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First Full Week of Practice Begins for Superior Softball Team

The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week’s weather has ruined a lot of plans, including those of the local high school spring sports team. The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad. But weather conditions have pushed practices indoors for…

Hermantown Boys Basketball to Battle Top-Seeded Totino Grace in State Quarterfinals

Tip-off Tuesday morning at Williams Arena in Minneapolis is set for 10 a.m.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown boys basketball team left for the state tournament Monday morning. They’ll face a challenge right out the gate as they take on top-seeded Totino-Grace in the quarterfinals. The Hawks will have some added confidence in this match-up after knocking off the top seeded team in their section. “We’re excited to play them, we know they’re…

Wisconsin Anglers Ready For Steelhead Trout Opener On Brule River

March 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

A late-season storm is on its way, but anglers are getting anxious for this weekend’s steelhead trout opener in Wisconsin. The owner of Great Lakes Fly Shop, John Fehnel, says fly fishing this early in the season isn’t the easiest because many rivers are still iced up, but the diehards will get out this weekend on the popular Brule River,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Returns Home After National Championship Appearance

After back-to-back Frozen Four appearances, the hope now is that the UMD women's hockey program will be once again be recognized as one of the best in the country.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team came up one game short in their goal of winning their first national championship in over a decade. But that didn’t stop Bulldog fans from waiting at Amsoil Arena to welcome home the team. A small group of season ticket holders, alumni, friends and family greeted the Bulldogs as they got…

Northern Star: Callie Hoff

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-River Falls Women's Hockey Player who was just named D3 Player of the Year

March 20, 2022

Natalie Noury,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The old Proctor hockey rink was a place that turned out many state tournament teams, but also produced a lot of notable talent, thanks to one alum that has dominated the D3 hockey scene. “Now being the player of the year it’s just, a feeling, it’s hard to put into words,” Callie Hoff, Senior at UW-River…

UMD Men’s Hockey Headed to Loveland Regional to Begin NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech on March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following its third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, the UMD men’s hockey team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and learned where it is headed on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech. The game is set…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Ohio State in National Championship Game

The Bulldogs end the year with a 27-11-1 overall record.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – A late third period goal proved to be the difference as the Ohio State women’s hockey team won its first-ever national championship with a 3-2 win over UMD. Naomi Rogge and Elizabeth Giguere scored the goals for the Bulldogs while Emma Soderberg finished with 33 saves. Rogge, who finished with two goals on the weekend, and…

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UW-Superior Curling Team Wins Bronze at Nationals

This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland has become a hot spot for curling on both sides of the bridge and another local team medaled recently at a national event last week. The UW-Superior curling team took home a bronze medal at this year’s U.S.A College Championships. This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011. This year’s squad…

Fans Show Up to Support UMD Women’s Hockey During National Championship Game

Watch parties were held across Duluth on Sunday including on UMD's campus and at Tavern on the Hill, bringing together hockey fans of all ages to cheer on the Bulldogs.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been 12 years since Bulldog country was able to support the UMD women’s hockey team in the national championship game. But that changed on Sunday and fans came out ready and excited to cheer on their team. “Nothing feels better than watching our women who people didn’t think they were going to make it this far,…

Fanti, UMD Men’s Hockey Shuts Out Western Michigan to Win Third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

Fanti made 25 saves while Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs become the first team in league history to win three NCHC Frozen Faceoff titles.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ryan Fanti made 25 saves as the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team shut out Western Michigan to capture the NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship. Fanti becomes the first player to record a shutout in an NCHC championship game. Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs won their third NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship….

