Walking off the ice after its 6-4 win, Minnesota North Stars alumni Steve Payne had one word the assembled media. “Medic,” he playfully said. Both the Team Minnesota players, made up of former North Stars and Wild players, and the … Continue reading
Neal Broten was a legend in Minnesota before he pulled on a North Stars sweater. He led Roseau High School to three state tournament appearances in a row. He led the University of Minnesota to a National Championship in 1979, … Continue reading
Jimmy Howard was an All-Star. Not in a season in the distant past of his career. Last season. He put up a stellar first half last year, going 16-7-7 with a .920 save percentage and a 2.11 goals-against average. However, … Continue reading
In the midst of an eight-game losing streak and a slump that, generally, has stretched back to the turn of the year, the Minnesota Wild fired head coach Mike Yeo on Saturday evening following the Wild’s 4-2 home loss to … Continue reading
Dan Craig was unfazed by the 7-below wind chill that whipped through the concourse of TCF Bank Stadium Tuesday afternoon. “This isn’t cold,” said Craig, bristling at the suggestion from a reporter. “Come on. This is good. We’re fine.” Craig, … Continue reading
The Minnesota Wild close the symbolic first half of the season tonight against Arizona, and the Wild are in search of a spark. It looked like they might have gotten it on Thursday night when backup goalie Darcy Kuemper backstopped … Continue reading
