Duluth girls hockey: A tradition in action

Since 1994, close to two dozen players from the area — who got their start with the Duluth Girls Amateur Hockey Association — have gone on to play at the collegiate level.

By Matt Suoja , January 08, 2009

Dave LeGarde: World Junior Championship has history in Duluth

When it comes to nationwide passion for a given sport, it would be difficult to exceed the fervor displayed by Canada when it comes to hockey.

By Dave LeGarde , January 08, 2009

Local sports shine bright in Duluth and on national stage

Over the past year, the Northland’s sports scene jumped from one high to another, including not one but two teams winning national championships.

By Matt Suoja , December 31, 2008

Matt Suoja: What a year for professional sports

The year started out with a bang with the New York Giants upsetting — that’s not even the right word — the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Most were stunned. I wasn’t.

By Matt Suoja , December 31, 2008

There’s always something to do in the winter

With cold winds prevailing and the Northland being hammered by the white stuff, many kids will find excuses to stay inside. The Twin Ports, however, has ample opportunity for those who want to brave the conditions.

By Matt Suoja , December 23, 2008

Dave LeGarde: Glamour position brings high praise, intense criticism

No job in all of sports evokes the passion of fans as that of the NFL quarterback.

By Dave LeGarde , December 23, 2008

Budgeteer Winter Sports Preview 2008

This is an ongoing feature that dives into the world of Northland high school sports. It's a preview of the year-to-come for local winter sports teams.

December 18, 2008

Shopping for the hard to shop for sports fan

With the winter chill upon us — technically it’s still fall — and the holidays looming, many shoppers are hitting the stores.

By Matt Suoja , December 18, 2008

Bruce Ciskie: From radio voice to newspaper: Bulldogs head into second half looking sharp

When I met with UMD men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin before the official start of practice this fall, he expressed excitement about this year’s team.

By Bruce Ciskie , December 18, 2008

Girls high school hockey season under way

Both the Duluth Northern Stars girls high school hockey team and the Proctor-Hermantown-Marshall Mirage have one common enemy: the Grand Rapids-Greenway Lightning.

By Matt Suoja , December 12, 2008