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.
Second to Max Plante is his older brother, Zam Plante, who had been No. 1 for awhile.
Ty Hanson is No. 5. He's the second highest defenseman behind No. 3 Cole Hutson.
Ty Hanson is No. 5. He's the second highest defenseman behind No. 3 Cole Hutson.
Track the Hobey favorites with our Tracker, using our CHIP rating for players. Current leader:
Max Plante of Minnesota-Duluth with 56.32
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/hobeytracker
Max Plante of Minnesota-Duluth with 56.32
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/hobeytracker
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Second to Max Plante is his older brother, Zam Plante, who had been No. 1 for awhile.
Ty Hanson is No. 5. He's the second highest defenseman behind No. 3 Cole Hutson.
Ty Hanson is No. 5. He's the second highest defenseman behind No. 3 Cole Hutson.
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Today's media conference update:
UMD women's senior MK O'Brien is still trying to get her TikTok account back after it was hacked. Teammate Tova Henderson seemed upset when MK mentioned she might have to start over with a new account.
UMD women's senior MK O'Brien is still trying to get her TikTok account back after it was hacked. Teammate Tova Henderson seemed upset when MK mentioned she might have to start over with a new account.
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today's media conference update:
UMD women's senior MK O'Brien is still trying to get her TikTok account back after it was hacked. Teammate Tova Henderson seemed upset when MK mentioned she might have to start over with a new account.
UMD women's senior MK O'Brien is still trying to get her TikTok account back after it was hacked. Teammate Tova Henderson seemed upset when MK mentioned she might have to start over with a new account.
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award of UMD’s Bill Watson became the first to ever be auctioned off this winter. It went for over $27,000.
Watson's 1983-84 Bulldogs jersey was also sold, for more than $12,000.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Watson's 1983-84 Bulldogs jersey was also sold, for more than $12,000.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Watson’s 1985 Hobey Baker Award sells for more than $27,000
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award of UMD’s Bill Watson became the first to ever be auctioned off this winter. Watson's 1983-84 Bulldogs jersey was also sold, for more than $12,000.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award of UMD’s Bill Watson became the first to ever be auctioned off this winter. It went for over $27,000.
Watson's 1983-84 Bulldogs jersey was also sold, for more than $12,000.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Watson's 1983-84 Bulldogs jersey was also sold, for more than $12,000.
Story: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
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As if the Teddy Bear Toss wasn't enough reason to attend Friday's UMD-Arizona State game, here's another:
Unless multiple people have the math wrong, Friday is Scott Sandelin's 1000th game as UMD head coach.
Unless multiple people have the math wrong, Friday is Scott Sandelin's 1000th game as UMD head coach.
December 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As if the Teddy Bear Toss wasn't enough reason to attend Friday's UMD-Arizona State game, here's another:
Unless multiple people have the math wrong, Friday is Scott Sandelin's 1000th game as UMD head coach.
Unless multiple people have the math wrong, Friday is Scott Sandelin's 1000th game as UMD head coach.
UMD men drop one spot in the USCHO poll from No. 4 to 5, behind North Dakota, which is probably correct since the Hawks won the series in Grand Forks.
UMD women maintain at No. 5.
Both teams are ranked No. 5. That is helpful for those of us who struggle to remember multiple numbers.
UMD women maintain at No. 5.
Both teams are ranked No. 5. That is helpful for those of us who struggle to remember multiple numbers.
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
UMD men drop one spot in the USCHO poll from No. 4 to 5, behind North Dakota, which is probably correct since the Hawks won the series in Grand Forks.
UMD women maintain at No. 5.
Both teams are ranked No. 5. That is helpful for those of us who struggle to remember multiple numbers.
UMD women maintain at No. 5.
Both teams are ranked No. 5. That is helpful for those of us who struggle to remember multiple numbers.
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PODCAST
@mattwellens.bsky.social talks Packers-Bears, then Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine).
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@mattwellens.bsky.social talks Packers-Bears, then Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine).
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
December 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
PODCAST
@mattwellens.bsky.social talks Packers-Bears, then Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine).
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
@mattwellens.bsky.social talks Packers-Bears, then Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine).
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
Recording with Kleber this morning and Max this afternoon.
Get your questions in.
Get your questions in.
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 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Recording with Kleber this morning and Max this afternoon.
Get your questions in.
Get your questions in.
December 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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PACKERS WIN THERE IS HOPE FOR AMERICA
December 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
PACKERS WIN THERE IS HOPE FOR AMERICA
December 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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].
