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Aaron Heckmann
Aaron Heckmann is studying journalism at Bethel University. In addition to 10KRinks, he is the Sports Editor covering high school sports at the Forest Lake Times and is a credentialed Gopher hockey reporter for The Daily Gopher. He also wrote for The Hockey Writers and GonePuckWild in the past. His data-driven articles are focused on solving problems, telling stories, and discovering unique storylines. Find him on Twitter @aaron_heckmann.
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Jesper Wallstedt’s Improved Conditioning Helping Him Grow His Game
By Aaron Heckmann - Mar 24, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Jesper Wallstedt backed up Zane McIntyre in Iowa’s tilt against the Milwaukee Admirals on March 7, so he remained on the ice longer […]
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Adam Beckman Is Rising In the Wild’s System
By Aaron Heckmann - Mar 23, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Adam Beckman found himself on the wrong side of the puck with 25 seconds left against the Grand Rapids Griffins back on March 4. […]
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Why the Iowa Wild Cut Sammy Walker’s Minutes
By Aaron Heckmann - Mar 22, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA — Sammy Walker received a message from the coaching staff after the AHL All-Star Break that took place on February 5-6. The 23-year-old winger […]
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“I Have To Rip It”: Marco Rossi Is Gaining A Shooter’s Mindset In Iowa
By Aaron Heckmann - Mar 15, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Fans in Section 120, Row 10, left Wells Fargo Arena after the Iowa Wild’s win over the Manitoba Moose on Sunday with an […]
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The Wild Should Be (Light) Buyers At the Trade Deadline
By Aaron Heckmann - Feb 26, 2023
The Minnesota Wild have repeatedly shown that they’re not the same team as last year. However, that was expected. The Wild traded budding star Kevin Fiala to […]
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Dean Evason Is Finally Firing Up The Healthy Scratch Carousel
By Aaron Heckmann - Feb 20, 2023
The Minnesota Wild’s decision to scratch rookie defenseman Calen Addison the past three games is perplexing to say the least — regardless of their 2-1 record. It […]
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Boldy’s Extension Forces Tough Free Agent Decisions On Wild
By Aaron Heckmann - Feb 3, 2023
The Minnesota Wild weren’t left with any alternatives. After the Wild traded 85-point star Kevin Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings in the offseason trade, coupled with […]
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‘He Doesn’t Have A Weakness’: Wild’s Jack Peart Thriving In St. Cloud
By Aaron Heckmann - Jan 19, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — Jack Peart played his usual steady 200-foot game in the St. Cloud State Huskies’ series against the Minnesota Gophers two weeks ago. If he was tired […]
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Adam Beckman’s Growth In Iowa Is Setting Himself Up For NHL Success
By Aaron Heckmann - Jan 5, 2023
Editor’s Note: This is the final part of the series checking in with four Minnesota Wild prospects who spoke to 10KRinks in exclusive one-on-one interviews during the […]
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Jesper Wallstedt Is Building A Foundation In Iowa
By Aaron Heckmann - Dec 29, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is part three of a four-part series checking in with four Minnesota Wild prospects who spoke to 10KRinks in exclusive one-on-one interviews during the […]
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Daemon Hunt Is Finding Balance As He Adjusts To the AHL
By Aaron Heckmann - Dec 26, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a four-part series checking in with four Minnesota Wild prospects who spoke to 10KRinks in exclusive one-on-one interviews during the […]
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Rossi Has the Tools To Regain His Confidence
By Aaron Heckmann - Dec 20, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a four-part series checking in with four Minnesota Wild prospects who spoke to 10KRinks in exclusive one-on-one interviews during the […]