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Mitchell Hansen
Mitchell is a contributing writer at Zone Coverage, primarily covering the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA. Growing up watching Kevin Garnett bang his head against the basket stanchion in his No. 21 Wolves jersey and yell like a crazy person, Mitchell quickly became a basketball junkie. He comes to Zone Coverage with over seven years of experience in journalism, communications and digital fields, including five years at a newspaper covering various sports teams and a year-plus stint covering the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx as the organization's Web Editorial Associate. Follow him on Twitter @M_Hansen13.
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Cheryl Reeve Joins Elite Company with Win No. 200
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 20, 2018
One of the most decorated and successful coaches in WNBA history has added to her already impressive resume. Along with the Minnesota Lynx beating the Dallas Wings […]
Lynx Show Previous Form in Win Over Wings
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 19, 2018
After getting off to a slow start to the 2018 WNBA season, the defending WNBA Champions are starting to play and look like the Lynx of old. […]
Lynx Fall to Red Hot Sun, 89-75
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 9, 2018
After finding themselves back in the win column on Thursday afternoon in a win over Washington, the Minnesota Lynx fell to the red-hot Connecticut Sun on Saturday. […]
Lynx Bounce Back in Win Over Mystics
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 7, 2018
After losing four straight games, the Minnesota Lynx bounced back nicely on Thursday afternoon in the nation’s capital. The Lynx got back in the win column in […]
HANSEN: Why are the Lynx Struggling?
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 4, 2018
There’s no way around it, the Minnesota Lynx have struggled to start the 2018 season. In pursuit of defending their title from a season ago, Minnesota’s season […]
Renee Montgomery Looks Back on “Enjoyable” Time with Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - May 29, 2018
Renee Montgomery has been through a lot in Minnesota during her WNBA career. In 2009, Montgomery was selected by the Lynx with the No. 4 overall pick […]
Lynx Blow Large Lead, Fall to Mystics
By Mitchell Hansen - May 27, 2018
Historically, when the Minnesota Lynx grab a large lead over an opponent early on in a game, there is little doubt that they will hold onto it. […]
Moore Hits Late Trey, Lynx Come Back to Beat Liberty
By Mitchell Hansen - May 25, 2018
It may be a new season, but Maya Moore continues to hit big shots for the Minnesota Lynx. Moore, who hit a go-ahead shot to help Minnesota […]
Lynx Will Be Tested With Early Road Trip
By Mitchell Hansen - May 25, 2018
At the beginning of every year, Minnesota Lynx head coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve preaches the importance of early-season practices and training camp. Not only does […]
Fowles Dominates, Lynx Top Wings for First Win
By Mitchell Hansen - May 23, 2018
The main question heading into Wednesday night’s game at Target Center between the Minnesota Lynx and the Dallas Wings was how the Lynx would bounce back after […]
Gray, Sparks Spoil Opening Night for Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - May 20, 2018
Whenever the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks face off in what has become one of the best rivalries in WNBA history, drama and excitement ensues. […]
Lynx, Sparks Rekindle Rivalry in Sunday’s Season Opener
By Mitchell Hansen - May 18, 2018
The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks have created quite a rivalry over the last few seasons. As two of the top teams in the WNBA over […]