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Battle Ohio State in All-WCHA National Championship

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes split the regular season series this season. Puck drop for Sunday's national championship is set for 3:00 p.m.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team relied on their seniors on Friday as Emma Soderberg made a career-high 46 saves and Naomi Rogge scored the game-winner in double overtime. Because of that, the Bulldogs are back in the national championship game for the first time in 12 years and they’re greeted by a familiar opponent. The…

Local Businesses Preparing to Host Watch Parties as UMD Women’s Hockey Gets Set to Play in National Championship Game

There will be watch parties at the Kirby Student Center, Hoops Brewing and Tavern on the Hill for Sunday's national championship game.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team will play for the national championship for the first time in 12 years, and there are plenty of places around town where you can cheer on the Bulldogs. Students can gather at the Kirby Student Center on UMD’s campus to watch the game, and there will also be watch parties…

Cherry, Hermantown Learn Opponents For State Boys Basketball Tournament

No. 5 Cherry will face No. 4 Nevis in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon while Hermantown will take on No. 1 Totino-Grace in the Class AAA quarterfinals on Tuesday morning.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – State boys basketball brackets have been released as the action gets started next week. In Class A, Cherry earned the No. 5 seed in just its second ever state tournament appearance and first since 1997. The Tigers will face No. 4 seed Nevis Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Arena. In Class AAA, Hermantown is…

Hermantown Boys Basketball Outlasts Hibbing to Win Section 7AAA Championship

This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Blake Schmitz finished with 30 points as the Hermantown boys basketball team held on to beat Hibbing 60-59 Friday night to capture the Section 7AAA championship. This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Fanti Backstops UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Championship Game

Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior goalie Ryan Fanti finished with a 30-save shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team defeated Denver 2-0 Friday afternoon in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game. Puck drop is set…

Cherry Boys Basketball Edges Deer River to Clinch First Section 7A Title in 25 Years

Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the Tigers are heading to their first state tournament since 1997.

March 18, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the top-seeded Cherry boys basketball team held off Deer River 68-57 to clinch the section 7A boys basketball title. Sam Serna added 11 points while Isaiah Asuma finished with 10 points as the Tigers are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 1997. Seedings and…

Cloquet Softball Wraps Up First Week of Practice

The Lumberjacks will open the season April 8 at Moose Lake/Willow River.

March 18, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – With the weather getting a little bit warmer that means spring sports is right around the corner for Northland teams, and the Cloquet softball team wrapped up their first week of practice on Friday. Since they can’t get onto the field just yet, the Lumberjacks spent all week working different drills and techniques in the gym so…

Rogge’s Double OT Goal Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to National Championship Game

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge scored in double overtime to give the UMD women’s hockey team the win over Northeastern 2-1 Friday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010. That game will take place Sunday at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of…

Tri-State Officials Association Looking for High School Umpires for Upcoming Spring Sports Season

Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the winter sports season wrapping up, that means spring sports are right around the corner. And with that comes the discussion about the ongoing shortage of umpires in the Northland. Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34. The organization has…

Pequot Lakes Knocks Off Esko Boys Basketball to Win Section 7AA Championship

The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite leading by five at halftime, the Esko boys basketball team struggled offensively in the second half as Pequot Lakes rallied to win 58-50 to capture the Section 7AA championship at Romano Gym. The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD’s Ryan Fanti Named NCHC Goaltender of the Year

The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD’s Ryan Fanti took home NCHC Goaltender of the Year honors at a special banquet Thursday evening. The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage. Last week, Fanti was named to the All-conference First Team and he’s a finalist for the 2022 Mike Richter award. This is the third time in…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Named Top-3 Finalist for Patty Kazmaier Award

She is the 7th player in program history to be named a top-three finalist.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior center Gabbie Hughes has been named a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier award, which is given to the top player in Division I women’s college hockey. Hughes already has four goals in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament, helping send UMD to its second straight Frozen Four. She is the…

UW-River Falls’ Forward, Hermantown Native Callie Hoff Named DIII Player of the Year

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Hermantown native Callie Hoff has won the 2022 Laura Hurd Award, given to the best player in Division III women’s hockey. The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program’s all-time leading scorer. Hoff also won back-to-back WIAC Player of the Year awards, and this past season was…

Minneota Upsets MIB Girls Basketball Team in Class A Quarterfinals

Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St. Paul.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team led by 12 points at halftime, but Minneota would rally to force overtime and get the upset win 51-49 Thursday afternoon in the Class A quarterfinals at Maturi Pavilion. Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St….

