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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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Peter Forsberg is giving it another try Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 20:51

The star forward's indecision is turning him into the Brett Favre of the NHL. Forsberg's enabler could be an Avalanche squad that just lost Tomas Fleischmann for the season.

Mike Cook
Peter Forsberg is starting to resemble Brett Favre.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 06:41
 
Avs get Stewart, McLeod back Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 12:02

Chris Stewart learned his lesson the hard way: He's more valuable to the Avalanche when he isn't fighting. Colorado figures to get a boost from the returns of both Stewart and Cody McLeod.

Mike Cook
Last Updated on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 22:46
 
Theodore been outstanding in net for Wild Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 23:31

Thrust into the starting role in Minnesota, Jose Theodore has picked up right where he left off last season. Even more amazing is that the veteran goaltender was still a free agent in training camp.

Mike Cook
Last Updated on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 04:12
 
Wild is playing consistently inconsistent Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 00:00

When the fans stopped showing up at XCel Energy Center in sellout numbers, it was one thing. Now they're booing. Todd Richards has heard enough and is imploring the Wild for some consistency.

Mike Cook
Last Updated on Wednesday, January 05, 2011 03:29
 
Whitney finally finds net for Oilers Print
Northwest
Written by Mike Cook   
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:54

Ryan Whitney was threatening an NHL record for most assists to start a season without a goal until scoring last Tuesday in San Jose. 'He's not going to be annoying as he was,' one teammate joked.

Last Updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 21:11
 
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