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La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: No one asked me, but I think Purple Reign would have been great PWHL nickname
The newest moniker is A-OK by the Gophers women’s hockey coach, however.
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PWHL Minnesota names Melissa Caruso as GM, replacing Natalie Darwitz
PWHL senior vice president Jayna Hefford called Caruso the “ideal candidate” with her background in operations and local ties in St. Paul.
September 3, 2024
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First-round draft pick Claire Thompson signs two-year deal with PWHL Minnesota
The defenseman starred for Canada’s gold medal-winning 2022 Olympic team.
August 19, 2024
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PWHL Minnesota drafts defender Thompson with No. 3 pick
After winning the Walter Cup, Minnesota bolstered its roster at the PWHL draft on Monday at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
August 19, 2024
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PWHL Minnesota draft pick Curl apologizes for social media behavior
Former Wisconsin captain Britta Curl said she wanted to “take ownership” of her past online activity, apologizing for any hurt she might have caused.
August 19, 2024
Local
Aquatennial names PWHL Minnesota players as grand marshals for Torchlight Parade
Goalie Nicole Hensley and defender Lee Stecklein will ride in the parade at 7:30 p.m. July 24 in downtown Minneapolis.
July 17, 2024
Columns
Reusse: When Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl played together, Minnesota hockey went next level
In a fitting tribute, the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto announced it will be inducting Darwitz and Wendell-Pohl together.
July 2, 2024
Sports
Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl named to Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
Minnesota hockey icons Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl are part of a seven member Hall of Fame Class that will be honored in Toronto on Nov. 11.
June 25, 2024
Columns
Souhan: Reeve at heart of women’s sports success in Minnesota
The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, PWHL Minnesota’s title, Minnesota Aurora’s success, the Lynx’s surge — it’s all happening here.
June 22, 2024
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Inside the PWHL Minnesota drama + Lynx look like true WNBA contenders
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune writer Rachel Blount joined host Michael Rand to talk about a whirlwind few weeks for PWHL Minnesota. Plus Rand opened with the Lynx looking like WNBA contenders after another impressive victory.
June 12, 2024
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Big stretch for Gophers football recruiting + drama at the PWHL draft
On Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand was joined by Gophers football writer Randy Johnson to break down key recruiting news. Rand also talked about the Twins, the PWHL draft and the upcoming NBA draft.
June 11, 2024
Sports
PWHL draft hits St. Paul, where there’s anger over Darwitz’s ouster as GM
PWHL Minnesota coach Ken Klee made the team’s draft selections, taking Canadian defender Claire Thompson with the No. 3 overall pick.
June 11, 2024
Sports
PWHL draft comes to St. Paul with new (and old) names to watch
Former Gophers star Amanda Kessel is among the players available for the PWHL draft.
June 9, 2024