Matt Wellens
@mattwellens.bsky.social
College hockey reporter for the Duluth News Tribune covering the UMD Bulldogs men's and women's hockey programs. Co-host of the Bulldog Insider Podcast.
We're recording two episodes of the Bulldog Insider Podcast on Monday in advance of the 2026 World Juniors.
Send in your questions for UMD's Adam Kleber and Max Plante.
Replay, DM or email [email protected].
Send in your questions for UMD's Adam Kleber and Max Plante.
Replay, DM or email [email protected].
December 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We're recording two episodes of the Bulldog Insider Podcast on Monday in advance of the 2026 World Juniors.
Send in your questions for UMD's Adam Kleber and Max Plante.
Replay, DM or email [email protected].
Send in your questions for UMD's Adam Kleber and Max Plante.
Replay, DM or email [email protected].
Bulldogs take another stab at finishing off a six point NCHC weekend.
Round 2 between UMD and Western slated for 7 p.m.
Lines:
Round 2 between UMD and Western slated for 7 p.m.
Lines:
December 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Bulldogs take another stab at finishing off a six point NCHC weekend.
Round 2 between UMD and Western slated for 7 p.m.
Lines:
Round 2 between UMD and Western slated for 7 p.m.
Lines:
Bulldogs.
Broncos.
Battlestar Galactica.
6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST puck drop from Lawson.
Lines:
Broncos.
Battlestar Galactica.
6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST puck drop from Lawson.
Lines:
December 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Bulldogs.
Broncos.
Battlestar Galactica.
6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST puck drop from Lawson.
Lines:
Broncos.
Battlestar Galactica.
6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST puck drop from Lawson.
Lines:
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We're recording an episode of the Bulldog Insider Podcast with Bulldogs sophomore center and Canadian Olympic hopeful Caitlin Kraemer tomorrow.
Send in your questions via reply, DM or email [email protected].
Episode will post in the future. No episode this week for Thanksgiving.
Send in your questions via reply, DM or email [email protected].
Episode will post in the future. No episode this week for Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We're recording an episode of the Bulldog Insider Podcast with Bulldogs sophomore center and Canadian Olympic hopeful Caitlin Kraemer tomorrow.
Send in your questions via reply, DM or email [email protected].
Episode will post in the future. No episode this week for Thanksgiving.
Send in your questions via reply, DM or email [email protected].
Episode will post in the future. No episode this week for Thanksgiving.
Changes for UMD:
Jake Toll subs in for Riley Bodnarchuk as seventh defenseman.
That’s it.
Tonight’s lines and the dump truck Zambonis of Ed Robson Arena that my 2 year old would love:
Jake Toll subs in for Riley Bodnarchuk as seventh defenseman.
That’s it.
Tonight’s lines and the dump truck Zambonis of Ed Robson Arena that my 2 year old would love:
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Changes for UMD:
Jake Toll subs in for Riley Bodnarchuk as seventh defenseman.
That’s it.
Tonight’s lines and the dump truck Zambonis of Ed Robson Arena that my 2 year old would love:
Jake Toll subs in for Riley Bodnarchuk as seventh defenseman.
That’s it.
Tonight’s lines and the dump truck Zambonis of Ed Robson Arena that my 2 year old would love:
Injury report:
IN: Harper Bentz returns after missing the previous 12 games. He slots in on the fourth line.
OUT: Front Range BBQ in Colorado Springs. Closed for renovations. @bruceciskie.bsky.social were crushed.
IN: Harper Bentz returns after missing the previous 12 games. He slots in on the fourth line.
OUT: Front Range BBQ in Colorado Springs. Closed for renovations. @bruceciskie.bsky.social were crushed.
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Injury report:
IN: Harper Bentz returns after missing the previous 12 games. He slots in on the fourth line.
OUT: Front Range BBQ in Colorado Springs. Closed for renovations. @bruceciskie.bsky.social were crushed.
IN: Harper Bentz returns after missing the previous 12 games. He slots in on the fourth line.
