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Twins
40 years ago: A memorable Twins and North Stars doubleheader
On April 22, 1980, a fan could watch the Twins win their home opener in 90-degree heat and watch the North Stars take on Montreal in the Stanley Cup playoffs. That's what Jerry Zgoda did.
Gophers
College hockey mailbag: Navigating the sport's uncertain future
Answers about the WCHA, the new CCHA and the Gophers all come with the qualifier that the coronavirus pandemic continues to make everything a moving target.
Gophers
Report: Illinois puts varsity hockey plans on hold during coronavirus fallout
Athletic director Josh Whitman told the Champaign News-Gazette that he's hopeful it's "a short-term pause and not a long-term no." He had planned to announce a Division I men's team as early as May.
Vikings
Scoggins: When the games come back, will you be there?
Sports executives are busy sorting through scenarios that would allow games to start again. They're trying to piece together timelines without an expiration date. How will ticket holders respond?
Wild
Your favorite hockey sweaters? Show us what you've got
Do you have a hockey jersey you're particularly proud of? Here's your chance to show it off. Puck Drop is collecting photos of jerseys and will feature the best in future newsletters.
Gophers
Work goes on for WCHA commissioner amid uncertainties
A solid season for the conference ended early because of coronavirus pandemic, and Bill Robertson navigates the many challenges created, plus the fact that seven programs will leave the league following the 2020-21 season.
Vikings
Hartman: U, local pro teams already battled ticket issues before pandemic
With some ticket sales lacking, pro and college teams have lost even more traction because of the sports shutdown.
Wild
Return or retire? With contract expiring, Koivu unsure of his future
Mikko Koivu, the Wild's 37-year-old center, is the team's leader in most offensive categories after playing in 1,000 games. He's also in a holding pattern when it comes to his career.
Wild
Wild's Greenway in virtual hockey marathon to benefit COVID-19 relief
Wild forward Jordan Greenway is participating in a 14-day livestreaming virtual hockey marathon to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.
Wild
Wild mailbag: Coaching search affected by pause in season
This week's Wild mailbag takes a look at the Wild's coaching search, Mikko Koivu's future and a potential Kirill Kaprizov-Kevin Fiala duo.
Wild
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.
Gophers
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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.
Wild
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.
Wild
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.
Wild
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.
Gophers
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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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Around the NHL
- Bouchard scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Canucks in Game 2 to even playoff series
- Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
- Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0
- Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
- Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series
- Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
- Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit
- Analysis: From one goal to three, no lead is safe in the NHL playoffs this spring
- Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
- Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
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