Kelly Pannek Named PWHL Forward of the Year

June 16, 2026 - DETROIT - The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) today announced its award winners for the 2025-26 regular season during the 2026 PWHL Awards presented by Ally Financial. The event was held Tuesday evening in Detroit. 2026 PWHL AWARD WINNERS AND ALL-STAR TEAMS Billie Jean King MVP Award and Goaltender of the Year presented by Rogers: Aerin Frankel (Boston Fleet) Frankel, a 26-year-old from Chappaqua, NY, is the first goaltender in league history to earn MVP honors and was ... Full Story

Postgame Notes: MIN vs PDX (6.15.26)

June 16, 2026 - MINNESOTA LYNX 107 (11-3), PORTLAND FIRE 74 (7-9) June 15, 2026 Lynx notes Player Notes Nia Coffey posted 15 points on 6-of-8 (75.0%) shooting from the floor and a perfect 3-of-3 from deep, also adding five rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks, marking her second 15+ point game of the season (12th career). Coffey's performance marked only the seventh 5x3 (pts/reb/ast/stl/blk) game in franchise history (Nicky Anosike, Napheesa Collier x2, Sylvia Fowles x2, Maya Moo... Full Story

Minnesota Frost Re-Sign and Protect Lee Stecklein and Grace Zumwinkle Ahead of 2026-27 Season

June 12, 2026 - ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Frost today announced that defender Lee Stecklein has been re-signed to a two-year Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2027-28 season and forward Grace Zumwinkle has been re-signed to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season. With the signings, Stecklein and Zumwinkle are the first two of three players to be protected by the team as part of Phase 3 of the PWHL's Expansion Player Distribution Process ahead of the 202... Full Story

"Jr. Lynx Dream Team" Signs 10 Players to Honorary Contracts

June 11, 2026 - Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Lynx, in partnership with UnitedHealthcare and Special Olympics Minnesota, today announced the signing of 10 honorary team members to the 2026 "Jr. Lynx Dream Team." Youth from Southview Middle School and Special Olympics Minnesota make up the team. The special day tipped-off with an introductory press conference with Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox, including signing honorary one-day contracts. The Jr. Lynx Dream Team members participate... Full Story

• "Jr. Lynx Dream Team" Signs 10 Players to Honorary Contracts - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 11
• Postgame Notes: MIN vs DAL (6.9.26) - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 9
• Minnesota Lynx Guard Olivia Miles Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 9
• Minnesota United Defender Anthony Markanich Voted into 2026 MLS All-Star Roster - Minnesota United FC (MLS) June 5
• Postgame Notes: MIN vs GSV (6.4.26) - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 5
• Minnesota Frost Re-Sign and Protect Taylor Heise Ahead of 2026-27 Season - Minnesota Frost (PWHL) June 3
• Minnesota Frost Re-Sign and Protect Kelly Pannek Ahead of 2026-27 Season - Minnesota Frost (PWHL) June 3
• Minnesota Lynx Guard Olivia Miles Named Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 3
• Minnesota United Sees Five Players Receive International Call-Ups - Minnesota United FC (MLS) June 2
• César Hernández González Tabbed as LOVB Minnesota Head Coach: LOVB - LOVB Minnesota (LOVB) June 2
• Postgame Notes: MIN vs PHX (6.1.26) - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) June 2
• Postgame Notes: MIN vs CHI (5.29.26) - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) May 29
• Minnesota Lynx Sign Teaira McCowan - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) May 28
• Minnesota Lynx Sign Eliška Hamzová - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) May 28
• Minnesota Lynx Release Emese Hof - Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) May 28
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Minnesota Frost defender Lee Stecklein (PWHL)

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June 17	WNBA	Minnesota at Los Angeles	10:00 p.m.
June 15	WNBA	Portland 74 at Minnesota 107	Final
June 14	MLS NEXT Pro	Austin 3 at Minnesota 1	Final
June 13	WNBA	Minnesota 97 at Las Vegas 100	Final
June 9	WNBA	Dallas 76 at Minnesota 100	Final
June 8	MLS NEXT Pro	Kansas City 2 at Minnesota 4	Final
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• Shipley: PWHL second expansion was hell on its best teams - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 17)
• Pannek wins PWHL’s forward of the year award - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 17)
• PWHL draft in Detroit will double as Team USA gold medal reunion, with 5 Olympians up for selection - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 17)
• For Gophers star Abbey Murphy, Wednesday’s PWHL draft was a long time coming - PWHL Fargo Forum (June 17)
• Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve - WNBA New York Newsday (June 17)
• Sophie Cunningham crowns Olivia Miles as WNBA Rookie of the Year - WNBA USA Today (June 16)
• How Abbey Murphy budded into a hockey superstar - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 16)
• Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey - WNBA New York Newsday (June 16)
• Natasha Howard, Nia Coffey star as Lynx pound Portland - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 16)
• Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey - WNBA Toronto Star (June 16)
• Frost nab ninth pick for PWHL draft, Katy Knoll off to Vegas - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 16)
• Portland Fire head to Minnesota to take on the Lynx - WNBA KPTV (June 16)
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