By Mark Lichtenfeld Most people reading this column could care less about the nuances of officiating. What they really want is to peruse the OS analysis about various issues and important matters which will help them and/or their kids negotiate their respective ways to successful careers. This is where OS excels. By utilizing the finer […]
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Minnesota Wild Owner and Governor Craig Leipold announced today three executive promotions to strategically position the organization for future evolution and continued growth. Matt Majka, most recently serving as President and Alternate Governor, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of MSE, which includes the Minnesota Wild, Iowa Wild, and […]
Two of the top women’s teams from the country’s premier hockey conference will battle in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. CST, at Maple Grove Ice Arena in Maple Grove, Minn. The contest will feature the University of St. Thomas against Minnesota State University, two members […]
Natalie Darwitz, perhaps the state’s most celebrated female hockey player, is still making headlines. On June 6 it was announced Darwitz was leaving the University of Minnesota Gopher Women’s program after two years serving as an associate head coach with Brad Frost. It took only a couple of days for Darwtiz’s name to resurface when it […]
There were 37 Minnesota natives selected in the 2023 NAHL Draft Round one selections: Pick #7: Haden Kruse Hometown: Nisswa, MN Drafted by: Janesville Position: Centre Shoots: Left Born: 2003-03-25 Height: 6.00 Weight:171 Pick #8: Nick Mikan Hometown: Edina, MN Drafted by: Springfield Position: Right Wing Shoots: Right Born:2004-03-31 […]
The Stanley Cup is one of, if not, the most unique trophy in all of professional sports. Lord Stanley’s Cup stands about 35 inches and weighs 34 and a half pounds. This trophy has been hoisted above thousands and thousands of NHL players’ heads… players from all around the world who come together and battle […]
There’s something about amateur hockey that often brings out the worst in anybody. This includes coaches, scorekeepers, and yup, USA Hockey. Let’s start with the governing body. USA Hockey publishes a weekly educational piece online called Ask the Official. As many of you readers know, it poses allegedly submitted questions, and then USA Hockey provides […]
TAMPA, Fla. – After being a two-time top-three finalist, Minnesota Duluth’s Gabbie Hughes has been honored with the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award for her impactful work with Sophie’s Squad. In the award’s 28th season, the Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen – a student-athlete that makes significant contributions not only […]
In Jan. the University of St. Thomas announced they received a record $75 million donation from a private donor that is going towards building a multi-sport and multi-use, on-campus arena. This new facility will host Tommies hockey and basketball, commencement ceremonies, academic convocations, speakers, career fairs, and other events for the university and the community. […]
The early life of Alex Lyon is not one you hear all too often when referring to someone on an NHL roster. Lyon grew up on an island in Baudette Minn. for the first seven years, with his parents and older sister. His parents managed a fishing lodge on the island, which forced Alex’s sister […]
