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Iowa Wild's Mayhew named American Hockey League MVP
Gerry Mayhew scored a league-high 39 goals, the most by an AHL skater since 2011-12, and he finished third in points with 61 through 49 games
NHL awards regular-season trophies for season cut short
AP Exclusive: Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return
Former Wild defenseman Mitchell still driven to succeed
Willie Mitchell, the tough ex-Wild player who appeared in 900-plus games over 15 NHL seasons, is now part owner of a resort on Vancouver Island.
Twin Cities trying to sell themselves as hosts for planned NHL revival
Although large gatherings still are prohibited by Gov. Tim Walz, restrictions could loosen by the time the NHL selects its cities, or the state could make an exception for the NHL..
FAQ: The NHL's planned return to the ice
You have questions about the possible restart of the NHL season. We have answers.
Souhan: Restarted NHL season could play right into Wild's hands
Had the NHL stuck to the traditional 16-team bracket, the Wild would have been out. Instead, it will get to play a best-of-five series against Vancouver. Minnesota's players could have the edge.
Best teams will suffer the most when NHL, NBA start up. Here's why
Faced with a choice of getting creative or having no chance at starting (or re-starting) seasons, pro sports leagues are pretty much making up things as they go along.
NHL declares regular season over; Wild makes postseason - if there is one
If action resumes, and it wouldn't until July at the earliest, the Wild would face Vancouver in a play-in series.
The NHL's Return Plan: What you need to know
Twenty-four teams will make the postseason. There will be two hubs, one in the east and one in the west, to house teams for play.
NHL expected to announce return-to-play format today; Wild would make playoffs
Gary Bettman is set to make a televised address at 3:30 p.m. about what hockey would look like if the NHL can resume the season this summer.
Iowa Wild's Kahkonen voted AHL's outstanding goaltender
The Iowa Wild's Kaapo Kahkonen has been recognized as the American Hockey League's outstanding goaltender for the 2019-20 season.
Reusse: Remembering a good Marine and a beloved sports photojournalist
Rich Nuessle was once a staple in the Twin Cities sports media. If you were in that circle and failed to have a wacky adventure with Rich, you had to be in quarantine. Behind the fun, though, was a hero with a tortured soul.
Mailbag: Star Tribune sports editors answer your questions this week
Have a question about how and why we do the things we do? The Star Tribune's sports editors will be answering your questions in this week's mailbag.
Souhan: Fans should enjoy any Wild playoff run even if sportstuff will be missing
Sportstuff won't return for Stanley Cup playoffs, but fans should try to enjoy the sport at least.
NHL players approve 24-team playoff proposal, but many other hurdles remain
The Wild would qualify for the expanded postseason, facing the Canucks.
Staal on finishing NHL season: 'I have a hard time envisioning it'
The latest return-to-play scenario reportedly being considered for pro hockey wouldn't wrap up the regular season nor jump to a normal playoff structure.
Lessons and hope after 10 weeks of hockey's upheaval
We've learned terms like "social distancing'' and "flattening the curve'' since the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports in March. Now, the NHL is taking steps toward returning, a sign of hope for many.
Publish sports section from home? 'We never imagined we'd try this.'
Battling his neighbors for Wi-Fi speed at night, Kevin Bertels and a band of editors normally lashed together within easy shouting distance have redefined putting the newspaper, and themselves, to bed.
NYC to MSP: Sports editor connects to new life in strangest of times
Naila-Jean Meyers moved here for a new job at the Star Tribune in January and set out to learn it and make connections in a new place. Then the coronavirus changed everything.