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Moorhead Native Matt Cullen inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

CULLEN GRADUATED FROM MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL IN 1995 AND HAD A 21-YEAR PRO CAREER IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE.

December 5, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

COURTESY/USA HOCKEY PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Moorhead Native Matt Cullen was officially inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, PA. Cullen won three Stanley Cups throughout his 21-year NHL career, including two with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. In total, Cullen played for eight different organizations. He is also one of just two American-born players ever…

Matt Cullen, Drekker Brewing Company Partnering for Special Beers

The two brews go on sale December 1st, and some proceeds will help benefit Cullen's charity, the Cullen Children's Foundation.

November 20, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Moorhead native and soon-to-be United States Hockey Hall of Famer Matt Cullen is lending his image and sway in the community to two special beverages produced by Drekker Brewing Company. One is an IPA, and the other – Matt’s personal favorite – is the “Hall of Fame Helles.” Both have special can art that prominently features Cullen’s…

Moorhead’s Matt Cullen Part of US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024

September 5, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Hockey star Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin and the 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. USA Hockey revealed the class on Thursday for enshrinement at a ceremony Dec. 4 in Pittsburgh. Cullen is a Moorhead High School…

Cullen Children’s Foundation and HOPE Inc meet on the ice

The game is for a good cause to raise awareness for charity and give kids a chance to play a game they love.

February 8, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Cullen Children’s Foundation and HOPE, Inc. join forces for sled hockey for Giving Hearts Day. The game is for a good cause to raise awareness for charity and give kids a chance to play a game they love. People were treated to an extremely competitive contest. The players left it all on the ice and put…

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.

June 18, 2021

KVRR Staff,

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…

Sports stars take part in Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament

This was a great day for golf as sports celebrities come together to play for a good cause

June 17, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Celebrities hit the golf course for charity looking to score the perfect hole-in-one! “Every year is different but they all are fun you get to meet a lot of new people, and everyone is on board for the right cause its always just a fun deal and happy to be here,” Moorhead native and former NHL…

Fargo Force’s Nick Strom Cuts His Hair For Charity

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

March 17, 2021

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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…

Former NHL Player Matt Cullen Opens New Cullen Hockey Center

The new facility includes a third sheet of ice, a new entrance, an updated lobby and repairs to the parking lot.

November 8, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Former NHL player Matt Cullen gets back to his roots as he opens the new Cullen Hockey Center. The NHL player and his family were part of the ribbon cutting ceremony that celebrated the completion of the second phase of the new Hockey Center. Guests will be able to have better ice time, larger tournaments and Opportunities for…

Matt Cullen Retiring From The NHL

July 10, 2019

Site Staff,

Matt Cullen: his story, his words.https://t.co/rsL9o4yk1j pic.twitter.com/985mgUtqpk — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 10, 2019 Moorhead native Matt Cullen is officially retiring from the National Hockey League after a 21-year career. The 42-year old won three Stanley Cups during his time in the NHL, the first came in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes and won back-to-back titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins…

Minnesota Wild’s Matt Cullen Surprises 20-Year-Old Battling Stage Four Brain Cancer

Buffalo Wild Wings in South Fargo where Robertson works hosted a fundraiser filled with plenty of surprises for Ty

June 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — 20-year-old Ty Robertson was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer two years ago and his most recent prognosis gives him just two months to live. Buffalo Wild Wings in South Fargo where Robertson works hosted a fundraiser filled with plenty of surprises for Ty. “It’s actually really cool,” Ty said. “I had no idea he was coming….