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Pionk will likely spend the prime years of the remainder of his career in Winnipeg, continue playing meaningful hockey deep into the spring and further cement his place among the most successful players ever to come through the University of Minnesota Duluth program.
"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
The question is whether the senior class can transform potential into production, close the gap on Grand Rapids and bring a Section 7, Class 4A championship trophy back to Centricity Stadium.
Sewell has a chance to become one of the premier players in northeastern Minnesota, and the Lumberjacks have enough returning talent around him to remain a factor in Section 7A.
Senior forward Beau Christy (27 GP, 27 G, 17 A, 44 Pts) is the player everyone in Class A should know entering next season. He led Hermantown in goals and points and averaged 1.63 points per game. Nearly 40 percent of his points came from goals.
Hermantown High School will host a Signing Day ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the school commons area to recognize four Hawks
Former Hermantown standout Max Plante scored a third-period goal as Team USA defeated Germany 5-2 in its lone exhibition game ahead of
The IIHF Men’s World Championship annually serves as the highest-profile international men’s hockey tournament outside the Winter Olympics, drawing many of the world’s top professional and amateur players after the NHL regular season concludes.
Howie's daily column is sponsored by Lyric Kitchen Bar. University of Minnesota Duluth honored six players with its 2025-26 men’s
A group that could have fragmented chose to remain intact, and that continuity alters expectations in a meaningful way. Teams that stay together tend to become harder to play against, not just because of talent, but because of familiarity and shared understanding.
Plante said he plans to return to Minnesota Duluth next season, with the opportunity to play alongside his brothers, Zam and incoming freshman Victor.
If arena football stabilizes, history will trace it back to whether Jerry Kurz succeeds. Kurz understands the league’s past because he lived it. His challenge is preventing nostalgia from becoming policy. Expansion discipline, ownership vetting and media credibility all run through his office.
“The guys are expected to play fast, know what they're doing, communicate, make sure they stay in the weight room, eat well, and take care of their bodies because you can't make the club in the tub.” -- Minnesota Monsters head coach Daron Clark Jr.
“As a league, we’re proud of where we stand entering our second year and even more excited about where we’re headed. We’re committed to growing the game and taking Arena Football to the next level." -- AF1's Gary Compton
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has pushed its way to the brink of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The
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.
