The Best of Season 7's First Half

The Best of Season 7's First Half

Author: Duluth News Tribune January 2, 2025 Duration: 47:25

This week on the Bulldog Insider Podcast, we're rewinding the tape and reliving our favorite moments from the first half of Season 7 and the 2024-25 season.

Some of the top moments from the first half include the banter between roommates Cal Arnott, Jayson Shaugabay and the Plante brothers, Zam and Max. Future police officer Gabby Krause shared the perfect crime and Adam Gajan talked about his World Junior Championship experience prior to coming to UMD.

This week's episode also features Caitlin Kraemer, Laura Schuler, Dominic James, Joey Pierce and Aaron Pionk.

The Bulldog Insider Podcast is hosted by News Tribune college hockey reporter Matt Wellens and the voice of Bulldogs hockey on My 9 Sports, Zach Schneider. You can find the Bulldog Insider Podcast at DuluthNewsTribune.com/BulldogInsider, and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop almost every Thursday throughout the UMD men's and women's hockey seasons.

0:00 Intro 

0:49 The Plante Brothers

6:47 Cal Arnott & Jason Shaugabay

14:04 Gabby Krause

18:51 Caitlin Kraemer

25:10 Laura Schuler

32:18 Joey Pierce & Aaron Pionk

36:50 Dominic James

42:07 Adam Gajan

46:41 Outro


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.
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S7 E15: Molenaar Just What Young Bulldogs Needed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Former Husky Joe Molenaar is just what UMD was looking for with 11 freshmen on the roster this season. The Bulldogs are exactly what Molenaar was looking for at this point in hockey career and life. Bulldog Insider is co…
S7 E14: Hanson, Kleber Came Prepared to UMD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
Minnesota Duluth freshmen defensemen Adam Kleber and Ty Hanson may still be teenagers, but they both know what it's like to live and play hockey away from home. Kleber left Chaska High School following his sophomore year…
S7 E13: Holm, Mobley Transfer to UMD for the Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:08
Goaltender Tindra Holm and forward Olivia Mobley entered the transfer portal seeking a school that would push them as hockey players. The culture of the Bulldogs women's hockey program won them over. Bulldog Insider is c…
S7 E12: The 'Insiders' Break Down First Half of 2024-25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:13
UMD men's and women's hockey is at the holiday break. One team has struggled to start the 2024-25 season. Another is on track to host an NCAA tournament game. The 'Bulldog Insiders' break it down. Bulldog Insider is co-h…
S7 E11: Slovakia's Gajan Proving Doubters Wrong in U.S. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
Slovakian goaltender Adam Gajan kept getting overlooked in his home country. That is until he came to the United States to play in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. A few games in, everything changed. Bulldog Insider is co-host…
S7 E10: Pierce, Pionk Share Impact of Adam Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:37
Like many, former UMD and Hibbing forward Adam Johnson made an impact on the lives of Bulldogs defenseman Joey Pierce and Aaron Pionk, both in life and death. Pierce and Pionk joined the DNT's Matt Wellens on the podcast…
S7 E9: The Perfect Crime with Gabby Krause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
UMD senior forward Gabby Krause was forced to medically retire this fall, giving up her dream of playing hockey to preserve another dream of becoming a K9 officer. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Sc…
S7 E8: Arnott, Shaugabay Take Different Paths to UMD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:09
Roommates Callum Arnott and Jayson Shaugabay, both freshmen forwards for the Bulldogs, share their path from King City and Warroad to UMD, as well as what it's like to live with the Plante brothers. Bulldog Insider is co…
S7 E7: Kraemer Enjoying Life as a Rookie Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:22
While most people dread starting from the bottom again, Bulldogs freshman center Caitlin Kraemer is relishing the challenge of once again working her way up the NCAA hockey ladder. On the podcast this week, Kraemer spoke…