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Gophers
December 27, 2019
The "Wooger'' jerseys the Gophers will wear Saturday night in the Mariucci Classic.

Gophers to honor 'Wooger' during Mariucci Classic

The team will wear gold jerseys with "Wooger" name plate, plus a patch, on Saturday night to pay tribute to former player and coach Doug Woog.
Wild
December 27, 2019
Dubnyk, Wild take on Avalanche in return from holiday break

Dubnyk, Wild take on Avalanche in return from holiday break

Goalie Devan Dubnyk will be in net Friday when the Wild visits the Avalanche after a three-day break.
Gophers
December 27, 2019
Mariucci Classic features star power, impact players

Mariucci Classic features star power, impact players

The Gophers, Bemidji State, Minnesota State Mankato and St. Cloud State play in an all-Minnesota tournament on Saturday and Sunday, and each team has a player that could be the 'X' factor.
Gophers
December 27, 2019
Audrey Wethington of The Blake School, who will play for Minnesota next year, scored for Team USA vs. Finland on Thursday.

USA wins U18 women's hockey opener 4-1; Minnesotans score twice

Blake's Audrey Wethington and Minnetonka's Rory Guilday scored for Team USA, which outshot Finland 51-10 in the tournament opener.
Wild
December 26, 2019

Wild-Colorado game preview

After a three-day hiatus, the Wild travels to Colorado to take on the Avalanche, the second-best team in the Western Conference with 49 points.
Wild
December 26, 2019
Calgary Flames defenseman Michael Stone (26) leaned into Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) while they fought for control of a puck along t

Wild wipes out some bad memories by shutting out Flames

Devan Dubnyk posted his first shutout of the season, making 22 saves, and the secondary scorers provided the bulk of the offense in the 3-0 victory over Calgary.
Vikings
December 26, 2019
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Carson, CA – December 15, 2019, Digni

Hartman: A holiday wish list to cheer Minnesota's teams

The Vikings need good health, and the Twins need better pitching. There's a gift just right for everybody, including a top state basketball recruit for Richard Pitino.
Wild
December 23, 2019

Wild-Calgary game recap

Devan Dubnyk stopped 22 shots for his first shutout of the season.
Wild
December 23, 2019
Wild's temporary lines are just fine for now

Wild's temporary lines are just fine for now

Coach Bruce Boudreau had some choices to make Monday with Joel Eriksson Ek returning from a four-game injury absence. His decisions worked out.
Wild
December 23, 2019

Photos: Wild, Dubnyk shut down Calgary

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Wild
December 23, 2019
Can Wild rebound from Saturday's thumping today at the X?

Can Wild rebound from Saturday's thumping today at the X?

After getting overwhelmed by the Jets Saturday in its return from a three-game road trip, the Wild has one more chance to avoid going into the Christmas break on a slid. Game time is 4 p.m.
Wild
December 22, 2019
So much for an encore: Wild shut out 6-0 at home by Winnipeg

So much for an encore: Wild shut out 6-0 at home by Winnipeg

Two days after scoring eight goals, the Wild was shut down and shut out Saturday vs. the Jets as Connor Hellebuyck racked up 31 saves for his third shutout of the season.
Wild
December 22, 2019
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (left), who has missed the past four games because of an upper-body injury, was activated from injured reserve and is exp

Wild-Calgary game preview

The Wild plays host to the Flames in its final game before the three-day holiday break. Center Joel Eriksson Ek, who has missed the past four games because of an upper-body injury, was activated from injured reserve and is expected to return.
Wild
December 22, 2019
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (left) was injured when he and Flames left winger Matthew Tkachuk fought over a year ago, on Dec. 15. Dumba is still lookin

A year after fight and injury, Wild's Dumba still not the same

Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is still looking to rediscover his form after battling Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk on the ice last Dec. 15.
Wild
December 21, 2019
Wild left wing Zach Parise tipped this shot into the glove of Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Zucker's injury bumps Parise back to Wild's top line

Zach Parise is back on the top line next to Eric Staal and Mats Zuccarello — a reunion that could help boost a shorthanded Wild offense seeking stability.
Wild
December 21, 2019

Winnipeg-Wild game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Wild
December 21, 2019
Wild tabs Alex Stalock to face Jets in matinee matchup at home

Wild tabs Alex Stalock to face Jets in matinee matchup at home

The Wild returns home for a brief two-game homestand starting Saturday vs. the Jets before the three-day holiday break.
Wild
December 21, 2019
Wild's Eric Staal passes milestone, moves on to next one

Wild's Eric Staal passes milestone, moves on to next one

The veteran Wild center became the 89th player in NHL history to rack up 1,000 points.
Wild
December 21, 2019
Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Detro

Wild-Winnipeg gameday preview

The Wild is looking to tie the franchise record by recording at least one point at home for the 13th game in a row.
Wild
December 21, 2019
Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) talks with Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) prior to an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019,

Three things about the Wild

Plus a look at how the Coyotes look with the addition of Taylor Hall.