Author: Isaiah Wiita

Northern Star: Bennett Scissons

Scissons has scored 12 goals this season with the Hilltoppers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall Boys hockey team has proven that they’re a top contender for the section 7AA title this year. One of the pieces to the Hilltoppers success is senior forward Bennett Scissons. “He’s definitely one of the leaders on this team. One of the guys that gets everyone ready to go. He just surpassed 100 points in…

Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Leaves Duluth with a 10-0 Win Over Denfeld

Grand Rapids improves to 9-12-1 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team clashed with Grand Rapids on Monday night. The Thunderhawks ended up controlling the game all night, taking down the Hunters 10-0. Grand Rapids returns to play on Thursday, February 5th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Hunters, they’re back in action on Thursday, February 5th, against Duluth Marshall….

Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls & Hermantown Boys Suffer Home Losses

Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team hosted the 2nd-ranked team in Wisconsin, in Rice Lake on Monday night. It came down to the wire between the Hilltoppers and the Warriors, but in the end, Rice Lake took down Marshall 90-83. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. Game time is at 7:15. Over…

Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Continues to Build Positive Momentum as Regular Season Winds Down

Hilltoppers are 16-3-2 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey has been able to hang with the top teams in section 7A and 7AA this season. The Hilltoppers have surpassed their win total from a year ago, currently sitting at 16-3-and-2. Now, the Hilltoppers have four regular season games left, with three of them slated to be played on the road. The key…

CSS Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated at Home After Clash with St. Benedict

The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team welcomed in MIAC conference foe St. Benedict on Saturday. The Saints earned a big win against the Bennies, walking away with a 67-63 victory. CSS improves to 14-5 on the season. The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. CSS returns to action on Wednesday, February 4th, against…

UWS Women’s Basketball Holds Off North Central, UWS Men Fall Short

Up next for the men's and women's teams, they will hit the road on Wednesday, February 4th, to take on Northwestern. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UWS men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, tipping off against North Central. The women’s team picked up a 66-56 win over the Rams, to improve to 8-12 on the year. For the men’s squad, they fell short against North Central, falling 77-62. Up next for the men’s and women’s teams, they…

CSS Women’s Hockey Settles for Series Split Against St. Mary’s

CSS is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against St. Olaf. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with St. Mary’s on Saturday. After the Saints scored the first goal of the contest, the Cardinals scored 4 unanswered goals in the third period to take down the Saints 4-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Saints was Morgan Mitchell. CSS is back in action on Friday, February…

College Hockey: CSS Women Bounce Back Against St. Mary’s, UWS Men Skate to a 2-2 Tie with Eau Claire

Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was back at home on Friday night, taking on St. Mary’s. After former Mirage forward Reese Heitzman scored the opening goal for the Cardinals, the Saints found three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 win. Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals. CSS will close out their…

C-E-C Girls Hockey Unable to Hold Off Thief River Falls at Home

The Lumberjacks fall to 9-13-1 on the season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls hockey team was back in action at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, taking on Thief River Falls. Unfortunately, the Prowlers pick up the road win, taking down the Lumberjacks 4-1. C-E-C will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, January 31st, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 3 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

Five Wilderness Players & Head Coach Selected for NAHL Top Prospects Tournament

This tournament gives players the opportunity to showcase their skills for college and NHL scouts. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- On Friday, five Wilderness Players and their head coach were selected for the annual NAHL Top Prospects tournament. Forwards Noah Dziver and Zach Homer along with goalie Valdemar Anderson and head coach Zach Stepan will represent Team Midwest. Other Wilderness players competing in the tournament is Goaltender Ryan Gerlich and forward Andrei Gudin for the Selects Teams. This…

Prep Basketball: Denfeld & Barnum Boys Pick Up Big Conference Victories, Mesabi East Girls Extend Win Streak to Nine

The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. On the boys side, Duluth Denfeld picked up a big Lake Superior conference win, taking down Grand Rapids 63-60. Over in the Polar conference, Barnum earns the 59-54 road victory against Esko. Finally, in girls action, the Mesabi East Giants extend their win streak to nine, defeating Hermantown…

C-E-C Boys Hockey Bounces Back, Blanking Duluth Denfeld 9-0

The Lumberjacks improve to 11-9 on the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team was back in action on Monday night, taking on Cloquet/Esko/Carlton. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard, defeating the Hunters 9-0. C-E-C improves to 11-9 on the season. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Tuesday, January 27th, against Superior. For the Hunters, their next game is on Thursday, January 29th, facing off…

Girls Basketball: Chisholm Snaps Denfeld’s Win Streak, Cloquet Earns Fifth Consecutive Victory

Chisholm took care of business on the road, defeating Denfeld 62-30. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld girls basketball team put its win streak on the line Monday night against Chisholm. Chisholm took care of business on the road, defeating Denfeld 62-30. In other girls basketball action, Cloquet tipped off against the Hermantown Hawks. The Lumberjacks extend their win streak to five with a 75-55 win over the Hawks. Categories: High School,…

UMD Goaltender Eve Gascon Claims Fourth WCHA Weekly Honor

The junior goaltender is now tied for third for all-time career shutouts at UMD with 17.

