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Game 5 was there for the taking. What if the Wild hadn't lost?
The second in our week-long series on what would have happened if game-changing and franchise-altering moments hadn't taken place in Minnesota sports. Today: the Wild's 2014 postseason.
Twins
Future of fandom? Pro leagues in U.S. consider games without fans
As leagues remain shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic, possibilities for reigniting play have taken center stage — including resuming the baseball season without fans in attendance.
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UMD's Perunovich embraces his Hobey Baker award from home
Normally, Scott Perunovich of Hibbing would have received the honor on a Friday afternoon, on a stage with an applauding crowd. Instead, it took place late night and on TV.
Duluth
Minnesota Duluth's Perunovich wins Hobey Baker Award
Scott Perunovich, a junior defenseman from Hibbing, is the sixth Bulldogs player to win the top award in college hockey. He beat out North Dakota forward Jordan Kawaguchi and Maine goalie Jeremy Swayman for the honor.
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Wild's Suter continues 'emotional roller coaster'
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it remains unclear when, how and where the NHL could resume play. If there's a way to get everyone back on the ice, defenseman Ryan Suter is hoping for that outcome.
Gophers
Frozen Four shelved, but your mythical winner is from Minnesota
Puck Drop editor Randy Johnson and college hockey contributor Nate Wells recently pared the NCAA tournament field to the Frozen Four. Now see who they have winning the whole mythical thing.
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In trio of Hobey Baker Award finalists, where's Minnesota State's Dryden McKay?
The Mavericks goalie didn't make the final three that included North Dakota forward Jordan Kawaguchi, Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich and Maine goalie Jeremy Swayman. McKay's stats say he deserved to make it.
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Two shining Minnesota hockey moments came 17 years ago tonight
That memorable Thursday night saw the convergence of the Gophers marching toward a second consecutive NCAA title and the upstart Wild beginning a magical playoff ride.
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UMD defenseman Dylan Samberg signs with Winnipeg Jets
The junior from Hermantown won two high school and two NCAA titles.
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For NHL, drafting as usual won't fly amid coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 NHL draft was scheduled for June 26-27 in Montreal, but it was postponed because of ongoing uncertainty. The location, timing and format of the draft (and draft lottery) have yet to be announced.
Gophers
Gophers, Minnesota Duluth each have four recruits in NHL draft scouting rankings
Andover's Wyatt Kaiser, at No. 37, is the highest-ranked future Bulldog by NHL Central Scouting, while Brock Faber, of Maple Grove and the U.S. National Team Development Program, tops future Gophers at No. 44.
Gophers
College hockey mailbag: Three-peats, mythical matchups and Olympic ice
We don't have the NCAA Frozen Four this week, but we still have a chance to talk hockey. Readers weighed in with some interesting questions.
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Minnesota Duluth's Dylan Samberg signs with Jets, will forgo senior season
The defenseman from Hermantown, Minn., is the third Bulldogs junior to leave for pro hockey, joining Scott Perunovich and Justin Richards.
Vikings
This way to the top: Who's running Minnesota's sports teams?
Even though games aren't being played, Minnesota sports executives are still making decisions that impact the teams we watch. Some names are familiar. Others aren't. Here's a look at the power structures for the state's pro teams and at the University of Minnesota
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Parise on Wild's playoff push: 'We liked the direction we were going'
After the worst start in team history, Saturday was to have been the regular season finale for the Wild, a game that might have decided whether it made the playoffs.
Gophers
UMD's Scott Perunovich among final three for Hobey Baker honor
Perunovich, a junior from Hibbing, helped Minnesota Duluth win back-to-back national championships, and had the Bulldogs in the running for a three-peat.
Vikings
Souhan: Missing sports clichés, the comfort food of English language
There's an "i" in cliché, but this is all about team, and columnist Jim Souhan is a team-first guy, but it's a business and he's got to be able to feed his family.
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With NHL playoffs on ice, Wild's Parise puts focus on family
Since the NHL paused its season nearly three weeks ago, Zach Parise has focused on family — a point hammered home during video call with three others from the Central Division.
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The Gritty truth: NHL player poll crowns best trash-talker and more
The NHLPA Player Poll surveyed more than 600 players on a variety of topics, including on-ice skills, arenas and teams.
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- Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
- Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
- Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
- Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
- Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
- Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
- A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
- Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
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