‘Zamboni Zeus’ Travis Larson Celebrates 1,000 games as Minnesota Wild’s ice master
He’s been called the Wild's Zamboni Zeus, Rink Rat, but Travis Laron’s official title is Senior Manager of Ice Operations. He’s been laying down layers of ice at the Xcel Energy Center since the building opened in 2000.
No Stars: When Minnesota Lost Pro Hockey
How can Minnesota, the State of Hockey, lose a professional hockey team? This documentary pieces together what prompted the Minnesota North Stars to relocate to Texas in 1993 through interviews with former players, team employees and fans.
'No Stars: When Minnesota Lost Pro Hockey' FOX 9 Documentary: Watch
How can Minnesota, the State of Hockey, lose a professional hockey team? This documentary pieces together what prompted the Minnesota North Stars to relocate to Texas in 1993 through interviews with former players, team employees and fans.
The Met Center was demolished 30 years ago but North Stars home still remembered fondly
Now a surface parking lot, there is little to remind fans of the coliseum-like stadium that was home to the Minnesota North Stars.
Twins sale highlights stability after near contraction. So why did the North Stars fail?
The Minnesota Twins could now sell for $1.5 billion less than 25 years after they were nearly contracted out of baseball altogether. The North Stars also nearly folded in the 1980’s. Why did one franchise thrive while the other died?
How the North Stars failed
FOX 9 interviewed fans, media members and former team employees about the North Stars’ financial struggles as part of an upcoming documentary about the franchise leaving Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild want to renovate Xcel Center. Has debate over public funding changed?
The franchise is seeking public funding to help pay for the renovations, reigniting an old debate about how to pay for stadium improvements. In 1993, the North Stars left Minnesota after a dispute over stadium funding, paving the way for the Minnesota Wild
No money for Met Center
FOX 9 recently interviewed former team executives and government officials about disputes over stadium funding as part of a documentary about the North Stars leaving Minnesota.
Minnesota Wild to wear North Stars colors 15 times this season. Will the logo ever return?
The nostalgic colors are still a fan favorite more than 30 years after the North Stars relocated to Dallas. Prior to the move, former owner Norm Green had already changed the colors and logos. Was he already planning to move the team?
'The Stars can be anywhere'
FOX 9 recently talked to fans, former players and team executives about the controversial jersey change as part of a documentary about the North Stars leaving Minnesota. Watch "NO STARS: When Minnesota Lost Pro Hockey" starting on Nov. 14 on FOX 9, FOX LOCAL and YouTube.
Hockey history: Documenting the Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota has a complicated history with its connection to hockey, dating back to the Minnesota North Star's departure to Dallas.
Filip Gustavsson gets rare goalie goal in Wild’s win at St. Louis
Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 win at the St. Louis Blues Tuesday night, but it was his goal with nine seconds left that had the hockey world and social media buzzing.
NHL legend Jaromír Jágr, 52, announces plans to finally retire from professional hockey
Jaromír Jágr is entering his 37th professional season.
New details about driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau, brother revealed in detention hearing
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.
Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, reveals pregnancy with third child at memorial
During a memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, Johnny's widow, Meredith, revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's third child. Matthew's wife, Madeline, is also pregnant with their first child.
Mourners gather to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral service in Pennsylvania
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were remembered by family, friends, and teammates at a funeral service Monday afternoon. The brothers were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver late last month.
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother struck and killed while riding bikes in New Jersey
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes on a rural New Jersey road Thursday night.
Veteran reunited with service dog trained by Wild
A Minnesota veteran has been reunited with her service dog, Dino, after a year of training. The dog had been in training with the Minnesota Wild and started his new mission on Monday. Photojournalist Doug Solomon shares this story.
Brock Faber stays with hometown Wild on 8-year extension: 'It was a no-brainer'
The Minnesota Wild announced Monday it has signed defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year contract extension.
Brock Faber says extension with Wild is 'no-brainer'
Brock Faber signed an 8-year extension with the Minnesota Wild on Monday to stay with his hometown team long-term.