DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had to scoreboard watch to see if they would fill one of the 11 spots in the NCAA tournament. On Sunday, the stars aligned for the Bulldogs as they heard their name called for the big dance. UMD will face off against Yale in the first-round of the NCAA tournament. This is the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team punched its ticket to the NCHC semifinals on Saturday night. The Bulldogs defeated St. Cloud State 2-1 in overtime to move on in the NCHC tournament. Zam Plante scored both goals in UMD’s win over the Huskies. The Bulldogs will face top-seeded North Dakota in the semifinals. That game is set for Saturday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team celebrated their first home playoff game since 2019 in style on Friday. Tied at 3 in overtime, Zam Plante called game to give UMD the 4-3 game one victory over St. Cloud State. Zam also had two goals total in the game to lead the Bulldogs offensively. UMD will aim for the series…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team will welcome in St. Cloud State to begin a best of three game NCHC quarterfinal series. It’s the first time since the 2019 season that the Bulldogs have hosted a NCHC playoff series. All-time, UMD is 12-10 in the quarterfinal round, which includes a 9-2 mark at AMSOIL Arena. The Bulldogs…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- After missing out on the national tournament in the 2024-2025 season, the UMD men’s basketball team is heading back to the big dance. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs claimed their 3rd NSIC tournament title in program history after defeating St. Cloud State, 76 to 65. UMD was led by Caleb Siwek, who had 34 points in the victory….
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a week where UMD goaltender Eve Gascon has had plenty of headlines. She was named the WCHA Goaltender of the Month and now she’s a finalist for WCHA Goaltender of the Year. An other Bulldog getting a finalist nod is Mary Kate O’Brien, who is up for the Student Athlete of the Year Award. The award…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD men’s basketball team will get the chance to play for an automatic berth in the upcoming NCAA tournament. On Monday, the Bulldogs defeated Augustana 72 to 62 to advance to the NSIC championship game. Noah Paulson had a team-leading 14 points. UMD will next face St. Cloud State on Tuesday at 7 PM. As for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team clashed with MSU-Mankato in game three of their first-round series of the WCHA playoffs. The Mavericks pulled off the series upset, taking down the Bulldogs 2-1 to eliminate UMD out of the WCHA playoffs. UMD will now need an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament. The NCAA selection show is set for Sunday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out the regular season on Saturday, taking on Colorado College. After trailing 2-0 in the third period, the Bulldogs scored two goals to force overtime. Neither team could find the back of the net in OT, as UMD and Colorado College settled for the 2-2 tie. UMD did win the shootout to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team aimed to punch its ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off, taking on MSU-Mankato in game two of their best-of-three series. After ending regulation tied 1-1, the Mavericks found the back of the net in double overtime to secure a 2-1 win. Whitney Tuttle scored both goals for the Mavericks. With a game two…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 9th ranked UMD men’s hockey team opened up their final regular season series on Friday against Colorado College. The Bulldogs entered the final period trailing 1-0. That’s where Scout Truman gave the team a boost with the game-tying goal at the 11:41 mark. However, 15 seconds later Colorado College responded with a goal by Bret Link to…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD women’s hockey team hosted MSU-Mankato in the first round of the WCHA playoffs. UMD extends its win streak against the Mavericks to 18, after a 2-0 victory. In the Bulldogs shutout win, goaltender Eve Gascon made 23 saves against MSU-Mankato. Game two between the Bulldogs and the Mavericks is on Saturday, February 28th. Puck…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon earned a spot on the All-WCHA first team on Thursday. It’s the 2nd consecutive season that she’s landed on the first team. Gascon wasn’t the only Bulldog to get recognition from the conference as forward Caitlin Kraemer made it on the third team. She was on the all-rookie team last year. Gascon and Kraemer…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams each had a player earn first team all-NSIC conference honors. Guards Myra Moorjani and Kole Hanson each earned that recognition. Moorjani is currently averaging almost 14 points per game and Hanson is at 15 points per game. Other Bulldogs getting recognition were Claire Bjorge, Lexi Karge, and Noah Paulson, who all…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team survived and advanced on Wednesday night, defeating Minot State 74 to 68 in overtime in the NSIC first round. The Bulldogs were led by Kole Hanson, who had 18 points in the victory. UMD will next face Concordia-St. Paul in the quarterfinals on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 7 PM in Sioux Falls….