Minnesota Wild to host outdoor practice presented by Ororo at the recreation outdoor center in St. Louis Park on November 5 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild today announced it will host a free, open-to-the-public outdoor practice, presented by ORORO, on Sunday, Nov. 5 at ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center) located at the City of St. […]
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL TRAINING CAMP ROSTERS 184 players to assemble in PWHL markets beginning November 15 Toronto, ON (October 16, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced that 184 players have been named to Training Camp rosters in preparation for the league’s inaugural season. Training Camps begin November 15 in all […]
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Derek Stepan Announces Retirement after 13 NHL seasons Center played in 890 regular-season games and 120 playoff games. TORONTO (Oct. 3, 2023) Forward Derek Stepan has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League today following 13 NHL seasons and 890 regular-season games. Born in Hastings, Minnesota, Stepan was drafted 51st overall in the 2008 […]
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MINNESOTA WILD RE-SIGNS DEFENSEMAN CALEN ADDISON SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Calen Addison to a one-year, $825,000 contract. Addison, 23 (4/11/00), recorded 29 points (3-26=29), including 18 power-play points, in 62 games for Minnesota last season. He set a new single-season franchise record […]
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By Bryan Zollman – Let’s Play Hockey Publisher Henry Boucha’s unique talent and story made him a Minnesota hockey treasure The State of Hockey is in mourning as they have lost one of their most beloved members. Henry Boucha, a dynamic force on the ice and a soft-spoken, kind-hearted soul off it, died Monday at […]
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In the State of Hockey, few career journeys are as compelling as that of Nick Michel, a resilient player hailing from Holy Family Catholic. Michel grew up in Waconia, Minn., but played most of his High School hockey with Holy Family Catholic. Nick was lucky enough to play alongside his twin brother Jack Michel […]
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild today launched the all new official Minnesota Wild App. A must-have source for the latest content, real-time updates and your ticket into the game. The new official Minnesota Wild app allows fans access to all things Minnesota Wild at their fingertips. Stay up to date on team news, […]
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The State of Hockey’s heart is left heavy after the unexpected loss of a beloved Warroad hockey coach. Michael Tveit, 37, a husband and father of three passed away in his sleep on July 21st. Tveit served as an assistant coach for the Warroad Boys Hockey team alongside longtime friend Jay Hardwick. “Michael was a […]
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MINNEAPOLIS — Garrett Hendrickson, who has served on the coaching staff for Augsburg University men’s hockey teams that have qualified for the NCAA Division III national tournament each of the last two seasons, has been named the program’s new head coach, it was announced on Friday. Hendrickson served as a full-time assistant coach for the […]
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The changes seen in youth hockey over a generation have been significant. Social media, early specialization, personalized instruction, endless offseason teams and training opportunities, along with more involved parents, have created a climate whose effect on young athletes psychological development is still being understood. Expectations are different, as is training, both in hours spent and […]
