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Umd Basketball Toy Drive
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UMD Women’s Basketball Team, Duluth Salvation Army Collect Over 400 Items For Local Children

UMD collected 232 toys, 83 pairs of gloves, 66 hats, 20 pairs of socks and three winter coats, and the Salvation Army estimates that the donations will go to over 100 children in the Duluth Area. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – While the UMD basketball teams wait to hit the court next month, the UMD women teamed up with a local organization for a good cause. The Bulldogs, in partnership with the Duluth Salvation Army Rookie Basketball Association, held a toy drive on Saturday morning. The event took place in front of Malosky Stadium and by the end…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Mark Wick

For this week's segment, we catch up with the former head coach of the St. Scholastica men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from former St. Scholastica men’s hockey coach Mark Wick, who is now serving as the assistant hockey coach at Augsburg University. The Hermantown native is also the mental health advocate for the Auggies and spends much of his time speaking to coaches across the state about the issues of mental…

Umd Womens Hockey
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Rogge Powers UMD Women’s Hockey Past St. Cloud State

Junior forward Naomi Rogge scored twice in the second period and goaltender Emma Soderberg logged her second shutout of the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior forward Naomi Rogge scored twice in the second period and goaltender Emma Soderberg logged her second shutout of the season as the UMD women’s hockey team blanked St. Cloud State 4-0 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Assistant captain Anna Klein and freshman Clara Van Wieren also scored for the Bulldogs, who held the Huskies to just…

Week Of Giving
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UW-Superior’s “Week of Giving” Kicks Off Monday

Due to COVID restrictions, the Yellowjackets will be delivering items, instead of having face-to-face interactions.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior’s 5th annual “Week of Giving” kicks off this Monday. Due to COVID restrictions, the Yellowjackets will be delivering items, instead of having face-to-face interactions. And the marquee “Caroling for Cans” event will have a different look as well. “This year, our teams won’t be out in the community caroling door to door. Instead we’ll be doing…

Wyatt Kaiser
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Freshman Wyatt Kaiser Filling The “Perunovich” Role on UMD Power Play

The Andover native has been a staple the power play line that is four for eight in the first two games of the season.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – One of the biggest reasons why the UMD men’s hockey team is 2-0 so far this season is their power play. And it’s mostly the same guys from the line that was one of the best in the country last season: the Cates brothers, Nick Swaney and Kobe Roth. But there was one big hole to fill…

Heaven Hamling
College, Sports

Grand Rapids Native Heaven Hamling Makes Stellar Debut with NDSU Women’s Basketball Team

The former Thunderhawk dropped 20 points in her first career game for the Bison, which tied a team-high.
Sam Ali,

FARGO, N.D. – Wednesday night, the North Dakota State women’s basketball team opened their season with a big win over Northern Iowa. One of the stars of the game was Grand Rapids native Heaven Hamling. The former Thunderhawk dropped 20 points in her first career game for the Bison, which tied a team-high. Hamling also finished with six rebounds and…

Ryan Fanti
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ryan Fanti Dazzles In Net for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

Fanti made 28 saves against Denver on Wednesday night, including 17 in the second period alone.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – After the first two periods of Wednesday night’s game between the UMD men’s hockey team and Denver, the Pioneers held a 1-0 lead, out-shooting the Bulldogs 24-9. But the third period was a different story as UMD got a pair of power play goals within 48 seconds of each other to get the 2-1 win. Afterwards, head…

Umd Womens Hockey
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UMD Women’s Hockey Team Set to Host St. Cloud State in Final Home Series of 2020

Puck drop for Friday's game between the Bulldogs and Huskies is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will be back at home Friday night as they welcome in St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs were unbeaten against the Huskies last season, outscoring them 16-4 in four games. But head coach Maura Crowell says SCSU should not be taken lightly. “They have some good players up front, so that’s where they…

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Power Play Goals in Third Period Help UMD Men’s Hockey Earn Comeback Win Over Denver

Jackson Cates and Kobe Roth scored power play goals 48 seconds apart in the third period.
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – Jackson Cates and Kobe Roth scored power play goals 48 seconds apart in the third period as the UMD men’s hockey team stunned Denver 2-1 Wednesday night at Baxter Arena. The Pioneers had dominated most of the game, but UMD goalie Ryan Fanti held his own and finished with 28 saves to pick up his second straight…

