Heather Rule
@hlrule.bsky.social
Freelance (mostly sports) journalist/writer for hire
Substack: Written Rule of Sports https://writtenruleofsports.substack.com
Socials: @hlrule
Twin Cities, Minn.
Substack: Written Rule of Sports https://writtenruleofsports.substack.com
Socials: @hlrule
Twin Cities, Minn.
This week's hockey chat with @stevethomsonmn.bsky.social on @wccoradio.bsky.social:
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February 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
This week's hockey chat with @stevethomsonmn.bsky.social on @wccoradio.bsky.social:
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The girls hockey section champions are crowned.
Friday night, I ventured back to Parade Ice Garden for the 2A, Section 6 final to see Edina win it for the 12th year in a row.
For @stribsports.startribune.com/ Strib Varsity:
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Friday night, I ventured back to Parade Ice Garden for the 2A, Section 6 final to see Edina win it for the 12th year in a row.
For @stribsports.startribune.com/ Strib Varsity:
varsity.startribune.com/edina-girls-...
Edina, Holy Family punch tickets to girls state hockey tournament | Strib Varsity
Edina and Holy Family survived close calls in their section finals to advance to the Minnesota girls hockey state tournament on Friday.
varsity.startribune.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
The girls hockey section champions are crowned.
Friday night, I ventured back to Parade Ice Garden for the 2A, Section 6 final to see Edina win it for the 12th year in a row.
For @stribsports.startribune.com/ Strib Varsity:
varsity.startribune.com/edina-girls-...
Friday night, I ventured back to Parade Ice Garden for the 2A, Section 6 final to see Edina win it for the 12th year in a row.
For @stribsports.startribune.com/ Strib Varsity:
varsity.startribune.com/edina-girls-...
Unpopular opinion: The best Olympics (summer vs. winter) is the Olympics that you enjoy watching. No need to hate on one or the other.
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Unpopular opinion: The best Olympics (summer vs. winter) is the Olympics that you enjoy watching. No need to hate on one or the other.
Minnesota Frost players sign autographs and pose for photos with fans at the official watch party at Bunny's for the Olympic women's hockey quarterfinals.
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Minnesota Frost players sign autographs and pose for photos with fans at the official watch party at Bunny's for the Olympic women's hockey quarterfinals.
Not a jailbreak, but Britta Curl-Salemme with a shorty for a 5-0 USA lead.
Three goals for the Frost today. The crowd at Bunny's for their official watch party is loving it.
Three goals for the Frost today. The crowd at Bunny's for their official watch party is loving it.
February 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Not a jailbreak, but Britta Curl-Salemme with a shorty for a 5-0 USA lead.
Three goals for the Frost today. The crowd at Bunny's for their official watch party is loving it.
Three goals for the Frost today. The crowd at Bunny's for their official watch party is loving it.
Make it two goals for Kendall. A pair in three minutes.
Kendall Coyne Schofield gives USA a 2-0 lead early in the second.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Make it two goals for Kendall. A pair in three minutes.
Kendall Coyne Schofield gives USA a 2-0 lead early in the second.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
February 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Kendall Coyne Schofield gives USA a 2-0 lead early in the second.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
The second goal for a Frost player this Olympics.
Girls' state hockey:
Breck and Blake are back in the Class 1A tournament for the first since they won multiple championships:
Last trip/title for Breck: 2020
Last trip/title for Blake: 2017
These two teams won 8 of the 9 state titles from 2012-20, with four apiece.
Breck and Blake are back in the Class 1A tournament for the first since they won multiple championships:
Last trip/title for Breck: 2020
Last trip/title for Blake: 2017
These two teams won 8 of the 9 state titles from 2012-20, with four apiece.
February 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Girls' state hockey:
Breck and Blake are back in the Class 1A tournament for the first since they won multiple championships:
Last trip/title for Breck: 2020
Last trip/title for Blake: 2017
These two teams won 8 of the 9 state titles from 2012-20, with four apiece.
Breck and Blake are back in the Class 1A tournament for the first since they won multiple championships:
Last trip/title for Breck: 2020
Last trip/title for Blake: 2017
These two teams won 8 of the 9 state titles from 2012-20, with four apiece.
Don't be fooled by false spring these next few days, folks.
The girls' hockey tournament starts Wednesday. So you know what that means.
The girls' hockey tournament starts Wednesday. So you know what that means.
February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Don't be fooled by false spring these next few days, folks.
The girls' hockey tournament starts Wednesday. So you know what that means.
The girls' hockey tournament starts Wednesday. So you know what that means.
Beautiful day for @minnesotafrost.com outdoor practice at St. Louis Park ROC.
February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Beautiful day for @minnesotafrost.com outdoor practice at St. Louis Park ROC.
