The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Shane Frederick http://www.mankato-freepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:57:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_134005522.html Gomez’s zeal fun for fans young and old http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_134005522.html We can argue about Carlos Gomez’s minuses ... but you can’t argue that he’s been as fun to watch as anyone in the Twins lineup lately. Tue, 06 May 2008 01:16:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_127011642.html Former Mav Backes takes game to world stage http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_127011642.html David Backes is in Canada for the International Ice Hockey Federation men’s world championships as a member of the United States national team. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_120011455.html Kalinski is king of long games http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_120011455.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_113003325.html Vikings should take tackle with first pick http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_113003325.html Bolstering the offensive line should be the Vikings’ next order of business. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_105223152.html Pairwise committee had tough go http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_105223152.html No matter the outcome, the Frozen Four proved that the Pairwise committee could do little right with its selection this season. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_099015144.html Section 1 shows off skills at Great 8 Festival http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_099015144.html On Sunday, an all-star team from Section 1, which included three players and the coach from Mankato West — captured the championship of the Great 8 Festival at South St. Paul’s Wakota Arena. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_092011405.html Early departure just another day at the office http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_092011405.html Jon Krasinski may deliver funny but forgetful one-liners every Thursday night, but Jon Kalinski’s last plays in a Minnesota State hockey uniform will go down as memorable ones. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:41:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_085014103.html Maybe the Pairwise isn’t so wise http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_085014103.html Plenty of questions about how this years Pairwise rankings kept out Minnesota State. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_078015110.html If there’s any justice, MSU will play again http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_078015110.html The sentiment echoed throughout the emptying Alltel Center arena late Sunday night. Perhaps Minnesota State coach Troy Jutting said it best: “If there’s any justice, we’ll play again.” Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:04:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_071020436.html Mankato hockey growing at all levels http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_071020436.html “It’s great to see where the state of hockey is in Mankato right now,” Mavericks coach Troy Jutting said after practice Monday. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_064004012.html Mavericks accept no moral victories http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_064004012.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_057011423.html Essay, Scarlets keeping things fun http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_057011423.html Though only a few days away from playing for a state tournament berth, the Mankato West boys hockey team is remember that hockey is a game, and games are supposed to be fun. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_050004933.html MSU developing quality hockey club http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_050004933.html Minnesota State may not have the NHL superstars-in-the-making this season, but the Mavericks are a pretty good club based on team play. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_043011409.html MSU fans exhibiting spirited behavior or poor sportsmanship? http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_043011409.html On Friday and Saturday, the Minnesota State men’s hockey team will travel to Madison, Wis., to take on Wisconsin. You couldn’t ask for a much better late-season matchup. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_029002801.html Better think again before heading for that exit http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistSFRED/local_story_029002801.html Recent history has proven it's not a great idea to leave a Mavericks hockey game early.