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U.S. women's hockey players stand firm in wage fight decision
U.S. women's hockey players let a deadline to decide on whether they'll boycott the world championships pass Thursday without any indication they've changed their minds in a standoff with USA Hockey over wages.
Women's national hockey team to sit out world championships
Citing a need for "significant progress" on issues of pay and equitable treatment, the U.S. women's team said Wednesday it will not play in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship.
Photos: Snow can't stop Major League Soccer launch -- or its fans
The world's game as played in March in Minnesota looks a bit different than a match in Milan, Manchester or Madrid. For starters, to get maximum visibility in steadily falling snow, the ball is a blaze orange color familiar to hunters.
The draw of Minnesota's state hockey tourney
Minnesota is the state of hockey and has a youth hockey system that builds to this weekend's tournament. Attendance at games can top the average attendance of every single NHL team this season.
Interim Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority chair Kathleen Blatz said in a statement that Evans "will bring a fresh perspective and stability to the authority."