Author: Neil Vierzba

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

Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

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…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Linebacker Oliver Spahn Commits to UW-Stout

Just this past season, Spahn had 114 tackles, 17 tackles for losses, 10 sacks, and five forced fumbles.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids linebacker Oliver Spahn knows who his next team will be. On Monday, the senior committed to UW-Stout out of the WIAC conference. Just this past season, Spahn had 114 tackles, 17 tackles for losses, 10 sacks, and five forced fumbles. He also was the Northeast Red District Defensive Player of the Year and was an…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Drop to #10 in Latest USCHO Poll

The UMD men's & women's hockey team will return home this upcoming Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team took a little bit of a drop in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are now 10th in the nation after they were swept by Denver this past weekend. Each game against the Pioneers came down to just one goal. UMD will try to snap their four-game losing streak this upcoming Friday when…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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.
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

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…

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High School, Sports

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. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Hoping Tough Schedule Leads to NCAA Tournament Return

The Bulldogs are entering year two under head coach Nat Wagner, who guided the team to a 39 and 17 record in his debut season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but on Friday the UMD softball team will begin their 2026 campaign as they’ll go down to Texas to play in the Lone Star D2 College Classic. The Bulldogs are entering year two under head coach Nat Wagner, who guided the team to a 39 and 17 record in his debut season. In the team’s…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Baseball Entering New Season with Plenty of Experience

The Bulldogs are coming off a near .500 campaign by going 26-27 in 2025.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team is about three weeks out from opening day. The Bulldogs are coming off a near .500 campaign by going 26-27 in 2025. There hasn’t been many name tags passed out in the first few practices as UMD is set to return seven out of their nine players in the starting lineup. That paired with…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Carter Brown

Brown is currently in the top 10 for scorers in the state.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld forward Carter Brown has made quite the leap from his sophomore season to his junior season. He’s currently averaging 28 points per game, which is 15 points higher than his average the year prior. “I feel like my team trusts me with the ball. I know I can shoot the ball so whenever I get it,…

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College, Sports

UWS Men’s & Women’s Hoops Split UMAC Doubleheader with Crown

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at home against North Central.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a night of different results for the UW-Superior men’s and women’s basketball teams. Playing Crown College in a UMAC doubleheader, the Yellowjacket women began the night with a 74-47 victory. Hope Carlson led UWS with 12 points in the win. Following that contest, the Yellowjacket men rallied but fell short against the Polars 72 to 65….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Set for 2nd Showdown with #2 Ohio State

Ohio State previously swept UMD in a series back in November.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team bounced back nicely this past weekend by picking up a shootout win plus a shutout victory over Minnesota State-Mankato. Just the kind of momentum they need before heading into a big series. The Bulldogs will head to Columbus this upcoming Friday to take on the 2nd ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. It’s the 2nd…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Making Lone Trip to Denver to Battle #11 Pioneers

UMD's last win in Denver came in February of 2023.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will continue their gauntlet of a schedule by taking their lone trip to Denver this weekend. Barring a playoff series, this will be the only time this year that the Bulldogs and the Pioneers will do battle. Lately things have been on Denver’s side as they’ve won eight out of the last 10…

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High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Earns Huge 7AA Road Win at Duluth Marshall

Grand Rapids is next at Rock Ridge on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys hockey team picked up a big 7AA win on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 6-4. Luke Sherlock stopped 42 of the 46 shots he saw in net to lead the Thunderhawks. Rapids also had six different goal-scorers in the contest. They’ll next be in action on Friday at Rock Ridge. As for Duluth Marshall, they’ll…

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High School, Sports

2nd Half Push Helps Hibbing Boys Basketball Take Down Proctor

Hibbing will next be in action on Thursday against Moose Lake/Willow River.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hibbing boys basketball team picked up their 13th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Proctor 80 to 60. The Bluejackets trailed 35 to 34 at the half before jumping out to a double digit lead later in the 2nd. Hibbing will next be in action on Thursday against Moose Lake/Willow River. As for Proctor, they’ll host…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Boys Hoops Once Again in Mix for Section 7AAA Title

Denfeld is currently 9-5 and are battling teams like Grand Rapids and Superior for the top spot in the Lake Superior conference.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team is coming off a historic season in 2025, which resulted in their first state tournament appearance since 2004. Fast forward to this year and the Hunters are back in the mix to make the final eight. Denfeld is currently 9-5 and are battling teams like Grand Rapids and Superior for the top…

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

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Nearly Completes Comeback Against #3 Western Michigan

Ty Hanson, Jayson Shaugabay, and Callum Arnott were the goal-scorers for UMD.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight week, the UMD men’s hockey team has lost the first game of a series. Something that didn’t happen in the first half of the season. Welcoming in the defending national champions, UMD had a late rally against Western Michigan in the 3rd, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fall 4-3. Ty Hanson, Jayson…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Defender Taylee Manion Wins Gold with U.S. U-18 National Team

