Jess Myers
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Fired hockey coach Mel Pearson speaks for the first time on ‘what really went down' at Michigan
After 40 years as a college hockey coach, Mel Pearson will not be on a campus this season, having been dismissed from the University of Michigan in August. The claims against him and others there were numerous and thoroughly investigated. In an exclusive hour-long interview with The Rink Live where… → Read More
UMD's Gabbie Hughes and her father discuss Sophie's Squad event, mental health, the 2022-23 Bulldogs season
Former MSU-Mankato All-American Terry Hughes is on the board for Sophie's Squad, a nonprofit organization that is working toward raising awareness of mental health issues and removing the stigma associated with seeking help. The duo talks about the 5K run/walk and golf event that will be held Saturday with The Rink Live's Jess Myers and Mick Hatten. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: Enjoy the North Shore trails without the crowds at George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
Located not far from the more popular parks along Lake Superior, George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is home to wilderness, challenging terrain and real solitude on the wooded trails that reach cascades and waterfalls along the Manitou River. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: Amazing ecosystem awaits under the boardwalk at Big Bog State Recreation Area
At 500 square miles, Minnesota is home to the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states, and a mile-long boardwalk at Big Bog State Recreation Area allows visitors to explore this unique and vital ecosystem. → Read More
Warroad lands Hockey Day Minnesota for 2024
The annual one-day celebration of hockey in the state will be coming to one of the northernmost communities in the state in early 2024, as officials from the Minnesota Wild announced the awarding of Hockey Day Minnesota to Hockeytown USA. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: Amid the glacial lakes of the west, Sibley State Park offers something for everyone
Founded more than a century ago and expended during the Great Depression, this gem in western Minnesota features hiking, biking, boating, beaching and abundant wildlife, along with a quartet of camping options. → Read More
Opportunity and potential upheaval ahead as Heather Weems assumes NCHC commissioner role
Advocating that college hockey proceed with "urgency and patience" new NCHC commissioner Heather Weems talked about her background, the tough decisions of the past and the opportunities of the future at her introductory press conference. → Read More
Former NHL'er David Backes finds positive lifestyle changes promoting plant-based food in Minnesota
A year after retirement from pro hockey has meant positive lifestyle changes for David Backes and his wife, Kelly, as they prepare for their biggest post-hockey venture with the opening of a new restaurant. → Read More
As the former Pioneer battles ALS, State Sen. David Tomassoni helps inspire Denver's NCAA hockey title
The five-goal third period the Denver Pioneers produced to win the school's record-tying ninth NCAA hockey title was spurred in part by inspiring words from a former player who is fighting a deadly disease while serving in the Minnesota state legislature. → Read More
USA-Canada women's hockey matchup in St. Paul canceled due to COVID concerns
Just hours before what would have been the opening faceoff of the final pre-Olympic tune-up on American soil between rivals Team USA and Team Canada, USA Hockey announced cancellation of the game due to growing concerns about COVID's spread. → Read More
Coach Derek Schooley talks about getting hockey reinstated at Robert Morris University, his career
The Rink Live Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify and all podcast streaming platforms → Read More
Understudies Alexander Mattison, K.J. Osborn shine despite Vikings coming up short
Forced into bigger roles due to injuries suffered by Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen, the Minnesota Vikings got important contributions from running back Alexander Mattison and wide receiver KJ Osborn, but still became the Lions first victims of the season. → Read More
Brad Schlossman, Jess Myers preview this weekend's Minnesota at North Dakota series
Brad Schlossman covers University of North Dakota hockey for the Grand Forks Herald and The Rink Live. Jess Myers covers University of Minnesota hockey for the Forum News Service and The Rink Live. The two beat reporters give a preview of this weekend's nonconference series. → Read More
Brad Schlossman discusses the Omaha Lancers investigation on The Rink Live podcast
Episode 104: The Rink Live video podcast for Nov. 22, 2021 → Read More
If this was Aaron Rodgers' final game in Minnesota, Vikings fans (and Packers fans) have seen plenty
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won 15 of his 26 career starts versus the Minnesota Vikings, but is also seen as an increasing distraction by many. In what may have been his final game in Minnesota, fans of both teams got to see his good and bad sides. → Read More
For arena design, Karl Jaeger is often teams' first call
Wall murals, team history, players in pro hockey and backlit logos are just some of the myriad elements that Minnesota-based KJ Branding has been adding to sports facilities in this region and nationwide for the past decade, as they help programs better appeal to fans, alumni, players and recruits. → Read More
New Minnesota Wild radio announcer Joe O'Donnell discusses his new team, Wild prospects, his time in the AHL, ECHL
Episode 101: The Rink Live video podcast for Nov. 1, 2021 → Read More
Joel Johnson discusses his busy winter with Tommies' 1st Division I season, coaching women's Olympic hockey team
Episode 99: The Rink Live video podcast for Oct. 18, 2021 → Read More
Crash reconstruction will determine defense's next steps in deaths of Gopher coach's son, 1 other
In his most recent court appearance, the attorney for James Blue — the driver of the vehicle on the night Mack Motzko and Sam Schuneman were killed — asked that they be able to see completed accident reconstruction reports by the Minnesota State Patrol and others before Blue enters a plea to the charges of murder and criminal vehicular homicide brought against him. → Read More
NHL analyst and former Gophers, Hibbing standout Joe Micheletti talks about his career, previews 2021-22 season
Episode 97: The Rink Live video podcast for Oct. 4, 2021 → Read More