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Souhan: Wild GM Fenton's first year on job doesn't inspire confidence
In Paul Fenton's first season as GM, the Wild missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons and made a series of trades that ranged from awful to questionable.
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North Stars days: Following the '91 Stanley Cup Final from enemy turf
Following the 1991 Stanley Cup Final for a North Stars fan working in Pennsylvania was an interesting experience. Randy Johnson recalls what it was like when the Stars battled the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Minnesota Scene: Chicago ousts Iowa Wild from AHL postseason
The Chicago Wolves scored three second-period goals and went on to beat the Iowa Wild 3-1 on Monday in Rosemont, Ill., to clinch their American Hockey League Central Division finals series in six games.
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Good trades are all in the timing
Here's an interesting case study involving three popular former or current Twin Cities athletes who are quite similar in many ways.
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Wild signs Iowa leading scorer Gerald Mayhew to two-year contract
After making his pro debut March 10, 2017, the 5-10, 175-pound native of Wyandotte, Mich., has racked up 49 goals and 99 points in 160 games with Iowa..
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Whitecaps founder: Boycott endangers U.S. women's pro league
Minnesota Whitecaps founder Jack Brodt's comments came after more than 200 players vowed not to play next season unless a financially stable league is established
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Wild reunion: Coyle, Niederreiter primed to battle for Stanley Cup berth
The former Wild teammates are on opposite sides in the best-of-seven series between Boston and Carolina that guarantees one of them plays for the Stanley Cup.
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Follow the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League playoffs
The Minnesota Wild didn't make the NHL playoffs, but its Iowa minor-league team, which plays in Des Moines, is in the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs against Chicago. Tap here for the latest.
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Questions on the NWHL? Rachel Blount has the answers
The Star Tribune hockey writer takes a look at the players' boycott of the league and what we might see going forward as they seek a better financial situation.
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Hartman: Most Minnesota pro teams shuffle their leaders
The Wolves just joined the Twins and Wild in making recent changes in management.
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Replay, overtime among hot topics for college hockey coaches
Gophers coach Bob Motzko gave an update after last week's American Hockey Coaches Association Convention in Florida.
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Whitecaps, Olympians won't play women's pro hockey until demands met
More than 200 women's hockey players, including members of the Minnesota Whitecaps and gold medal-winning 2018 U.S. Olympic team, say they won't play in any North American league until demands are met.
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Where Minnesota college hockey teams stand with early departures
It's been a mixed bag among the state's five Division I men's teams regarding standout players leaving early for professional opportunities.
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College hockey alters recruiting landscape with new rules
Earlier this month, the NCAA's Division I Council approved changes to men's hockey recruiting timelines as a way to keep early commitments in check.
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Iowa Wild wins deciding game against Milwaukee in AHL playoffs
Louie Belpedio scored the winning goal nearly midway through the third period.
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Wild fans putting support behind ex-players -- especially Nino Niederreiter
Three key Wild players were traded leading up to this year's deadline, and all three ended up in the playoffs. Have you been rooting for or against them?
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Iowa Wild faces decisive Game 5 on Monday night in Milwaukee
With key contributions from Luke Kunin, Ryan Donato and Jordan Greenway, the AHL team took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Iowa must rebound from two straight losses to keep playing.
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Iowa one win away from advancing to second round of Calder Cup Playoffs
Iowa leads its best-of-five series against the Milwaukee Admirals 2-0.
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Wild winger Zucker is King Clancy Award finalist
Jason Zucker was also a finalist last season, when the award was shared by Vancouver's Sedin twins. It's given for "leadership qualities on and off the ice and significant humanitarian contribution to his community."
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Around the NHL
- Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs
- Butorac's goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5
- Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
- It's not a rock, it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing
- Toronto's Spooner is out for the rest of the PWHL playoffs with a knee injury
- Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece
- Swayman delivers on vow, Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination
- Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
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