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Northeastern in National Semi-Final Rematch

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is in en route to their ninth-ever Frozen Four, a place where they’ve had a lot of success historically with an 11-3 record, including 5-3 in the semi-finals. And that’s where they’ll meet a familiar opponent. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern, the team that knocked off UMD in last year’s semi-finals. It…

Denver Awaits UMD Men’s Hockey in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semi-Finals

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is in the final four of the NCHC Tournament as the Bulldogs will take part in the Frozen Faceoff semi-finals for the sixth straight year. Waiting for them will be top seed Denver. These two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other. “I think…

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Deer River Advance to Section 7A Championship Game

The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7 p.m.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Behind 43 points from sophomore Isaac Asuma, the Cherry boys basketball team held on to beat Mountain Iron-Buhl 86-80 in the Section 7A semi-finals at Romano Gym. In other semi-final, Deer River erased an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat North Woods 66-62. The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7…

Superior’s Kell Piggott Commits to Augsburg Baseball Team

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Kell Piggott announced on Twitter this week that he has committed to joining the Augusburg baseball team. Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team. Piggott is also a standout player for the Superior football and hockey teams….

South Shore’s Koy Nelson Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Team

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

PORT WING, Wis. – This week, South Shore’s Koy Nelson has committed to joining the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game. This past season, Nelson scored a program-record 52 points against Bayfield, which included a school-record 12 three-pointers. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Drops State Quarterfinal Match-Up to St. Paul Como Park

Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13 points.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In the Class AAA state quarterfinals, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team could not get past St. Paul Como Park 76-57 Wednesday afternoon at Maturi Pavilion. Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13. The Thunderhawks move on to the consolation bracket where they will face Detroit Lakes Thursday at…

Prep Boys Basketball: Esko Advances to Section 7AA Title Game, Moose Lake-Willow River Falls in Semi-Finals

The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River in the other semi-final match-up.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7AA boys basketball semi-finals, it was Esko over Crosby-Ironton 80-59 as they advance to the section championship game. The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 66-59 in the other semi-final match-up. The title game will be Friday night at Romano Gym. In Section 7AAA, Hibbing defeated Cloquet 56-53 and Hermantown…

22nd Annual Boys Hockey All-Star Game Takes Place at Heritage Center

Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown's Zam Plante was named MVP.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the top junior and senior boys hockey players suited up for one last game Tuesday night for the 2022 Essentia Health High School All-Star Game at the Heritage Center. In the end, Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown’s Zam Plante was named MVP. Categories: High School, Sports

Great Outdoors: Maple Syrup Season in Minnesota

March 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “You tap your trees when the crows are making their nests and earlier this morning a crow went by with its mouth full of grass or twigs or stuff like that. So obviously they’re thinking about making their nests, so that’s kind of the first sign of spring,” Farmer Doug says. In Minnesota, March is typically the…

Superior Native Joe Reasbeck to Be Inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame

After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Former Superior High School wrestling coach Joe Reasbeck will be one of nine coaches to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans. “I got this letter in the mail and it had…

Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Scholastica football team. Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career. “I toured a little bit of some Cities and some in North Dakota….

Saint Fennessy 4K Kicks-Off Racing Season in Hermantown This Weekend

You can sign up online for the race through Thursday night. In-person sign up will be at Skyline from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, as well as the morning of the race on Saturday.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is finally here and the timing is perfect as a local race is scheduled to take place this weekend. The 8th annual Saint Fennessy 4K will kick off the racing season for Grandma’s Marathon. The start line will be at Hermantown High School and the finish and post-race party will take place at Skyline Social and…

Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Enters State Tournament as Top Seed

The Rangers will open against the two-time defending state champions Minneota Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

March 14, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Being #1 is cool but it does mean you’ll have the biggest “X” on your back and everyone is looking to knock you off the top. The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team will have that special honor going into the Class A state tournament. The Rangers are coming off a grueling regular season that saw then…

Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Becomes St. Scholastica’s First All-American Sprinter

With his fourth place finish in the 60-meter dash, Eben Ebai became the program's first All-American sprinter and just the third CSS men's All-American in the indoor season.

