Bulldog Insider

Bulldog Insider

Author: Duluth News Tribune Language: English Episodes: 228
Every week, the rhythms and rivalries of college hockey get a deep, local dive on Bulldog Insider. This isn't just a broadcast from a newsroom; it's a conversation straight from the heart of Bulldog country, brought to you by the Duluth News Tribune. Hosts Matt Wellens, a seasoned reporter, and Zach Schneider, a My9 sports commentator, bring their distinct perspectives to the microphone, creating a dynamic that feels like listening in on a knowledgeable debate between friends. The real texture of the show comes from the voices you hear alongside them-current University of Minnesota Duluth players sharing the view from the locker room, coaches breaking down strategy beyond the post-game quotes, and alumni connecting today's team to its storied legacy. You'll get more than just scores and highlights. This podcast digs into the stories behind the season: the developing strategies, the personal journeys of athletes, and the pivotal moments that define a program. It’s essential listening for anyone who lives and breathes UMD hockey, offering an insider's access that goes far beyond the standard game recap. Tune in weekly for the analysis, the interviews, and the passion that only a community deeply invested in its team can provide.
Episodes
S3 E22: UMD men bring experience to another NCAA tourney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:26
The Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team is back in the NCAA tournament for a sixth consecutive time in 2020-21. The Bulldogs take on Michigan in the NCAA regional semifinals at 3 p.m. Friday in Fargo, North Dakota. The wi…
S3 E21: Bell, Soderberg lead UMD to first Frozen Four in over a decade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
One made 30 saves while the other scored the game-winner, unassisted, in overtime. Junior goaltender Emma Soderberg and senior defenseman Ashton Bell walk us through Monday's 1-0 OT quarterfinal win over Colgate in the N…
S3 E20: Battling for ice time with Cloquet's Koby Bender [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:10
In his first two seasons, senior wing Koby Bender battled for ice time and a spot in the lineup. Now he's a critical member of the team and scoring goals on a line with Kobe Roth and Jackson Cates. Bender takes us throug…
S3 E19: Q&A session with the senior class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:16
This week we take a walk down memory lane with five of the six members of the UMD women's hockey 2020-21 senior class, which is coming off its final weekend of play this season at Amsoil Arena — a four-point weekend agai…
S3 E18: Bulldog Jersey Talk - Back to the 50s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:06
The UMD women's hockey program wore its most recent special edition jersey last Saturday against Minnesota State and will do so again Friday against Wisconsin at Amsoil Arena in Round 1 of the WCHA Regular Season Champio…
S3 E17: Dreaming big with Nick Swaney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
Senior wing, assistant captain and leading scorer of the Bulldogs' men's hockey team Nick Swaney joins the podcast this week. Swaney takes us back to his middle school and high school days when he had big dreams and goal…
S3 E13: From Ivy League to UMD with defenseman Matt Cairns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:45
He spent three years at Cornell before using the NCAA's graduate transfer rule to come to UMD. Senior defenseman Matt Cairns takes us through his journey from Cornell to the Bulldogs, starting with what prompted the move…