The Love of MN Hockey

A tumblr devoted to all the professional hockey players raised in Minnesota.

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Zach Parise scores on the breakaway

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An oblivious Zach Parise almost gets knocked out by Nordy’s flag (x)

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Zach Parise

Born:       July 28, 1984 (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Position:  Left Wing  Drafted:   17th overall  (New Jersey Devils) Playing career - 2005 to Current

Teams played for: New Jersey Devils & Minnesota Wild. 

* He also won gold during the 2004 World Junior Championships.  He was named the MVP for the tournament .  *He competed for the US during the 2010 & 2014 Olympics. He was named captain for the 2014 team.  

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Phil Housley, South St. Paul (MN) High School defenceman.

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Phil Housley

Born:       March 9, 1964 (St, Paul, Minnesota) Position:  Defense  Drafted:   6th overall (Buffalo Sabres) Teams played for: Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs.  He also played for US Olympic team. 

* Housley is the second leading scorer amongst U.S.-born players, with 1,232 points (338–894) * Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015