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 […]
Wild have 28 forwards, 14 defenseman and 4 goalies heading into preseason play this week SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reduced its training camp roster to 46 players. Minnesota Wild Training Camp Roster 9-25 The Wild assigned […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TORONTO, ON (September 15, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the Head Coaches who will lead the league’s six teams on the ice heading into its inaugural season. Behind the bench will be Courtney Kessel (Boston), Charlie Burggraf (Minnesota), Kori Cheverie (Montreal), Howie Draper (New York), Carla MacLeod (Ottawa), and Troy Ryan (Toronto). Coaches have all been appointed to their roles by team General Managers. […]
Draft lottery awards Minnesota the first overall pick TORONTO, ON (September 1, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the results of a draft lottery conducted to establish the order of selection for the inaugural PWHL Draft, scheduled for September 18, 2023. Minnesota has been awarded the first overall pick, followed by Toronto, Boston, […]