Airport first: TSA searched my backpack because of a hockey puck.
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Airport first: TSA searched my backpack because of a hockey puck.
Someone woke up WAY too early to get to the airport.
AZO 🚗 GRR ✈️ MSP ✈️ DLH
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Someone woke up WAY too early to get to the airport.
Another Saturday ends in defeat for UMD after the Bulldogs were unable to build on a pair of one-goal leads they took into the second and third periods.
Recap from UMD’s 3-2 OT loss at Lawson to Western Michigan: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Recap from UMD’s 3-2 OT loss at Lawson to Western Michigan: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Bulldogs can't finish off Broncos, fall in overtime
Another Saturday ends in defeat for UMD after the Bulldogs were unable to build on a pair of one-goal leads they took into the second and third periods.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Another Saturday ends in defeat for UMD after the Bulldogs were unable to build on a pair of one-goal leads they took into the second and third periods.
Recap from UMD’s 3-2 OT loss at Lawson to Western Michigan: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Recap from UMD’s 3-2 OT loss at Lawson to Western Michigan: www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulld...
Broncos win it in 3x3 OT
3-2 Final.
3-2 Final.
End of the third.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
December 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Broncos win it in 3x3 OT
3-2 Final.
3-2 Final.
Gajan with another highlight reel save, then a more important stoppage forced after Max, Zam and Ty were caught on a long shift.
December 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Gajan with another highlight reel save, then a more important stoppage forced after Max, Zam and Ty were caught on a long shift.
End of the third.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
End of the third.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
2-2
Bulldogs and Broncos going to 3x3 OT.
UMD gets at least four points in KZoo.
Still no six point weekend in NCHC play, but UMD has won another league series.
No penalty on the play. My eyes did not decieve me.
Western thought something was there, as they challenged after a TV timeout.
Western thought something was there, as they challenged after a TV timeout.
This play is being challenged by Western for a potential major penalty.
WMU's Sharp, who scored the game-tying goal, just got in an awkward collision with UMD's Pierce on the wall. He's slow to the bench, but seems OK.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
December 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
No penalty on the play. My eyes did not decieve me.
Western thought something was there, as they challenged after a TV timeout.
Western thought something was there, as they challenged after a TV timeout.
This play is being challenged by Western for a potential major penalty.
WMU's Sharp, who scored the game-tying goal, just got in an awkward collision with UMD's Pierce on the wall. He's slow to the bench, but seems OK.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
December 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This play is being challenged by Western for a potential major penalty.
WMU's Sharp, who scored the game-tying goal, just got in an awkward collision with UMD's Pierce on the wall. He's slow to the bench, but seems OK.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
WMU's Sharp, who scored the game-tying goal, just got in an awkward collision with UMD's Pierce on the wall. He's slow to the bench, but seems OK.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
8:08 to go in the third.
2-2.
Tied.
2-2
14:23 to go
Gajan was fighting off a screen and the puck appeared to hit someone on the way in.
2-2
14:23 to go
Gajan was fighting off a screen and the puck appeared to hit someone on the way in.
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Tied.
2-2
14:23 to go
Gajan was fighting off a screen and the puck appeared to hit someone on the way in.
2-2
14:23 to go
Gajan was fighting off a screen and the puck appeared to hit someone on the way in.
Looked like Siepmann tipped this shot by Hanson, that Arnott then put away. Heck of a play on that goal.
December 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Looked like Siepmann tipped this shot by Hanson, that Arnott then put away. Heck of a play on that goal.
End of second period
UMD 2, Western 1
SOG 20-16 WMU
UMD 2, Western 1
SOG 20-16 WMU
December 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
End of second period
UMD 2, Western 1
SOG 20-16 WMU
UMD 2, Western 1
SOG 20-16 WMU
2-1 UMD as Arnott knocks in a rebound.
5:59 to go in the second.
5:59 to go in the second.
December 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
2-1 UMD as Arnott knocks in a rebound.
5:59 to go in the second.
5:59 to go in the second.
Bentz and Anderson nearly connect again on what's been UMD's best scoring chance (maybe only?) of the second period.
Anderson wanted a penalty on the play as WMU may have hooked or slashed him.
Anderson wanted a penalty on the play as WMU may have hooked or slashed him.
December 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Bentz and Anderson nearly connect again on what's been UMD's best scoring chance (maybe only?) of the second period.
Anderson wanted a penalty on the play as WMU may have hooked or slashed him.
Anderson wanted a penalty on the play as WMU may have hooked or slashed him.