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Cloquet School Board Allows C-E-C Boys Hockey Coach Dave Esse to Keep His Job

Nick Cooper — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:02:37 +0000

In a vote Monday, the Cloquet School Board has decided to keep 14-year boys hockey head coach Dave Esse through the 2013-2014 season. The decision followed a petition signed by several concerned parents that was received by the Cloquet School Board accusing Esse of what was called “frequent inappropriate outbursts at his players”. Monday’s meeting, a closed-door [...]

Tom's Notes: Lakeview Christian Academy Falls at State Tournament, Esko Plays Tonight

Tom Hansen — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:43 +0000

Lakeview Christian Academy, powered by stellar performances from senior Anders Broman, made it to the 2013 State Boys Basketball Tournament. In the quartefinal round, the team fell 54-72 to Rushford Peterson. Broman finished his career with 5,119 points, which is the most in the history of Minnesota High School Basketball. Head Coach Bob Newstrom said [...]

Will Anders Broman of Lakeview Christian Academy Be Mr. Basketball 2013?

Tom Hansen — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:33:26 +0000

The Minnesota High School Boys basketball tournament starts today but the Lakeview Christian Academy Lions will have to have to wait till Thursday to hit the hard court. But when they do, they will bring with them not only Minnesota’s All-Time leading scorer, but also a Mr. Basketball finalist in the likes of Anders Broman [...]

Tom's Notes: Duluth-Iron Range All Star Hockey Game + More

Tom Hansen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:17:02 +0000

The high school hockey season is now over. Game two of the boys high school hockey series between Duluth and the Iron Range wrapped-up on Wednesday night with the Duluth team winning 8-5. But because the Iron Range won on Tuesday, 6-4, a mini-game was needed to decide the winner of the Dick Stewart Cup. [...]

Long-Time Duluth TV Sports Anchor Tom Hansen Announces He Will Be Leaving Television

Nick Cooper — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000

Yesterday, long-time Twin Ports sports broadcaster Tom Hansen announced he will be leaving his nightly television post with the Northland’s NewsCenter to pursue a new career and spend more time with his family. Tom has been with KBJR TV and the Northland’s NewsCenter for nearly three decades as a sports broadcaster. Tom has also [...]

Seven Twin Ports Hockey Players Named to the 2013 "All Hockey Hair Team" Following the Boys State Tournament [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:54:18 +0000

With several Twin Ports hockey players and coaches ending the 2012-2013 season bringing home big awards like the Herb Brooks Award and the Mariucci Award, the most prestigious of high school hockey awards were announced in video form earlier this week. The 2013 “All Hockey Hair Team” has been named by Youtube user Pulltabproductions11, who appears to [...]

Duluth Hockey Coaches Randolph of East and Smalley of Denfeld Win Mariucci Award

Nick Cooper — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:45:45 +0000

Head Coach John Randolph of the Duluth East Greyhounds and Kevin Smalley of the Duluth Denfeld Hunters were named winners of the John Mariucci Award during Hockey Championship Weekend in St. Paul. The award, given by the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association, is given to the best coach in each class every year. The Class AA [...]

Duluth East Senior Ryan Lundgren Wins 2013 Class AA Herb Brooks Award

Nick Cooper — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:15:42 +0000

Senior forward Ryan Lundgren of the Duluth East Greyhounds joined Hermantown’s Chris Benson as a recipient of the 2013 Herb Brooks Award this weekend in St. Paul. The award, which is given to a player in both Class A and Class AA is given out each year to a player in the state tournament that exemplifies the [...]

Hermantown Forward Chris Benson Wins 2013 Class A Boys Herb Brooks Award + Four Hawks Named to the All-Tournament Team

Nick Cooper — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:06:56 +0000

It was a bittersweet end to to the high school hockey career of Hermantown Hawks forward Chris Benson on Championship Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Benson was named the 2013 Class A Boys recipient of the Herb Brooks Award and he, along with three of his teammates were named to the 2013 All-Tournament Team.

Hermantown falls 5-4 to St. Thomas Academy in the Class A Championship but a Bright Future is Ahead

Nick Cooper — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:50:43 +0000

For three years in a row, the Hermantown Hawks and St. Thomas Academy Cadets have met in the Class A state hockey championship. Each time, the Hawks fell short. While this year's final score goes in the books as history repeating itself, Hermantown has plenty to be proud of at the end of this year's campaign and lots to look forward to for next season.

