Transfers have led the Bulldogs in goals for three straight seasons.
That won't happen in 2026-27, as UMD is passing on the portal this spring.
So where will the scoring come from next year?
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Oh, Dom. Ya had ‘em!
UMD's 2026-27 men's hockey schedule has some unique twists, including Brett Larson visiting as a Gopher, just one series against St. Cloud State, a new league rival in St. Thomas and trip to Ireland.
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#MediaBeginsWithMe is also a big fan of 6 p.m. starts for selfish reasons.
Jack, still in elementary school, also likes those 6 p.m. starts.
2026-27 UMD men's hockey schedule, with the times currently available.
Subject to change.
Mick Hatten of St. Cloud Live caught up with the four SCSU Huskies who left via the transfer portal, including future Bulldog Barrett Hall.
Some more insight on why Hall chose the Bulldogs, while others followed Larson to the Gophers: www.stcloudlive.com/sports/colle...
Incoming UMD defenseman Carter Murphy was named to the All-USHL second team. ushl.com/news/2026/4/...
Victor Plante has been named an alternate captain for the U.S. at the U18 Men's World Championship in Slovakia.
Yeah, I believe UMD goes back to Tempe next season.
Happy NCHC schedule release day to those who celebrate.
UMD will be releasing its full schedule today, give or take an exhibition.
I had met with Scott Sandelin in Las Vegas, so last week's presser was my second season wrap up/offseason outlook with the Bulldogs coach.
Here are my three takeaways from last week, plus a bonus takeaway on the transfers from his radio appearance Monday: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Bless whoever decided to send Rico back to Oxford to kick off his NCHC run at St. Thomas.
On the road for Halloween again 🫤
#dadproblems
UMD has hired Brooke Olson as its next women's basketball head coach. She won a truckload of awards while leading UMD to the 2023 NCAA Division II title game. She takes over for Mandy Pearson, who left for the same job at St. Thomas.
Out of context work emails you get working at a newspaper in Northern Minnesota:
Emma is writing up the moose sentencing.
Obviously a Badgers fan who has been on a Vegas bender for an over a week now.
DOM BACK ALERT
Victor Plante with a goal this morning for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team in a 7-3 pre-tournament World Championship win over Finland in Slovakia.
Three former Bulldogs also in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Noah Cates - Flyers
Mikey Anderson - Kings
Dom James - Lightning
So ya’ll have options if/when the Wild are bounced.
The new Lumberjacks' coach scored the overtime game-winner against Michigan to lift the Bulldogs to the 2011 national championship.
Congratulations to Zam Plante, who has been named the HCA National Co-Forward of the Month for March/April.
Plante tied for first nationally in the postseason with 10 points in March, while averaging 1.67 points per game.
Congratulations, Zam!
Future Bulldogs senior wing Barrett Hall discusses the coaching change at St. Cloud State, his decision to come to UMD and what it was like going through the transfer portal under the new rules.
Q&A: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Today in "I'm Old as F**k":
The new girls' hockey coach at Cloquet/Esko/Carlton is 2011 national championship hero Kyle Schmidt.
I'm gonna need a moment.
Victor Plante had a goal and two assists for the U.S. Under-18 team today in a 10-0 pre-tournament win over Norwary in a pre-tournament game for the Under-18 Men's World Championship in Slovakia.
They have another pre-tournament game Sunday. Gets underway for real next Wednesday.
Former Bulldogs defenseman Aiden Dubinsky has signed a PTO with Laval Rocket of the AHL.
Bulldog Bites Blog pro signing tracker: www.duluthnewstribune.com/bulldog-bite...
Our final Players of the Month were stellar in the postseason to earn March/April honors in #theNational! 🔥
nchchockey.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-ice-...
Updated the 2026-27 projected UMD men's roster on the Bulldog Bites Blog last night.
Confirmed (his dad reached out) that Jackson Marthaler is going to play a season of juniors before coming to UMD. I'll let them announce where when they're ready.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/bulldog-bite...
The Bulldogs are bringing in Alaska sophomore center Peyton Platter, who grew up in Eau Claire.
It's the second season in a row UMD is adding a Nanooks center from the transfer portal after Kyle Gaffney made a major impact in 2025-26.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
The Bulldogs are bringing in Alaska sophomore center Peyton Platter, who grew up in Eau Claire.
It's the second season in a row UMD is adding a Nanooks center from the transfer portal after Kyle Gaffney made a major impact in 2025-26.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
