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USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers UDFA tracker
Steelers UDFA tracker Just because there are no more picks doesn't mean the 2025 NFL draft is over. Once the picks wrap up, all 32 NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers rush to sign their undrafted free agents. Keep checking back as we keep you updated on all the Steelers UDFA signings. S Sebastion Castro - Iowa WR Roc Taylor - Memphis G Aiden Williams - Minnesota-Duluth TE DJ Thomas-Jones - South Alabama
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
O'Brien Headlines WCHA Awards As Player of the Year
The WCHA today announced their 2024-25 individual award winners headlined by Player ff the Year Casey O'Brien. O'Brien was the NCAA's leading scorer this season and passed Hilary Knight's mark as the all-time scoring leader at the University of Wisconsin. She's also a top 10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award. O'Brien was also named the WCHA Forward of the Year. She has 79 points in 36 games this season. Caroline Harvey was the Defender of the Year. The Wisconsin defender also won the honor last season. The goaltender of the year is Minnesota-Duluth's Even Gascon. Gascon was also named a top three finalist for the NCAA Goaltender of the Year today. Caitlin Kraemer was the WCHA Rookie of the Year. The first year Minnesota-Duluth forward had 29 points in 36 games. Also earning awards were Clara Van Wieren of Minnesota-Duluth who was named the WCHA's Outstanding Student Athlete of the Year, and Mark Johnson, who was the WCHA Coach of the Year.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Four Rising Defenders To Watch For The PWHL Draft
Opportunities to scout for the 2024 PWHL Draft are rapidly coming to a close. With the NCAA and U Sports playoffs underway and only the World Championships remaining after the collegiate national championships end, time is running out for prospects to showcase their talent. Defenders often take more time to assess, and if they are defensively inclined, sometimes they can be overlooked in favor of higher scoring blueliners. Here's a look at five defenders who are PWHL Draft prospects who've seen their stock rise in the last month. Dayle Ross, St. Cloud State - Steady and physical, Ross has flown under the radar in the powerhouse WCHA. She skates well and could be a solid addition who can play third pairing minutes and kill penalties in the PWHL. Nina Jobst-Smith, Minnesota-Duluth - Has excelled internationally for Germany and has been a foundational piece for Minnesota-Duluth throughout her career. Few give Jobst-Smith the accolades she deserves, but she sees the ice well, doesn't shy away from tough spots, and is consistent. Skylar Fontaine, ZSC Lions - A four-time All-American with Northeastern, Fontaine is one of the most decorated players to come through NCAA hockey in the last decade. She was twice named a Patty Kazmaier top ten finalist, and was the Hockey East Defender of the Year three times. She's spent the past three seasons in Switzerland where she was named the Swiss league's Best Defender last year. After her visa was declined to return to Switzerland next season, the door has opened wide for a potential PWHL stop. Tamara Giaquinto, Boston University - The Boston University captain has shown offensive growth. She knows how to defend, and if she can continue to develop her offensive skills, she could play valuable depth minutes in the league. Named a Hockey East First Team All-Star this season.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wisconsin Dominates All-WCHA Teams
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association has announced their All-WCHA and All-Rookie teams for the 2024-25 NCAA women's hockey season. They'll announced individual award winners at tthe 2024-25 WCHA Kwik Trip Final Faceoff held from March 7-8. Headlining the All-WCHA First team are Wisconsin stars Casey O'Brien, Laila Edwards, and Kirsten Simms, as well as defender Caroline Harvey. Ohio State blueliner Emma Peschel and Minnesota-Duluth goalie Eve Gascon round out the First Team. O'Brien recently broke Hilary Knight's all-time scoring record for the University of Wisconsin and led the NCAA in scoring this season. The All-WCHA Second Team was headlined by Minnesota's Abbey Murphy. Rounding out the forward group was Wisconsin's Lacey Eden and Ohio State's Joy Dunne. On the back end, Minnesota's Sydney Morrow, Minnesota-Duluth's Tova Henderson, and Minnesota-Duluth's Nina Jobst-Smith tied in voting. Wisconsin's Ava McNaughton earned Second Team goaltending honors. Looking at the All-WCHA Third Team, Minnesota-Duluth forwards Olivia Mobley and Clara Van Wieren, along with Ohio State's Jocelyn Amos filled out the forwards. Minnesota rookie Chloe Primerano and Wisconsin's Laney Potter were Third Team blueliners, while Sanni Ahola of St. Cloud State was the goalie. The WCHA's All-Rookie team is a star studded group showcasing the future of the conference. Primerano was joined by Minnesota teammate Gracie Graham on the blueline, while Minnesota-Duluth forward Caitlin Kraemer, Wisconsin's Maggie Scannell, and Ohio State's Jordyn Petrie were the offensive trio. Finnish netminder, Emilia Krykko of St. Cloud State was the final All-Rookie team member.
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saints scouting small-school offensive lineman ahead of 2025 NFL draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is only a little ways away now, but with free agency and the NFL Scouting Combine between now and then, there are plenty of things to discuss before that point. With the New Orleans Saints having a relatively strong presence at the Senior Bowl and other events, there have been steady reports coming out regarding which prospects they have met with. In a recent article from The Draft Network, Justin Melo interviewed Minnesota-Duluth interior offensive lineman Aiden Williams, who discussed the interest he has received around the league. 'I met with all 32 teams at the Shrine Bowl. There were a few teams who sent scouts to the event that I had previously met with at Minnesota-Duluth. They came to watch a few practices,' Williams recalled. 'I saw a few familiar faces. I think every team took a big interest in me. There were a handful of teams I had met with previously at UMD, ones I really got talking to like the Eagles, Steelers, and Saints, just to name a few. There were a lot of teams showing interest.' It is intriguing to hear about prospects meeting with 16 to 20 teams, but meeting with every single team in the league is extremely impressive, and there is no doubt some talent or potential they see in Williams that had them all show up. At 6-foot-6 and approximately 314 pounds, he has exceptional size and has played at various positions. He made it clear that he is training versatility as well: 'I'm definitely a guard and center at the next level. I'm an interior offensive lineman. I've been working on making the transition. I primarily played left tackle at UMD. I was jumping from left guard to right guard at the Shrine Bowl. I didn't take any live center reps, but I've been training to play center as well throughout this pre-draft process. Being an interior guy, but pairing that with my previous experience at tackle, I can essentially play all five offensive line positions.' This is likely why interest has been drawn to him in recent weeks, being able to play all five offensive line positions is exceptionally rare, and teams were likely intrigued to see how his center skills have developed as well. We will see if the Saints end up taking a further look at him at any point, and if this develops into a pick they may make come April.
