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Gophers
Ex-Minnesota Duluth captain giving hockey in Hungary a try
As he waits for word of when Boston Bruins training camp will start, Nick Wolff will play for a couple of months and hone his skills with the DVTK Polar Bears, a Slovakian league team based in Miskocl, Hungary.
Vikings
Local teams, media outlets launch Home Teams vs. Hunger
One in eight Minnesotans do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Duluth
Hockey star Mark Pavelich moves to less restrictive mental health facility
After making strides in treatment, the Miracle on Ice star will live in a facility offering more interaction as he awaits trial on assault charges.
Wild
'Pretty much out of the blue': Staal shocked at timing of trade to Buffalo
Eric Staal was sent east as Wild GM Bill Guerin continues to shake up the team.
Wild
End of an era: Koivu won't return to Wild next season
The Wild is moving on from longtime captain and franchise scoring leader Mikko Koivu, announcing Friday he won't be re-signed after 15 seasons.
Wild
Center of attention: Johansson ready for position switch with Wild
Marcus Johansson trains with Wild players Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek when they are home in Sweden, for the summers. He's also worked with coach Dean Evason.
Wild
What on earth are GM Bill Guerin and the Wild doing?
Wednesday's news that the Wild sent Eric Staal to Buffalo in exchange for Marcus Johansson was a head-scratching moment.
Wild
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Wild trades fan-favorite Staal to Buffalo for Johansson
Eric Staal has played 16 NHL seasons, including the past four in Minnesota. He was traded to the Sabres for Marcus Johansson, a 10-year veteran who had nine goals in 60 games last season.
Gophers
Big decision went swimmingly for U.S. Hall of Fame nominee Jenny Potter
The Edina native always wanted to be an Olympian, and she struck gold by picking hockey over swimming as a teenager.
Wild
Defenseman Brodin's new deal could help Wild deal for offense
Jonas Brodin agreeing to a seven-year contract extension could lead to the Wild using its depth on defense to make a deal for a high-end offensive player.
Gophers
NHL veteran Martin rejoins U, this time as a coach
Paul Martin, an Elk River native who played 14 NHL seasons, will be an undergraduate assistant for his alma mater.
Wild
Blais, Potter among four named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Dean Blais won two NCAA titles at North Dakota while Jenny Potter was a four-time Olympian.
Gophers
Motzko, Gophers men's hockey team await Big Ten football decision
As the conference reportedly inched toward having football start in October, Minnesota coach Bob Motzko was cautiously optimistic that hockey decisions will soon follow.
Wild
New Wild center Bjugstad arrives with 'something to prove'
A native Minnesotan, Nick Bjugstad was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins after an injury-plagued season.
Wild
Former Gophers, Blaine standout Bjugstad acquired by Wild
Nick Bjugstad, 28, has one season remaining on a six-year, $24.6 million contract before he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Wild
Bruce Boudreau: 'I don't want to end ... by being let go in February'
Ex-Wild coach Bruce Boudreau could probably make a good living by talking about hockey on TV, as he's been doing. But that's not where his heart is at.
Wild
Wild's Dumba wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The defenseman, who has been active in trying to eradicate racial injustice in hockey, was given the award to a player who "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice."
Gophers
Led by Minnesota, influence of college hockey keeps growing in NHL
More than 200 former college players were on NHL rosters as the postseason began, and many, including several Minnesotans, are emerging as standouts.
Wild
East Grand Forks is runner-up to El Paso in Hockeyville USA 2020 contest
The Minnesota community will receive $30,000 in arena upgrades, while the Texas city earned the grand prize of $150,000 in the online competition.
Wild
Wild hires assistant coaches Chabot, McLean
The Wild hired two assistant coaches and extended the contract of three others Wednesday.
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Around the NHL
- Canada tops Finland, Sweden beats Latvia, Switzerland routs Denmark at men's hockey worlds
- Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup champions
- Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics
- Panthers reach Eastern Conference final for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games
- Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs
- Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
- Heise scores 2 goals as Minnesota beats Toronto 4-1 to advance to PWHL finals
- Brady Tkachuk has goal, 3 assists in US 4-1 win over Poland at men's hockey world championship
- Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons
- J.T. Miller's late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead
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