The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Shane Frederick http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_324004208.html WCHA’s decision important for college hockey http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_324004208.html Whether or not the Western Collegiate Hockey Association allows in one or more teams will have a direct influence on all of college hockey. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_317003454.html Mavericks avoid slow start syndrome http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_317003454.html Believe it or not, the college-hockey season is already nearing the quarter pole. Following Friday night’s game against Colorado College, the Minnesota State men’s team will have completed 25 percent of its regular-season games.
 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_310032544.html Maimed at Marriuci: MSU goalies get sliced in action http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_310032544.html Mariucci Arena has become a dangerous place for Minnesota State goaltenders.
 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_303010844.html Showcase shines light on state’s hockey teams http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_303010844.html Fans across Minnesota and elsewhere should be treated to some quality hockey at the Minnesota College Hockey Showcase. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:03:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_295230656.html Harrison’s hockey stick gets the call to the Hall http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_295230656.html Zach Harrison showed up to practice Monday afternoon and his hockey stick was nowhere to be found.
 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:33:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_289182853.html New season helps Wiley put hit in past http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_289182853.html Minnesota State men's hockey captain Jason Wiley is finally back in action after a difficult ending to the 2007-08 season. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_282012150.html WCHA clearly stacked top to bottom http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_282012150.html The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is going to be one tough men's hockey college in 2008-09. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_275022152.html Expectations will be high for MSU hockey team http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_275022152.html If you aren’t seeing a lot of casual Gopher hockey fans around Mankato this year, there’s good reason.
 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:16:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_261011735.html Fantasy football can be better than the real thing http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_261011735.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_253235606.html First game sheds light on Vikings’ shortcomings http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_253235606.html First game was telling for Vikings after big offseason. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:27:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_240012706.html West’s Bruggeman taking skills to USHL http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_240012706.html In a bitter-sweet moment for the Mankato West boys hockey team, Tyler Bruggeman decided to forgoe his senior year of high school at West for the United State Hockey League. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_233005911.html Shootouts could add excitement to college hockey http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_233005911.html Is it too early to start thinking about college hockey?Probably.
 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:52:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_219005554.html Favre rumors loom large at Vikings camp http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_219005554.html One of the peddlers selling cold drinks to the hot fans in the stands at Vikings training camp Monday morning stopped pitching pop for a moment to make an announcement.
 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:18:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_212011857.html Peterson remains motivated through stardom http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_212011857.html Adrian Peterson walked out of Highland Center and into the hot Mankato sun hanging almost straight above him late Saturday morning. The Vikings had just completed a two-hour training-camp workout and had another scheduled for that night.
 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_204013636.html West goalie stops shots on national stage http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_204013636.html Mankato West has a pretty important kid playing in the next season, and he recently showed his skills with the nation's top high school goalies.