One day after being hired as the new general manager for PWHL Minnesota, Melissa Caruso met the media and noted the job done by Natalie Darwitz to build a championship foundation.
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When Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl played together, Minnesota women’s hockey went next level
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Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl named to Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
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Cheryl Reeve at heart of women’s sports success in Minnesota
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Inside the PWHL Minnesota drama + Lynx look like true WNBA contenders
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune writer Rachel Blount joined host Michael Rand to talk about a whirlwind few weeks for PWHL Minnesota. Plus Rand opened with the Lynx looking like WNBA contenders after another impressive victory.
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Big stretch for Gophers football recruiting + drama at the PWHL draft
On Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand was joined by Gophers football writer Randy Johnson to break down key recruiting news. Rand also talked about the Twins, the PWHL draft and the upcoming NBA draft.
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PWHL draft hits St. Paul, where there’s anger over Natalie Darwitz’s ouster as GM
PWHL Minnesota coach Ken Klee made the team’s draft selections, taking Canadian defender Claire Thompson with the No. 3 overall pick.
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PWHL draft comes to St. Paul with some new (and old) names to watch
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PWHL: Natalie Darwitz’s removal as Minnesota GM came after monthslong evaluation
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Natalie Darwitz out as PWHL Minnesota’s GM after championship run, clash with head coach
Natalie Darwitz, a Minnesota hockey icon, is the architect who built Minnesota’s championship team from scratch. A league source said she clashed with head coach Ken Klee before her departure.
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