- Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs
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Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs 
University University of Minnesota Duluth Conference(s) Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference NCAA NCAA DII most sports
NCAA DI Men's & women's ice hockeyAthletics director Bob Nielson Location Duluth, MN Varsity teams 14 Football stadium James S. Malosky Stadium (4,500) Basketball arena Romano Gymnasium (2,759) Baseball stadium Bulldog Park Other arenas DECC (6,600) Mascot Champ Nickname UMD Bulldogs Fight song UMD Rouser Colors Maroon and Gold Homepage UMD Athletics The Bulldogs are athletic teams for the University of Minnesota Duluth. They were first named Bulldogs in 1933.[1] Their colors are maroon and gold. The school competes in the NCAA's Division II in all sports except ice hockey. Both the men's and women's hockey programs compete in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association. They are also known for having a strong club sports program, especially in ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, rugby, alpine skiing and ice hockey.
On 13 December 2008, the undefeated Bulldogs won the NCAA Division II National Football Championship -- the first Division II championship in any sport at the school.[2] On December 18, 2010, the Bulldogs won their second Division II national title in football. On April 9th, 2011, the Bulldogs men's ice hockey program won its first NCAA Division I national championship, beating Michigan 3-2 in overtime. The Bullldog women's ice hockey program has won five NCAA Division I national titles.
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Intercollegiate programs
The UMD Bulldogs compete in the 14 following sports:
Men's sports
Women's sports
Men's ice hockey
The Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs men's hockey program plays at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Bulldogs play off campus in downtown Duluth, Minnesota at the new Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The team has been successful with numerous Frozen Four appearances, including a 4-overtime loss to Bowling Green in the 1984 Championship game- the longest championship game in the NCAA tournament's history, and a championship in 2011.[3][4]
Women's ice hockey
See also: Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs women's ice hockeyThe Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs women's hockey team also plays at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The women's program has been one of the top women's teams in the nation winning 5 NCAA DI ice hockey championships, including the 2010 championship.
National championships
- NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship (Division I)
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2008
- 2010
- NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship (Division I)
- 2011
Facilities
James S. Malosky Stadium
- Griggs Field at James S. Malosky Stadium: Football, Soccer, Track and Field
- Amsoil Arena (2011) (off-campus): Hockey
- Romano Gymnasium: Basketball, Volleyball
- Bulldog Park: Baseball
- Junction Avenue Field: Softball
References
- ^ [UMD Comes of Age: The First 100 Years, by Ken Moran and Neil Storch, 1996]
- ^ University of Minnesota-Duluth Wins Its First-Ever Division II Championship - ncaafootball.fanhouse.com - December 13, 2008
- ^ http://www.uscho.com/ncaad1/?data=longest_games
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=6319058
External links
Categories: - NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship (Division I)
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