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Vikings
Nation's governors expressing support for return of pro sports
The prospects for pro sports resuming operations were boosted Monday when the governors of California, New York and Texas announced their support for games returning to their states.
Wild
Blindsided at first, Wild beat writer stitches together a new normal
Away from the road and rinks, Wild reporter Sarah McLellan finds order again after the pandemic brought pro hockey, and almost everything else in sports, to a halt.
Wild
If NHL went directly to playoffs, Wild would need expanded field to get in
Although the NHL hasn't finalized a timeline to resume the season, it has a plan in place to get closer to making a relaunch a reality.
Wild
NWHL cancels Isobel Cup Final between Whitecaps and Boston Pride
The Whitecaps, who won the NWHL title in 2019, were aiming for a repeat in Boston before the pandemic.
Gophers
Ex-Gophers Chorske, Millen putting their brand on St. Cloud hockey
Tom Chorske and Corey Millen are GM and coach, respectively, for the newly renamed St. Cloud Norsemen, a North American Hockey League team that's had problems on and off the ice.
Gophers
Mankato, Duluth, Bemidji, UND: Motzko emphasizes hockey rivalries
Even before the coronavirus pandemic prompted schools to cut costs by trimming travel, Motzko wanted to play Minnesota's other Division I teams and North Dakota.
Wild
Like the Wild, Dumba found his groove before season was halted
The coronavirus pandemic halted the NHL more than nine weeks ago, and Matt Dumba is spending the hiatus in Calgary. Before the season paused, Dumba had 11 points over his previous 22 games.
Wild
Breaking the ice: One game started it all for girls' high school hockey
South St. Paul defeated Holy Angels 8-0, but the significance of that night in 1994 goes much deeper than the final score.
Gophers
Honored by Big Ten, Motzko has reason for optimism for U hockey
After being named Big Ten Coach of the Year, Bob Motzko is eager to see what a Gophers team that had 19 freshmen or sophomores last season can do to improve.
Vikings
Minnesota's most iconic athletes? Here's our list of the 20 best
Ten Star Tribune sports writers and editors gathered for a virtual happy hour to select the 20 faces who belong on the highest pedestal of Minnesota sports.
Gophers
College hockey mailbag: On attendance and expectations for 2020-21
If or when college hockey returns, how will it look for fans? The coronavirus pandemic makes that uncertain.
Wild
AHL cancels rest of season; NHL still considers return
The NHL's top developmental league, which includes the Iowa Wild, gives up on resuming the 2019-20 season.
Gophers
U's Motzko named Big Ten coach of the year in men's hockey
Bob Motzko, in his second year as Gophers coach, led Minnesota to a 16-14-7 record and second place in the Big Ten. Player honors were announced, too.
Wild
Dubnyk riding out 'ridiculous and crazy' season on ice and off
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk has tried to stay prepared if the NHL season restarts but, at least, his family worries are behind him.
Vikings
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Hartman: Minnesota team owners will lead way as sports start to return
The Pohlad family with the Twins, the Wilf family with the Vikings, Glen Taylor with the Timberwolves and Craig Leipold with the Wild are all among the wealthiest owners in sports and some of the smartest business minds around.
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Wild's Dubnyk wants to play, but isn't interested in leaving family
Centralizing action in a finite number of cities is one of the latest restart scenarios to gain traction since the league came to a standstill almost two months ago.
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Wild parts ways with two scouts
The Wild has scrambled its scouting staff ahead of this year's draft.
Vikings
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
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.
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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.
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Around the NHL
- Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead
- Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
- 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
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