Manion skated in all six games and tallied three assists.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It was a successful trip to Nova Scotia for current Proctor/Hermantown defender Taylee Manion. Manion along with the rest of the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team claimed gold at the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship. The red, white, and blue went 6-0, including a two to nothing victory over Canada in the title game. Manion skated in all…

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

UMD Softball Picked to Finish 4th in NSIC Conference, Williams & Jenkins Named Players to Watch

UMD's first game is January 30th against Eastern New Mexico.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team has been picked to finish 4th in the NSIC conference. That’s according to the coaches preseason poll. Additionally, catcher/infielder Kendal Jenkins has been named a player to watch and Allyssa Williams has been named a pitcher to watch. UMD’s first game is January 30th against Eastern New Mexico. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ethan Dahlmeir Preparing to Step In as UMD Men’s Hockey Goaltender

Dahlmeir has played in three games so far this season for UMD.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In just a few weeks, the UMD men’s hockey team will be without their starting goaltender Adam Gajan. That’s because Gajan is set to represent Slovakia at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. UMD will turn to Ethan Dahlmeir in the meantime. He’s a transfer from Miami of Ohio and has already seen action in three games this…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Plante Brothers & Ty Hanson Land On Hobey Baker Award Fan Ballot

The Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced on April 10th in Las Vegas.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A trio on the UMD men’s hockey team has landed on the original Hobey Baker Award fan ballot. They are the Plante brothers, Zam and Max, plus defenseman Ty Hanson. The fan vote accounts for a full one percent of the total ballot in each phase in selecting this year’s award recipient. There will be two phases of…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Unable to Contain First Place Gustavus Adolphus on Home Floor

The Saints will try to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton College.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team saw their two-game winning streak come to a close on Wednesday as they fell to Gustavus Adolphus, 92 to 56. CSS was led by Koy Nelson, who had 18 points in the contest. The Saints will try to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton College. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Tough Stretch with Defending National Champions in Town

The Bulldogs were the last team to hand the Broncos a loss this season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is entering an important stretch of their schedule. Three straight weeks of series against three teams in the top 10. First up just so happens to be the defending national champions, Western Michigan. The Bulldogs and Broncos just faced off not too long ago in early December. UMD went on to take game…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Going Back to Basics Ahead of MSU-Mankato Series

UMD previously swept MSU-Mankato back in a series in October.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is still in search of their first regulation win of 2026. Another good chance to bounce back will come this weekend as the Bulldogs will travel to take on Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD has won their last four meetings against the Mavericks and hasn’t dropped a contest to them since 2022. Head Coach Laura…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldogs Cava & McMahon Traded for One Another in PWHL

It was all a part of a six-player deal between Vancouver and Ottawa.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, two former Bulldogs were traded for one another. Vancouver and Ottawa agreed on a six-player deal that sent former UMD forward Mannon McMahon to the Goldeneyes and former UMD center Michela Cava to the Charge. McMahon had spent the first two seasons of her pro career in Ottawa, tallying 10 points. As for Cava, this…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Girls Hoops Hands Proctor First Lake Superior Conference Loss

The Hilltoppers remain unbeaten at 5-0 in the Lake Superior conference.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- In a potential Section 7AA title game preview, the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team was able to take down Proctor on Tuesday night, 76 to 71. The Hilltoppers remain unbeaten at 5-0 in the Lake Superior conference. While Proctor falls to 7-1 in conference play. Duluth Marshall improves to 11-5 overall and will next host Princeton on Saturday….

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High School, Sports

Proctor Boys Hockey Erupts for Eight Goals in Home Victory Over Ely

Breckin Ross had a hat trick in the victory to lead Proctor.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team continued their lengthy homestand on Tuesday by taking on Ely. The Rails came out hot as they quickly put up five goals after one period. They wouldn’t look back after that as they came away with the 8 to 1 win. Breckin Ross had a hat trick in the victory to lead Proctor….

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College, Sports

CSS Guard Evie Schmitz Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Schmitz put up 20 points in the Saints' upset win over Bethel on Saturday afternoon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica guard Evie Schmitz has earned the MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Award. Schmitz put up 20 points in the Saints’ upset win over Bethel on Saturday afternoon. She also had four steals and three rebounds in the contest. Schmitz and the Saints are next in action Wednesday at Gustavus Adolphus. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Grace Sadura Nominated for 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Sadura is involved with a number of programs including DEI Council and the Green Bandana project.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- We know that UMD forward Grace Sadura can make plays on the ice. But on Tuesday, she was recognized for some of the things she does off the ice. Sadura was one of the 12 players nominated for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award is given to a student-athlete, who makes significant contributions not only to his…