March 14, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished in 4th place in the 60-meter dash final on Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. This was his first trip to the championships so Eben Ebai says he just wanted to go in there and challenge the other top contenders. Now, he’s walking away with a trophy….

UMD’s Maura Crowell Named Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.

March 14, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continues to prove people wrong as the Bulldogs are back in the Frozen Four for the second straight year. One of the biggest reasons why is head coach Maura Crowell. Monday, she was named a finalist for the Division I Coach of the Year Award. This will be the third time Crowell…

Northern Star: Gage Stankiewicz

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-Superior thrower who finished 12th in the shot put in his first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Throwing wasn’t always the first option for Gage Stankiewicz. “I kind of, wasn’t really forced to do it but I was always like oh this is dumb,” Stankiewicz said. But it was only a matter of time before the Esko native would love the sport as he comes from a long line of throwers. “I started getting…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Already Eager to Continue Success Following State Championship

With multiple key pieces returning next season, the Hawks are already looking forward to making another run next season.

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – On Saturday, the Hermantown boys hockey team finally got back to the top of Class A, defeating Warroad 3-2 to capture their fourth ever state title and first since 2017. But their united pursuit doesn’t end there. The Hawks are already looking forward to getting back to the X next season. Hermantown will graduate some key pieces…

St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Eben Ebai. Jr is the first men's sprinter to earn All-American status in school history

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend for a few St. Scholastica athletes at their respective NCAA Championships. Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished fourth in the 60-meter dash final in 6.861 seconds to earn All-American honors. He’s the first men’s sprinter to earn All-American status in school history, and just the third ever to earn it in the indoor…

Trio of UW-Superior Hockey Players Sign to Continue Hockey Careers

Artur Terchiyev has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL while Chad Lopez is headed to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and Levi Cudmore joined the Vermilion County Bobcats, both of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Three more former UW-Superior men’s hockey players have signed to continue their hockey careers. Defenseman Artur Terchiyev has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL, affiliates of the New York Islanders. Chad Lopez is headed to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and Levi Cudmore joined the Vermilion County Bobcats, both of the Southern Professional Hockey League….

Hermantown Boys Hockey Returns Home to Celebrate State Championship With Community

The Hawks returned to a pack Hermantown Arena on Sunday to celebrate their fourth ever state championship with their community.

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Five years doesn’t feel that long ago but that was the last time the Hermantown boys hockey team brought home a state championship. On Saturday, the Hawks defeated Warroad to win the class A state title and on Sunday, they got to celebrate with everyone in Hermantown in this booming hockey community. “To think growing up here,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Downs Second-Seeded Minnesota, Advances to Second Straight Frozen Four

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner early in the third period to give the UMD women’s hockey team the 2-1 win over the University of Minnesota in the NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The win comes one week after Minnesota bounced UMD from the WCA Final Face-Off semifinals. Now, UMD eliminates their rivals from the…

Prep Boys Basketball: Moose Lake/Willow River, Deer River Win Section Quarterfinal Matchups

Both the Rebels and Warriors advance to their respective section semifinals next week.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Behind 40 points from Alex Watrin, Moose Lake/Willow River overcame a slow start to defeat Virginia 80-42 in the section 7AA quarterfinals. The Rebels advance to face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Greenway 63-50, in Tuesday’s section semifinal set for 7:00 p.m. at UMD. In the other half of the bracket, Esko defeated Pierz 103-53 while Crosby-Ironton beat…

Noah Cates Scores Game-Winner in Overtime to Send UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Noah Cates second goal of the game came at the right time, midway through overtime to give the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series. Down 2-0 in the third, UMD scored two quick goals from Cates and Dominic James. Tanner Laderoute then tied…

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Season Comes to an End in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as Washburn pulled away late to get the 83-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew Blair led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds while Joshua Brown finished with 19 points. This was UMD’s first NCAA…

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Hermantown Boys Hockey Wins Fourth-Ever Class A State Championship

The Hawks win their first state title since 2017 behind two goals from junior forward Zam Plante.

