Former Bulldog Jackson Cates to continue pro career in GermanyFormer UMD Bulldog Jackson Cates is heading overseas to continue his hockey career. The Stillwater native is joining the Nürnberg Ice Tigers, who play in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, Germany’s top pro league. Cates played three seasons with UMD from 2018-2021, tallying 64 points in 96 games. Cates had been with the Rockford Ice Hogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, since the 2023-24 season. In 154 games with the Ice Hogs, Cates had 26 goals and 26 assists.