Howie: Hibbing star Rewertz commits to Bulldogs
Rewertz will divide the 2026-27 season between Hibbing/Chisholm and the Penticton Vees of the Western Hockey League.
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Scott Sandelin remains the foundation of Bulldog hockey
The Bulldogs’ championship window is open because they have Max Plante, high-end talent and unusual roster continuity. It is believable because Sandelin is still standing behind the bench.
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.
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"It's really exciting to be hosting this event in our community ... and I'm looking forward to the fans in Duluth creating an incredible atmosphere for these athletes and everyone visiting our city." -- Scott Sandelin, head coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team
Bulldogs stun No. 2 North Dakota, advance to NCHC title game
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.
Howie: Adversity isn’t the issue for Bulldogs. Execution and points are.
The question wasn’t how they’re handling adversity. The real question is whether they can turn good hockey into points — starting now. Because in the NCHC, effort keeps you competitive. Execution keeps you home in the first round of the playoffs.
Howie: Chiarelli a rising star in local television sports
Marsh Nelson, affectionately known as “Mr. Sports in the Twin Ports,” set the standard against which Daniel Chiarelli is now measured. For decades he anchored CBS 3's sports desk, covering everything from high school rivalries to Bulldogs championships.
Grandma’s Restaurants named 2025 Howie Business of the Year
Steps from the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior’s bustling shipping canal, Grandma’s sits squarely in one of Minnesota’s busiest tourism zones. For many travelers, it’s the first stop off the highway and the final memory before heading home.
Why 2025–26 could be a turning point for UMD
Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey doesn’t just fill seats — it fills a city with purpose each winter. As the puck drops on the 2025–26 season, the Bulldogs enter a defining moment. After three uncharacteristically harsh years on the ice, the pieces are finally in place for a turnaround
Howie: Bulldogs banking on sophomore core, emerging players next season
Incoming forward Daniel Shlaine arrives with elite credentials after excelling at Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep and the USHL's Lincoln Stars. The 6-foot, 185-pound lefty from Russia is an elite playmaker with slick puck-handling skills and a quick release.
Quote Me, Howie: Scott Sandelin, Zam Plante
Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Bulldogs men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin on facing North Dakota in NCHC season openers Friday and Saturday night at Amsoil (UMD is 3-4-0 overall and riding a two-game
Quote Me, Howie: Zam Plante
A few takeaways from a recent interview with my hockey rock star buddy Zam Plante, an elite Bulldogs recruit who will return to play for the Fargo Force in the USHL again next season before joining UMD for the 2024-25 season: "I'm feeling really good about
Quote Me: Scott Sandelin
"We’ve had success, and perhaps we’ve even been a little bit spoiled by it. Our Bulldogs world isn’t coming down after a single challenging season." -- UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin