DULUTH, Minn. – In the local boxing scene, The “Haitian Temptation” Al Sands is getting set for his big fight next weekend in Poland. For other boxers, fighting in another country could pose some issues. But Sands has been all over the world so he’s got his game plan set for his fight against two-time world champ Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. “Before…
DULUTH, Minn. – For Danny Huffman, sports was always a big part of his life. “Growing up in my family in general, it was always who was the best athlete, who was the best football player, the best baseball, the best hockey player. It was a tradition of sports and I loved them,” he said. But when he got to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Whitecaps defeated UMD 4-3 in an exhibition game. This was the Whitecaps first game as an NWHL franchise. While it started off rough down 3–0 in the first period, their ability to stage a comeback is a testament to the character of this group. “It feels good. Obviously we got handled in the first period. We were down…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The popularity of mixed martial arts, or MMA as it’s better known, has exploded in the past 15 years. And that excitement is coming to Superior this weekend. Inner Strength MMA Promotions is hosting the “Throwdown in Souptown” this Saturday at Wessman Arena. The event will feature over 20 fights and a handful of Northland fighters. Although…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pro boxing will be making its return to Duluth on September 29th at the DECC. It will be the first time in 13 years that a card featuring all professional bouts will take place in Duluth. Seconds Out Promotions and Jungle Boy Boxing held a special press conference Tuesday at the DECC to talk more about this…
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings announced this weekend their final 53-man roster and former Duluth Denfeld standout CJ Ham will be suiting up this season for the purple and gold. Last season was Ham’s first full season with the team, and his versatility was enough to convince head coach Mike Zimmer and his staff to keep the Duluth native…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth boxer Al Sands has signed to fight Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on October 6th in Poland. The Haitian Temptation says he’s ready to take on this international challenge. “It’s another international fight. It’s another big opportunity against a guy with lots of experience. He was just part of the super six tournament. So I’d love to see how I do against…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD women’s hockey player Jessica Convery has been drafted by the Worcester Blades of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. The goalie was selected in the fourth round. During her time at UMD, Convery had a goals against average of 2.23 with a total of 816 saves and a save percentage of .920. The 2018 graduate recorded a…
BOISE, Idaho – Former UMD Bulldog Avery Peterson has signed a deal with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. The 23-year-old was a sixth-round pick for the Minnesota Wild back in the 2013 NHL draft. The Grand Rapids native recorded six goals and 11 assists this past season, helping the Bulldogs capture their second national title in school history. Peterson…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Whitecaps have signed two players with ties to the Nortland. Duluth native and former UMD defenseman Emma Stauber and Cloquet native and former Bemidji State forward Sadie Lundquist. Stauber is a 2011 graduate of Duluth Marhsall leading the then Proctor-Hermantown-Marshall Mirage to a state tourney berth as a junior. Lundquist graduated from Cloquet in…
KIRKCALDY, SCOTLAND – Former UMD hockey captain Joe Basaraba has signed a deal with the Fife Flyers out of Scotland in the UK’s elite ice hockey league. The Ontario, Canada native spent the past four seasons in the ECHL with stops in San Antonio, Cincinnati, Idaho and Greenvile. Basaraba was a freshman when the Bulldogs won their first ever national…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, all eyes will be on the Brainerd International Speedway for the 37th annual NHRA Nationals. Northland natives Greg Anderson and Jason Line will be racing in the Mello Yello series. But more importantly, it’s chance for both racers to win on their home track. “I’d like to win one here. It’s eluded me so far….
