Just a sophomore, Wolff offers experience for a young Minnesota Duluth defensive corps
It might be a stretch to consider a sophomore a grizzled veteran, but Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick Wolff fits the bill.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota Duluth
Frozen Four preview: Minnesota Duluth overcomes personnel losses for unlikely return
The Bulldogs lost seven seniors and three underclassmen, including the starting goalie and six of the top eight scorers, from a team that made the championship game last season (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Minnesota Duluth making the most of NCAA tourney berth by fractions of a percentage
Minnesota Duluth started its 2017-18 season with injuries to key players, but when so early on, it’s sometimes overlooked as they return and bring promise. It’s never a sure thing to become a national champion, but to get there you will surely need a spark from time to time (photo: Jim Rosvold).
An early look at the 2018 men’s Frozen Four, which includes Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth, Michigan and Ohio State
Seven years later, three-quarters of the 2011 men’s Frozen Four field is coming back to St. Paul, Minn.
Half of the 2018 men’s Frozen Four field is set with Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth winning regionals
Day 2 of the 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament gave two teams a return to the Frozen Four and put a third within striking distance.
Day 2 of the 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament has a lot to live up to
After Notre Dame and Providence won in the East Regional and Air Force and Minnesota Duluth advanced in the West, the first two Frozen Four spots will be decided Saturday (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Previewing the West Regional: St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth, Air Force
Check out our preview of the West Regional, which includes St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth and Air Force (photo: Tim Brule).
Tournament bracketing straightforward, NCAA committee chair Tom McGinnis says
“There are no powerhouses in college hockey,” NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Committee chair Tom McGinnis says. “There’s lot of parity so it will be interesting to see how this year’s tournament plays out.” (photo: John Crouch)
St. Cloud State gets top overall seed for 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament
Notre Dame, Cornell and Ohio State joined the Huskies as No. 1 regional seeds (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Former Minnesota Duluth captain Carroll dies after fall at Chicago O’Hare Airport; death ruled suicide
Andrew Carroll, a four-time Minnesota Duluth letterman and multi-year team captain, has passed away at the age of 32 after a fall at Chicago O’Hare Airport (photo: UMD Athletics).
Minnesota Duluth's Anderson tabbed captain for Team USA's World Junior squad
Forward Joey Anderson has been named captain of the 2018 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo. “Joey has been among the leaders of this group since this summer and we couldn’t be happier than to have him leading this locker room,” said St. Cloud State … Read more
Denver dominates on 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team
Seven players representing four teams have earned a spot on the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team. A total of 30 ballots were submitted by local media members from each school, as well as select national media. Defending NCAA national champion and NCHC Penrose Cup champion Denver led the way in voting, nabbing four of the … Read more
NCHC Frozen Faceoff moves to Xcel Energy Center, starting with 2018 event
After announcing earlier Thursday that the NCHC Frozen Faceoff will no longer be at the Target Center, the league announced that the annual championship weekend is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., beginning this upcoming 2017-18 season. The NCHC Board of Directors recently approved the move to make Xcel Energy Center the future home of the … Read more
NCHC, Target Center announce separation as parties waive final year of tournament contract
The Target Center and the NCHC announced Thursday that the parties have reached a mutual and amicable agreement to waive the final year of their existing contract, which had the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament scheduled to take place at the arena. “Target Center is proud to have been a part of one of the … Read more
Minnesota Duluth loses another as Pionk bolts after two seasons to pursue pro hockey
Minnesota Duluth sophomore defenseman Neal Pionk confirmed on Monday to www.wdio.com that he will be leaving school to pursue a professional hockey career. “It will be process,” Pionk said to the site. “It will take a few days.” Pionk was an All-NCHC second team pick in 2016-17 and ranked fifth among all NCAA defenseman in … Read more
Miska one and done at Minnesota Duluth, signs entry-level deal with Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes announced Saturday that the team has signed Minnesota Duluth freshman goaltender Hunter Miska to an entry-level contract. “We are very pleased to sign Hunter to an entry-level contract,” said Coyotes GM John Chayka in a statement. “Hunter was one of the top goalies in the NCAA last year and he was highly … Read more
Minnesota Duluth’s Iafallo, Anderson pick up last HCA monthly awards for 2016-17 season
After scoring at least a point in all 10 games in March and April and leading Minnesota Duluth to the national championship game, UMD senior forward Alex Iafallo completed his career by being named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association (HCA) National Division I Men’s Player of the Month for March/April, the final HCA monthly award for … Read more
Denver celebrates championship with fans at Magness
The Denver Pioneers had a celebration of their successful national championship run in Chicago on Tuesday in front of a good-sized crowd at Magness Arena.
Minnesota Duluth falls short but Bulldogs ‘played as well as they could,’ Sandelin says
Trailing 3-1 heading into the third period of Saturday’s game, Minnesota Duluth had every reason to believe that the national championship was still within reach.
Frozen Four title game’s style stands to be big factor for Denver, Minnesota Duluth
Both teams possess a high-powered offense that can explode when necessary. But it is likely only Denver will benefit from a track meet-style game.