Volume 14, Number 1
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HOT SHOTS Snapshots from around
04 the State of Hockey.
06 SEASON PREVIEW Ten things you need to tune in for this year.
19 Q&A Talkin' hockey in
Minnesota with Gopher stud Nick Bjugstad.
ON THE COVER David Backes, Spring GO ONLINE! MinnesotaHockeyJournal.com
• News & Features • Woog's WCHA Wisdom
• The latest news from the rinks
Lake Park Youth Hockey Association.
PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES
GROW THE GAME How your association can
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recruit the next David Backes.
OPEN ICE The new "A/AA" tournament system will send 16 more youth hockey teams to state.
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Hockey is ready to drop the puck on another season and we've got you covered with the latest news!
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