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Portfolio - Freelance work - Minnesota Hockey Magazine - 2019-20 season


​​​Below are feature stories Heather wrote during the 2019-20 hockey season for Minnesota Hockey Magazine. The coverage includes features on the Minnesota Wild, Hockey Day Minnesota in Minneapolis, the high school boys' state hockey tournament, youth hockey and women's hockey.
Minnesota Wild 2019-20 preview: He’s Baaaack
Oct. 1, 2019


Muscle injury a memory as Dumba, Wild count down to zero hour.

Woe is the Wild
Oct. 13, 2029


Early-season struggles have Minnesota on quest for confidence and identity.

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Wild shift the script
Oct. 20, 2019


Determined Wild stop the bleeding, top Canadiens for first home win.

November Pain
Nov. 3, 2019


New month, same results for Wild.

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A Back Seat To No One
Nov. 14, 2019


Darcy Kuemper takes his game to another level.

Rocky Mountain Rival
Nov. 21, 2019


Walz, Stalock reflect on Avs rivalry from diverse perspectives.

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Mighty Mikko Honored
Dec. 10, 2019


Koivu celebrates 1,000 NHL games in storybook style.

Donato and Dr. Souce
Dec. 15, 2019 


Youngsters Donato, Soucy take advantage of opportunities.

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Close To Home
Dec. 29, 2019 


Former Gophers shine in NWHL with Whitecaps.


Better Late Than Never
Jan. 2, 2020


Wild finally get Winter Classic.

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Home Isn't Always Sweet
Jan. 4, 2020


Wild start off lengthy bulk of its home schedule with a few clunkers.

HDM: Youth Hockey: Staying Alive
January 2020 issue


Youth hockey in Minneapolis is a mighty big deal.

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HDM: Stars Shine Beneath Wintry Blanket
Jan. 17, 2020


Minnesota’s all-star women play hockey in snow-globe setting.

HDM: Dump-and-Chase
Jan. 18, 2020


Blake successfully changes its Hockey Day game plan on the fly.

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The Man With The Plan
Jan. 22, 2020


Guerin’s hockey career comes full circle.

Whitecaps find their stride
Feb. 6, 2020 


Minnesota riding a wave of second-half momentum with playoffs approaching.

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Guerin trades Zucker
Feb. 12, 2020 


Wild GM Bill Guerin traded winger and local fan-favorite to the Penguins. 

Bye Bye Bruce
Feb. 14, 2020


On the heels of a big trade, Wild GM Bill Guerin fired head coach Bruce Boudreau. 

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40 Years Later, Miracle on Ice Impact Endures
Feb. 21, 2020 


Mike Eruzione, Al Michaels reflect on miraculous win over the Soviets and its lasting legacy.

Hawks Soar Into Semis
March 4, 2020

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Crusaders cruise past Cougars setting up powerhouse semifinal against Hermantown.

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Warroad rolls into semifinals
March 4, 2020


Zephyrs blitz Tigers in waning moments to advance to face Warriors.

​Blake Wins See-Saw Battle With Maple Grove
March 5, 2020


Unlikely hero lifts Eden Prairie over Lakeville South.

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Upset Cadets Take Down Top Dogs
March 5, 2020 


Pioneers skate past Moorhead into semifinal clash with St. Thomas Academy.

Zephyrs zing top-seed Warriors
March 6, 2020


Hermantown halt St. Cloud Cathedral’s title defense.

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Pioneers Parade To 2A Final
March 6, 2020


Eden Prairie tops Blake 4-1 to earn another shot at the title.

Mahtomedi earns its championship
March 7, 2020 


Colin Hagstrom’s OT winner lifts Mahtomedi to 3-2 win over Hermantown and first state title.

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Why Not Us?
March 7, 2020 


Minus top defender, Hill-Murray seizes title opportunity in 4-1 win over Eden Prairie.

The Owen Factor
March 9, 2020 


11-year-old Owen Nei combines passion for hockey and raising awareness for Gillette Children’s.

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