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UMD sweeps Bemidji State, visits Minnesota next weekend

Sophomore forward Jayson Shaugabay scored twice and added an assist as Minnesota Duluth powered past Bemidji State 5-1 on Saturday night at Amsoil Arena to complete a nonconference sweep. After a scoreless opening period, the Bulldogs broke through midway through the second on a power-play goal from Shaugabay, who buried

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Bulldogs hammer Bemidji State 7-3

Minnesota Duluth turned an early two-goal deficit into a rout Friday night, exploding for seven unanswered goals to roll past Bemidji State 7-3 in a nonconference men’s college hockey game in Bemidji. The Beavers jumped out fast when Noah Quinn and Vincent Labelle scored less than five minutes apart,

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Howie: The 20 Greatest Bulldogs Ever

Howie: The 20 Greatest Bulldogs Ever

From Brett Hull’s cannon to Bill Watson’s Hobey, from Hunter Shepard’s iron-man streak to Mark Pavelich’s Miracle, these 20 players are the spine of a program that turned a scrappy hilltop school into a national power.

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Howie: Who locked the Bulldogs men's hockey weight room?

You can’t fake muscle in the NCHC. You can’t out-skill everyone forever. Eventually, you have to stand in front of a net and take a beating. That’s when we’ll see if this team has backbone or if they’re just another batch of Duluth waterbugs — fun to watch, easy to squash.

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UMD stuffs Augustana in series opener

The Bulldogs erupted for four second-period goals and cruised past Augustana 4-1 in the nonconference college men's hockey series opener Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Scout Truman opened the scoring at 5:28 of the second, sneaking a shot through traffic and past goaltender Josh Kotai. Ty Hanson

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UMD finishes opening-weekend sweep with 4-1 win at Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (HH) — Minnesota Duluth rode a strong start and a late insurance goal to secure a 4-1 nonconference college men's hockey victory over Alaska on Saturday, completing a two-game road sweep to open the season. The Bulldogs (2-0) struck 18 seconds into the first period when sophomore

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Howie: Hermantown's Pierce a steady veteran presence for young Bulldogs
Joey Pierce. UMDBulldogs.com

Howie: Hermantown's Pierce a steady veteran presence for young Bulldogs

The Bulldogs have struggled, but Joey Pierce has been a constant: reliable, heavy, smart, and steady. He has given the program a player to lean on in difficult times, and now, with the captain’s letter, he’ll be asked to lead them out of the struggles and into contention.

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Howie: Sandelin admits, "It’s been a little bit harder than I thought.”
Legendary Scott Sandelin at Wednesday's presser at Amsoil. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Howie: Sandelin admits, "It’s been a little bit harder than I thought.”

“I want kids that really want to play here. We’re not in the $700,000 sweepstakes, nor do I want to be. We’ve always had that focus — high-character kids. That’s been our M.O.” -- Scott Sandelin

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Howie: Bulldogs, if you’re not buying in? Get off the bus.
Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Howie: Bulldogs, if you’re not buying in? Get off the bus.

Here’s a bottom-line truth fans remember: passengers ride. Bulldogs drive. And right now, this train’s stalled. The team, the fans, the entire program — everyone deserves better. Time to stop watching VHS tapes of 2019. Time to earn the sweater again.

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Howie: Bulldogs men's hockey nation restless for more W's
Bulldogs Men's Hockey, 2024-25 season. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Howie: Bulldogs men's hockey nation restless for more W's

The same folks who used to grumble when the Bulldogs only made the Frozen Four are now pretending a seventh-place finish in the NCHC is just the league being “tough.” That’s not tough. That’s losing dressed up in an alibi.

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UMD men's hockey freshmen earn NCHC academic honors

UMD men's hockey freshmen earn NCHC academic honors

A total of 11 University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey newcomers, including 10 freshmen, were named to the 2024-25 NCHC Academic All-Conference Team. Eight freshmen also earned the NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete designation. The honorees include Callum Arnott, Blake Bechen, Harper Bentz, Adam Gajan, Ty Hanson, Adam Kleber, Max Plante,

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