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Meet six high school boys hockey prospects in Minnesota pondering college commitments

By David La Vaque, The Minnesota Star Tribune 09/24/2024, 9:15am CDT

Decision time looms for these elite puck chasers, some of whom made the 2024 Team USA Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster.

Former Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph created ‘hostile’ culture, report finds

By Jana Hollingsworth, The Minnesota Star Tribun 09/01/2024, 4:00pm CDT

One parent felt as if they were “condoning child abuse” when their son played for Randolph, according to a newly released investigation.

Suburban school with success in its past to drop hockey

By KEVIN BERTELS, Star Tribune 08/29/2024, 12:45pm CDT

Bloomington Kennedy, citing low participation at the youth level, announced it will merge with Bloomington Jefferson in 2025-26.

Minnesota influence heavy in Team USA’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup plans
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 07/31/2024, 8:45am CDT
Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
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USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 team
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 07/16/2024, 12:15pm CDT
Six boys from the state made the roster for the Five Nations tournament, as did three from out of state who play at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
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National federation mandates neck guards
By KEVIN BERTELS, Star Tribune 05/16/2024, 1:00pm CDT
The decision comes after Minnesotan Adam Johnson died in October from a skate blade lacerating his throat.
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Randolph is back in the game, at Class 1A co-op
By Star Tribune staff 05/14/2024, 5:15pm CDT
Mike Randolph, one short of Minnesota's record for coaching victories, landed at Northern Lakes.
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Ousted Hall of Fame coach isn't done yet
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 05/02/2024, 2:15pm CDT
At age 72, Mike Randolph didn't get a new contract from St. Thomas Academy, which replaced him with Mark Strobel.
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Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'It's gotten a little busy'
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/25/2024, 8:30am CDT
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state champion hockey team.
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Legendary coach Randolph loses his job
By Star Tribune staff 04/24/2024, 8:45pm CDT
St. Thomas Academy has decided not to renew his contract because of "little things," the state's co-leader in career victories said.
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USA Hockey leans on Minnesota for U17 roster
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/11/2024, 9:45am CDT
Eight from the state make up more than a third of the development program's squad. Two played for their high schools last season.
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State Tournament Stats

Day 4 All-Tournament Team
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 04/03/2021, 11:30pm CDT
Eden Prairie's overtime hero, Gentry Academy's shutdown defenseman top list of Championship Saturday standouts.
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11-OT game in 1955 was almost declared a forfeit
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 04/03/2021, 4:30pm CDT
Last-minute arrival of borrowed jerseys allowed Thief River Falls to face Minneapolis South
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Day 3 All-Tournament Team
By David La Vaque and Loren Nelson 04/02/2021, 11:30pm CDT
Brody Lamb Show continues for Dodge County; Carter Batchelder's three goals does the trick for Eden Prairie
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Hockey connections preserve 'bigger than Christmas' tradition for Greenway native
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/02/2021, 1:30pm CDT
Longtime tournament fan Jerry Drewes will be at Friday's evening session thanks to the generosity of Eden Prairie athletic director Russ Reetz.
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Community hockey alive and well in small-town Minnesota
By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine 04/01/2021, 11:00pm CDT
Little Falls and Dodge County offer examples of kids forming deep bonds starting when they were old enough to skate.
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Day 2 All-Tournament Team
By Loren Nelson and David La Vaque 03/31/2021, 11:00pm CDT
Eden Prairie, Lakeville South and Maple Grove each have two players listed among those who excelled in Class 2A quarterfinals.
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