Bulldogs Fall to Broncos in Overtime Thriller, 3-2

URGENT UPDATE: The fourth-ranked Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs suffered a devastating 3-2 overtime loss to the seventh-ranked Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday at Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This heart-stopping defeat marks the Bulldogs’ second loss in a row during overtime, leaving fans reeling.

In a nail-biting finish, the Bulldogs surged ahead twice, only to see their lead evaporate. Sophomore wing Harper Bentz scored his first goal since returning from injury, putting UMD up 1-0 in the first period. However, the Broncos quickly responded, with junior wing William Whitelaw tying the game in the second period after a stunning one-on-one chance against Bulldogs goaltender Adam Gajan, who made an impressive 27 saves throughout the match.

The tension escalated as sophomore wing Callum Arnott regained the lead for the Bulldogs, scoring late in the second period. But the Broncos were relentless, with Zach Sharp netting the equalizer before Whitelaw clinched victory with a game-winning goal in overtime. This defeat drops the Bulldogs to a troubling 4-5 record on Saturday games this season.

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs managed to secure four NCHC points during the weekend, having previously triumphed over Western Michigan with a decisive 4-1 victory on Friday. Fans were left with mixed emotions as their team prepares for their upcoming series against Arizona State.

The Bulldogs are scheduled to host the Sun Devils at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 12, and again at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. This series marks their final set of games for 2025 before a two-week holiday break, and the team will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance.

As the Bulldogs regroup and strategize, the question remains: Will they overcome this recent setback and finish strong in their next matchup? Fans and players alike are eager to find out.