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Gophers
September 3, 2019
Gophers defender Sydney Baldwin, front, skated against St. Cloud State in a 2018 game.

Whitecaps sign former Gophers standout Sydney Baldwin

The defender spent last season in Austria after earning All-America honors at Minnesota and leading Minnetonka to three state championships.
Wild
September 3, 2019
Wild re-sgns defenseman Belpedio to two-way contract

Wild re-sgns defenseman Belpedio to two-way contract

Louie Belpedio was drafted in the third round by the Wild in 2014 and became the first rookie in franchise history to tally two points in his debut.
Wild
September 2, 2019
Wild coach Bruce Boudreau

Wild's Boudreau at the fair: 'I think we're going to surprise a lot of teams'

Bruce Boudreau stopped by the Star Tribune Stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday and expressed optimism for the upcoming season despite the Wild coming off its first playoff miss in seven years.
Gophers
August 30, 2019
Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.

Juggling hockey opponents a challenge for U coach Motzko

With a limited number of nonconference dates on the men's hockey schedule, Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko must choose his opponents carefully.
Wild
August 24, 2019
New GM Bill Guerin has won the confidence of Wild owner Craig Leipold but now needs time with coach Bruce Boudreau and the team.

Wild requires long-term fixes, but what about this year?

The Wild's transition from Paul Fenton to new General Manager Bill Guerin is complete, but now the real work begins. Michael Rand and Sarah McLellan weigh in.
Wild
August 23, 2019
Souhan: Here's why Bill Guerin now has the easiest job in sports

Souhan: Here's why Bill Guerin now has the easiest job in sports

If the Wild struggles struggles this season, fired Wild general manager Paul Fenton will be blamed, and rightly so. If the Wild surprises this year, the new general manager's leadership will be lauded.
Wild
August 23, 2019
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold, left, introduced new Wild General Manager Bill Guerin

Guerin's take on Wild: 'A lot of work to do, but a lot of potential'

Following Thursday's introductory news conference at Xcel Energy Center, Wild coaches, players and executives lauded Bill Guerin, 48, for his broad range of experience and reputation as a unifying force.
Wild
August 22, 2019
New GM Bill Guerin has won the confidence of Wild owner Craig Leipold but now needs time with coach Bruce Boudreau and the team.

Wild veterans excited about Guerin. 'When he's talking, you're listening.'

"Just hearing how confident he is in the way he's thinking is going to be good for us.," said veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon.
Wild
August 22, 2019
How will Wild GM Guerin use analytics? Perhaps Jason Zucker provides clues

How will Wild GM Guerin use analytics? Perhaps Jason Zucker provides clues

It will be interesting to see how and if data are incorporated by Bill Guerin as he tries to undo some of the damage from the last 15 months.
Wild
August 22, 2019
Minnesota Wild Joel Eriksson Ek. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com - November 27, 2018, St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center, N

Eriksson Ek signs new two-year deal with Wild

Restricted free agent Joel Eriksson Ek signed a two-year, $2.975 million contract with the Wild on Wednesday.
Duluth
August 22, 2019
Mark Pavelich Credit: Cook County jail

Attack on neighbor puts 'Miracle on Ice' skater Pavelich in jail; family suspects CTE

Mark Pavelich's sister says his aggression is uncharacteristic and may be related to head injuries suffered on the ice, including during his career in the National Hockey League.
Wild
August 22, 2019
Bill Guerin addressed the media in 2013 before his induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Detroit.

Wild tabs 'passionate' Guerin as new general manager

Bill Guerin, 48, spent the past eight years with the Penguins — three as player development coach, beginning in 2011, and the past five as assistant to general manager Jim Rutherford.
Wild
August 22, 2019

A closer look at new Wild General Manager Bill Guerin

The 48-year-old played 18 NHL seasons and has eight years of front-office experience in Pittsburgh.
Duluth
August 21, 2019

U.S. Olympic hockey player Jack Petroske dies at 84

Helping the United States team earn the silver medal at the Games in 1956 in Italy, Petroske made an impression on and off the ice.
Wild
August 21, 2019
Bill Guerin won two Stanley Cups as a player, the first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995.

Minnesota-based ex-teammates sing praises of new Wild GM

Tom Chorske, Ben Hankinson and Chris McAlpine all played with Bill Guerin for the New Jersey Devils in the 1990s. They applaud the Wild's decision.
Wild
August 21, 2019
West Valley City, UT February 20, 2002-- Salt Lake City Winter Olympics Menís Hockey USA vs. Germany at the E Center in West Valley City, UT on W

'There's nobody like Billy G.' Five things to know about Bill Guerin

The 48-year-old has transitioned from a star college player to an NHL leader to a team executive. Not holding back about what he thinks is part of his personality.
Wild
August 21, 2019
The 12 best playing careers of Minnesota pro head coaches or top executives

The 12 best playing careers of Minnesota pro head coaches or top executives

Bill Guerin was named the fourth general manager in Wild history on Wednesday, and in the process he joined an impressive club
Wild
August 21, 2019
NHL players in Da Beauty League formed a tunnel for on-ice introductions of Minnesota Special Hockey players during the Unified Showcase on Monday, Au

All smiles when Da Beauty League, Minnesota Special Hockey unite

NHL stars took time to play some hockey with teams from Minnesota Special Hockey in the Unified Showcase. "They have the brightest smiles and are so fun to be around," Nick Bjugstad said.
Wild
August 20, 2019
Minnesota Wild left winger Zach Parise (11) spoke with reporters in the locker room Tuesday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.co

Parise shocked by firing of Wild's GM, wonders what's ahead for team

Zach Parise says he's looking forward to seeing who will be chosen to replace Paul Fenton and the direction the new leadership will take the Wild after last season's struggles.
Wild
August 19, 2019
If Wild owner Craig Leipold can learn anything from general manager hires by the Wolves and Twins, it is this: The fastest way to look smart — and c

Wild can look to Twins and Wolves for new GM traits

Wild owner Craig Leipold needs to hire a new general manager who will make changing the culture a point of emphasis.
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