DULUTH, Minn.- In Division one women’s hockey, UMD goalie Eve Gascon earned some conference hardware after her performance this past weekend against MSU-Mankato. Gascon earned WCHA goaltender of the week honor after posting two shutouts against the Mavericks. The junior goaltender is now tied for third for all-time career shutouts at UMD with 17. This is Gascon’s fourth time earning…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Falls Just Short in Overtime Loss to #3 Western Michigan

The Broncos took down the Bulldogs 4-3 in overtime to secure the series sweep.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out its series with third-ranked Western Michigan on Saturday night. It was a battle between the Bulldogs and the Broncos all game, ending regulation tied 3-3. In overtime, the Broncos found the back of the net to secure a 4-3 win over UMD. The Bulldogs will hit the road for their next…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Earns 15th Win of The Season with Victory Over Mahtomedi

The Hawks improve to 15-2-3 on the season, after taking down the Zephyrs 6-2. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team took on Mahtomedi on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improve to 15-2-3 on the season, after taking down the Zephyrs 6-2. Hermantown is back in on Friday, January 30th, against the defending Class A Champions in East Grand Forks. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

College Basketball: UMD Men Pick Up Second Straight Win, While the Women Fall at Home

Both the UMD men's and women's basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, taking on Concordia- St. Paul. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, taking on Concordia- St. Paul. The men’s team earned its second consecutive win, taking down the Golden Bears 71-61. Leading the way for UMD was Kole Hanson with 28 points. For the women’s squad, it was not the result they were looking for, as…

UMD Women’s Basketball Stays Perfect at Home, Men Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Both teams are back in action on Saturday, January 24th, against Concordia-St. Paul. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday night, both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams earned conference wins against Winona State. The women’s squad took down the Warriors 59-55 to improve to 14-3 on the year. Leading the charge for the Bulldogs was Myra Moorjani with 18 points. For the men’s team, they secured a 71-50 win over Winona State, snapping a…

UMD’s Grace Sadura Talks Hockey Humanitarian Award Nomination

Sadura is one of 12 nominees for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award.

DULUTH, Minn.- Junior forward Grace Sadura has been making plays all season long for the UMD women’s hockey team. But the alternate captain doesn’t only make an impact for her team, she also gives back to her community. Which has been recognized at the national level. Sadura is one of 12 nominees for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award. This honor…

UMD Baseball Selected to Finish 6th in NSIC For 2026 Season

Two Bulldogs were also named NSIC players to watch for the upcoming year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the diamond, the UMD baseball team was selected to finish 6th in the NSIC preseason coaches poll. The Bulldogs are coming off a year in which they finished 26-27. Two Bulldogs were also named NSIC players to watch for the upcoming year. Senior first baseman Troy Lynch is the player to watch candidate for the Bulldogs and…

Northern Star: Kloey Lind

In her junior campaign, Lind averages 12.7 points per game for the Saints.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s basketball team is off to their best start since the 1987 season. A key piece to the Saints success is thanks to junior forward, Kloey Lind. “I truly believe she’s the hardest post to guard in the league. She’s got some guard skill to her. She can run the floor, lead the break. She’s a…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld & MIB Boys, Duluth Marshall Girls Picks Up Wins at MLK Day Tournament

The Duluth Marshall girls and boys basketball team hosted the MLK Day tournament on Monday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls and boys basketball teams hosted the MLK Day tournament on Monday. Participating in the tournament was the Duluth Denfeld boys team, who squared off against Columbia Heights. It was a back-and-forth battle, but The Hunters walked away with an 87-82 win over the Hylanders. Sticking with the boys teams, Duluth Marshall took on Mountain…

CSS Women’s Basketball Upsets #21 Bethel to Stay Perfect at Home

Leading the way for the Saints was Evie Schmitz with 20 points. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s basketball team took on #21 Bethel on Saturday. The Saints won a nail-biter against the Royals, walking away with a 65-63 win. CSS improved to 11-4 on the season. Leading the way for the Saints was Evie Schmitz with 20 points. St. Scholastica is back in action on Wednesday, January 21st, against Gustavus Adolphus. Tip-off…

#15 St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey Earns First Win Against #8 UMD Since 2023 Season

The Huskies earn their first win against UMD at Amsoil Arena since 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out its series with St. Cloud State on Saturday. The Huskies pull off the upset, taking down the Bulldogs 5-2 for their first win against UMD since the 2023 season. UMD will hit the road next week to take on the 14th ranked MSU-Mankato. Game one is on Friday, January 23rd. Puck…

