Wild
Krissy Wendell, Jack Blatherwick honored at U.S. Hockey Hall ceremony
Wendell was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, while Blatherwick received the Lester Patrick Trophy for oustanding service to U.S. hockey.
Gophers
Holiday goals: A Christmas wish list for men's college hockey teams
From improved goaltending to bravery on the road, check out what the Beavers, Huskies, Bulldogs, Mavericks and Gophers could use.
Wolves
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Wolves need to fix leaky defense that has become 'undisciplined'
Over their past five games, the Wolves have the worst defensive efficiency in the NBA, and it's not close.
High Schools
Hopkins' Bueckers named USA Basketball's Female Athlete of Year
The senior guard led Team USA to a gold medal in the FIBA Under-20 World Cup and the Royals to a 32-0 record and the Class 4A title last season.
Twins
Twins leave winter meetings with same holes they had before
As they prepare for the 2020 season, the Twins left the winter baseball meetings still needing a high-impact starting pitcher, a capable reliever and a corner infielder.
Vikings
Vikings' Thielen runs drills, routes in working up to game speed
The wide receiver says he's in a "good spot" coming back from a hamstring injury, but it's still uncertain if he'll play Sunday against the Chargers.
Vikings
Hartman: Vikings' pass defense is looking for answers
The unit is allowing 236.6 yards per game through the air, and it faces Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on Sunday.
Wild
Souhan: Team bonding a sweet idea that hasn't shown much success
The Wolves and Wild engaged in relationship-building getaways during the offseason, but any success from such gatherings hasn't been visible to the ticket-buying public.
Gophers
Morgan has been driving force in Gophers' run to volleyball Sweet 16
Taylor Morgan wasn't ready to see her U volleyball career end, so she did something about it. And now Minnesota needs victories, tonight and Saturday, to reach the Final Four.
Wild
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Unsure if he'd play, Staal's tie-breaking goal sparks Wild to win over Oilers
Center Eric Staal didn't know if he'd suit up until after he got on the ice Thursday morning. He'd left the previous game in the first period following a collision along the boards with an official.
Wild
Wild scores late, holds on to defeat Edmonton
The Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild
Wild-Edmonton game recap
Wild center Eric Staal, after being a game-time decision to play, scored and recorded an assist.
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