Umd Womens Hockey
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Confidence Still High for UMD Women’s Hockey Team After Getting Swept by Gophers

The Bulldogs will look to bounce back this weekend as they host St. Cloud State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team are coming off a tough series against Minnesota where the Bulldogs gave up four unanswered goals in Friday night’s loss. So the team will be looking to play like they did two weeks ago in Mankato, instead of how they did last weekend against the Gophers. “I think if anything, that amount…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Team Open Pod Play with Win Over Omaha

Koby Bender, Jackson Cates, Kobe Roth, Noah Cates and Hunter Lellig all scored for the Bulldogs
Sam Ali,

OMAHA, Neb. – A four-goal third period would be the difference as the UMD men’s hockey team won their season opener over Omaha 5-3 Tuesday night at Baxter Arena. Koby Bender, Jackson Cates, Kobe Roth, Noah Cates and Hunter Lellig all scored for the Bulldogs, who will look to go 2-0 in the pod Wednesday night when they face #5…

Umd Womens Basketball
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UMD Women’s Basketball Team, Duluth Salvation Army to Host Toy Drive

The collections will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Malosky Stadium parking lot.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This upcoming weekend, the UMD women’s basketball team is teaming up with the Duluth Salvation Army to host a special toy drive. They will be collecting toys, hats and gloves for local children. The Bulldogs say what they do on the court is just as important as what they do off the court. “The second you get…

Whcky V Minn
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Swept by Minnesota in First Home Series of Season

Ashton Bell records lone goal for Bulldogs.
CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The No. 6 ranked UMD Bulldogs fell by a score of 2-1 at home against rival Minnesota. The Gophers pulled ahead with the first two goals of the game, leading 2-0 after 2 periods. The Bulldogs tried to make it interesting with a goal from forward Ashton Bell with just under 10 to play. But couldn’t pull of…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Scott Sandelin

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD men's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin as the Bulldogs get set to open their season next week in the NCHC’s pod in Omaha. Sandelin also spoke about his expectations for this year’s squad, as well as what he likes about his captain Noah Cates. Categories: College, Friday Night…

Umd Womens Hockeyu
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UMD Women’s Hockey Drop Home Opener to Minnesota

Ashton Bell and Kylie Hanley scored for the Bulldogs.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior captain Ashton Bell and junior forward Kylie Hanley would score for the UMD women’s hockey team, but Minnesota would score four unanswered goals as the Golden Gophers knock off the Bulldogs 4-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. UMD will look to split the series Saturday afternoon. Puck drop for that game is set for 3:07 p.m….

Umd Hockey Coaches
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UMD Men’s Hockey To Open Season December 1st as NCHC Announces Schedule Changes

The Bulldogs will now open their season Tuesday, December 1st against Omaha.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Due to a positive COVID-19 case on the Colorado College men’s hockey team that is forcing them to quarantine and delay the start of their season, the NCHC has announced some changes to the pod schedule, which does impact the UMD men’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will now open their season Tuesday, December 1st against Omaha….

Umd Mens Hockey
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The Three Most Important Questions Heading Into the Season for the UMD Men’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs kick off their season next Wednesday against Denver in the NCHC pod in Omaha.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are less than a week away from the start of their season. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the top three questions heading into this upcoming season. The #1 question has probably been the most commonly asked since the abrupt end to last season: who will replace Hunter…

Clara Van Wieren
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Freshman Clara Van Wieren Talks About Stellar Debut for the Bulldogs

Van Wieren's two-goal weekend earned her Rookie of the Week honors from the WCHA.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last weekend, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren scored a goal in each of her first two collegiate games, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished at UMD since 2007, which helped her land Rookie of the Week honors from the WCHA. We spoke with her this week about what it meant to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs….

Umd Womens Hockey
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UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Host Rivals Minnesota at Amsoil Arena

Puck drop for Friday's game is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – 271 days. On Friday night, that will be how long it has been since the UMD women’s hockey team has played a game at Amsoil Arena. And this weekend’s home opener couldn’t have come at a better time with their stellar start to the season. UMD is coming off a dominant sweep over Minnesota State Mankato, outscoring…

Umd Thanksgiving
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Thanksgiving Plans Different This Year for UMD Men’s Hockey Team

The NCHC is requiring all teams to quarantine for seven days before heading to the pod in Omaha.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are a week away from the start of their season and the NCHC is requiring all teams to quarantine for seven days before heading to the pod in Omaha. So according to head coach Scott Sandelin that means Thanksgiving will be a little different this year for his players. “They’re going to…

Joe Vos
College, High School, Sports

Duluth East’s Joe Vos Commits to St. Thomas Baseball

Vos is the fourth Greyhound to play Division I baseball in the past three years.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Joe Vos has committed to joining the St. Thomas baseball team. Last month, Vos had committed to Kirkwood Community College. But now, Vos will go straight to the Division I ranks as a two-way player. And if you’ve been keeping track, that’s the fourth Greyhound to play Division I baseball in the past three years….

