EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Kyle Brodziak scored the winner in the
sixth round of the shootout last night to give the Minnesota Wild a
3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Brodziak and Devin Setoguchi had
goals in regulation for the Wild, who moved into first place in the
NHL standings. Niklas Backstrom made 28 saves for the victory.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rodney Williams scored 14 points last night
as Minnesota edged past Virginia Tech 58-55 in the Big Ten/ACC
Challenge. Williams also had eight rebounds and two blocks while
filling in for injured star Trevor Mbakwe. Julian Welch hit two
free throws in the final 20 seconds to give the Golden Gophers the
lead for good.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The depleted Minnesota Vikings are
preparing to play the streaking Denver Broncos this weekend. The
Vikings placed four key players on injured reserve Tuesday, and
started practicing yesterday with changes at both wide receiver and
defensive back. Coach Leslie Frazier says safety Tyrell Johnson
will need six months to recover from surgery to repair a torn
hamstring.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) - Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has
been named the Big Ten's offensive player of the year. Ball set a
conference record with 34 touchdowns this season and leads the
nation with 17.2 points per game. Penn State tackle Devon Still
picked up the top honor on defense.
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