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UMD Bulldogs Men's Hockey Season Schedule for 2013-2014 Announced

Nick Cooper — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:55:17 +0000

The UMD Bulldogs move to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) for the 2013-2014 season, and look to make a statement as a standout in the new field of rivals. The team starts with a pair of home series at Amsoil Arena before hitting the road to visit Colorado College for their first NCHC matchup. [...]

Tom's Notes: UMD Men's Hockey Get Ready for a Weekend of WCHA Play Against Denver + More

Tom Hansen — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:47:00 +0000

The UMD men’s hockey team is entering a key weekend in WCHA play. They are hosting the Denver Pioneers for the first time and last time this year. It’s the only meeting of the year for the future teams in the NCHC conference. This weekend will also mark their final regular season games in the [...]

UMD Bulldog Men's and Women's Hockey Team Raises Money for Breast Cancer with "Pink the Rink" Night

Tom Hansen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:13:10 +0000

UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams helped to raised over $14,000 for cancer outreach programs over the weekend, as they wore special pink jerseys and autographed them after the game. Fans bid on their favorite player’s game worn jersey. The men’s team raised $8, 375 and the women’s team raised $5,850. Goaltender Kayla Black’s jersey [...]

Two Former UMD Bulldog Football Players Will Join Bob Nielson as Assistants at Western Illinois

Tom Hansen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:05:27 +0000

Former Bulldogs Head Football Coach Bob Nielson recently left UMD to be the Head Coach at Western Illinois. Monday the Leathernecks announced that two former Bulldogs will be joining him. Tyler Yelk, a former UMD player and Defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator, along as the recruiting coordinator for the Bulldogs will be the [...]

Tom's Notes: Three UMD Men's Hockey Players Suspended + More

Tom Hansen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:03:06 +0000

The UMD men’s hockey team will have a short bench on Friday. Head Coach Scott Sandelin suspended three players for recently violating team rules. The three are Wade Bergman, Cody Danberg and Austin Farley. The three will be allowed to return to the team on Saturday. UMD will host Michigan Tech on Friday and Saturday [...]

Tom's Notes: BCS Champs, Garth Heikkinen to Play in East/West Shrine Game + Local Hockey, Football and More

Tom Hansen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:24:15 +0000

Roll Tide! The BCS National title football game was played Monday night, and it was all Alabama as they won 42-14 over Notre Dame. Notre Dame now 12-1, and Alabama 13-1. 3rd title in 4 years for Alabama. For Alabama Head Coach Nick Saben it’s his 4th title. Speaking of football, former Duluth Central offensive [...]

UMD Bulldogs Football Coach Bob Nielson Needs Your Vote to Win Coach of the Year Honors

Nick Cooper — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:34:57 +0000

As another college football season marches on, another race for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award is in full force. In the running for this year’s award is the University of Minnesota Duluth’s head football coach. The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award is awarded to a college coach in each of the NCAA Division [...]

UMD Bulldog Men's Hockey Team Picked to Finish 5th in WCHA Preseason Poll

Tom Hansen — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:14:36 +0000

Just one more year for the UMD means hockey in the WCHA before they move on to the NCHC hockey conference in 2013. The Bulldogs first joined the WCHA back in 1965, which is 47 years of WCHA Hockey coming to a close for UMD this season. Wednesday the WCHA Preseason Media poll was announced [...]

Former Bulldog Brown Plays Well In First NHL Game

David Drew — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:53:28 +0000

If you missed it over the weekend, former UMD Bulldog hockey standout J.T. Brown made a nice NHL debut Saturday night for Tampa Bay. He played over 13 minutes, including some time on the power play. While he didn’t score, he did get a couple of great shots off. The Lightning ultimately won the game. [...]

Former Minnesota Duluth Star Odim Signs With NFL's Chargers

David Drew — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:05:21 +0000

Not getting drafted does not at all mean you can't be an NFL star. Just ask former Kansas City Chief star running back Priest Holmes or Super Bowl winning quarterback Kurt Warner.

Isaac Odim, star running back for the University of Minnesota Duluth over the past four seasons, said today that he has signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.

“I just signed with the Chargers! Might be flying out today—time to pack! San Diego here I come,” Odim announced via Twitter.

The Minnesota Duluth athletic web site also is reporting that Odim

Best Places For A Bachelor Party In Duluth

Ken Hayes — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:53:57 +0000

So you're planning your buddies bachelor party. It can kind of get overwhelming. There are 4 major rules to a bachelor party:

1. Make sure it's fun

2. Nobody goes to jail

3. Nobody goes missing

4. No one goes to the hospital

So what can you do? I've come up with a list of places you can go and have a great time.