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Bulldog Insider

Duluth News Tribune

The Duluth News Tribune"s weekly college hockey podcast hosted by reporter Matt Wellens and My9 commentator Zach Schneider featuring University of Minnesota Duluth hockey players, coaches and alumni.

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01:16:20

S8 E27: Season finale and Q&A with the insiders

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/04/03

The memorable run for the University of Minnesota Duluth mens hockey team ended this past Sunday with a 4-3 loss to the No. 1 overall seed, Michigan, in an NCAA regional final at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. The Bulldogs (24-15-1) improved their win total by 11 from a year ago to get back to the NCAA Tournament, but they fell one win short of a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four. For the season finale of the Bulldog Insider podcast, Matt Wellens of the News Tribune and Zach Schneider of My9 Sports are

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41:30

S8 E26: Awards to the max with Max Plante

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/03/26

Minnesota Duluth sophomore forward Max Plante has been hearing 'congratulations' a lot lately, but he isn't always sure what for. Sure, he has been collecting awards and honors left and right the past couple weeks and last week alone, he was named 2026 NCHC Forward of the Year, 2026 NCHC Player of the Year and a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. But, what he and his teammates are seeking is a NCAA championship. The Hermantown native and 2024 second-round draft pick of the Detroit

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33:51

S8 E25: Shattuck-St. Mary's, Russia and NCHC playoffs...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/03/19

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, the University of Minnesota Duluth mens hockey team will hear their name called during the 2026 NCAA tournament selection show on ESPNU for the first time since winning their last Frozen Faceoff title in 2022. The Bulldogs are one of 11 teams who are considered to be a 100% lock for the NCAA tournament based on the 20,000 simulations run by College Hockey News. But before Selection Sunday, the sixth-ranked Bulldogs are hoping for some hardware, specifically - the NCHC Frozen

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33:43

S8 E24: Grayden Siepmann and the Bulldogs are cooking

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/03/13

The second part of a "double dog week" is here for the Bulldog Insider podcast with another episode, this one featuring freshman defenseman Grayden Siepmann of the UMD mens team. The native of Langley, British Columbia, Canada has five goals and seven assists in 33 games this season. Siepmann joins Bulldog Insider co-hosts Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider to discuss his background in hockey, his path to UMD, how he ended up with number 37, his passion for cooking, who is the "MVP" of his living

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33:42

S8 E23: Ashley Messier makes an impact

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/03/12

The season is not done for Ashley Messier and the UMD womens hockey team! They earned a sixth-consecutive NCAA tournament berth. Messier, a Graduate Student defenseman from Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Canada, joined the Bulldogs after five years at Cornell. If you're wondering about her last name, she is indeed related to NHL legend Mark Messier, who is a cousin of her father Joby, also a former NHL player. In this episode, Messier joins Bulldog Insider co-host Matt Wellens via Zoom, discussing her

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47:45

S8 E22: Bulldog Bracketology with Matt and Zach

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/03/05

The NCHC playoffs begin this week and regardless of the outcome of their quarterfinal series, the UMD mens hockey team appears to have secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The UMD womens team fell in their best-of-three WCHA quarterfinal series against Minnesota State. But a spot in the NCAA Tournament may still be possible for the women, but they'll need some help from other squads. This week, the Insiders break down the bracketology of the NCAA mens and womens tournaments. They also answer your

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31:46

S8 E21: She's the Gopher Killer! Catching up with...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/02/26

Minnesota Duluth senior defenseman Tova Henderson scored in overtime in back-to-back games as the Bulldogs swept the University of Minnesota at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis last weekend to wrap up the regular season. In this episode, Henderson, a native of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, talks about that big series win, her decision to come to UMD, what her career has been like, and much more. The Bulldogs will host Minnesota State in a best-of-three first round WCHA playoff series, with game one

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38:10

S8 E20: Senior blueliners Pierce, Bodnarchuk reflect...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/02/19

They're both defensemen, both in their fourth seasons in Bulldog Country and it has been a memorable ride for both Joey Pierce and Riley Bodnarchuk. Pierce, a Hermantown graduate, didn't have to travel far from home for his college career while Bodnarchuk comes from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producers Dan Williamson and Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey

