Minnesota Duluth tried to introduce a new Champ mascot in the fall of 2022. He lasted five days. Where did that big, bright, yellow Bulldog ever go? Will UMD ever try again to create a new Champ?

Bemidji, Duluth, Mankato and Rochester will host pre-tournament games for the 10 participating teams in December.

According to a recent study from WalletHub of the best hockey cities in the country, not one Minnesota location cracked the ...