DULUTH, Minn. – The MPFL championship game will be played right in our backyard. The Northland Blitz will host the Tri–city Northstars Saturday August 11th at Egerdahl Field in Proctor. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. It will be the first championship appearance for the Blitz and their first time facing the Northstars this season. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
EAGAN, Minn. – Vikings training camp is well underway and most of the conversations will be about the big name players like Kirk Cousins, Stefon Diggs and Harrison Smith. But what about those guys you don’t hear much about, or in this case, someone the Northland knows very well and that’s Duluth native CJ Ham. The third-year back from Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – “Hi Curtis. This is Brett Favre. I just want to tell you that we’re thinking about you and praying for you and appreciate you being a big fan.” It’s a nine–second video that Curtis Haas will always remember. “It’s pretty special I guess. It’s not every day he does that, I don’t think,” said Haas. Haas has…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC goaltender Jan Hoffelner has been awarded the 2018 NPSL Golden Glove as the league’s top goalkeeper. The Frankfurt, Germany product started 16 games for the Bluegreens, finishing with a 0.68 goals against average, including five shutouts, leading Duluth FC to their first ever appearance in the NPSL semi–finals. Hoffelner plays college soccer at Iowa Western…
BIETIGHEIM-BISSINGEN, Germany – Former UMD Bulldog Willie Corrin will be taking his talents to Germany this upcoming season. The former International Falls defenseman has signed with the Bietigheim Steelers. Corrin spent four seasons with the Bulldogs from 2012 to 2016. Since then he has bounced around the AHL and ECHL. He spent this past season with the Brampton Beast, recording…
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings kicked off week two of their training camp at the new Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. And it was the first time the team could practice in full pads. The players have had a week to get acclimated to the new facility. And they say so far they like their new home. “I’ve been…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the last two weeks, the Bluegreens keep finding themselves in unfamiliar territory. After their first playoff win and first regional title, they’ll now look to clinch their first ever berth in the national championship game. But in their way of that goal is Miami FC. “It’s going to be a tough challenge. They are a full professional team…
CHICAGO, Ill.- Former Duluth Huskies pitcher and Hermantown native Kevin Folman has signed with the Chicago White Sox on a free agency deal. Folman just completed his four years at North Dakota State University. The former Bison ended his senior season on a high note with a 3.18 era in 18 appearances, striking out 49 batters in 45 innings pitched. Upon…
DULUTH, Minn. – Miami is the next stop for Duluth FC on their Cinderella run through the NPSL playoffs. The Bluegreens will take on Miami FC Saturday July 28th in the NPSL national semi–finals. The match will take place at St. Thomas University at 7 p.m. Duluth FC is coming off their third straight extra time match, knocking off AFC…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Fans were outside Miners Memorial Building as early as 6 a.m. to get a chance to see one of the most elegant looking trophies in all of sports. The line extended all around the parking lot with people who wanted to take advantage of this once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. “Who knows when the next opportunity, if ever, would ever…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Duluth FC would once again make things interesting in the playoffs as they won on penalty kicks, 4-3, to claim their first ever regional final Saturday night. The Bluegreens would take on AFC Ann Arbor and got off to a quick start, as Gonnie Ben-Tal took the corner kick and Ryan Tyrer headed the ball in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 47th annual Park Point Five-Miler took place Thursday night. The first person to cross the finish line was Duluth native Nick Nygaard with a time of 25 minutes and 48 seconds. Kim Karezonski of Thunder Bay had the top female time at 30 minutes and 34 seconds. The Park Point Five-Miler brings hundreds of people to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local boxer Markus Morris has his next fight set. The former junior welterweight champ will take on the other former champ Rondale Hubbert for the vacant title on August 17 at the Grand Casino in Hinckley. “We knew we’d be fighting each other up in here so I wasn’t really surprised. I knew it was coming close to…
ANAHEIM, Calif.- Former UMD Bulldog and Twin Ports Development Camp instructor Andy Welinski has signed a one–year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut last season with the Ducks, recording two assists in seven games. Welinski has also played 119 career AHL games with the San Diego Gulls scoring 16 goals and notching 48…
DULUTH, Minn. – What a weekend it was for Duluth FC as the Bluegreens captured their first playoff win in club history. During their penalty shootout when Alberto Ciroi made a save, he immediately looked at the crowd. Same thing with Kyle Farrar when he made the game–winning goal. It’s clear that the players share a special bond with their…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – While some college kids are spending their summer on a beach somewhere, UMD junior goalie Hunter Shepard is already getting prepared for next season. The Bulldogs netminder is down at the Xcel Energy Center this week taking part in developmental camp with the Minnesota Wild. A team scrimmage was held yesterday and Shepard was one of…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week, young Vikings fans from across the Northland made their way to Malosky Stadium for the 10th annual Vikings summer skills camp. The camp is designed to teach kids about the importance of teamwork. Former Vikings linebacker EJ Henderson has been coming to Duluth for the past three years and he says the camp has been…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog hockey player Katerina Mrazova has signed with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League. The 25 year old just finished her career at UMD scoring 25 goals and notching 50 assists in 117 games. Mrazova has also been a part of the Czech Republic national team competing in many IIHF National championships. She joins…
DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Michelle Löwenhielm has signed with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League. The 23-year-old just wrapped up her career at UMD playing in 144 games, scoring ten goals and recording 32 assists. As a 19-year-old, she played on the Swedish women’s national hockey team at the 2014 Olympics. Löwenhielm also represented Sweden…