OUT: Front Range BBQ in Colorado Springs. Closed for renovations. @bruceciskie.bsky.social were crushed.
Breaking news: Omaha has road jerseys. 🚢 🌊
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Breaking news: Omaha has road jerseys. 🚢 🌊
Omaha going with freshman Dawson Cowan in goal tonight. He makes his second start.
Trevor Stachowiak replaces Ryan Zaremba, so Sandelin shakes up the third and fourth lines.
Trevor Stachowiak replaces Ryan Zaremba, so Sandelin shakes up the third and fourth lines.
November 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Omaha going with freshman Dawson Cowan in goal tonight. He makes his second start.
Trevor Stachowiak replaces Ryan Zaremba, so Sandelin shakes up the third and fourth lines.
Trevor Stachowiak replaces Ryan Zaremba, so Sandelin shakes up the third and fourth lines.
Bulldogs wearing their maroon jerseys at home tonight. Nice that local fans get to see these jerseys for their once.
Lines:
Lines:
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Bulldogs wearing their maroon jerseys at home tonight. Nice that local fans get to see these jerseys for their once.
Lines:
Lines:
Pennant giveaway tonight as well:
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Pennant giveaway tonight as well:
Here’s the Maroon Loon merch that UMD Stores has available at tonight’s game:
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Here’s the Maroon Loon merch that UMD Stores has available at tonight’s game:
Only change for UMD is Jake Toll in for Riley Bodnarchuk.
Yan Shostak in net for SCSU.
6:07 p.m. puck drop tonight at Amsoil.
Yan Shostak in net for SCSU.
6:07 p.m. puck drop tonight at Amsoil.
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Only change for UMD is Jake Toll in for Riley Bodnarchuk.
Yan Shostak in net for SCSU.
6:07 p.m. puck drop tonight at Amsoil.
Yan Shostak in net for SCSU.
6:07 p.m. puck drop tonight at Amsoil.
I may or may not have driven through a very brief snow squall on MN 61 to get to Amsoil Arena tonight.
Physically I’m OK. Mentally, I’m scarred. But I’ll play through it.
Tonight’s lineups for Bulldogs v. Huskies. 7:07 p.m. puck drop.
Physically I’m OK. Mentally, I’m scarred. But I’ll play through it.
Tonight’s lineups for Bulldogs v. Huskies. 7:07 p.m. puck drop.
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I may or may not have driven through a very brief snow squall on MN 61 to get to Amsoil Arena tonight.
Physically I’m OK. Mentally, I’m scarred. But I’ll play through it.
Tonight’s lineups for Bulldogs v. Huskies. 7:07 p.m. puck drop.
Physically I’m OK. Mentally, I’m scarred. But I’ll play through it.
Tonight’s lineups for Bulldogs v. Huskies. 7:07 p.m. puck drop.
Wow.
The Bulldogs have jumped to No. 7 from No. 10 in this week's USCHO poll, and even jumped over North Dakota, which remains at No. 8.
UMD split at UND last week, but only got 2/6 NCHC points because the one win was in OT.
UMD hosts unranked, St. Cloud State this week.
The Bulldogs have jumped to No. 7 from No. 10 in this week's USCHO poll, and even jumped over North Dakota, which remains at No. 8.
UMD split at UND last week, but only got 2/6 NCHC points because the one win was in OT.
UMD hosts unranked, St. Cloud State this week.
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wow.
The Bulldogs have jumped to No. 7 from No. 10 in this week's USCHO poll, and even jumped over North Dakota, which remains at No. 8.
UMD split at UND last week, but only got 2/6 NCHC points because the one win was in OT.
UMD hosts unranked, St. Cloud State this week.
The Bulldogs have jumped to No. 7 from No. 10 in this week's USCHO poll, and even jumped over North Dakota, which remains at No. 8.
UMD split at UND last week, but only got 2/6 NCHC points because the one win was in OT.
UMD hosts unranked, St. Cloud State this week.
This week on the Bulldog Insider Podcast it's #AsktheInsidersAnything.
