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Wild

May 7, 2020

Wild parts ways with two scouts

The Wild has scrambled its scouting staff ahead of this year's draft.

Vikings

May 7, 2020

Pro sports mailbags: From Vikings problems to next season's rosters.

Reporters who cover Minnesota's six major pro sports teams took your questions via Twitter and email this week. Here are their answers to some of the biggest issues you raised.

Wild

May 6, 2020

Wild mailbag: What is the Wild's biggest need right now?

Figuring out its depth chart at one key position is an issue that has to be addressed. Sarah McLellan answers that and other personnel questions.

Wild

May 3, 2020

Skating in Sweden, Wild's Fiala 'hoping and waiting' to finish the job

Unlike the United States, Sweden has looser restrictions in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Rinks are open and Kevin Fiala is working out.

Wild

May 3, 2020

USA team?s coach Dave Peterson watches his team from the bench during first period Winter Olympic action against Switzerland, Thursday Feb. 25, 1988,

Patrick Plus: Hockey coach Dave Peterson became villain at 1988 Winter Olympics by design

The former state championship-winning coach at Minneapolis Southwest wanted to take pressure off his players.

Gophers

May 3, 2020

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) took control of the puck after it was lost by defenseman Brad Hunt (77) in the second period. ] Aaron L

Hartman: It's a sad state of hockey as Wild, Gophers lose fans

The crowds are down at Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci, and the on-ice product has not been as good in recent seasons at either location.

Wild

May 3, 2020

Souhan: Interim coach Evason deserves shot to stick with Wild

He has only had 12 games under his belt filling in for Bruce Boudreau, but his relationship with Kevin Fiala is a critical factor.

Gophers

May 1, 2020

Gophers women's hockey team lands goalie transfer from Bemidji State

Lauren Bench, who'll join Minnesota as a graduate transfer, started 31 games for the Beavers in 2019-20 and played in 63 over the past three seasons.

Gophers

May 1, 2020

Long Island University's women's hockey team played its inaugural season in 2019-20 and had immediate success, winning its conference tournament. LIU

Good hockey news: Long Island U plans to go Division I next season

The coronavirus pandemic has cast a cloud over the college sports world. Then came Thursday, when LIU revealed that it's adding Division I men's hockey.

Duluth

April 30, 2020

UMD assistant coach Herter leaving to pursue new hockey opportunities

The associate head coach under Scott Sandelin was part of the Bulldogs' back-to-back NCAA championship teams. He has head coaching and general manager experience in the USHL.

Wild

April 29, 2020

Whitecaps add three players on Day 2 of NWHL draft

Of the Whitecaps new players, two are form the University of Wisconsin, joining the pair of Gophers selected in Rounds 1-2.

Wild

April 29, 2020

Whitecaps select Gophers in first two rounds of NWHL draft

Forward Alex Woken and defender Patti Marshall are the latest players with Minnesota connections to join the team. The draft concludes with the third through fifth rounds Wednesday night.

Wild

April 28, 2020

Wild interim coach Evason remains in charge: 'He's ready to go'

If the Wild gets back on the ice to finish 2019-20, Dean Evason will be at the helm. It's also possible he has a leg up on whatever candidate Bill Guerin has in mind since Guerin isn't currently conducting interviews.

Gophers

April 28, 2020

Whitecaps select Gophers Woken, Marshall in NWHL draft

The Minnesota Whitecaps selected two Gophers stars with their first two picks of the National Women's Hockey League draft Tuesday night.

Wild

April 28, 2020

NHL's brainstorming shows league is trying to salvage season

From an expanded playoff field to neutral-site games, more and more theories have emerged since the league halted play of how the NHL could get back on the ice.

Wild

April 26, 2020

Evason, staff have Wild ready to restart season when NHL resumes

Dean Evason and his staff have remained in touch during this hiatus, chatting once a week, and assembling a plan for a 10-day training camp if the season resumes.

Duluth

April 24, 2020

Mark Pavelich played on the team that beat the Soviets during the 1980 Olympics.

Court filings: 'Miracle on Ice' player Pavelich no longer resisting mental health treatment

His mental fitness to stand trial on assault charge will be reviewed.

Wild

April 23, 2020

Dubnyk, Greenway to represent Wild in NHL Player Gaming Challenge

Goalie Devan Dubnyk and forward Jordan Greenway will represent the Wild in the NHL Player Gaming Challenge that will showcase players' virtual hockey skills.

Vikings

April 23, 2020

Kevin Garnett, Maya Moore, Joe Mauer and Randy Moss all made our Top 20 list. But who else rounded out the list?

Best Minnesota draft picks ever? Here's a Top 20 list to argue about

Almost all of Minnesota's pro sports franchises brought worthy players to the table for our latest Virtual Happy Hour. But who are the best players ever drafted by Minnesota teams?

Gophers

April 22, 2020

Reusse: Retold Sonmor hockey stories still among the best

The only stories better than former Gophers, Fighting Saints and North Stars coach Glen Sonmor telling his were others telling theirs about him.

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