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Former Minnesota Duluth defenseman Brady Lamb, right, with his wife Lizz and 3-month-old son Callaghan in Augsburg, Germany. Brady plays for the Augsb

Stuck in holding pattern, ex-UMD hockey star and family persevere

Brady Lamb, who helped the Bulldogs win their first NCAA title, plays hockey in Germany's top league. Since coronavirus hit, a bumpy trek back to North America for him and his family is ongoing.

Former Gophers hockey player and current broadcaster Pat Micheletti.

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For former U star Pat Micheletti, a very happy anniversary

May 29

Five years ago this week, the former Gophers great underwent a kidney transplant, receiving a new organ from his brother, Jerry.

Alabama Huntsville will play hockey in 2020-21 after all.

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Alabama Huntsville reverses course, will keep hockey

May 29

A grassroots fundraising campaign raised $750,000, enabling the Chargers to continue playing for the 2020-21 season. More work needs to be done for the program to have a longer-term future.

Mark Pavelich, right, of the 1980 U.S. ice hockey team talked with Jack O’Callahan during a “Relive the Miracle” reunion at Herb Brooks Arena on

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Minnesota judge rules 'Miracle on Ice' player competent to stand trial in assault case

May 29

Mark Pavelich was previously found to be 'mentally ill and dangerous' and committed to the state hospital.

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Sweet Sweaters: Halfway to our Fabulous Four

May 29

A tried-and-true Olympic jersey won last week in the inaugural Puck Drop Sweet Sweaters competition of favorites submitted by fans. Might we see an upset this time?

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Iowa Wild's Mayhew named American Hockey League MVP

May 29

Gerry Mayhew scored a league-high 39 goals, the most by an AHL skater since 2011-12, and he finished third in points with 61 through 49 games

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USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations

May 29

USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Association Illinois.

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Alabama Huntsville eliminating its men's hockey program immediately

May 22

Financial issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic prompted the school to drop the Division I sport, plus two others. That leaves the WCHA with nine teams for the 2020-21 season.

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Lessons and hope after 10 weeks of hockey's upheaval

May 22

We've learned terms like "social distancing'' and "flattening the curve'' since the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports in March. Now, the NHL is taking steps toward returning, a sign of hope for many.

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