@bruceciskie.bsky.social will join Zach and I to help answer all your questions about anything and everything about the Bulldogs men's and women's hockey programs.
Reply, DM or email your questions: [email protected].
@bruceciskie.bsky.social will join Zach and I to help answer all your questions about anything and everything about the Bulldogs men's and women's hockey programs.
Reply, DM or email your questions: [email protected].
November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This week on the Bulldog Insider Podcast it's #AsktheInsidersAnything.
@bruceciskie.bsky.social will join Zach and I to help answer all your questions about anything and everything about the Bulldogs men's and women's hockey programs.
Reply, DM or email your questions: [email protected].
@bruceciskie.bsky.social will join Zach and I to help answer all your questions about anything and everything about the Bulldogs men's and women's hockey programs.
Reply, DM or email your questions: [email protected].
Braden Fischer, of nearby Winnipeg, appears to have a cheering section here in Grand Forks tonight.
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Braden Fischer, of nearby Winnipeg, appears to have a cheering section here in Grand Forks tonight.
Braden Fischer, Trevor Stachowiak and Jacob Toll sub in for the Bulldogs.
Hunter Anderson, Ryan Zaremba and Riley Bodnarchuk sub out.
Bechen and Fischer on the third line with Shlaine. Stachowiak on the fourth line.
Spunar expected to start for UND.
Hunter Anderson, Ryan Zaremba and Riley Bodnarchuk sub out.
Bechen and Fischer on the third line with Shlaine. Stachowiak on the fourth line.
Spunar expected to start for UND.
November 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Braden Fischer, Trevor Stachowiak and Jacob Toll sub in for the Bulldogs.
Hunter Anderson, Ryan Zaremba and Riley Bodnarchuk sub out.
Bechen and Fischer on the third line with Shlaine. Stachowiak on the fourth line.
Spunar expected to start for UND.
Hunter Anderson, Ryan Zaremba and Riley Bodnarchuk sub out.
Bechen and Fischer on the third line with Shlaine. Stachowiak on the fourth line.
Spunar expected to start for UND.
Not even Zam can believe this happened.
November 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Not even Zam can believe this happened.
How many refs does it take to review a hit in the NCHC?
November 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
How many refs does it take to review a hit in the NCHC?
Greetings from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
It’s the time of day where the trains just stop and block traffic for what seems like an hour.
Thankfully it wasn’t blocking my route today.
It’s the time of day where the trains just stop and block traffic for what seems like an hour.
Thankfully it wasn’t blocking my route today.
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Greetings from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
It’s the time of day where the trains just stop and block traffic for what seems like an hour.
Thankfully it wasn’t blocking my route today.
It’s the time of day where the trains just stop and block traffic for what seems like an hour.
Thankfully it wasn’t blocking my route today.
Pregame Little Chippers at Mariucci prior to the main event.
No changes for UMD.
Gophers going with Nathan Airey in goal.
No changes for UMD.
Gophers going with Nathan Airey in goal.
October 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Pregame Little Chippers at Mariucci prior to the main event.
No changes for UMD.
Gophers going with Nathan Airey in goal.
No changes for UMD.
Gophers going with Nathan Airey in goal.
The newest rink in college hockey is a beaut, Clark.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, Minnesota:
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, Minnesota:
October 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The newest rink in college hockey is a beaut, Clark.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, Minnesota:
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, Minnesota:
Good evening from the place most people still call Mariucci Arena.
Bulldogs and Gophers men at 7 p.m.
Brady Cleveland back on the blue line and playing with Grayden Siepmann tonight.
Bulldogs and Gophers men at 7 p.m.
Brady Cleveland back on the blue line and playing with Grayden Siepmann tonight.
October 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Good evening from the place most people still call Mariucci Arena.
Bulldogs and Gophers men at 7 p.m.
Brady Cleveland back on the blue line and playing with Grayden Siepmann tonight.
Bulldogs and Gophers men at 7 p.m.
Brady Cleveland back on the blue line and playing with Grayden Siepmann tonight.