Sinker: U of M Women's Hockey a dominate force

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Minnesota forward Amanda Kessel celebrates with her team after scoring a goal against Boston University in the women's Frozen Four NCAA Championship college hockey game, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 6-3.
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The University of Minnesota Women's Hockey team will go for its 58th straight win tonight against Minnesota State-Mankato at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune explains why they've been so dominant -- but also why they're more vulnerable now than usual.

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