Tom's Notes: Duluth East Greyhounds Advance in State Tournament + More

Tom Hansen — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:47:51 +0000

The Duluth East Greyounds went into the state boys hockey tournament on a roll, with 16 straight wins. Thursday they were seeking their 17th straight victory as they faced Moorhead, a team they already beat this year during the regular season. Not a lot of goals, but a Hounds victory. A low scoring, defensive battle [...]

Hermantown Defeats Duluth Marshall 3-0 in the Class A Boys Hockey Quarterfinals

Nick Cooper — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:10:04 +0000

Both returning after tournament appearances last year, Lake Superior Conference rivals Hermantown and Duluth Marshall clashed in the quarterfinal round of the Class A Boys High School Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Wednesday. Third seed Hermantown and sixth seed Duluth Marshall entered the game looking to earn the rights [...]

Boys State Hockey Tournament 2013 Scoreboard and Bracket

Nick Cooper — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:45:55 +0000

Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall earned spots in the 2013 MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament, and we're keeping you updated with coverage of the games as well as the latest scores and updated bracket.

Tom's Notes: Boys Hockey Tournament Kicks Off Today + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:10:06 +0000

The Hermantown Hawks were honored Tuesday at the school. They are again bound for the state tournament and Tuesday the Hawks held a send–off for the 3rd seeded team. Travis Koepke leads the Hawks in scoring with 65 points. Hermantown 24–3–1 and will meet Lake Superior Conference foe, Duluth Marshall in the quarterfinals Wednesday at [...]

Tom's Notes: Hermantown and Duluth Marshall Hockey Teams Get Sendoff to State Tournament + More

Tom Hansen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:45:10 +0000

Two area high schools send-off for their boys hockey team to state Tuesday. The season lives on. Duluth Marshall send-off at 9:40am at school. Complete with the Topper Tunnel. Hilltoppers 16-12 overall. Hermantown Hawks will get their state send-off at 11am at the high school gym. The Hawks are 23-4-1 Both teams meet this Wednesday [...]

Who Do Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall Play in the 2013 Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament? See the Updated Bracket Here

Nick Cooper — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:30:33 +0000

The 2013 MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament bracket was released today following the last section championships on Friday. Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall all won their respective sections to qualify and have been waiting for today’s announcement to see who they play in the first round at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Hermantown [...]

Finalists Innounced for Inaugural Reed Larson Award Including Two Twin Ports Players

Tom Hansen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:37:29 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — Let’s Play Hockey newspaper announced today the 12 finalists for the Reed Larson Award, which will be presented to the top senior boys’ high school hockey defenseman in Minnesota. In alphabetical order, here are the 12 finalists for the 2013 Reed Larson Award (statistics through games of Feb. 27): Finalist School GP G [...]

Tom's Notes: Superior Spartans Earn 6-3 Win Over Fond du Lac at State Tournament + More

Tom Hansen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:53:05 +0000

Superior Spartans playing at state and they beat Fond du lac 6-3 in Madison. Spartans got two goals from Tyler Nystrom and pulled away when the game was tied 3-3.They are not 19-7-1 overall and will face Eau Claire Memorial in the semi-finals at 8:15pm at the Alliant Energy Center. That wasn’t the only big [...]

Duluth East Greyhounds Beat Grand Rapids 4-3 in Section 7AA Championship and Wins a Trip to the State Tournament [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:30:00 +0000

Duluth East (#1) and Grand Rapids (#2) clashed in a battle of the top seeds of Section 7AA Thursday night at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. East looked to defend their section title and bring their state tournament appearance streak to five years in a row. The Greyhounds struck first as Jack Kolar netted the only first [...]

Superior Spartans Boys Hockey Faces Fond Du Lac in First Round of Wisconsin State Tournament

WEBC Staff — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:22:12 +0000

The Superior Spartans are no strangers to the Wisconsin State Boys Hockey Tournament, having made the trip to Madison 35 times. This year’s appearance marks the team’s 11th in 12 seasons. Last year’s trip to State ended in the first round, falling 5-1 to Notre Dame Academy, who would eventually go on to win the [...]