S8: Ty Hanson Is Leading From Blue Line
Bulldog Insider Podcast
UMD sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson is one of the top scoring defensemen in the NCAA, and an alternate captain of a No. 3-ranked Bulldogs team that's having a blast to start the 2025-26 season. 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: We Answer Your Burning Questions
Bulldog Insider Podcast
You had questions — a lot of them — and the “Insiders” who cover the Minnesota Duluth men’s and women’s hockey teams have answers. Some of them may actually be good answers. The radio voice of Bulldogs hockey, Bruce Ciskie, joined News Tribune college hockey reporter Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider of My 9 Sports on the Bulldog Insider Podcast this week to break down the start of the 2025-26 season for the men and women. The “Bulldog Insiders” resubmitted their ballots for the preseason NCHC poll and they answered questions that were sent in by podcast listeners and viewers on...
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S8: Scandinavian Rivals Become Teammates at UMD
Bulldog Insider Podcast
Finland's Krista Parkkonen and Sweden's Thea Johansson transferred to Minnesota Duluth not only to improve themselves as hockey players, but their national team programs ahead of the 2026 Olympics. 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. 0:00 Intro 1:22 Transferring to UMD 11:51 Winter Olympics 2026 24:02 Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Below 26:07...
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S8: Zam Plante Takes On Hockey, Hunting, His Family
Bulldog Insider Podcast
UMD's Zam Plante joins the Bulldog Insider Podcast to talk hockey, hunting and the competitive nature of his family. The Hermantown native also answers the questions submitted by you and his family. 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. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Responding to grievances 15:50 Zam's forward line 18:31 Plante family 22:01 Edmund Fitzgerald:...
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S8: Eve Gascon Balances Olympic Dreams and UMD Hockey
Bulldog Insider Podcast
UMD junior goaltender Eve Gascon is juggling more than just pucks in the crease this season, backstopping the Bulldogs while trying to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic women's hockey team. 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. 0:00 Intro 1:21 Olympics 2026 Possibilities 19:36 Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Below 21:38 Canadian Goaltending Room 25:01...
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S8: Arnott & Shaugabay Strike Lightning
Bulldog Insider Podcast
UMD sophomore wingers Callum Arnott and Jayson Shaugabay return to the podcast to break down Tampa Bay Lighting development camp, the Bulldogs' trip to Alaska and this season's living arrangements. 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. 0:00 Intro 0:31 Alaska Trip & Future Travel 8:09 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Development Camp 15:33 Edmund...
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S8: Scott Sandelin Reflects on 26-Years - And Why He's Not Done Yet
Bulldog Insider Podcast
There has been a wave of retirements by veteran college hockey coaches in recent years. Is Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin anywhere close to joining in? What still drives him entering Season 26 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. 0:00 Intro 0:51 Feelings Going Into Season 26 1:39 Scott Sandelin's Thoughts on Retirement 21:30 "Edmund...
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S8: TikTok Tips from UMD’s Most Viral Captain
Bulldog Insider Podcast
Bulldogs captain Mary Kate O'Brien is kind of a big deal on the ice and off it, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a college hockey players on TikTok. 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. 0:00 Intro 2:25 Benefits of a lengthy road trip to start the season? 6:01 Rookie Idol 8:56 Rookie standouts 10:29 Transfers from rival teams...
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S8: Inside the 2025-26 UMD Hockey Season: Preview & Predictions
Bulldog Insider Podcast
The Bulldog Insider Podcast is back for Season 8. The 'Insiders' Matt, Zach and Bruce preview the upcoming 2025-26 UMD men's and women's hockey seasons, and answer questions submitted by listeners. 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. 0:00 Intro 3:14 Why will this season be different? 9:16 Potential Impact of 2026 Olympics 18:08 Will a UMD...
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S7 E24: Answering Your Questions About the 2024-25 Season and Beyond
Bulldog Insider Podcast
The 'Insiders' answer your questions about the 2024-25 season and the future of the UMD men's and women's hockey programs in Part II of the two-part Season 7 finale of the Bulldog Insider Podcast. 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.
info_outlineAssociate head coach Adam Krause discusses how the Bulldogs men's hockey team is recruiting major junior leagues in Canada now that the NCAA has lifted the ban on players who were once off limits.
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.