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Duluth East Alum Derek Forbort Inks Three-Year Deal with Boston Bruins The former Greyhound ranked fifth among all defenseman in blocked shots last season with the Winnipeg Jets. July 28, 2021 BOSTON, Mass. – Duluth native Derek Forbort has agreed to a three-year, $9 million dollar deal with the Boston Bruins. The Duluth East alum ranked fifth among all defenseman in blocked shots last season with the Winnipeg Jets. Forbort started just over 58% of his shifts in the defensive zone and played 151 minutes for the Jets on the penalty kill. Since being drafted back in 2010, the 29-year-old has ...

Fox21Online Minnesota Wild Sign Grand Rapids Native Alex Goligoski The veteran defenseman has spent the past five years with the Arizona Coyotes and is excited to return home. July 28, 2021 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NHL free agency period began earlier Wednesday and the Minnesota Wild were expected to be very active in their quest to build a Stanley Cup contender. And one of Wednesday’s signings has some local ties. Grand Rapids native Alex Goligoski has signed a one-year deal with the Wild worth $5 million dollars. The veteran defenseman has spent the past five years with the Arizona Coyotes...

Boston Bruins Re-Sign Former UMD Defenseman Nick Wolff Last year, Wolff spent time overseas in Slovakia before appearing in 24 games with the Providence Bruins of the AHL. July 27, 2021 BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Bruins announced this week that they have re-signed former UMD defenseman Nick Wolff to a one-year, two-way deal. Last year, Wolff spent time overseas in Slovakia before appearing in 24 games with the Providence Bruins of the AHL. The former Bulldogs captain powered UMD to three straight national championship appearances and back-to-back national titles in 2018 and 2019.

Raye was named to the First Team, while Zembo earned Second Team recognition. July 16, 2021 SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Emma Raye and Haley Zembo have earned all-state honors from the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. Raye was named to the First Team, while Zembo earned Second Team recognition. As a sophomore, Raye finished with a batting average over .550 to go along with seven home runs and 35 RBI. Zembo, who is also a sophomore, racked up 139 strikeouts, and even recorded a no-hitter in the Spartans’ opening playoff game against Wausau West.

St. Scholastica’s Johnson, UW-Superior’s Heidenreich Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award Next in the selection process will be conferences picking two nominees to represent them at the next stage. July 16, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – This week, the NCAA released the names of the 535 nominees for the Woman of the Year award. Some local names on the list include St. Scholastica’s Hannah Johnson and UW-Superior’s Amber Heidenreich. Johnson is a Two Harbors native and finished her career tied for most tournament wins in program history, as well as the best career scoring average. H...