Umd Mens Hockey
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UMD’s Scott Sandelin, Noah Cates Talk Playing in the Omaha Pod

The Bulldogs open their season in the pod next Wednesday against Denver.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the NCHC held Day Two of their annual Media Day, virtually of course. The main topic of discussion for all the teams, including UMD, was the Omaha pod. The Bulldogs will have seven games in the first 12 days, playing a team every other day. All in all, it will be 10 games in 19 days….

Molly Henderson
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Duluth East’s Molly Henderson Commits to UW-Eau Claire Women’s Soccer Team

In six games this past season, the senior forward finished with nine goals, including a hat trick late in the season against Cloquet-Carlton.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Molly Henderson has signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UW-Eau Claire women’s soccer team. In six games this past season, the senior forward finished with nine goals, including a hat trick late in the season against Cloquet-Carlton. For her career, she scored 25 goals and eight assists. Her reason for choosing the…

Nchchc
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Noah Cates, Cole Koepke Named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

Both junior forwards recorded 33 points each last season.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – During day two of Media Day, the NCHC announced that UMD’s Noah Cates and Cole Koepke were named to the preseason all-conference team. Cates is coming off a productive sophomore year, tallying 14 goals and 19 assists, which earned him a spot on the All-NCHC First Team. Koepke also finished with 33 points last season, including…

Umd Men's Hockey
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UMD Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish Third in NCHC Preseason Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs were picked to finish 3rd, behind North Dakota and Denver, who were first and second, respectively.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – We are just over a week away from the start of the NCHC season. The UMD men’s hockey team will be heading to the pod in Omaha, Nebraska to get things started off. But first, let’s check out the conference’s preseason coaches poll which was released Monday. The Bulldogs were picked to finish 3rd, behind North…

Minnesota Wilderness
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Minnesota Wilderness Season Paused

The pause will last until at least December 26th.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness announced Saturday that their season has been paused. According to a press release, the decision is a result of the latest executive order put out by the state of Minnesota. The pause will last until at least December 26th. The Wilderness have only been able to play three games so far this season, recording…

Umd Womens Hockeyu
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UMD Women’s Hockey Sweep Opening Season Series vs. MSU Mankato

Next up for the Bulldogs is their home opener next weekend against rivals Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Kylie Hanley, Anneke Linser and Anna Klein each scored two goals as the UMD women’s hockey team won a high-scoring affair over Minnesota State Mankato 7-3 Saturday night. Freshman Clara Van Wieren also scored for the Bulldogs, who swept the series over the Mavericks. Next up for UMD is their home opener next weekend against rivals Minnesota….

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Maura Crowell

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the UMD women's hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell as the Bulldogs open their season this week. Crowell also spoke about the protocols her team have to go through to get on the ice, as well as her expectations for junior goalie Emma Soderberg. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy,…
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UMD Women’s Hockey Blank Mankato on Opening Night

Taylor Anderson, Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein, Ashton Bell and Clara Van Wieren all scored for the Bulldogs.
Sam Ali,

MANKATO, Minn. – Five different players scored a goal and junior goaltender Emma Soderberg finished with a shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team opened their season with a win over Minnesota State Mankato 5-0 Friday night. Taylor Anderson, Naomi Rogge, Anna Klein, Ashton Bell and Clara Van Wieren all scored for the Bulldogs. They’ll look for the sweep Saturday…

Emma Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Big Shoes to Fill for UMD Women’s Hockey Goalie Emma Soderberg

Soderberg says she is excited for the opportunity and grateful for the time she spent behind one of the best goaltenders in program history.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will open their season Friday night against Minnesota State Mankato. Junior Emma Soderberg will start in net for the Bulldogs and she’s got some big shoes to fill following the departure of Olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. But the Sweden native is excited for the opportunity and grateful for the time she…

Umd Womens Hockeyu
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UMD Women’s Hockey To Open Season Friday Night in Mankato

Puck drop this Friday night is set for 6:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been over eight months since the UMD women’s hockey team has played in a game. So the understatement of the year could be that the Bulldogs are very excited to open the season this weekend. UMD brings back four of their top five scorers from last season who accounted for more than half of UMD’s goals….