Four-Goal Third Period Lifts Concordia Women’s Hockey Over CSS

CSS returns to action on Friday, January 23rd, against Bethel. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted its MIAC foe, Concordia, on Saturday. The Cobbers scored four goals in the third period to take down the Saints 5-2. CSS returns to action on Friday, January 23rd, against Bethel. Game time is at 6 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

C-E-C Boys Hockey Lights Up Scoreboard in Win Against Orono

The Lumberjacks improve to 10-8 on the year.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday night, taking on Orono. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard against the Spartans, skating away with a 7-2 win. C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Rock Ridge. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Boys Basketball Back in Win Column After Conference Clash With Cloquet

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team hosted the Superior Spartans on Friday. The Spartans were road warrior, taking down the Lumberjacks 82-19 to snap a four-game losing streak. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back to work on Tuesday, January 20th, taking on Proctor….

CSS Women’s Basketball Off to Best Start Since 1987 Season

CSS currently sits at 10-4 on the year, with a MIAC conference record of 5-2.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a historic start to the season for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team. The Saints are off to their best start since their 1987 campaign. CSS currently sits at 10-4 on the year, with a MIAC conference record of 5-2. On top of the Saints impressive start, the team remains perfect at home, holding a 6-0…

Prep Basketball: Proctor Girls & Duluth East Boys Secure Rivalry Victories

It was rivalry night on Thursday evening.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team secured a big Lake Superior conference win on Thursday, defeating Hermantown 79 to 39. The Rails, who are still unbeaten in conference play, will next play at Duluth Marshall on Tuesday. As for the Hawks, they are at Mountain Iron-Buhl on Friday. In boys action, Duluth East claimed the first of two meetings…

Boys Hockey: Rock Ridge Blanks Proctor for Third Consecutive Win

Rock Ridge improves to 9-8 on the season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team was back at home on Thursday night, taking on Rock Ridge. The Wolverines picked up their third straight win, taking down the Rails 3-0. Up next for Rock Ridge, they will take on Lakeville South on Saturday, January 17th. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Rails, their next game is on…

UMD Men’s Goaltender Adam Gajan Named to Mike Richter Award Watch List

The Mike Richter Award is given to the top goalie in men's division one hockey.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s goaltender Adam Gajan is up for end of the year hardware. Gajan has been named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. This honor is given to the top goalie in men’s division one hockey. The sophomore goalie has posted a 15-6 record this season and has recorded a saves percentage of .917. The watch list…

Barnum Boys Basketball Earns Fifth Straight Win After Clash With Duluth Marshall

The Bombers extend their win streak to five after taking down the Hilltoppers 67-48. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Barnum boys basketball team made the trip to Duluth on Monday night to take on Duluth Marshall. The Bombers extend their win streak to five after taking down the Hilltoppers 67-48. Barnum is back in action on Friday, January 16th, against Carlton/Wrenshall. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Duluth Marshall, they’re back at home on Friday,…

Four UMD Bulldogs Named to Sweden’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team

The Winter Olympics will begin on February 6th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- In college hockey, two current and two former Bulldogs will skate for Sweden in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Junior defenseman Ida Karlsson and senior forward Thea Johansson, along with former goaltenders Emma Soderberg and Tindra Holm all made the roster. This year’s games will be Karlsson, Johansson, and Holm’s first time playing for Team Sweden. As for Soderberg,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops One Spot in New USCHO Poll

The now 6th ranked Bulldogs will hit the road to take on St. Cloud State this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s hockey has dropped in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs fall one spot as they sit 6th in the rankings. UMD is coming off a series sweep against the Lindenwood Lions. The now 6th ranked Bulldogs will hit the road to take on St. Cloud State this weekend. UMD enters the series with a three-game…

#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Secures Series Sweep Against Lindenwood in First-Ever Meeting

The Bulldogs controlled the game all night against the Lions, securing an 8-4 victory. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Lindenwood on Saturday night. The Bulldogs controlled the game all night against the Lions, securing an 8-4 victory. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was former Hermantown Hawk Max Plante with 2 goals in the contest against the Lions. UMD will hit the road next week, taking on St. Cloud State on…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Held to One Goal in Loss to Top-Ranked Wisconsin

Scoring the only goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Wisconsin on Saturday. The Badgers hold the Bulldogs to one goal, defeating UMD 5-1. Scoring the only goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. The Bulldogs are back at Amsoil Arena next week taking on St. Cloud State. Puck drop is on Friday, January 16th, at 6:02 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Skates to 3-3 Tie Against Warroad

