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Hermantown's Drew LeBlanc Makes His NHL Debut With The Chicago Blackhawks

Chris Allen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:28:50 +0000

Former Hermantown native Drew LeBlanc stepped on the ice as a Chicago Blackhawk. I was pretty excited for him but then I found out because he joined the team late he won’t be skating in the playoffs, but he will skate for the team April 26 against Calgary and April 27 against St. Louis. According [...]

Seven Twin Ports Hockey Players Named to the 2013 "All Hockey Hair Team" Following the Boys State Tournament [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:54:18 +0000

With several Twin Ports hockey players and coaches ending the 2012-2013 season bringing home big awards like the Herb Brooks Award and the Mariucci Award, the most prestigious of high school hockey awards were announced in video form earlier this week. The 2013 “All Hockey Hair Team” has been named by Youtube user Pulltabproductions11, who appears to [...]

Hermantown Forward Chris Benson Wins 2013 Class A Boys Herb Brooks Award + Four Hawks Named to the All-Tournament Team

Nick Cooper — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:06:56 +0000

It was a bittersweet end to to the high school hockey career of Hermantown Hawks forward Chris Benson on Championship Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Benson was named the 2013 Class A Boys recipient of the Herb Brooks Award and he, along with three of his teammates were named to the 2013 All-Tournament Team.

Hermantown falls 5-4 to St. Thomas Academy in the Class A Championship but a Bright Future is Ahead

Nick Cooper — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:50:43 +0000

For three years in a row, the Hermantown Hawks and St. Thomas Academy Cadets have met in the Class A state hockey championship. Each time, the Hawks fell short. While this year's final score goes in the books as history repeating itself, Hermantown has plenty to be proud of at the end of this year's campaign and lots to look forward to for next season.

Hermantown Defeats Duluth Marshall 3-0 in the Class A Boys Hockey Quarterfinals

Nick Cooper — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:10:04 +0000

Both returning after tournament appearances last year, Lake Superior Conference rivals Hermantown and Duluth Marshall clashed in the quarterfinal round of the Class A Boys High School Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Wednesday. Third seed Hermantown and sixth seed Duluth Marshall entered the game looking to earn the rights [...]

Boys State Hockey Tournament 2013 Scoreboard and Bracket

Nick Cooper — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:45:55 +0000

Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall earned spots in the 2013 MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament, and we're keeping you updated with coverage of the games as well as the latest scores and updated bracket.

Tom's Notes: Boys Hockey Tournament Kicks Off Today + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:10:06 +0000

The Hermantown Hawks were honored Tuesday at the school. They are again bound for the state tournament and Tuesday the Hawks held a send–off for the 3rd seeded team. Travis Koepke leads the Hawks in scoring with 65 points. Hermantown 24–3–1 and will meet Lake Superior Conference foe, Duluth Marshall in the quarterfinals Wednesday at [...]

Tom's Notes: Hermantown and Duluth Marshall Hockey Teams Get Sendoff to State Tournament + More

Tom Hansen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:45:10 +0000

Two area high schools send-off for their boys hockey team to state Tuesday. The season lives on. Duluth Marshall send-off at 9:40am at school. Complete with the Topper Tunnel. Hilltoppers 16-12 overall. Hermantown Hawks will get their state send-off at 11am at the high school gym. The Hawks are 23-4-1 Both teams meet this Wednesday [...]

Who Do Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall Play in the 2013 Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament? See the Updated Bracket Here

Nick Cooper — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:30:33 +0000

The 2013 MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament bracket was released today following the last section championships on Friday. Duluth East, Hermantown, and Duluth Marshall all won their respective sections to qualify and have been waiting for today’s announcement to see who they play in the first round at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Hermantown [...]

Finalists Innounced for Inaugural Reed Larson Award Including Two Twin Ports Players

Tom Hansen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:37:29 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — Let’s Play Hockey newspaper announced today the 12 finalists for the Reed Larson Award, which will be presented to the top senior boys’ high school hockey defenseman in Minnesota. In alphabetical order, here are the 12 finalists for the 2013 Reed Larson Award (statistics through games of Feb. 27): Finalist School GP G [...]

