Michael Russo
Reporter | Wild/Hockey
E-mail: mrusso@startribune.com
Michael Russo covers the Minnesota Wild and the NHL.
Recent content from Michael Russo
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Clutterbuck snap shot earns praise
Cal Clutterbuck has worked hard on his snap shot and it shows.
Nov 21, 2009 -
Old-man Nolan leads injured Wild
With six regulars out, the veteran scored twice, including the game-winner.
Nov 21, 2009 -
Wild: Agitator wants to clutter up kid's mind
Cal Clutterbuck once protected young phenom John Tavares. Tonight, the Wild's chatterbox will deal the smack.
Nov 19, 2009 -
High note for Wild turns into clunker
The exhilaration of a late goal died when the Wild quickly coughed up the winner, enabling the Coyotes to end a five-year drought at Xcel.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Irmen's debut was no quick leap
When Danny Irmen left the University of Minnesota on April 5, 2006, forgoing his senior year, he never envisioned it would take this long to get to the NHL.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Wild stages big rally before Hurricanes prevail
Minnesota finds a new offensive source but falls in shootout.
Nov 16, 2009 -
Former Badger befomes first-line Minnesotan
RALEIGH, N.C. - If Robbie Earl continues at this pace, Gophers fans who double as Wild fans might have to start to love a former Wisconsin Badger.
Nov 15, 2009 -
The hits keep coming
Dangerous collisions are forcing the league and its players to contemplate changes to "that's just hockey" response.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Wild's No. 1 fan holding steady despite slow start
Owner Craig Leipold was tormented by his team's early struggles but is fully behind his new GM, Chuck Fletcher, and coach, Todd Richards. Summary.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Michael Russo's short takes: Nov. 15
Nov 14, 2009
