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Wild
June 7, 2019
Gophers forward Nicole Schammel, shown in a 2018 photo, signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on Friday, June 7, 2019.

Whitecaps sign Gophers standout Nicole Schammel

Minnesota's leading scorer in 2018-19 is the fourth player to sign with the defending National Women's Hockey League champions for the upcoming season.
Wild
June 7, 2019
Sarah Murray, one of the coaches of the combined Koreas team answers a reporter's question after the practice match between the combined Koreas team a

St. Mary's hires Sarah Murray as women's hockey coach

The Faribault native and former standout player at Minnesota Duluth coached the unified Korean team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Wild
June 6, 2019
Jonna Curtis, top, a forward on Team Stecklein, battled for the puck with Michelle Picard, a defender on Team Szabados, during the NWHL All-Star Hocke

Another Whitecaps player re-signs instead of joining boycott

Jonna Curtis, the former Elk River and New Hampshire standout was the newcomer of the year for the National Women's Hockey League champions.
Wild
June 6, 2019
Minnesota Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille celebrates with the Isobel Cup at TRIA Rink on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in St. Paul, Minn. The Whitecaps beat

Amid labor dispute, goalie Leveille re-signs with Whitecaps

The former Gophers goalie is returning to the Whitecaps after helping them win an NWHL title.
Gophers
June 5, 2019
Brannon McManus, left, and the Gophers will play host to two-time defending NCAA champion Minnesota Duluth, led by goalie Hunter Shepard, on Oct. 25 a

Gophers men's hockey schedule features a November to remember

Among games that jump out in Minnesota's 2019-20 schedule are a home-and-home series with Minnesota Duluth, a Thanksgiving home series against North Dakota and an All-Minnesota Mariucci Classic.
Wild
June 4, 2019
Amy Menke (21) celebrated a Minnesota Whitecaps goal by teammate Hannah Brandt in the NWHL semifinals last March.

As NWHL labor fight lingers, Amy Menke holds her ground

The former Shakopee and UND standout is among the players willing to sit out to improve the sport's future.
Wild
June 3, 2019
Jennifer Flowers was named the WCHA's vice president and women's league commissioner on Monday, June 3, 2019, in Bloomington.

WCHA names NSIC's Flowers as women's league commissioner

The Iowa native and former Winona State volleyball player takes over for Katie Million, who left to become USA Hockey's director of women's national team programs.
Wild
June 1, 2019
Minnesota-Duluth coach Scott Sandelin

Report: UMD's Sandelin to interview for Anaheim's head-coaching job

Scott Sandelin has guided the Bulldogs to three NCAA championships, including back-to-back titles the past two seasons.
Wild
May 29, 2019
Allen Americans coach Steve Martinson, a Minnetonka native and former St. Cloud State standout, posted his 1,000th coaching victory in March. Martinso

Hockey lifer Steve Martinson piles up the wins and isn't slowing down

The Minnetonka native, former St. Cloud State standout and longtime enforcer surpassed 1,000 coaching wins this season for Allen of the ECHL. Only Scotty Bowman and John Brophy have won more games as a pro coach.
Wild
May 28, 2019
Phil Kessel's reported rejection of trade for Jason Zucker saved Wild from bad deal

Phil Kessel's reported rejection of trade for Jason Zucker saved Wild from bad deal

Phil Kessel reportedly shut down a potential trade to the Wild, one that would have sent Jason Zucker to the Penguins. Everything, except the end result, looks bad for the Wild.
Wild
May 24, 2019
Mike Modano, who played 20 years for the Dallas Stars' franchise, waves to the crowd as he's introduced during a ceremony to retire his No. 9 jersey a

Wild hires Mike Modano as executive adviser

The Hockey Hall of Famer will assist owner Craig Leipold and team president Matt Majka starting Sept. 1.
Wild
May 23, 2019

United States loses to Russia 4-3 in world championship quarterfinals

Finland, Canada and Czech Republic also reach semis at world championships.
Wild
May 22, 2019
Wild missed out on wide open playoffs at worst possible time

Wild missed out on wide open playoffs at worst possible time

Every few years or so, the NHL playoffs turn into a ridiculous free-for-all where seeding doesn't matter. The Wild is missing out on this season's Stanley Cup fun.
Wild
May 21, 2019
In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, U.S. Women's National Team member Kendall Coyne Schofield skated during the Skills Competition, part of the NHL All

Showdown intensifies between NWHL, unionized players

The NWHL announced two player signings, making clear it is forging ahead on a day a new union formed.
Duluth
May 17, 2019
After most morning hockey games, buddies come over to Mark Sertich's house for coffee and conversation. Sertich hugged Bob Somers after he and Dane Yo

Duluth's 97-year-old hockey legend Sertich keeps on skating

It's the friendships formed through hockey that help keep him going, says Mark Sertich, who was honored Thursday and still suits up with a local hockey club.
Wild
May 17, 2019
Wild forward Kunin joins U.S. team at hockey world championships

Wild forward Kunin joins U.S. team at hockey world championships

Kunin's season ended when the Iowa Wild was eliminated from the AHL playoffs.
Gophers
May 17, 2019
Former Gopher, Wild hockey players chosen to lead Stillwater hockey

Former Gopher, Wild hockey players chosen to lead Stillwater hockey

Mira Jalosuo, who will lead the girls' team, and Greg Zanon, who will coach the boys' team, are both defenders born outside the United States who bring a wealth of experience.
Wild
May 17, 2019
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) argue against the winning goal by the San Jose Sharks in overti

It's NHL's turn to review replay

It was hockey's turn for a controversial no-call in a playoff game, after football experienced it earlier this year.
Wild
May 16, 2019
The Aberdeen Wings celebrated their 2-1 victory over the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the North American Hockey League's Robertson Cup championship game on T

In NAHL title game, defense, depth and a pair of stars stood out

The Aberdeen Wings won their first championship with a 2-1 victory over the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, and goalie Matt Vernon for the victors and center Jonny Sorenson for the runners-up turned heads.
Wild
May 15, 2019
Charlie Coyle, left, and Nino Niederreiter with the Wild.

Former Wild teammates Niederreiter, Coyle mix it up

Both were traded during the season and are meeting in the Eastern Conference finals, and in Game 3 on Tuesday they scuffled for a bit. Coyle's Boston Bruins lead Niederreiter's Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 in the series.