UMD’s Brooke Olson

Fresh off another NSIC North conference title, Olson and UMD return home this weekend to play UMary and Minot State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her impressive resume. The latest feat being her 3rd NSIC North player of the week award. Olson started the weekend with a 25-point outing on 11 of 17 shooting in UMD’s 70 to 62 win over MSU-Moorhead. She would follow that up with 20 points on 50 percent shooting…

Richels
College, Sports

Scholastica’s Carsen Richels Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

The Saints have two series remaining in the regular season. Their final home regular season series is this weekend when they take on Saint Mary's.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team claimed a spot in the MIAC playoffs after their sweep of Bethel this past weekend. A big reason they were able to accomplish that had to be the play of junior forward Carsen Richels. Richels picked up MIAC offensive player of the week honors today after posting a four goal weekend. Two…

Umd Whky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hughes Named WCHA Forward of the Week, UMD Stays at #7 in Poll

UMD will return home this upcoming weekend with a two game series against the St. Cloud State Huskies.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a lot to celebrate over the weekend. The big one being that they clinched home ice in the WCHA playoffs. And today, there were more accomplishments being recognized. Gabbie Hughes was involved with every Bulldog goal in their series against Mankato. Because of that, she is the WCHA forward of the week….

Prep Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey Section Playoff Schedule

High seeded teams will host the first round. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota and Wisconsin prep girls hockey section playoff brackets are set to begin this week. Minnesota- Section 7A #1 Proctor/Hermantown, bye #7 North Shore vs. #2 Duluth Marshall #6 Hibbing/Chisolm vs. #3 Moose Lake Area #5 Eveleth-Gilbert Area vs. #4 Cloquet-Esko-Carlton All games are set for 7 PM Tuesday. Except, Hibbing/Chisolm vs. Moose Lake Area, with a 6…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes Step Back after No. 10 Western Michigan Series

UMD will have this week off, but will return to the ice, on the road against Denver, February 17 and 18. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend, another ranked opponent for the UMD men’s hockey team, but this time did not go over so well for the guys. No. 10 Western Michigan earned the sweep over the Bulldogs this past weekend (3-2/OT, 4-1). Head coach Scott Sandelin voiced some frustration with the teams effort in the early half of the game. “Huge step…

Umd Wbb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

No. 16 UMD Women’s Basketball Earns Fourth Straight NSIC North Title

UMD sits at 20-3 overall and 17-1 in NSIC play.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 16th nationally ranked Bulldogs women’s basketball team, has been nothing short of spectacular all season long. After last night’s win over Northern State, the Bulldogs have clinched their fourth straight NSIC North Title. UMD boasts a 17-1 conference record with four games to go in the regular season. The team will now have a shot at winning…

Uws Wbb
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Bethany Lutheran

The Yellowjackets ran out of fuel in the second half, as the Vikings would outscore them 34-26. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s basketball team dropped to UMAC opponent Bethany Lutheran, at home Saturday (66-48). The Yellowjackets ran out of fuel in the second half, as the Vikings would outscore them 34-26. UWS will hit the road to take on North Central, Friday for a 7:15 tip-off.   Categories: College, Sports

Css Whky
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Forces Split

Taylor Murray led the way with two goals in the second period.
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team forced the split over Bethel, Saturday afternoon on home ice. Taylor Murray led the way with two goals in the second period, in the 4-2 win. Next up, the Saints will head to Eau Claire, Wednesday for a 7 PM puck drop.   Categories: College, Sports

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Swept by No. 10 Western Michigan

UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17 and 18. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went down 4-1, Saturday night at home, to the No. 10 ranked Western Michigan Broncos. Despite outshooting the Broncos 26-23, the Bulldogs only scored one goal from Quinn Olsen in the third period. UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17…

Coaches Corner Sup Gbb
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Dave Kontny

The Spartans are currently 18-1 and are on a 16 game winning streak.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Superior girls basketball team, Dave Kontny. The Spartans are currently 18-1 and are on a 16 game winning streak. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Uws Mbb
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Basketball Cruises by Martin Luther

Senior Josef Fahrenholtz tallied a team leading 23 points in the victory. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team earned a 76-60 conference win over Martin Luther, Friday night at home. Senior Josef Fahrenholtz tallied a team leading 23 points in the victory. UWS hosts Bethany Lutheran, Saturday for a 3 PM tip off. Categories: College, Sports

Top Play Of The Week
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 2/3

This week's top play belongs to Dallas Vieau of Hermantown boys hockey.
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Dallas Vieau of Hermantown boys hockey. His 13th goal of the season would help Hermantown defeat C-E-C 6 to 1 on Thursday, Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Css Mhky
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Continues MIAC Hot Streak

Nathan Adrian and Carsen Richels each netted two goals in the win. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s hockey team extended their unbeaten conference streak to ten, Friday night with a 6-4 win over Bethel. Nathan Adrian and Carsen Richels each netted two goals in the win. Next up, the Saints will head down to Bethel, Saturday to finish the series. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Umd Mhky
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

OT Goal By #10 Western Michigan Snaps UMD Men’s Hockey’s Three Game Win Streak

Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD.
Neil Vierzba,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team’s three game win streak came to a close on Friday, as they fell to #10 Western Michigan 3-2 in overtime. Max Sasson would net the game-winner for the Broncos. Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD. The Bulldogs (12-14-1) will once again face off…

Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Soderberg Named Semifinalist for National Goalie of the Year Award

The three finalists will be announced during the Frozen Four in March.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive season, UMD goalie Emma Soderberg has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year award. Soderberg is one of 11 goaltenders from four Division one conferences that advanced from the watch list of 28 goalies. She currently ranks third in the NCAA and first in the WCHA in shutouts…

Jared Thomas
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Jared Thomas Re-Signs with Indy Fuel

Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He's had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading.
Neil Vierzba,

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.- A former Bulldog has a new team but it’s a team he’s suited up for before. Hermantown native Jared Thomas recently signed with the Indy Fuel, out of the ECHL. Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He’s had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading. Thomas has enjoyed his time with the Fuel….

Gustafson
Professional Sports, Sports

Port Wing Native Megan Gustafson Re-Signs with Phoenix Mercury

In 33 games last season, the South Shore product averaged almost four points and two rebounds per game.
Neil Vierzba,

PHOENIX, Arizona.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson will call the desert home for another season. Today, Gustafson re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury on a one-year deal. In 33 games last season, the South Shore product averaged almost four points and two rebounds per game. She would also shoot 55 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free throw…