Uw Superior Names Molly Stock As New Head Volleyball Coach
College, Sports

UW-Superior Names Molly Stock as New Head Volleyball Coach

Stock spent the last three seasons with the Pointers and each year resulted in the team making the national tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior has circled in on their new head volleyball coach. Former UW-Stevens Point assistant Molly Stock will lead the Yellowjackets this upcoming fall. Stock spent the last three seasons with the Pointers and each year resulted in the team making the national tournament. She’s also had stops at Elmhurst and Benedictine, where she was a graduate assistant. Back…

Wilderness Alum Janis Jaks To Play For Team Latvia At Winter Olympics
Sports

Wilderness Alum Janis Jaks to Play for Team Latvia at Winter Olympics

Jaks is still in the top 10 for goals, assists, and points for Wilderness defensemen.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- A former Wilderness standout will hit the ice for Latvia in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Janis Jaks is gearing up for his 2nd straight Olympics. Jaks played a total of two seasons for the Wilderness, ranging from 2014 to 2016. He’s still in the top 10 for goals, assists, and points for Wilderness defensemen. Since his time with…

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High School, Sports

Current Duluth East Pitcher Maxtin Linn Commits to South Dakota State

When on the bump, Linn can top out at 88 miles per hour.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- He may have two seasons to go but current Duluth East baseball player Maxtin Linn knows where he’s heading next. The pitcher, catcher, and outfielder announced his commitment to South Dakota State, a division one program out of the Summit League. When on the bump, Linn can top out at 88 miles per hour. He’s expected to be…

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High School, Sports

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.
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Both Drop One Spot in Latest USCHO Poll

Both teams are still in the top 10.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams have dropped a spot in the latest USCHO polls. The Bulldog men go from 6th to 7th after splitting this past weekend against St. Cloud State. And the UMD women go from 8th to 9th after a tie and a loss against the Huskies. A tough test awaits the Bulldog…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hoops Head Coach Mandy Pearson Earns 300th Career Coaching Victory

Pearson has been the head coach at UMD since 2015 and now has a total of 198 wins as a Bulldog.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, a little bit of history for UMD women’s basketball head coach Mandy Pearson. In the Bulldogs’ 74 to 71 win over St. Cloud State on Saturday, Pearson secured her 300th career victory. She’s been the head coach at UMD since 2015 and now has a total of 198 wins as a Bulldog. Before her time…

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

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey & #15 St. Cloud State Skate to 2-2 Tie

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop set for 3:02 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team took on #15 St. Cloud State on Friday in a back and forth battle. Rae Meyer found the back of the net in the first and then in the 2nd. But then the Huskies responded with two unanswered goals to force overtime and then a shootout. The game goes into the…

Mirage Defender Cambriia Thomas Commits To St. Benedict’s
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Mirage Defender Cambriia Thomas Commits to St. Benedict’s

Thomas has been on the varsity team for the past five seasons.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Current Mirage defender Cambriia Thomas knows where she’ll be heading next. Recently, Thomas committed to St. Benedict’s, out of the MIAC conference. She’s been on the varsity team for the last five seasons for Proctor/Hermantown. During that time, she’s tallied five goals and 26 assists. Thomas and the Mirage are currently 13-4-2 this season and are trailing the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Ida Karlsson Set for First-Ever Olympic Appearance with Team Sweden

The Avesta native is currently in her 3rd season at UMD and leads all defenseman on the team with eight points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, UMD defender Ida Karlsson along with teammate and forward Thea Johansson, plus former Bulldog goaltenders Emma Soderberg and Tindra Holm were all named to the Swedish Olympic team. Like a few in the group, it’s the first-ever Olympic nod for Karlsson. The Avesta native is currently in her 3rd season at UMD and leads all…

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High School, Sports

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

It was rivalry night on Thursday evening.
Neil Vierzba, Isaiah Wiita,

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…

Meadow Lemon Named As New Ceo/gm For Minnesota Monsters
Professional Sports, Sports

Meadow Lemon Named as New CEO/GM for Minnesota Monsters

His company "LemonMade Entertainment" will also provide sports marketing and administrative services for the Monsters.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have named their new CEO and General Manager. Meadow Lemon, the son of Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon, has been appointed to lead the day-to-day franchise operations. He’s previously served as the Marketing Director for the Globetrotters and has decades of experience in sports marketing, entertainment, coaching, and leadership. His company “LemonMade Entertainment” will also provide…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Eve Gascon Lands On HCA National Goalie of the Year Award Watch List for 3rd Time

Gascon was a finalist for the award last season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- We’re almost a month out till the end of the regular season for the UMD women’s hockey team. That means it’s time for Watch Lists in regards to end of the year awards. UMD goaltender Eve Gascon has once again been named to the HCA National Goalie of the Year Watch List. It’s the 3rd straight season that…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Aiden Williams Selected By St. Louis Battlehawks in UFL Draft, Will Remain with Steelers

Williams is the first-ever Bulldog to be drafted into the UFL.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t the only team trying to secure the services of former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams on Wednesday. In the UFL, the St. Louis Battlehawks also made a run at the Alaska native. St. Louis selected Williams on Day 2 of the 2026 UFL Draft. He’s the first-ever Bulldog to be drafted into the UFL….