Lake Superior Conference Boys All-Conference Team for 2013 Announced

Nick Cooper — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:01:10 +0000

The 2013 Lake Superior All-Conference Team was recently announced, and the roster features many big names from local section playoff action. Six Hermantown Hawks, five C-E-C Lumberjacks, Four Denfeld Hunters, two Superior Spartans make up this year’s first team, second team, and honorable mention. First Team All-Conference Karson Kuhlman – Cloquet, junior, forward Levi Talarico [...]

March Is Red Cross Month; Northland Chapter Holds Events To Commemorate And Help Our Community At The Same Time

Steve Tanko — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:03 +0000

President Franklin D. Roosevelt first proclaimed the month of March as Red Cross Month 70 years ago. Since 1943, every single President since then has followed suit – commemorating the organizations more-than 130 year commitment to helping our communities. Col. Penny Dieryck, chairperson of the board of directors for the Northland Chapter of the American [...]

Hermantown Hawks Soar Over Rogers Royals in a 9-0 Section 5A Semifinals Win [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:07:37 +0000

The backdrop for Hermantown’s last game on home ice for the 2012-2013 season was a Section 5A semifinal game with section #4 ranked Rogers heading north to Hermantown. In the last meeting between the two teams, the Hawks beat Rogers 11-2 and hopes were high that a repeat was in the works. After notching their [...]

ESPN Radio 560 WEBC Providing Coverage of Boys Hockey Section Playoffs as Multiple Twin Ports Area Teams Make a Run for the State Tournament

Nick Cooper — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:51:15 +0000

Five Duluth area teams remain in the race for a Minnesota Boys Hockey Tournament bid, including Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Duluth Marshall, and Duluth East. All five of these teams will be in action Saturday, and ESPN 560 WEBC will have coverage of some of the action. Both of the Section 7AA playoff games will be [...]

Duluth Police Investigate Stolen Credit Card Incident; The Department Asks For Your Help

Steve Tanko — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:57:06 +0000

Do you know this person? The photo is from a Walmart surveillance camera. The female in the photo is believed to be in possession of credit cards that were stolen from the Miller Hill Mall on Saturday, January 12th 2013. If you have more information about this persons identity or the crime, call Shana Greene [...]

2012 Duluth / Superior Area High School Hockey Radio Broadcast Schedule Announced

Nick Cooper — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:43:50 +0000

The Twin Ports are home to many top-ranked hockey teams looking to contend for a state championship this year. Hear the action on-air and online all season long with our sister station WEBC 560 as we broadcast games from favorite schools including Duluth Denfeld, Hermantown, Duluth East, Cloquet, Superior, Duluth Marshall, and more! Join John [...]

Northland Chapter Of The American Red Cross Invites You To Holiday Mail For Heroes

Steve Tanko — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:11:12 +0000

The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross wants to help brighten the holidays of active military members and wounded warriors with their Holiday Mail For Heroes program. Just stop by any of the branches of the National Bank of Commerce – now through December 3rd – and fill out a holiday card or two. [...]

Northland Goodwill's Need Your Donations; October Donation Drive Helps Keep People Warm

Steve Tanko — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:40:36 +0000

As the seasons change, the Goodwill locations in Duluth, Hermantown, Superior, and Cloquet remind you that this is the perfect time to clean out your closets and bring your donations in. From gently-used clothing and shoes to household items – even toys, there is a need in our community for these items. At the same [...]

Hermantown Harvest: Breakdown of Events

Chris Allen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:34:22 +0000

Hermantown Harvest Fest! It’s coming and there are so many things going on, here’s a run down of some of the activities. There are demonstrations, children’s activities, displays and over 100 vendors selling their hand-crafted wares. The event will be held at the Hermantown History Center, 5255 Maple Grove Road, this Saturday, September 8, from [...]