Red Rock Radio and University of Minnesota Duluth Athletics have signed a two-year extension, keeping rights for UMD football and men's hockey radio coverage with Red Rock Radio through the end of the 2016-17 athletic season.
 
"We're very excited that we were able to come to terms with UMD for another two-year sports agreement," said Shawn Skramstad, President of Red Rock Radio. "We have had a very good working relationship with the college and are delighted to be able to bring all of UMD's football and men's hockey action to the Northland."
 
The deal continues a relationship that first began in the fall of 2009. UMD football coverage airs on KQDS-AM "The Fan 1490," while men's hockey is found in the Duluth area on KZIO-FM 94.1 ("94X"). Games also air on a recently-expanded network throughout northeast Minnesota, with games on KBAJ-FM 105.5 (Deer River/Grand Rapids), KAOD-FM 106.7 (Babbitt/Ely), KKIN-AM 930 (Aitkin), and WXCX-FM 105.7 (Pine City/Siren).
 
"It's great that we've come to this agreement," said Bruce Ciskie, Sports Director for Red Rock Radio and play-by-play voice of UMD men's hockey. "I've had a great time working with UMD all these years, and I'm excited to continue what I think has been a great relationship for everyone involved, including Bulldog fans all over the Northland."
 
In addition to continuing to air UMD men's hockey and football, Red Rock Radio will continue to air the Bulldog Blitz Thursdays on the KQ Morning Show (KQDS-FM 94.9) and The Fan 1490 between August and April.
 
"UMD Athletics is very pleased to extend our partnership with the Red Rock family of radio stations to bring the Bulldog Men's Hockey and Football broadcasts to more stations and more of Bulldog Country than ever before," said UMD athletic director Josh Berlo. "In addition, we are excited about the expanded the Bulldog Blitz coach and student-athlete weekly spotlight to both KQ Morning Show and The Fan 1490. We look forward to continuing to grow this strong partnership.".