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About Mike Cook

Mike Cook spends much of his time writing about politicians and pucks. In addition to his full-time job covering the Minnesota House of Representatives, he does freelance sports writing – including pro and college hockey – for the Associated Press and other entities.

A lifelong resident of the State of Hockey, he grew up a fan of the Minnesota North Stars and still misses Met Center. He looks forward to when his three young children are on skates at 6 a.m. practices.

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Flames trying to gel new faces with old Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 00:00
Northwest Division notebook:

He has tinkered with all his new pieces. Now time will tell if Brent Sutter made some good decisions.

It could not have ...

Last Updated on Friday, February 12, 2010 15:01
 
Canucks have good start to lengthy road trip Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 13:23
Northwest Division notebook:

The road trip from hell could not have started much better for the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver fell behind 3-0 after one period Saturday in Toronto, but scored fiv ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 23:10
 
Colorado youth playing beyond their years Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 20:11
Northwest Division notebook:

Before the season, many questions in the Rocky Mountains had to do with whom Colorado would pick with its high draft choice in 2010.

That must seem like a long time ago. The current crop of young guys has matured quickly, putting the Avalanche among the top teams in the Western C ...

Last Updated on Thursday, January 28, 2010 17:53
 
Offense lacking in Calgary Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 00:00
Northwest Division notebook:

The Calgary Flames could use a GPS system. They can barely find the back of the net.

How bad is the team's offense?

Calgary has lost five straight and is 1-6-1 in its past eight games. The Flames have scored 14 goals in that span -- but four of those w ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 07:58
 
Don’t count out the Wild just yet Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 00:00
Northwest Division notebook:

Saturday's comeback win over Chicago typified the Minnesota Wild season.

Booed off the ice after two periods, the Wild scored four times in the third period to tie the ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:59
 
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