‘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' 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?
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?
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.
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.
Bally Sports North to return to Xfinity – but it's going to cost you
Diamond Sports Ground, the owners of Bally Sports networks, announced Monday it had reached an agreement with Comcast to return its network to Xfinity television customers.
Jake Middleton on extension with Wild: ‘We love everything about Minnesota’
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday they signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a four-year contract extension, worth $17.4 million keep experience and stability on the blue line.
Wild's Jake Middleton on extension: 'We love Minnesota'
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton spoke with reporters on Wednesday after signing a 4-year extension.
Minnesota Wild opens 2024-25 season Oct. 10 against Columbus Blue Jackets
The Minnesota Wild released its 2024-25 regular season schedule on Tuesday, and they’ll open at home on Oct. 10 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center.
Was Wild defenseman Brock Faber snubbed of the Calder Trophy?
Despite having one of the better rookie seasons in Minnesota Wild franchise history, defenseman Brock Faber was not named the NHL Rookie of the Year on Thursday.
Wild GM Bill Guerin: 'We definitely have some of the pieces' for Stanley Cup run
Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich sat down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin.
Bill Guerin says Wild 'have the pieces' for Stanley Cup run
Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich sat down with Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin.
Ex-Wild coach Darby Hendrickson headed to Nashville as assistant coach
Former Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darby Hendrickson is headed to Nashville to be the Predators assistant coach, FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich has confirmed.
PWHL Minnesota drafts 7 players amid boos over Natalie Darwitz's departure
PWHL Minnesota came away from Monday night’s draft at Roy Wilkins Auditorium with seven new players for next year’s roster, but it wasn’t all rainbows and unicorns in St. Paul.