March 12, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior forward Zam Plante scored twice in the second period as the Hermantown boys hockey team defeated Warroad 3-2 Saturday afternoon to win the Class A state championship game at the Xcel Energy Center. The state title is the fourth in program history and the first in the head coaching career of Patrick Andrews. Categories: High…

Mountain Iron-Buhl, Grand Rapids Learn Draws for State Girls Basketball Tournaments

The Rangers are the No. 1 seed in Class A and will face Minneota in the quarterfinals on March 17, while Grand Rapids is unseeded in Class AAA and will face No. 2 seed St. Paul Como Park on March 16.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – State girls basketball tournament brackets have been released as the action gets started next week, and two Northland teams learned their assignments. Mountain Iron-Buhl, who defeated Cromwell-Wright 63-26 to win the section 7A title, earned the No. 1 seed in Class A for its 11th trip to state in the past 12 years. The Rangers (27-3) will…

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The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad.

Tip-off Tuesday morning at Williams Arena in Minneapolis is set for 10 a.m.

After back-to-back Frozen Four appearances, the hope now is that the UMD women's hockey program will be once again be recognized as one of the best in the country.

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-River Falls Women's Hockey Player who was just named D3 Player of the Year

The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech on March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

The Bulldogs end the year with a 27-11-1 overall record.

This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011.

Watch parties were held across Duluth on Sunday including on UMD's campus and at Tavern on the Hill, bringing together hockey fans of all ages to cheer on the Bulldogs.

Fanti made 25 saves while Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs become the first team in league history to win three NCHC Frozen Faceoff titles.

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes split the regular season series this season. Puck drop for Sunday's national championship is set for 3:00 p.m.

There will be watch parties at the Kirby Student Center, Hoops Brewing and Tavern on the Hill for Sunday's national championship game.

No. 5 Cherry will face No. 4 Nevis in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon while Hermantown will take on No. 1 Totino-Grace in the Class AAA quarterfinals on Tuesday morning.

This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018.

Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game.

Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the Tigers are heading to their first state tournament since 1997.

The Lumberjacks will open the season April 8 at Moose Lake/Willow River.

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34.

The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record.

The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage.

She is the 7th player in program history to be named a top-three finalist.

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St. Paul.

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7 p.m.

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13 points.

The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River in the other semi-final match-up.

Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown's Zam Plante was named MVP.

After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans.

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

You can sign up online for the race through Thursday night. In-person sign up will be at Skyline from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, as well as the morning of the race on Saturday.

The Rangers will open against the two-time defending state champions Minneota Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

With his fourth place finish in the 60-meter dash, Eben Ebai became the program's first All-American sprinter and just the third CSS men's All-American in the indoor season.

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-Superior thrower who finished 12th in the shot put in his first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

With multiple key pieces returning next season, the Hawks are already looking forward to making another run next season.

Eben Ebai. Jr is the first men's sprinter to earn All-American status in school history

Artur Terchiyev has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL while Chad Lopez is headed to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs and Levi Cudmore joined the Vermilion County Bobcats, both of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

The Hawks returned to a pack Hermantown Arena on Sunday to celebrate their fourth ever state championship with their community.

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

Both the Rebels and Warriors advance to their respective section semifinals next week.

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record.

The Hawks win their first state title since 2017 behind two goals from junior forward Zam Plante.

The Rangers are the No. 1 seed in Class A and will face Minneota in the quarterfinals on March 17, while Grand Rapids is unseeded in Class AAA and will face No. 2 seed St. Paul Como Park on March 16.

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