Hermantown is back in action on Tuesday, January 13th, against the defending section 7A Champions in Hibbing/Chisholm. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back at home on Saturday, taking on Warroad. It was a battle all game between these two teams, but in the end, the Hawks and the Warriors settled for a 3-3 tie. Hermantown is back in action on Tuesday, January 13th, against the defending Section 7A Champions in Hibbing/Chisholm. Game time is…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Settles for 1-1 Tie with #1 Wisconsin

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Madi Burr.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena for the first time since November 22nd on Friday. The Bulldogs faced off against the top ranked team in the country in Wisconsin. It was a back and forth battle between UMD and Wisconsin as they eventually settled for the 1-1 tie. UMD earned the extra point by…

UMD Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to 10, Men Fall Short Against Sioux Falls

Both the men's and women's teams are back in action against Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back in action at home against Sioux Falls on Friday. The men’s team fell short in their contest against Sioux Falls, falling 93-89. Leading the team in points for UMD was Kole Hanson with 24. For the women’s squad, they extend their win streak to ten, after taking down…

Boys Hockey: C-E-C Completes Upset Against Duluth Marshall, Rock Ridge Bounces Back

Both Rock Ridge and Cloquet/Esko/Carlton earned road wins on Thursday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team was back at home on Thursday night, taking on Rock Ridge. The Wolverines bounce back, picking up the road win against the Greyhounds 3-1. Rock Ridge is back in action on Saturday, January 10th, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 2 p.m. For the Greyhounds, their next game is on Tuesday, January…

UMD Men’s Hockey Goalie Adam Gajan Set to Skate for 2026 Slovakia Olympic Team

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin on February 6th, in Italy.

DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD men’s hockey player will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic games. Goaltender Adam Gajan has made the 2026 Slovakia Olympic team. Gajan is the first Bulldog to be named to an Olympic roster since Noah Cates in 2022. The past few weeks Gajan has been playing international hockey, suiting up for the U.S Collegiate…

Northern Star: C.J. Ham

Now with year 10 under Ham's belt, the future of his career is up in the air.

DULUTH, Minn.- In the state of Minnesota, everyone knows who the Minnesota Vikings are. In the city of Duluth, there’s one Viking that all Duluthians will always remember. That player is C.J. Ham. The former Duluth Denfeld Hunter, dominated in high school for the Hunters. Rushing for more than 1,800 yards between his junior and senior year. After playing college…

Girls Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Snaps Two-Game Skid, Proctor Tops Esko for Win Number 11

Both the Proctor Rails and Duluth Denfeld Hunters earned wins on Monday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld girls basketball team was back in action on Monday taking on Two Harbors. The Hunters snap a two-game losing streak, defeating the Agates 61-45. Up I-35, the Proctor girls basketball team tipped off against Esko. The Rails improved to 11-2 after taking down Esko 71-36. Categories: High School, Sports

Local Football Players Tanner Kaufman & Jared Schultz A Part of UW-River Falls National Championship Run

UW-River Falls claimed their first national championship on Sunday after taking down North Central 24 -14.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Northwestern Tigers linebacker Tanner Kaufman and Northwoods/Solon Springs defensive back Jared Schultz are national champions. The pair and UW-River Falls claimed their first national championship on Sunday after taking down North Central 24 -14. The Falcons end their historic season with a 14-1 record. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to 8th in USCHO Poll After Trip to Ireland

The Bulldogs will take on the top-ranked team in the country in Wisconsin this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped three spots in the recent USCHO poll after their trip to Ireland. The Bulldogs fall from 5th to 8th in the poll after falling to Harvard 3-2 and to Quinnipiac 3-1 in the Friendship Series. The Bulldogs have a tough series coming up this weekend. They will take on the top-ranked team…

UMD Men’s Hockey Stays at 5th in Recent USCHO Poll

UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team stays put in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after their exhibition win over Manitoba. UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend. The Bulldogs welcome in Lindenwood, who holds a 9-9 record. Puck drop between UMD and…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Wins 6th Straight Game, Taking Down Delano 7-3

Hermantown improves to 9-0-2 on the season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday, taking on Delano. The Hawks remain undefeated, taking down the Tigers 7-3. The Hawks are back to work on Saturday, December 27th, against White Bear Lake. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Forward Max Plante Named Alternate Captain for U.S. National Junior Team

Plante will don the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the 50th World Junior Championship tournament.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante was named an Alternate Captain for the U.S. National Junior Team. Plante will don the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante is not the only Bulldog suiting up for Team USA. Defenseman Adam Kleber will also skate in the tournament. Both Kleber and Plante…

UMD’s Max Plante & Adam Kleber Named to U.S. National Junior Team

The two Bulldogs will compete in the 50th World Junior Championship tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday, UMD forward Max Plante and defenseman Adam Kleber were selected to the U.S. National Junior Team. The two Bulldogs will compete in the 50th World Junior Championship tournament. Plante and Kleber were both on Team USA last year, where they won a gold medal. Now, the pair will travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, to begin their…