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Below are feature stories Heather wrote during the pandemic-abbreviated 2021 hockey season for Minnesota Hockey Magazine. The coverage includes features on the Minnesota Wild, college and professional women's hockey. 
New Wild season, new Wild faces
Jan. 14, 2021

Minnesota opens its abbreviated 20th season with a revamped roster.
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Happy Wild homecoming
Jan. 22, 2021

The venue hasn’t mattered much so far for the Wild, who won their home opener 4-1 over the San Jose Sharks following a successful four-game California road trip.
Kirill Delivers the Thrills
Feb. 28, 2021

Rookie phenom making patience pay off for Wild and fan base.
Kahkonen gets down to business
March 12, 2021
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Rookie goaltender’s play gives Wild a pair of legitimate Calder candidates.
Wild enjoy homecooking
March 22, 2021 

The last time the Wild played in St. Paul, it was riding a five-game winning streak with a perfect 5-0 homestand that included a trio of shutouts. 
Whitecaps prepare for Whale of a game
March 25, 2021

NWHL to crown a champion this weekend on national TV.
Title Crusade
April 6, 2021

Hammer hopes winding hockey road leads to championship.

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Late letdown
April 28, 2021

Hungry Blues, complacent Wild equal recipe for disaster.
Seventh Heaven
May 27, 2021 

Hartman, Talbot shine as Wild blanks Vegas putting Golden Knights on brink of elimination.