CALUMET, Mich. - The NMU men's nordic ski team opened the 2024/25 season in Calumet on Saturday, competing in the Swedetown Season Opener.

"Lots of snow up here in Calumet but was freezing rain during so trails were a bit icy and tricky,", commented head coach Andy Keller after the 7.5km interval start race.  "A fun race to break off the rust and get the season going."

Mathias Haugen led the way for the Cats with his time of 18:22.8, finishing fourth. Next in line was Adrik Kraftson with his time of 18:31.4 to finish fifth, followed by Luke Fricker in sixth with his time of 18:33.6. 

Jonathan Clarke placed ninth with his time of 18:44.4, and Hendrik Peterson rounded out the 'Cats in 17th with his time of 19:25.5.

Full results from today can be found here.

NMU next takes to the trail on December 12 and 14, competing in the Gitchi Gami Games from the Birkie trail system in Cable, Wisconsin. Thursday will feature the freestyle sprint, and Saturday will showcase the classic sprint.