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A big win, but hardly a miracle

February 24, 2010

Like the reported 10.6 million viewers on Sunday, I was watching intently as U.S.A men’s hockey played Canada. Back and forth all game, the dramatic nature of the game made for great television for a sport whose TV coverage is normally lackluster at best. After U.S. goaltender Ryan Miller had an outstanding 42-save performance, the results easily matched the hype. The Canadians, the most talented team at the Olympics on paper, went down to an American team that was predicted to win a bronze medal at best. Afterwards, the upset sparked chatter amongst hockey and Olympic pundits as the greatest U.S. hockey game since the “miracle on ice,” arguably the most important and awe-inspiring moment in American sports history. Helping matters, Sunday’s game took place one day short of the 20th anniversary of the “miracle.” The U.S.’s win on Sunday, regardless of if it leads to gold, will always be remembered by hockey fans. A tremendous game? Absolutely. A miracle? Not even clos.

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Teammates forever, opponents Saturday

February 19, 2010

Before coming to Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University women’s basketball player Taylor Voss had an impressive playing pedigree.

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A common link between opposing coaches

February 10, 2010

Walking into St. Cloud’s Halenbeck Hall will be a familiar feeling for Mike Jewett on Friday.

Heading into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference contest against St.

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A big-league experience for SMSU’s Williamson

February 3, 2010

Southwest Minnesota State University catcher Andy Williamson got to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event on Jan. 27.

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The pain never gets any easier

January 25, 2010

It’s always inevitable.

Whenever the words “NFC championship” and “Minnesota Vikings” are grouped together, the outcome always seems pre-determined.

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Standing out from the rest

October 13, 2009

Minneota sophomore Kelsey Hennen truly stands out in volleyball and not just because she wears a different color uniform than the rest of her teammates.

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