Matt Wellens

While some current Bulldogs are gaining a season of eligibility from the NCAA's new eligibility rules, a handful of future Bulldogs are facing shorter college careers because of the NCAA's timing.

Zam Plante was drafted higher than his dad, Derek, and Max Plante went higher than his older brother. Can Victor Plante top them all at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo this weekend?

Incoming Bulldogs freshman forward Victor Plante went in the second round, No. 47 overall, to the Detroit Red Wings in the 2026 NHL Draft. It's the same team and same spot Max Plante went in 2024.

Checking in with UMD's Caitlin Kraemer in Edmonton, Jayson Shaugabay in Tampa and the Plante brothers in Detroit and Pittsburgh during NHL development camp week.

Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin plans to adapt to a younger college hockey landscape. But first, he must replace a longtime staffer that did anything and everything. He is also due for a new contract.

The Bulldogs are exploring a new revenue possibility thanks to an upcoming NCAA rule change, plus other college hockey news and notes from the summer.

Duluth is under an air quality alert through Friday due to wildfire smoke. The hazardous air is threatening the status of Thursday's soldout Park Point 5-Miler.

Three-time NCAA champion Scott Sandelin will remain coach of UMD through the 2029-30 season.

NCAA Division II has eliminated redshirts and given everyone a full five seasons to play, just as Division I did earlier this summer. Bulldogs coaches say it's good for student-athletes.

Carolina Hurricanes third-round pick Zach Lansard is the second recruit UMD has landed from the 2026 NHL Draft after having two incoming freshmen selected in June.