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out the regular season in a big way, sweeping Minnesota for the first time since 2017. Now, the Bulldogs shift their focus to the conference tournament as they are set to welcome in 14th ranked Minnesota State-Mankato for the quarterfinals this weekend. UMD has met the Mavericks just twice in the postseason,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has just one regular season series to go. The Bulldogs will face the Tigers of Colorado College this upcoming weekend for the 2nd time in the 2025-2026 season. In the last meeting in November, the two teams split with UMD taking game one, 4 to 2 and Colorado College taking game two, 2…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD junior forward Grace Sadura is one step closer to becoming the 2nd Bulldog ever to win the Hockey Humanitarian Award. On Tuesday, she was named as one of the five finalists for the award. It’s the 3rd time in program history and 3rd time in five seasons that the Bulldogs have had a finalist. She joins 2023…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2017, the UMD women’s hockey team is coming off a weekend sweep of Minnesota. As a result, the team has moved up a spot in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are now the 9th team in the nation. It was a big weekend for their goaltender, Eve Gascon, who earned her 6th…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams claimed the NSIC North Division title this past weekend, following victories against MSU-Moorhead. The Bulldog women also clinched a first round bye in the upcoming NSIC tournament. As for the UMD men, they will host Minot State this upcoming Wednesday in first round action. Tip-off is set for 6 PM…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with #3 Minnesota on Saturday night. It was another battle between the Bulldogs and the Golden Gophers, ending regulation tied 1-1. In overtime, Bulldog defender Tova Henderson was the hero for the Bulldogs again, knocking down the game-winning goal to take down the Gophers 2-1 in OT. Henderson scored…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team entered a crucial series on Friday night with Minnesota. After trading goals in the 1st period and then trading goals in the 2nd and 3rd, the two teams eventually went to overtime tied at two. That’s where Bulldog defender Tova Henderson called game, netting the game-winning goal to give UMD their first win…
OXFORD, Ohio.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned from their bye week on Friday to begin a two-game series with Miami of Ohio. After trailing 2-0 early in the 2nd period, the Bulldogs responded with five unanswered goals, two in the 2nd and three in the 3rd to come away with the 5-2 win. Hunter Anderson, Max Plante, Scout Truman,…
DULUTH, Minn.- After having last weekend off, the 9th ranked UMD men’s hockey team is back in action this upcoming Friday at Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs are still in good shape when it comes to national tournament hopes. UMD is 9th when it comes to the NCAA Percentage Index, which is the formula used to select at-large teams and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 10th ranked UMD women’s hockey team has one last series remaining in the regular season. That series just so happens to be against the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Bulldogs have dropped their last seven meetings against Minnesota, which included a series earlier this season in October. This time around, UMD will see some different faces…
DULUTH, Minn.– A beloved member of the UMD bulldog community, Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, passed away Feb. 17. Athletes, UMD coaches and staff said Hoagie touched the hearts of so many, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on. “He was so uplifting and caring. I know he cared so deeply about all of us. And we’re all just heartbroken right now,…
Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson (Credit UMD) DULUTH, Minn.– Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, the longest serving volunteer in UMD athletic history, passed away Tuesday, February 17th. He was 65 years old. Haagenson got his start with UMD men’s hockey in 1981 as a volunteer. The head coach of the Bulldogs, Gus Hendrickson, encouraged Haagenson to join the staff. This decision alone would pioneer…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful sweep against St. Thomas, which included two back-to-back shutouts this past weekend. The UMD women’s hockeyteam still remains ranked 10th in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs were led by Eve Gascon, who picked up WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors for her 57 saves and two shutouts in net. She now has a total…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team had this past weekend off. But, they do move up a spot to number 9 in the latest USCHO poll. UMD is currently tied for 4th in the NCHC standings with St. Cloud State. They have two series remaining in the regular season, with a trip to Miami of Ohio up first on…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team played its final regular season game at Amsoil Arena, closing out its series with St. Thomas. The Bulldogs earned a 3-0 shutout win against the Tommies to improve to 17-12-3 on the year. UMD will close out the regular season on the road, taking on Minnesota. Game one of the Bulldogs…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was back at home on Saturday night, taking on Northern State. The Bulldogs defended their home court, defeating the Wolves 81-65 to earn the season sweep. Leading the way for UMD were Caleb Siwek, Kole Hanson, and Jacson Fowlkes, who all had 15 points. Up next for UMD, they will hit the road…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team aimed for its 18th win of the season on Saturday, taking on Northern State. The Wolves outscored UMD in all four quarters to secure a 74-58 win over the Bulldogs. The top scorer for UMD was Claire Bjorge with 14 points. UMD is back in action on Wednesday, February 18th, against Minnesota Crookston….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began the weekend on the right foot, shutting out St. Thomas 3-0 on Friday. Mary Kate O’Brien, Caitlin Kraemer, and Madi Burr each found the back of the net for UMD. In net, Eve Gascon stopped all 24 shots she saw to earn the shutout. UMD will look to break out the brooms…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Director of Athletics Forrest Karr has received a new contract extension. On Thursday, The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved the extension that goes through June of 2032. Karr has served as the Bulldogs Director of Athletics since August of 2022. During his tenure, 11 of the 16 varsity programs have participated in NCAA postseason competition….
