Bulldog Insider

This week on the Bulldogs Insider Podcast, the 'Insiders' answer questions about the UMD's recruiting efforts in the Twin Cities, graduate students in college hockey and early Hobey Baker candidates. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog...

This week on the Bulldogs Insider Podcast, the 'Insiders' answer questions about UMD's second periods and its record on Saturdays. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog...

Matt, Zach and Bruce answer questions from Bulldogs fans this week about goaltender Carl Axelsson, 'holding the line' minus Max Plante and our preseason NCHC predictions. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at...

Matt, Zach and Bruce answer questions from Bulldogs fans this week about UMD's forward depth, the starting goaltender competition, the atmosphere at Amsoil Arena against the Gophers, and more. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey...

UMD fans have some questions after an overtime loss and overtime tie at Augustana, with Minnesota up next at Amsoil Arena. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider...

This week on the Bulldog Insider Podcast, we discuss Max Plante's injury and how UMD will adapt in its road series against Augustana. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog...

The Bulldog Insiders take your questions before the UMD men's hockey season opener against Long Island, and share your questions for Zam, Max and Victor during the Bulldogs' weekly press conference. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens, Zach Schneider, and Bruce Ciskie. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey...

The Bulldog Insiders Matt, Zach and Bruce preview and predict what's to come for UMD hockey in 2026-27, and answer your questions before the puck drops. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of...

Season 9 of Bulldog Insider begins with episode 1 premiering Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. In the premiere episode, co-hosts Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider are joined by KDAL's Bruce Ciskie to talk about their thoughts and answer your questions heading into the 2026-27' UMD men and women's hockey season. You'll be able to catch new episodes almost every Thursday throughout the UMD hockey season....

The memorable run for the University of Minnesota Duluth mens hockey team ended this past Sunday with a 4-3 loss to the No. 1 overall seed, Michigan, in an NCAA regional final at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. The Bulldogs (24-15-1) improved their win total by 11 from a year ago to get back to the NCAA Tournament, but they fell one win short of a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four. For the season...