The Free Press, Mankato, MN Shane Frederick

Frederick: Arena envy grips Mankato

2012-01-30T23:59:20-06:00

Bemidji State's year-old arena boasts many features that would be instant improvements at the Verizon Wireless Center.

Frederick: Mavericks looking to turn the corner

2012-01-23T23:48:01-06:00

The Minnesota State men's hockey team has been playing better as of late, and with a favorable schedule, the Mavericks are hoping to gain ground in the standings.

Recent tragedies shine light on hockey safety

2012-01-10T22:32:40-06:00

On Thursday, during the girls and boys games between Mankato West and Mankato East/Loyola, wristbands will be sold to benefit the Jack Jablonski family. The fundraiser was set up by the Benilde girls team, who had 50,000 made to sell for $2 each. The Mankato Area Hockey Association obtained 500 wristbands to sell. If they sell out, orders can be made for more.

Frederick: Mavs hope for a happier new year

2012-01-03T23:58:11-06:00

Frederick: Injuries have left MSU hurting

2011-12-21T00:34:29-06:00

Frederick: ‘Super’ conference is getting too far ahead of itself

2011-12-13T23:54:47-06:00

Frederick: Minnesota State's rally against AAU stirs up memories

2011-11-30T00:11:45-06:00

Minnesota State has one of the more memorable comebacks in WCHA history, and Saturday, the Mavericks conjured up some memories with another gritty comeback performance.

Frederick: Veterans begin to emerge for MSU

2011-11-15T23:50:24-06:00

Frederick: Minnesota State has schedule conundrum

2011-11-08T22:40:23-06:00

In a fluke of scheduling that never should happen at Minnesota State, the Mavericks’ hockey and men’s basketball teams will play at home on the same weekend five times this season.

Frederick: Future WCHA teams looking pretty good right now

2011-11-01T23:43:28-05:00

For those scoffing at the future teams of the WCHA, one only needs to check the rankings to realize that good hockey can still be played in "leftover" league.