About Eric Strack

Eric Strack founded Minnesota Sports Fan LLC in 2017 and, one blog at a time, has built MinnesotaSportsFan.com into one of the top MN sports websites on the internet. Eric was born (1989), baptized and raised in Minnesota sports misery and has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (St. Cloud State University) that he's never used. He's a father of two, who plays slow-pitch softball because it makes him feel like he's still athletic.

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Apr 9, 2023

Wolves Send Rudy Gobert Home After Punching Teammate in Huddle

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Rudy Gobert home in the biggest game of their season after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson.
Apr 7, 2023

Kirill Kaprizov to Return Early; Joel Eriksson Ek Week-to-Week

The Minnesota Wild got good news and bad news on Friday when Kirill Kaprizov’s return was set for Saturday and Joel Eriksson Ek was listed “week-to-week”.
Apr 6, 2023

NIL is Why Jamison Battle is Transferring to Ohio State

Jamison Battle is transferring from Minnesota to Ohio State and it’s because he will make a lot more money in NIL.
Apr 6, 2023

Nyquist Expects to Play on Saturday, Kaprizov Later Next Week

The Minnesota Wild are entering a huge 5-game stretch to finish the season. Gustav Nyquist could return Saturday. Kirill Kaprizov not until later next week.
Apr 4, 2023

Diamond Sports (Bally) Misses Payment to Twins, Pays Eight Other Teams

Diamond Sports Group missed their most recent broadcasting rights payment to the Minnesota Twins, but paid at least eight other teams.
Apr 3, 2023

Kirill Kaprizov Skated Monday and Looked Great

The Minnesota Wild need their superstar Kirill Kaprizov back ASAP and he took a big step in making that a reality on Monday morning.
Mar 31, 2023

It’s Luka Garza Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Naz Reid to a broken wrist on Wednesday but Luka Garza gives them a replacement option that won’t miss a beat.
Mar 31, 2023

Royce Lewis Ahead of Schedule; Could Play in Live Games by Mid-April

Minnesota Twins top prospect, Royce Lewis, had surgery to repair a torn ACL last summer but his recovery is going so well he could return to live action by mid-April.
Mar 30, 2023

Does Rudy Gobert Calling Out Refs Help or Hurt Timberwolves?

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and Rudy Gobert was quick to point his finger at the referees.
Mar 30, 2023

Avalanche Coach Wants Nothing to do with Wild Come Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night and their head coach admitted afterward that he’s afraid to play the Wild come playoffs.