2013-14 News

Flanders is All-American in Freestyle
Flanders is All-American in Freestyle

March 08, 2014

Alice Flanders, of the Michigan Tech Nordic ski team, wrapped up the 2014 NCAA Skiing Championships with an All-American performance in the women’s 15-kilometer mass start freestyle race. She finished 10th overall.

Hedblom Leads Junior Skiers in Freestyle
Hedblom Leads Junior Skiers in Freestyle

March 07, 2014

Sonja Hedblom led the Michigan Tech Nordic skiers at the 2014 USSA Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships on Friday (March. 7) with an eighth place finish in the women's 10-kilometer freestyle.

Flanders Skis Classic at NCAA Championships
Flanders Skis Classic at NCAA Championships

March 06, 2014

Michigan Tech junior Nordic skier Alice Flanders raced in the 5-kilometer classic at the 2014 NCAA Skiing Championships on Thursday (March 6). She finished 31st overall to kickoff her two-event week.

Axelsson Finishes Second in Classic Sprint at Junior Nationals
Axelsson Finishes Second in Classic Sprint at Junior Nationals

March 05, 2014

The six Michigan Tech Nordic skiers who are the 2014 USSA Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships skied the classic sprint races on Wednesday (March 5). Ulrika Axelsson was again the top skier for the Huskies with a second place finish.

Axelsson Skies to Fourth Place Finish at Junior Nationals
Axelsson Skies to Fourth Place Finish at Junior Nationals

March 03, 2014

Six members of the Michigan Tech Nordic ski teams are at the Trapp Family Lodge to race in the 2014 USSA Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships. On Monday (March 3), Ulrika Axelsson had the top finish of the day with a 4th place finish in the women’s 5-kilometer classic.

Thirteen Tech Skiers Named to USCSCA National All-Academic Team
Thirteen Tech Skiers Named to USCSCA National All-Academic Team

February 27, 2014

The United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association announced the 2014 National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team Wednesday (Feb. 26), which consists of 255 skiers from 30 schools. Michigan Tech had 13 Nordic skiers honored.

Flanders Officially Selected For NCAA Skiing Championships
Flanders Officially Selected For NCAA Skiing Championships

February 25, 2014

Michigan Tech's Alice Flanders was one of 40 female Nordic skiers selected to participate in the 2014 NCAA Skiing Championships at Soldier Hollow Resort in Midway, Utah.

Matt Wong's Birkie Experience
Matt Wong's Birkie Experience

February 24, 2014

Michigan Tech senior Nordic skier Matt Wong talks about his day at the 41st American Birkebeiner. He finished 55th in the 55K freestyle.

Matt Wong (43) & Jay Woodbeck (41) halfway through the race. Photo by skinnyski.com
Huskies Ski at 41st American Birkebeiner

February 24, 2014

Michigan Tech Nordic skiers and coaches were a handful of about 10,000 who competed in the 41st American Birkebeiner on Saturday (Feb. 22). The Birkie is the largest cross country ski race in North America and dates back to 1973.

Andrew Joda's Birkie Recap
Andrew Joda's Birkie Recap

February 24, 2014

Michigan Tech Nordic skiing associate head coach Andrew Joda gives a descriptive recap of his day skiing at the 41st American Birkebeiner.

Flanders Fifth in Freestyle at Regional
Flanders Fifth in Freestyle at Regional

February 16, 2014

The NCAA Central Region Championships, hosted by Michigan Tech, wrapped up on Sunday (Feb. 16) with the freestyle races. Alice Flanders led the Huskies for the second day in a row with a fifth place finish in the women’s 10-kilometer. She qualified for the NCAA Skiing Championship but the official announcement won’t be made until Feb. 25.

Alice Flanders After Freestyle
Alice Flanders After Freestyle

February 16, 2014

Michigan Tech Nordic skier Alice Flanders talks about the freestyle race at the NCAA Central Region Championship on Sunday (Feb. 16).

Joe Haggenmiller After Freestyle
Joe Haggenmiller After Freestyle

February 16, 2014

Michigan Tech Nordic ski coach Joe Haggenmiller talks about the freestyle race at the NCAA Central Region Championship on Sunday (Feb. 16).

Matt Dugan & Kyle Hanson After Freestyle
Matt Dugan & Kyle Hanson After Freestyle

February 16, 2014

Michigan Tech Nordic skiers Matt Dugan and Kyle Hanson talk about the freestyle race at the NCAA Central Region Championship on Sunday (Feb. 16).

Flanders, Axelsson Lead Huskies in Classic Ski Races
Flanders, Axelsson Lead Huskies in Classic Ski Races

February 15, 2014

The Michigan Tech Nordic ski teams skied in the classic races to begin the NCAA Central Region Championships on Saturday (Feb. 15) at the Nordic Training Center. Alice Flanders and Ulrika Axelsson had top 10 finishes in the women’s 5-kilometer race to lead the Huskies.

Alice Flanders After Regional Classic Race - Feb. 15
Alice Flanders After Regional Classic Race - Feb. 15

February 15, 2014

Michigan Tech junior Alice Flanders talks about the classic race at the NCAA Central Regional Championships on Saturday (Feb. 15).