Portfolio  - written work - national hockey league (NHL)

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Heather started as an independent correspondent with NHL.com in 2026, with a focus on the Minnesota Wild. ​Work also includes feature stories with Minnesota's opponents and Minnesota-connected NHL players. Below on this page are feature stories Heather wrote for NHL.com. PDFs of each story below are available to view/download via the corresponding images. 
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Schmidt high on Mammoth taking step forward as Stanley Cup contender
July 16, 2026

Defenseman excited to play with Lee, Trocheck, watch youthful core continue to mature.

Blake brings Stanley Cup to community center in Minnesota
July 30, 2026 

Fans line up to see Hurricanes forward, trophy in Eden Prairie.

Blueger hoping to help spark turnaround for new-look Maple Leafs
Aug. 5, 2026 

Veteran forward part of ‘clean slate’ after signing 2-year contract.