Abby Thompson
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Chisholm’s Abby Thompson Commits to MSU-Moorhead Volleyball Team

Thompson is the first player in program history to continue her volleyball career at the next level.
Sam Ali,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – Wednesday, Chisholm’s Abby Thompson signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Minnesota State Moorhead volleyball team. Thompson is the first player in program history to continue her volleyball career at the next level, an honor she is well aware of. “I’m so happy I kind of made that name for myself here. And I hope…

Ella Anick
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Proctor/Hermantown’s Ella Anick Signs NLI for Bemidji State Women’s Hockey

The senior blueliner recorded nine goals and 21 assists last season, helping the Mirage advance to the section title game.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Proctor/Hermantown’s Ella Anick has signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Bemidji State women’s hockey team. The senior blueliner recorded nine goals and 21 assists last season, helping the Mirage advance to the section title game. Anick joins Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Claire Vekich who also committed to joining the Beavers last week. Categories: College, High School,…

Umd Basketball Schedules
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UMD Basketball Teams to Open Regular Season January 2nd

The Bulldogs will open their season January 2nd at home against Winona State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, the NSIC released the schedules for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The Bulldogs will open their season January 2nd at home against Winona State. It will be a 16-game schedule with teams playing the same opponent at one site on back-to-back days. Needless to say, the UMD coaches were more than excited about the…

Kotyk
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former CSS/UMD Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Announces Retirement from Pro Hockey

Kotyk spent the past three years playing in the ECHL with both Toledo and Greenville. He started his pro career with Hartford in the AHL in 2017, and totaled 52 points throughout his pro career. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former St. Scholastica and UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk announced on his Twitter on Friday afternoon his retirement from professional hockey. Kotyk spent the past three years playing in the ECHL with both Toledo and Greenville. He started his pro career with Hartford in the AHL in 2017, and totaled 52 points throughout his pro career. Kotyk spent…

Minnesota Wilderness
College, Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Return to the Ice After Quarantine Delays Season Opener

The Wilderness will open their season Saturday night at home against the Minnesota Magicians.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – After a positive COVID case put their season opener on hold, the Minnesota Wilderness were back on the ice last week as they get set for their season opener this weekend. Although the team wasn’t able to be together during their quarantine, the coaching found different ways to keep in contact with the team, even with some…

National Signing Day
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Northland High School Athletes Celebrate National Signing Day

National Letters of Intent were signed across the Northland on Wednesday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – National Signing Day is the day high school athletes dream about. It’s time to put pen to paper and officially sign National Letters of Intent to make those college commitments official. Here’s a list of those who committed on Wednesday: Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens — Utah women’s basketball Duluth Marshall’s Emilia McGiffert — Eastern Michigan women’s soccer…

Uws Soccer
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UW-Superior Suspends Athletics for Remainder of Fall Semester

This includes practices and workouts, as well as the intra-squad games the Yellowjackets teams have been hosting for the past two months.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is suspending all athletics and activities on-campus for the rest of the fall semester. This includes practices and workouts, as well as the intra-squad games the Yellowjackets teams have been hosting for the past two months. The athletics department says they hope to begin the winter sports season some time in January of…

Umd Mens Hockey
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UMD Men’s Hockey Team to Open Season Against Denver in Omaha Pod

The Bulldogs' home opener will be Saturday January 2nd against St. Cloud State.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 3rd-ranked UMD men’s hockey team will open their season in the pod at Baxter Arena on December 2nd against 5th-ranked Denver. They will play the Pioneers again later in the month as well as two games against Miami-Ohio, Colorado College, top-ranked North Dakota and the hosts Omaha, who will face the Bulldogs in their final…

Umd Womens Hockey
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UMD Women’s Hockey Players Talk WCHA Season Opener

After facing the Mavericks, UMD will host rivals Minnesota for Thanksgiving weekend at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s team found out on Friday that their season will begin November 20th against Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs have been practicing for the past several weeks. But now, the mentality changes as they begin preparing for actual opponents. “We’ve been doing scrimmages on Friday, making it really game-like. We wear jerseys. The music’s loud during…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey to Open Season November 20th

