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When will pro sports return? Soon. Here's what we know
Professional sports leagues in the United States — MLB being the major exception — made significant strides last week as they try to come back.
TV & Media
How WCCO sports anchor Mike Max became a frontline reporter at the George Floyd protests
During the crisis, WCCO sports director Mike Max has shown he can cover civil unrest as well as any hard-news reporter. Maybe even better.
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NHL finalizes playoff details; practice facilities open Monday
Teams will be able to open their practice facilities with no more than six players skating at a time without coaches in Phase 2 of the league's Return To Play protocol. Here are more details.
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'We have an opportunity': Wild coach Evason eager to resume play
If the NHL resumes, the Wild will face Vancouver in a best-of-five qualifying round. "We're certainly looking at it as the first round of the playoffs," Wild coach Dean Evason said.
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Athletes aren't staying on sidelines following George Floyd's killing
While speaking out a generation ago might have been deemed harmful to a brand, staying silent during a time of national crisis in 2020 can create an impression of being complacent at best and complicit at worst.
Gophers
Stuck in holding pattern, ex-UMD hockey star and family persevere
Border closure is keeping former Bulldogs star from introducing son to Minnesota relatives.
Duluth
Minnesota judge rules 'Miracle on Ice' player competent to stand trial in assault case
Mark Pavelich was previously found to be 'mentally ill and dangerous' and committed to the state hospital.
Gophers
Alabama Huntsville reverses course, will keep hockey
A grassroots fundraising campaign raised $750,000, enabling the Chargers to continue playing for the 2020-21 season. More work needs to be done for the program to have a longer-term future.
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Iowa Wild's Mayhew named American Hockey League MVP
Gerry Mayhew scored a league-high 39 goals, the most by an AHL skater since 2011-12, and he finished third in points with 61 through 49 games
Gophers
For former U star Pat Micheletti, a very happy anniversary
Five years ago this week, the former Gophers great underwent a kidney transplant, receiving a new organ from his brother, Jerry.
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Sweet Sweaters: Halfway to our Fabulous Four
A tried-and-true Olympic jersey won last week in the inaugural Puck Drop Sweet Sweaters competition of favorites submitted by fans. Might we see an upset this time?
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Former Wild defenseman Mitchell still driven to succeed
Willie Mitchell, the tough ex-Wild player who appeared in 900-plus games over 15 NHL seasons, is now part owner of a resort on Vancouver Island.
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Twin Cities trying to sell themselves as hosts for planned NHL revival
Although large gatherings still are prohibited by Gov. Tim Walz, restrictions could loosen by the time the NHL selects its cities, or the state could make an exception for the NHL..
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FAQ: The NHL's planned return to the ice
You have questions about the possible restart of the NHL season. We have answers.
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Souhan: Restarted NHL season could play right into Wild's hands
Had the NHL stuck to the traditional 16-team bracket, the Wild would have been out. Instead, it will get to play a best-of-five series against Vancouver. Minnesota's players could have the edge.
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In NHL and NBA restarts, the best teams will suffer the most
Faced with a choice of getting creative or having no chance at starting (or re-starting) seasons, pro sports leagues are pretty much making up things as they go along.
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NHL declares regular season over; Wild makes postseason - if there is one
If action resumes, and it wouldn't until July at the earliest, the Wild would face Vancouver in a play-in series.
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The NHL's Return Plan: What you need to know
Twenty-four teams will make the postseason. There will be two hubs, one in the east and one in the west, to house teams for play.
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NHL expected to announce return-to-play format today; Wild would make playoffs
Gary Bettman is set to make a televised address at 3:30 p.m. about what hockey would look like if the NHL can resume the season this summer.
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Iowa Wild's Kahkonen voted AHL's outstanding goaltender
The Iowa Wild's Kaapo Kahkonen has been recognized as the American Hockey League's outstanding goaltender for the 2019-20 season.
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Around the NHL
- 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
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
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