Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Simon Johansson to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2022-23 season. Johansson, 22 (6/14/99), recorded 32 points (8-24=32) including two power-play goals, a plus-6 rating, 177 shots on goal and 20 penalty minutes (PIM) in 58 games […]
Twins resume homestand with series against Tigers
The Minnesota Twins are set to resume their second homestand of the 2022 season by welcoming Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers Tuesday-Thursday (3 games, April 26-28). Here are highlights and promotions: TWINS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: TUESDAY, APRIL 26 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (3 GAMES) Tuesday, April 26 vs. Detroit Tigers (6:40 p.m.; gates open […]
Gophers make Garcia addition official
Minnesota native Dawson Garcia is ready to return to his home state and don the Maroon and Gold. After stops at North Carolina and Marquette, the former Prior Lake prep standout will join the University of Minnesota men’s basketball program next season. “We’re really excited to have Dawson join our program,” head coach Ben Johnson […]
Legendary John Anderson hits 600 Big Ten wins
The Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team took down the Penn State Nittany Lions 7-3 on Friday night at Siebert Field. With the win, Minnesota head coach John Anderson became the first manager in Big Ten history to hit 600 conference wins (600-390). His 1,342 overall wins rank him 21st all-time in collegiate baseball history, and […]
Gopher baseball hosting Penn State this weekend (AUDIO)
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-24, 1-8 Big Ten) are set to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-19, 5-7 Big Ten) for their second Big Ten home series of the season. With one more conference victory, head coach John Anderson will become the first manager in Big Ten history to eclipse 600 […]
Wolves blow two 25+ point leads
POSTGAME NOTES MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 104, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 95 Game 3 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs April 21, 2022 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES Player Notes • D’Angelo Russell finished with a team-high 22 points, including 12 in the third quarter, five rebounds and a team-high eight assists, his first 20+ point game of the 2022 […]
Upcoming Big Ten Tournaments will impact Minnesota (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — Three of the largest college basketball conference tournaments will be played in Minneapolis over the next two years. The Big Ten Conference announced the Target Center will host the Big Ten Conference’s Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2023 and 2024, and also host the Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2024. The 2023 women’s tournament […]
Minnesota to host upcoming Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
The Big Ten Conference announced today that the Big Ten Football Championship Game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2024, and that the 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament – as well as the 2024 Big Ten Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments – will be held at the Target Center in […]
Wolves fall in Game Two in Memphis
POSTGAME NOTES MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 124, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 96 Game 2 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs April 19, 2022 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES • Anthony Edwards finished Game 2 with 20 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-10 from deep and six rebounds, his second straight 20+ point game in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Edwards joins […]
Wolves sign Finch to contract extension
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed Head Coach Chris Finch to a multi-year contract extension, while also announcing contract extensions for the team’s coaching staff. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. “I am thankful to Glen, Becky and the entire ownership group for their ongoing support and commitment,” […]