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Calvin Anderson

Anderson became the school's all-time scoring leader in December.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Earlier this season, Superior senior forward Calvin Anderson became the all-time scoring leader for the Spartans. A feat he says that’s not possible without the ones that compete alongside him. “My teammates really helped me more than anything. Finding me when I’m open and getting me the confidence to knock down shots and taking the pressure off them…

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College, Sports

CSS Women’s Hoops Remains Unbeaten at Home By Taking Down Macalester

St. Scholastica will next be in action on Saturday against Bethel at 1 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team continues to protect their home court. On Wednesday, the Saints defeated Macalester 62 to 48 to improve to 6-0 at home this season. CSS was led by Evie Schmitz, who had 22 points in the contest. St. Scholastica will next be in action on Saturday against Bethel at 1 PM. Categories: College,…

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Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Offensive Lineman Aiden Williams Signs Reserve/Future Contract with Steelers

The offensive guard was originally signed by Pittsburgh in April as an undrafted free agent.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back in the NFL and back with the team that originally signed him out of college. On Wednesday, Williams and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed on a reserve/future contract. The offensive guard was signed by Pittsburgh in April as an undrafted free agent. He was then released by the Steelers from their…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#6 UMD Men’s Hockey to Jump Back into NCHC Play at St. Cloud State

UMD is currently seven points ahead of SCSU in the NCHC standings.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since November, the UMD men’s hockey team is coming off a sweep. Interestingly enough that team that they swept in November is their opponent this weekend. The Bulldogs hit the road for the short trip to St. Cloud to battle the Huskies. Recent history has been on UMD’s side in the head to head…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Continue Homestand with Bout vs. SCSU

UMD has won their last seven matchups against SCSU.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the Bulldog women’s hockey team will also be taking on the Huskies of St. Cloud State this weekend. Except in this series, UMD will have the home ice. The Bulldogs reign over the Huskies in the last 13 years has been very impressive. UMD boasts a 44-6-9 record over SCSU during that time, which…

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High School, Sports

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Picks Up Big Section 7A Win Over Hibbing/Chisholm

Paxson Madill scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 2nd for the Hawks.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A contest that was dubbed the game of the year certainly lived up to the hype on Tuesday. Hermantown defeated Hibbing/Chisholm 2-1 in a potential Section 7A title game preview. Paxson Madill scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 2nd for the Hawks. Micklain Martalock had the other for Hermantown. Scoring the lone Bluejackets goal was Cole Swanson….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ty Hanson Claims NCHC Defender of the Week Award Again

With Hanson honored again, that makes it now eight NCHC Player of the Week awards for the Bulldogs.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in the 2024-2025 season, UMD defenseman Ty Hanson tallied 14 points in 36 games of action. Now this year, he’s already surpassed that mark by 10 points and has done so in 14 less games. On Tuesday, the Hermantown native collected his 3rd player of the week award this season by being named the NCHC Defender of…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Offensive Lineman Jae’Shaun Thomas Transfers to South Dakota State

Just this past season, Thomas played at left tackle in all 12 games for the Bulldogs.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another UMD football standout is making the jump to the division one ranks. Offensive lineman Jae’Shaun Thomas has recently committed to South Dakota State. Just this past season, he played at left tackle in all 12 games for the Bulldogs and was a key part in helping UMD rank 7th in the nation for scoring offense. He joins…

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College, Sports

Esko Native Koi Perich to Continue College Football Career at Oregon

His decision officially ends a two-year stint in Minnesota, where he had 128 tackles and six interceptions.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- After taking visits with Texas Tech and Oregon this past week, Esko native and former Minnesota safety Koi Perich has decided he wants to be a member of the Ducks. Perich, who was the number one safety in the transfer portal, officially committed to Oregon Monday evening. His decision officially ends a two-year stint in Minnesota, where he…

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

Plante, Francisco, & Marthaler to Play in USA Hockey All-American Game, Plante, Skinner, & St. Clair to Coach

Puck drop is set for 6 PM on Thursday at USA Hockey Arena.
Neil Vierzba,

PLYMOUTH, Mich.- Later this week, the annual Chipotle All-American hockey game will take place in Plymouth, Michigan. There will be plenty of local players and coaches on each side. For Team Blue, Hermantown’s AJ Francisco and Victor Plante, plus Superior’s JJ Marthaler will all suit up. They’ll be coached up by former Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner. On the other…

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