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Matt Hendricks played in 607 NHL games with Colorado, Washington, Nashville, Edmonton, Winnipeg and the Wild.

Decade-plus as NHL player prepared Hendricks for new role with Wild

Matt Hendricks joined the Wild as its assistant director of player development earlier this week — a role that enables him to stay connected to the game he loves while being home with his family.

Former Gophers goalie Mat Robson made a save during the Wild's development camp on Tuesday.

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Three former Gophers trying to make their mark in Wild's development camp

June 28

Forward Tyler Sheehy, goalie Mat Robson and defenseman Jack Sadek are learning on the fly while beginning their pro careers.

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Johansson hopes to live up to billing as Wild's top 2018 draft pick

June 28

Defenseman Filip Johansson is aware of the pressure he inherited once he became the Wild's first-round draft pick in 2018.

Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs forward Riley Tufte (27) and Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Darian Romanko (26) tussled during the third period of a game

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College hockey guide: Conference schedules, updates and more

July 15

Here's where to go for information about men's and women's college hockey conferences around the United States. Tap here for schedules, statistics and more.

Minnesota State Mankato and head coach Mike Hastings could be moving to a new conference before long.

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Seven schools, including Mankato, Bemidji State, begin process of leaving WCHA

June 30

The three current members of the WCHA men's league that aren't involved in the move are the ones that are the furthest away from the Minnesota-based conference — Alabama Huntsville, Alaska and Alaska Anchorage.

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Buddy system: Prospects Boldy, Warren help each other on, off the ice

June 28

After meeting for the first time when they were eight years old, Matt Boldy and Marshall Warren have been teammates for years. forging a bond that goes well beyond the ice.

Zach Parise (11) celebrated a late season goal at Xcel Energy Center.

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Wild's schedule announced, season opens with three-game road trip

June 28

The Wild plays three games on the road before its home opener against Pittsburgh and then goes back on the road for three more games.

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Hockey Day Minnesota coming to Minneapolis on Jan. 18

June 26

The three-day outdoor event at Parade Stadium will feature the Minneapolis boys' and girls' teams, plus a Gophers women's game and an NHL alumni contest.

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Motzko encouraged with Gophers' showing in NHL draft

June 22

Seven players who have either signed with Minnesota or verbally committed to the program were selected this weekend. "It's a pretty special time for us,'' coach Bob Motzko said, "... but now the work begins.''

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