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NHL News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 1
Gophers' Mike Koster signs pro contract with Wild's ECHL affiliate

Gophers' Mike Koster signs pro contract with Wild's ECHL affiliate

Gophers men's hockey defenseman Mike Koster signed his first professional contract with the ECHL's Iowa Heartlanders, the team announced on Tuesday. Koster is the latest among several Gophers players to sign land deals after the season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 11
Gophers men's hockey bounces back with dominant win over No. 11 Ohio State

Gophers men's hockey bounces back with dominant win over No. 11 Ohio State

The third-ranked Gophers men's hockey team bounced back from an ugly opening loss and used a three-goal first period to spark a dominant 6-1 victory over No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 11
Which Maple Leafs NCAA prospects are in need of contracts?

Which Maple Leafs NCAA prospects are in need of contracts?

August 15th marks the deadline for signing college seniors and the Leafs have two of them on their reserve list. Veeti Miettinen of St Cloud State University and Mike Koster of the University of Minnesota.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Rink Live / May 21

Gophers blue line gets another boost with Mike Koster returning for a fifth season

MINNEAPOLIS — Two years ago, veteran defense powered the Minnesota Gophers’ run to the NCAA title game. With the 2024-25 season still five months away, an impressive amount of blue line experience is headed back to 3M Arena at Mariucci.

NHL News / Yardbarker
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 28, 2024
Four Maple Leafs prospects in the mix for the NCAA Championship

Four Maple Leafs prospects in the mix for the NCAA Championship

Last year about this time Leafs fans were divided on whether they wanted to see a quick exit for the University of Minnesota or if it was better that Matthew Knies take a legitimate run at the college national championship before joining the Leafs.

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