Alexis Bass

Former Minnesota Duluth defenseman, Anaheim Ducks prospect and three-time cancer survivor Will Francis reached another milestone: skating in his first professional hockey training camp and playing in his first games as a member of the Ducks during Anaheim’s rookie camp.

The Bulldogs entered their home court with a 4-0 record and left with a 5-0 record after beating Michigan Tech in five games, 3-2.

Through fourteen sets played, UMD only dropped a pair of sets, all powered behind second-year setter Ava Jones, who put up stellar numbers.

Superior’s Jake Kidd scored the lone goal and the team’s first of the season in the 13th minute to tie up the game, but before the half, Macalester refreshed their lead and held on 2-1 full time.

The Blueliner is one of 44 players to get the invitation to a two-day camp that runs Aug. 26 and 27 in Plymouth, Michigan.

The Huskies victory over the Cats would be due to the strength and depth of their pitching staff.

Cory Thiesse and Kory Dropkin have been named Team USA’s Team of the Year following their Olympic berth.

Walking into this year, the Tigers bring back an even amount of experience on both their O-line and D-line, including the largest number of returners they’ve ever had on defense.

Tickets and parking passes are now on sale for the University of Minnesota Duluth football opener at TCO Stadium.

Landsteiner is a six-time U.S. Champion, has made seven appearances at the world championships, and has been the lead for Team Shuster in the last three Olympic Games, including Team USA’s Gold Medal team in 2018- the Olympic Games that Landsteiner credits for changing the sport of curling in the U.S. forever.