AHL Central News: Staal Returns, Moose Inch Closer to First
The American Hockey League’s (AHL) Central Division had another action-packed week. The gap between first and second place closed a bit as we hit the halfway mark of January. The…
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Wild Call-Ups Have Been Stepping Up
The Minnesota Wild have called up a few players this season due to COVID-19 protocols, injury issues, etc. Several of these players have done well in their first taste of…
Wild Relying on Taxi Squad Earlier Than Expected
As the Minnesota Wild deal with injuries, COVID-19 contact tracing protocols (including confirmed positive cases) and a suspension, its taxi squad players are getting their chances in the lineup. Forward…
Chicago Inks Luke Johnson to ELC
Luke Johnson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced Friday. Johnson was a 5th round draft pick (134th overall) for Chicago back in 2013.…
UND Hockey: Grand Forks Cousins make an Impact in First Season with UND
On October 6, 2013, two local players from Grand Forks, North Dakota made their debut with the University of North Dakota. At the start of the season, I sat down…
UND Hockey: Two Cousins set to make Debut for UND
During the 2012-13 season, the University of North Dakota hockey team had no players from the state of North Dakota on their roster. Not one single player. That’s about to…