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Byfuglien commits to SCSU, will head back to Roseau for high school season

Oct 15, 2024 | therinklive.com | Mick Hatten

Thor Byfuglien laughs when he is asked about the size difference between him and his second cousin, Dustin Byfuglien. "He's got a few inches and a few pounds on me," Thor Byfuglien said of Dustin, who played defense in the NHL from 2005-19 and was listed at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds. Thor Bygulien, an 18-year-old defenseman from Roseau, is listed at 5-foot-10 and 152 pounds for the Chicago Steel this fall.
Tommies to rely on talented young forwards this winter

Sep 23, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — The University of St. Thomas has been slowly but surely improving in each and every season since its women's hockey program moved up to the Division I level in 2021-22. This year, the Tommies have a chance to make its biggest impact yet in the world of college hockey, but obviously nothing comes easy in the ultra-competitive WCHA.
Committing to Quinnipiac was a 'no-brainer' for Elk River's Cooper Anderson

Sep 18, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

DES MOINES, Iowa — When Cooper Anderson was watching the 2023 men's ice hockey national championship match on television between Minnesota and Quinnipiac, he had no idea that the Bobcats team he was rooting against would be the exact same ones to win him over as a Division I prospect just a year and a half later.
Fresh off winning a state title, Edina's Sam Peckham commits to Cornell

Sep 17, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

EDINA, Minn. — After winning three state titles in four years, its starting to seem like good things happen when you put Edina's Sam Peckham out on the ice. The 16-year-old defenseman won a PeeWee AA state title back in 2021, then won state again at the Bantam AA level in 2023, and now he's fresh off of winning a Minnesota high school championship with the Edina varsity squad in 2024.
Meet the Frost, the new team name for PWHL Minnesota

Sep 9, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

ST. PAUL — The logos and wordmarks for the inaugural six teams in the Professional Women's Hockey League were officially revealed on Monday, Sept. 9. The six teams have now become the Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, Montreal Victory, New York Sirens, Ottawa Chargers and Toronto Sceptres. These names are all different from the six that were originally rumored on social media in 2023 (Torch, Echo, Alert, Superior, Wicked and Sound).
Bode Laylin follows family tradition, commits to St. Thomas

Sep 4, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

ST. MICHAEL, Minn. — The University of St. Thomas has officially completed a hat trick in recruiting all three Laylin brothers. It was the eldest brother, Luc, who first announced his commitment to the private school in the Twin Cities. He announced his decision in the fall of 2021, right as the Tommies were about to start their inaugural season of Division I hockey competition. Then, middle brother Casy eventually made his own commitment to go to UST in the spring of 2022.
Gentry Academy alum Ryan Whiterabbit verbally commits to Augustana

Sep 4, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf |Mick Hatten

SIOUX FALLS — Defenseman Ryan Whiterabbit certainly isn't afraid of competing with teams that are new to the hockey scene. The 6-foot skater played high school hockey at Gentry Academy, which only started boys varsity play in Minnesota a couple of seasons ago, and now he's committed to play college hockey at Division I Augustana, now in its second year.
St. Cloud State alum joins Maine coaching staff

Sep 3, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

ORONO, Maine — St. Cloud State alum McKenna Wesloh has been hired as an assistant coach of the women's hockey program at the University of Maine. Wesloh will already have some familiarity at the campus in Orono as she'll be working under her former Huskies coach Molly Engstrom, who took over the head coaching position for the Black Bears in the summer of 2022. Engstrom previously served as an assistant coach at St. Cloud State for four seasons (2018-22).
PWHL Minnesota names new general manager

Sep 3, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

ST. PAUL — PWHL Minnesota has hired Melissa Caruso as its new general manager. The moves comes after previous general manager Natalie Darwitz was ousted from the organization following the squad's historic and inaugural Walter Cup championship victory. “It’s an exciting time for women’s sports, and I thank leadership for trusting me with the opportunity to lead PWHL Minnesota during these crucial formative years for the league,” said Caruso in a press release on Sept. 3.
Beavers look to improve with large incoming class, new coach

Sep 3, 2024 | therinklive.com | Sydney Wolf

BEMIDJI — A fresh start involving a new head coach and a large incoming class of athletes could be a welcome change for Bemidji State fans in 2024-25. The Beavers will be looking to change things up this winter after finishing last in the WCHA the past two seasons. A mix of fresh faces, a few talented returners and some new leadership on the bench might be just the thing to help the squad reach its maximum potential this year.