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Thursday. Playing Jamestown in a doubleheader, the Bulldog women began the night with a 83-52 victory over the Jimmies. Myra Moorjani led UMD with 21 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog men also handled business against Jamestown, winning 90 to 55. Noah Paulson had 23…
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday will mark the beginning of the final regular season home series for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will take on the Tommies of St. Thomas for the 2nd time in the 2025-2026 season. Back in November, UMD picked up the sweep in St. Paul, outscoring St. Thomas, 7 to 3. These two teams might see…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defender Kate Kosobud has been named the WCHA Defenseman of the Week. This past weekend, she tallied four points total in both games against Bemidji State. She also ranked 7th in blocked shots. Kosobud and the Bulldogs will look to extend their winning streak to three games this Friday against St. Thomas. Categories: College, Sports, University of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s teams saw no movement in the latest USCHO polls. The Bulldogs both will remain the 10th ranked teams in the country. The UMD men is coming off a weekend split with 3rd ranked North Dakota, which included their first home victory over the Fighting Hawks since 2020 on Friday. Meanwhile, the UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out its home series against Bemidji State on Saturday. The Bulldogs keep their winning streak against the Beavers alive, taking down Bemidji State 5-0. With the series sweep, the Bulldogs have defeated the Beavers 21 consecutive times. UMD is back at home on Friday, February 13th, taking on St. Thomas. Game time…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team aimed for the series sweep against the third-ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks. UMD goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir blocks a Fighting Hawks shot for the Bulldogs save. Photo by: Fox21’s Jason VanHorn. It was a battle between the Fighting Hawks and the Bulldogs throughout the game, entering the third period with a 0-0 tie. But…
DULUTH, Minn.- The #10 UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating #3 North Dakota 3 to 2 in overtime Hunter Anderson and Zam Plante each found the back of the net in the 2nd period for UMD. But then the Fighting Hawks responded with two unanswered goals, including a score in the 3rd with…
DULUTH, Minn.- The battle between the UMD women’s hockey team and Bemidji State has been very one-sided in the last five years. The Bulldogs have won their last 19 matchups against the Beavers, with their last loss dating back to January of 2021. On Friday, the Bulldogs began their home series with Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ win streak continues, as…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD star goaltender Eve Gascon has made it to the semifinal round for the HCA Goalie of the Year Award. It’s the 3rd straight season that the Canadien has made it this far. Gascon is currently averaging 28 saves a game with a .932 saves percentage and a 2.13 goals against average. She also has six shutouts and…
BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD women’s basketball team was dealt just their 4th NSIC loss on Thursday, falling to UMary on the road 76 to 66. UMary pulled away in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 23 to 11. UMD was led by Myra Moorjani, who had 15 points in the contest. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back on Saturday…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive coordinator and Duluth native Noah Pauley is heading to the pros. Pauley is set to be hired as the Green Bay Packers new wide receivers coach. That’s according to CBS Sports. Back in December, it was announced that Pauley had accepted the receivers job with Penn State after a three-year stint with Iowa State. But…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will take on a top eight team. The Bulldogs have come close in their last four outings but have fallen short to both Western Michigan and Denver. UMD will try to change their recent string of bad luck against the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota this Friday. It’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the UMD women’s hockey team will also be at home this weekend, facing Bemidji State. It’s been a one-sided affair in recent years with the Bulldogs winning their last 19 matchups against the Beavers. That includes a series sweep back in December where UMD outscored Bemidji 8 to 1 in both games. Head Coach…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team revealed their 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday. 31 fresh faces will join the Bulldogs in the fall. That includes local talent, Barnum’s Julian Beckstrand and Hermantown’s Landon Burg. Beckstrand will play defensive back and Burg will stay with his usual position, wide receiver. During his annual signing day press conference, UMD head coach Curt…
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…
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…
