The 2024 House of Hearts Charity Spiel wrapped up Saturday night at the Duluth Curling Club.
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Facing an elite 20-team international field in Fredericton, NB, Canada, at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin turned in a gritty performance to earn a berth for the United States in Cortina in 2026. Teams accumulated points in both this event and the 2024
Quote Me, Howie: John Shuster
My legendary curling buddy John Shuster on skipping his Olympic gold medal-winning team to the 2024 U.S. National men's championship in New Jersey last week: "It was week to remember, that’s for sure. I cannot express enough how lucky I am to go to
Duluth Curling Club 2023-24 Events
Aug. 29-Sept. 15 -- Online League Registration, Aug 29 - Sept 15 Sept. 7, Sept. 12 -- In Person League Registration, 5-7pm Sept. 18 -- Learn to Curl League Online Registration begins Oct. 12 -- Cory and Korey Mixed Doubles Gold Oct. 18 -- DCC Fall Banquet Oct. 19 -- Leagues Opening Night Oct. 28
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UMD adds U.S. Under-18 exhibition to 2026-27 schedule
The exhibition will be UMD’s first meeting with the Under-18 team since Jan. 5, 2019, when Team USA defeated the Bulldogs 4-2 at Amsoil. Cole Caufield scored twice for the visitors, who outshot UMD 39-28.
AF1 reports 61% growth across social media platforms during regular season
The next challenge for AF1 will be converting its larger digital audience into sustained interest during the playoffs and offseason.
Minnesota Duluth extends three-time national champion Scott Sandelin through 2029-30
Sandelin's base pay and supplemental retirement contribution was $595,000 last season and $600,000 for 2026-27, before bonuses and other benefits. Financial terms were not disclosed for the new agreement, which adds three seasons and could take him through his 30th year with the school.
Howie: Defense should keep the Bulldogs in the NSIC title hunt
My projection is 9-2 overall and 9-1 in the NSIC, with losses at Slippery Rock and Wayne State. That record should place UMD in the conference championship fight and produce another NCAA playoff berth.