Former UMD hockey player dies during game

Hibbing-native, Adam Johnson, died in a "freak accident" Saturday night during a game in England. Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers when he took a skate to the neck. The team has postponed several future games due to the incident.

Wild fan launches jersey rental business

Tarps Off Jersey Rental is the brainchild of Prior Lake native Noah Beer. He had the idea for the business last season after his friends were constantly asking to borrow his Wild jerseys to wear to games. People can rent one of 172 jerseys for $20 and then simply return it after the game.

Wild season opener Thursday night

FOX 9' Paul Blume covers the Wild's home opener Thursday night as fans line up the green carpet to meet their favorite Wild team members.

Minnesota Wild name newest member

The Minnesota Wild announced its newest member, its new team dog Hatty, who will eventually be trained as a service dog and donated to a local family.

Da Beauty League offers special guests, talent

A summer hockey league based at Braemar Arena in Edina that features games with top NHL and NCAA players is underway, as FOX 9’s Jim Rich is onsite joined Derek Forbort of the Boston Bruins and a special guest coach.

MN Wild loses valuable team member

Although not a player, the Minnesota Wild said goodbye to Brooksy – its 1-year-old Labrador mix pup that was part of its adopt-a-dog program.