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44:28

S8 E19: Derek Plante: Bulldogs Player, Coach, and Now...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/02/12

Derek Plante has worn many hats at UMD. He's played hockey for the Bulldogs, coached the Bulldogs and now when he's not scouting in the NHL, the 1993 Hobey Baker finalist a Bulldog Dad. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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37:25

S8 E18: Red Wings Let Brady Cleveland Make His Own...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/02/05

Bulldogs defenseman and Detroit Red Wings prospect Brady Cleveland is a two-time transfer, who took a long and winding road to finally reach the college team he wanted to play for as a kid. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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S8 E17: Bechen, Bentz Jumped at Chance to Be Bulldogs

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/01/29

When Minnesota Duluth associate head coach Adam Krause came calling, wingers Blake Bechen and Harper Bentz answered to join their junior hockey teammates on a growing 2024-25 rookie class at UMD. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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39:01

S8 E16: Gajan Let His Play Make His Case for 2026...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/01/22

UMD starting goaltender Adam Gajan quietly played his way this season onto Slovakia's 2026 Olympic men's hockey team for the Winter Games in Italy, where he'll be ready for anything come February. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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31:20

S8: Freshmen Anderson, Bibby Made Blind Commitments...

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2026/01/15

The final two pieces of the Bulldogs' 2025-26 roster, Hunter Anderson and Luke Bibby, didn't come to Duluth, or meet with the UMD coaches face-to-face before committing to the program last spring. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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56:13

S8: Your Questions About Ireland, Second Half Answered

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/01/08

KDAL's Bruce Ciskie, Zach Schneider of My 9 Sports and the News Tribune's Matt Wellens answer your questions about the Bulldogs in Ireland, Saturdays and Max Plante's chances of winning the Hobey. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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12:37

Bonus Questions w/ O'Brien, Gascon, Parkkonen,...

Bulldog Insider ·

2026/01/01

This special episode includes the bonus segments recorded during the breaks of episodes 2, 5, 7, 10 and 11 with UMD women's hockey players Mary Kate O'Brien, Eve Gascon, Krista Parkkonen, Thea Johansson, Sophie Villanueva, and Kaitlin Kraemer. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider

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10:57

BONUS: What Limits Should NCAA Have on Pro Athletes?

Bulldog Insider ·

2025/12/26

Should athletes who have played in professional leagues be allowed to play in the NCAA? While recording season 8 episode 8 of the Bulldog Insider podcast, Bruce Ciskie, Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider discussed how the NCAA should limit the eligibility of athletes who have played in professional leagues. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at

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46:55

S8: Max Plante Ready for Final Run with USA at World...

Bulldog Insider ·

2025/12/18

After winning gold in 2025 in Ottawa, Hermantown native and UMD wing Max Plante is after another gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota with his longtime USA Hockey teammates. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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48:30

S8: Kleber Previews 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota

Bulldog Insider ·

2025/12/11

Team USA's big man on the blue line, UMD defenseman Adam Kleber, previews the upcoming 2026 World Junior Championship that is coming to Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul in December and January. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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45:35

S8: Kraemer Chases Olympic Dreams

Bulldog Insider ·

2025/12/04

The No. 5-ranked Minnesota Duluth women's hockey program has one more WCHA series scheduled this weekend at Bemidji State before it begins a three-week holiday break. But not everyone is getting a break from hockey. Bulldogs sophomore center Caitlin Kraemer will continue her double life as a college hockey player and 2026 Olympic hopeful, suiting up for the Canadian National Women's Team in Games 3 and 4 of the Rivalry Series against the United States on Dec. 10 and 13 in Edmonton. Kraemer and UMD

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11:50

Bonus Questions w/ Sandelin, Arnott, Shaugabay, Zam...

Bulldog Insider ·

2025/11/27

This special episode includes the bonus segments recorded during the breaks of episodes 3, 4, 6 and 9 with UMD men's hockey head coach Scott Sandelin, and players Callum Arnott, Jayson Shaugabay, Zam Plante and Ty Hanson. The topics: -Scott Sandelin discusses growing up in Hibbing -Arnott and Shaugabay's most unpopular opinions -Zam Plante on what kind of pet he would get -Ty Hanson on favorite road rinks and the old Hermantown rink. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider

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