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth basketball star Rick Rickert has retired from professional basketball. The 2001 Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner graduated from Duluth East with a lot of hype behind him. He played college basketball at the University of Minnesota, where he became the first ever Gopher to win the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award. Although he was…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Earlier this week it was announced that Pro Development Camp coach, Mike Sislo, has agreed to a one year contract with the New York Islanders. The contract is two–way, meaning he will play for both the organization’s AHL and NHL teams. Prior to this agreement Sislo played for the Tuscon Roadrunners, the AHL affiliate for the Arizona Coyotes, scoring…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Last we saw of JT Brown, he lead the UMD Bulldogs to their first national championship in 2011. After that Brown went on to play with the big boys of the NHL. First with the Tampa bay lightening then heading out west to Anaheim. But the Burnsville native clearly couldn’t stay away for too long because this morning…
BOSTON, Mass.- Former Bulldog captain Karson Kuhlman attended Bruins development camp which wrapped up yesterday. The Frozen Four M.V.P. took full advantage of the opporutnity showing the organization everything he has to offer, all while simply being grateful to be a part of the experience. Bruins director of player development Jamie Langenbrunner says Kuhlman is “a kid that has personally been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC head coach Joel Person is one of the most knowledgeable minds in the Northland when it comes to soccer. In honor of the start of the knockout round of the World Cup, we asked him to break down each match-up and give his prediction. Also, Person told us who he thinks is the favorite left…
CALGARY, Alberta – Former UMD women’s hockey player Zoe Hickel has signed with the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. The 25-year-old will join her former UMD coach Shannon Miller who was named head coach earlier this week. Hickel just wrapped up her rookie year with the Kunlun Red Star, leading the CWHL in assists. Hickel played at…
DULUTH, Minn. – The World Cup fever is in full force, especially in the Northland. And Duluth FC took advantage of that by hosting their first ever goalie camp Thursday at Stebner Park. The campers were split into three groups working on skills like diving for saves and anticipating shots. Alberto Ciroi is one of the instructors and he says…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Three weeks after winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals, former Virginia-MIB hockey star Matt Niskanen has announced that he will be bringing the Stanley Cup to the Iron Range on Sunday, July 22nd. There are no details at this time about the specific plans or times for that day, but organizers are expecting the celebration…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC gets the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute from Gonnie Ben-Tal as the Bluegreens comeback to beat the Minnesota TwinStars 3-2 Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. The win is the fifth in a row for the Bluegreens, who also got goals from Kyle Farrar and Tom Corcoran. Duluth FC now has two games left…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have announced that UMD Hall of Famer Tom Kurvers will become their new assistant general manager. The Bloomington, MN native has spent the past 10 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning as the assistant GM and senior advisor to the GM. He also spent time in Phoenix as director of player personnel. In…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the best professional and semi–pro hockey players gathered at the Heritage Center for the annual Heritage Summer Classic. This year, Duluth native Drew LeBlanc and Hermantown native Neal Pionk were named team captains, but their fathers would coach on opposite teams. All the proceeds from the game go to the Ray Peterson Legacy Fund, which…
DALLAS, Texas – Hermantown native and UMD commit Cole Koepke will be taking his talents to Tampa Bay as the Lightning selected the forward in the sixth round of the NHL Draft. Koepke currently plays in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers, finishing this past season fifth in the league in goals with 28. Koepke was a senior captain…
DULUTH, Minn. – On this special edition of Coaches Corner, Duluth FC provided us with some insight into who they think will perform well in this year’s World Cup. The countries represented include England, Germany, Brazil and Columbia. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
VIRGINIA, Minn. – “I’d be a liar if I said I predicted Matt when he was 8 years old to be a 15–year NHL player,” Keith Hendrickson said. Keith Hendrickson was the head coach of the Virginia–MIB boys hockey team from 1986 to 2011, including the four years where Matt Niskanen donned the blue and white. And he remembers writing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC got a thrilling win over Sioux Falls Thunder FC on Monday night. Ryan Tyrer scored the go-ahead goal to give the Bluegreens their second win of the season. Duluth FC will be at home for their next two matches starting with Wednesday against VSLT FC, who are #1 in the NPSL North Conference. Duluth FC…
DULUTH, Minn. – In front of over 2,000 kids on Education Day, the Duluth Huskies hosted the St. Cloud Rox on Tuesday afternoon. Less than 24 hours after a walk off win on Opening Day, this game was much less competitive as the Huskies scored seven runs in the first inning en route to a 10-6 win. Chris Gilbody led…
DULUTH — The Break Room will be hosting a special exhibition match this Thursday night featuring the gold–medal winning U.S. Olympic curling team and the Masconi Cup USA team. Event coordinator Dan Witzman says he got the idea from watching the Olympics. “The Swedish team, who the U.S. played for the gold medal, said in an interview when asked by…
DULUTH — Over the past few years, more and more NFL athletes have been produced by division two programs. The most well known here in Minnesota is current Vikings receiver and Minnesota State Mankato product, Adam Theilen. But there’s other examples as well, such as Denfeld native CJ Ham and now hopfully, former UMD linebacker, Zach Bassuener who is set to appear in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Presented by Dennis “Hatchetman” Hatch, The Break Room Duluth, and On The Wire Creative Media. 3RD ANNUAL EIGHTBALL CLASSIC! $5,000 Added (Based on full field). $1,000 entry. Race to 15. Take what you make. Modified BCA rules. Winner breaks. Professional dress code. Meet & greet 4pm – 5pm Friday. Players dinner at 5pm Friday. Calcutta starts Friday @ 6pm….
