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Wild first round pick Marco Rossi delayed at training camp
After playing in the world junior tournament in Edmonton, Rossi had to quarantine after arriving in Minnesota.
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In his first week, Kirill Kaprizov fits in well with Wild
Kaprizov arrived in the Twin Cities weeks before training camp started, and he hasn't looked out of place now that the group is officially practicing.
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Wild coach Evason plans to ride with hot goalie
Cam Talbot embraces the philosophy as he starts his first season as the team's No. 1 netminder.
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In his first week, Kirill Kaprizov fits in well with Wild
The Russian standout is adjusting to life on and off the ice in Minnesota.
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For UMD's Sandelin, U.S. World Junior triumph was 'awesome'
The Bulldogs coach led Team USA in last year's tournament and was thrilled for this year's squad that stunned Canada 2-0 in the title game Tuesday night.
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The art (and science) of making outdoor ice rinks in Minnesota
Minneapolis rink-makers wield fire hoses and flood boxes, shovel ice shavings, and fight frost boils to provide smooth ice.
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Johansson is no longer center of attention with Wild
After being acquired from Buffalo in a trade for Eric Staal, Marcus Johansson is starting out at wing.
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Wild gets Parise work at the faceoff dot for power plays
The team will give added emphasis to special teams with the season opener only a week away.
The art (and science) of making outdoor ice rinks in Minnesota
Minneapolis rink-makers wield fire hoses and flood boxes, shovel ice shavings, and fight frost boils to provide smooth ice.
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'Monday Night Hockey' provided twists, turns and drama
Between a wild, 6-4 win for the Gophers men's team over Arizona State in a game that featured a lacrosse goal, to a thrilling triumph for Team USA in the World Junior Championship, Monday had plenty to offer. More good news: Tuesday has a U.S.-Canada gold medal matchup.
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Fiala held out of part of practice at unusual Wild training camp opener
Flexibility kicks in when Fiala's delay alters Wild lines on Day 1.
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Parise would have liked Wild captaincy, but applauds Spurgeon
Team hits the ice for first practice as it gets ready for 2021 NHL season.
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Spurgeon takes on 'huge honor' as new Wild captain
Zach Parise and Ryan Suter will continue as alternate captains as the team prepares for a shortened season.
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Gophers add Union transfer Colin Schmidt
The 6-4, 225-pound former Wayzata standout spent one season with the Dutchmen and will be eligible to play immediately for the Gophers.
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Americans join Canada, Finland and Russia in semifinals of World Juniors
John Farinacci scored twice, Cole Caufield scored on his 20th birthday and the United States advanced to the semifinals with a 5-2 victory over Slovakia. Team USA will play Finland on Monday.
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Welcome back, Wild: NHL makes its return, and it's a new world
After months of uncertainty about how the NHL would return following its bubble-wrapped playoffs, the league finalized a 56-game, division-based season last month that will start on the heels of an expedited training camp.
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Reusse: Trying to keep up with local sports via streaming was a failure
FSN has disappeared from YouTubeTV and Hulu, meaning cord-cutters of all ages are unable to watch their favorite teams. This columnist has had it.
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Five questions for the Wild going into training camp
Wild training camp may be shorter than usual, but that hasn't given players and coaches less to do to prepare for puck drop.
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'Now the real tournament begins': U.S. team peaking going into World Junior quarters
The Americans, the top seed out of Group B, play Slovakia on Saturday night.
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Former NHL GM Randy Sexton joins Wild as senior advisor
The veteran NHL executive has run the Senators and Panthers during his career.
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Around the NHL
- 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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- Turnbull scores twice as Toronto cruises past Minnesota 4-0 in first-ever PWHL playoff game
- Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
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