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Howie: Bulldogs embarrassed in Sioux FallsThe Bulldogs represent one of college hockey's most accomplished programs, backed by a tremendous facility, passionate supporters and a recruiting reputation built through decades of success. They compete in the NCHC, where championship expectations are established long before the opening faceoff.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — No. 5 Minnesota Duluth outshot Augustana 35-22 but settled for a 1-1 overtime tie Saturday night at MIDCO Arena, completing a winless nonconference weekend against the Vikings. Junior defenseman Ty Hanson scored UMD's only goal, while freshman goaltender Carl Axelsson made 21
DULUTH — Minnesota Duluth enters the 2026-27 men’s hockey season with the reigning Hobey Baker Award winner, an experienced core that came within one victory of the Frozen Four and a national ranking that places the Bulldogs squarely among college hockey’s leading contenders. The rebuilding has produced a
Minnesota Duluth will enter the 2026-27 season carrying some of the highest expectations in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the NCHC preseason media poll released Wednesday, receiving seven first-place votes and 273 points from a 33-member voting panel. Defending
Minnesota Duluth is 5-2 all-time in Frozen Faceoff semifinal games and will play for its fourth NCHC tournament title. Denver and the Bulldogs enter the championship game tied for the most titles in conference tournament history with three.
This is not a dominant NCHC season for UMD. It’s been uneven. Productive at times. Leaky at others. But the opportunity is still there — not because they’ve been great, but because the middle of the league has been crowded and flawed.