Hockey

Minnesota Hockey Legend from Warroad, Henry Boucha, Dead at 72

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Warroad, Minnesota Native American hockey star has died at 72. Henry Boucha played for four NHL teams including the Minnesota North Stars. He also played for team U.S.A. Boucha died on the 8th. Hockey fans remember him as a victim of a highly publicized stick incident. David Forbes of the Boston Bruins effectively ended Boucha’s…

Fargo area economy boosted as thousands attend NCAA regionals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The NCAA hockey tournament is at Scheels Arena. “I’ve never been to Fargo before, first time. We probably won’t do much, we did hear about going to a Sandy’s Donut shop, we might have to check that out,” says hockey fan Bonnie Blair-Cruikshank. Blair-Cruikshank, better known as Bonnie Blair, competed in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and…

Join Hope INC. at their Sled Hockey Jamboree This Weekend

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Come check out the sport of Sled Hockey at Hope INC’s Sled Hockey Jamboree this Saturday and Sunday. Competitive Sled Hockey Teams from all over the region are participating in this event put on by Hope INC – which provides sport and recreation for individuals and families with mobility challenges. “Hope INC. is important because…

“Hockeyland” skates into F-M region with a September 20th premiere

Fargo Docs will screen the documentary Tuesday at 7pm at Fargo Theatre.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Texas Football has Friday Night Lights but Minnesota has Hockeyland. “Hockeyland” is about Minnesota high school seniors competing for one last chance to etch their names into local glory. Fargo Docs will host the premiere Tuesday night at Fargo Theatre. “One of the coolest things about ‘Hockeyland’ is that it was actually filmed in northern Minnesota…

Fargo Davies hockey holds car wash fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hockey players at Davies High School are getting their hands dirty to raise money for their game day expenses. The boys hockey team had buckets of cleaning cloths, soap, sponges and power washers as they cleaned cars for $5 per vehicle at Family Fare along 32nd Avenue South in Fargo. The team is also selling mobile…

Sports Book Lounge Coming To Dakota Magic Casino This Fall

HANKINSON, N.D. — Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise will now be one of the first establishments in North Dakota to have its very own Vegas-style sports book lounge coming this fall. Dakota Magic Casino will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks, and turnkey services. The enterprise has three tribal casinos with Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel near Hankinson, North…

Marvin & Cullen give free hockey clinic as part of Maris All-Star Week

Youth hit the ice for a day of clinics combining sports and skills building.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two professional hockey players are giving back to the community. “Do it for the joy and love of the game,” said Gigi Marvin. “The biggest thing is i hope they leave with a fun experience,” said Matt Cullen. In collaboration with Roger Maris All Star Week, The boys and girls hockey clinics were led by former…

Fargo Force’s Nick Strom Cuts His Hair For Charity

The defenseman and the team are raising money for the Cullen Children Foundation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Nick Strom goes all out on the ice for the Force. But the defenseman is now trying to wrack up more than just points. “I met a kid named Grantley Johnson at the time and he was battle Leukemia at the time and we had shirts made for him during COVID,” said Strom. “When the season…