The league will drop the puck on the weekend of November 20th as teams will play eight league games before breaking for the holidays after December 19th.
Sam Ali,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – After months of planning, the WCHA released the first-half schedule for the upcoming women’s hockey season Friday afternoon. The league will drop the puck on the weekend of November 20th as teams will play eight league games before breaking for the holidays after December 19th. League play will then resume as early as January 1st, 2021. According…

Umd Basketball Camps
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UMD Men’s Basketball Team Hosting Two New Camps

Space will be limited to the first 60 registrations for each camp.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team have announced two new camp opportunities. The first will be a Black Friday Camp on November 27th. It will be open to boys and girls from 4th to 8th grade. The other will be a Competition Camp, which will take place every Saturday from November 28th to December 19th. That camp will…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 8th in First Preseason National Poll

The Bulldogs finished last season in the same spot with an 18-12-6 overall record.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The USA TODAY/USA Hockey Magazine preaseason poll was released Tuesday afternoon and the UMD women’s hockey team are ranked 8th among all Division I NCAA programs. The Bulldogs finished last season in the same spot with an 18-12-6 overall record. Head coach Maura Crowell will bring back four of the top five scorers from last season, including…

Titus Graden
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Northwestern’s Titus Graden Commits to Upper Iowa Football

Through five games this season, Graden has 12 solo tackles and 21 total and also has a fumble recovery.
Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern linebacker Titus Graden announced on Twitter on Sunday that he has committed to Upper Iowa of the NSIC. Through five games this season, Graden has 12 solo tackles and 21 total and also has a fumble recovery. Back in May, Graden was invited to the Hawaii Tiki Bowl in Honolulu from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4,…

Jared Thomas
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Former Bulldog Jared Thomas Traded to ECHL’s Indy Fuel

The Hermantown native joins fellow Bulldog Peter Krieger, who signed with the Fuel last Friday.
Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Florida Everblades of the ECHL have traded UMD alum Jared Thomas to the Indy Fuel. It was a short stint with the Everblades for Thomas, who signed with the team on September 20th. The Hermantown native joins fellow Bulldog Peter Krieger, who signed with the Fuel last Friday. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

Mn Wilderness
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Minnesota Wilderness Player Tests Positive for COVID-19, Team Announces Schedule Changes

The Wilderness's new home opener will be November 14th against the Minnesota Magicians.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness have learned that one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, according to general manager Dave Boitz. That player began showing symptoms this past Saturday following an exhibition game Friday night against Kenai River. Game two of the doubleheader on Saturday was cancelled and since then, no other players on the team tested…

Voss Furcht
College, High School, Sports

East’s Joe Vos, Esko’s Noah Furcht Commit to Kirkwood CC Baseball Team

Vos and Furcht are teammates on the Minnesota Blizzard travel baseball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East’s Joe Vos has committed to joining the Kirkwood Community College baseball team. That is the second Northland commit to join the Eagles, as Esko’s Noah Furcht also committed there about two months ago. It also helps that they are teammates on the Minnesota Blizzard travel baseball team. “I hadn’t even been talking to Kirkwood really….

Umd Poll
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Debut at #3 in First USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs are one of four NCHC teams on the list, including North Dakota, who occupy the top spot.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first Division I U.S. College Hockey Online poll was released Monday and the UMD men’s hockey team debuts at #3. The Bulldogs are one of four NCHC teams on the list, including North Dakota, who occupy the top spot. Dating back to the end of last season, UMD has won five straight games, including nine of…

Krieger Indy
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Peter Krieger Signs With ECHL’s Indy Fuel

Krieger spent the past season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK where he recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 52 games.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD forward Peter Krieger has signed a contract with the Indy Fuel, the ECHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, for the upcoming season. Krieger spent the past season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK where he recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 52 games. Krieger spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, scoring 20 goals and recording…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Boston Bruins Re-Sign Former UMD Captain Karson Kuhlman

The 25-year-old appeared in 25 games last season, recording one goal and five assists.
Sam Ali,

BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday that have re-signed former UMD men’s hockey captain Karson Kuhlman to a two-year contract. The 25-year-old appeared in 25 games last season, recording one goal and five assists. The Esko native also skated in five playoff games for Boston in the NHL’s Toronto bubble. Kuhlman originally signed with the Bruins back in…