Reposted by Heather Rule
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
Olympics: Decker’s new role
This Olympics looks a bit different for player-turned-coach Brianna Decker.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
Olympics: Decker’s new role
This Olympics looks a bit different for player-turned-coach Brianna Decker.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
#Olympics: Decker’s new role
“I’m at peace with being able to be a coach. Playing was my ultimate passion. I always wanted to play hockey and represent the U.S. at the Olympic stage. I’ve done that now." -Decker
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-d...
Reposted by Heather Rule
Thanks to the awesome @matthewcoller.bsky.social for having me on @wccoradio.bsky.social to talk #Olympics hockey, and plug my work at writtenruleofsports.substack.com. 😃
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Heather Rule on USA Women’s Dominance and Wild
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February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Thanks to the awesome @matthewcoller.bsky.social for having me on @wccoradio.bsky.social to talk #Olympics hockey, and plug my work at writtenruleofsports.substack.com. 😃
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#ICYMI: #Olympics: Fans in the stands
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Olympics: Fans in the stands
The 2026 Winter Olympics mark the return of spectators, and Minnesota Frost players are grateful for their support.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
#ICYMI: #Olympics: Fans in the stands
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #WrittenRuleOfSports
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #WrittenRuleOfSports
Thanks to the awesome @matthewcoller.bsky.social for having me on @wccoradio.bsky.social to talk #Olympics hockey, and plug my work at writtenruleofsports.substack.com. 😃
open.spotify.com/episode/4Aew...
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Heather Rule on USA Women’s Dominance and Wild
open.spotify.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Thanks to the awesome @matthewcoller.bsky.social for having me on @wccoradio.bsky.social to talk #Olympics hockey, and plug my work at writtenruleofsports.substack.com. 😃
open.spotify.com/episode/4Aew...
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Reposted by Heather Rule
#ICYMI on #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
#ICYMI on #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Reposted by Heather Rule
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Fans in the stands
The 2026 Winter Olympics mark the return of spectators, and Minnesota Frost players are grateful for their support.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:33 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
#ICYMI on #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
#ICYMI on #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Heise in Italy
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #PWHL #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
Olympics: Fans in the stands
The 2026 Winter Olympics mark the return of spectators, and Minnesota Frost players are grateful for their support.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:33 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
#Olympics Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f... #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f...
Olympics: Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f...
Olympics: Fans in the stands
The 2026 Winter Olympics mark the return of spectators, and Minnesota Frost players are grateful for their support.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
Olympics: Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f...
Olympics: Fans in the stands
“I think that’s what the Olympic experience is all about, is giving back to the people that have helped you get to where you are today." -Grace Zumwinkle
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-f...
Reposted by Heather Rule
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Heise in Italy
Getting cut from the 2022 Olympic team was a motivator as Taylor Heise made the most of the past four years.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 #PWHL
#Olympics: Heise in Italy
Getting cut from the 2022 Olympic team was a motivator as Taylor Heise made the most of the past four years.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 #PWHL
Olympics: Heise in Italy
Getting cut from the 2022 Olympic team was a motivator as Taylor Heise made the most of the past four years.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics: Heise in Italy
Getting cut from the 2022 Olympic team was a motivator as Taylor Heise made the most of the past four years.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 #PWHL
#Olympics: Heise in Italy
Getting cut from the 2022 Olympic team was a motivator as Taylor Heise made the most of the past four years.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-h... #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 #PWHL
USA has outscored Canada 29-7 in the last five meetings, going back to the Rivalry Series, which USA swept.
February 10, 2026 at 9:43 PM
USA has outscored Canada 29-7 in the last five meetings, going back to the Rivalry Series, which USA swept.
For a second time, Taylor Heise was originally credited with an assist that was later changed.
So, no points today for Minnesota Frost players. Curl-Salemme rang the post.
So, no points today for Minnesota Frost players. Curl-Salemme rang the post.
Team USA women's hockey defeats Canada 5-0 to wrap up their prelim play. USA outscored oppone is 20-1 in four games.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
For a second time, Taylor Heise was originally credited with an assist that was later changed.
So, no points today for Minnesota Frost players. Curl-Salemme rang the post.
So, no points today for Minnesota Frost players. Curl-Salemme rang the post.
Team USA women's hockey defeats Canada 5-0 to wrap up their prelim play. USA outscored oppone is 20-1 in four games.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Team USA women's hockey defeats Canada 5-0 to wrap up their prelim play. USA outscored oppone is 20-1 in four games.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
Three assists, multiple drawn penalties by Abbey Murphy.
Quarterfinals on Friday. USA is the top seed.
USA women have scored 5 goals in each of their prelim games.
February 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
USA women have scored 5 goals in each of their prelim games.