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-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

0:54 UMD Women's Team: Thumbs Up

5:59 UMD Women's Team: Thumbs Down

13:16 UMD Women's Team: 3 Stars

16:37 UMD Men's Team: Thumbs Down

31:17 UMD Men's Team: Thumbs Up

34:26 UMD Men's Team: 3 Stars

41:51 Closing Thoughts

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-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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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 this week ahead of Adam Johnson Memorial Night at 5 p.m. Saturday at Amsoil Arena when the Bulldogs host Western Michigan in the finale of their NCHC series. They discuss the legacy of Johnson, including neck guard requirements that are in place almost everywhere — the NCAA and NHL being the exception.

The two former Hermantown High School Hawks also answer listener/viewer questions, Pierce shares his journey from Ely to Hermantown, and talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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.