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.
Reposted by Heather Rule
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
Olympics: Cheers from Frost fans
The Minnesota Frost held official watch parties for Olympic women’s hockey games.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:50 AM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
Olympics: Cheers from Frost fans
The Minnesota Frost held official watch parties for Olympic women’s hockey games.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:50 AM
NEW from #WrittenRuleOfSports:
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
#Olympics2026: Cheers from Frost fans
“I think Italy’s going to get really tired of hearing ‘Free Bird’ by the end of this one." -Nick Dugas, hockey fan
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/olympics-c... #USAHockey #PWHL
Frost players Olympic update through six games:
Curl-Salemme 1-5--6
Heise 2-2--4
Coyne Schofield 3-0--3
Pannek 0-2--2
Stecklein 0-2--2
Zumwinkle 0-1--1
Curl-Salemme 1-5--6
Heise 2-2--4
Coyne Schofield 3-0--3
Pannek 0-2--2
Stecklein 0-2--2
Zumwinkle 0-1--1
February 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Frost players Olympic update through six games:
Curl-Salemme 1-5--6
Heise 2-2--4
Coyne Schofield 3-0--3
Pannek 0-2--2
Stecklein 0-2--2
Zumwinkle 0-1--1
Curl-Salemme 1-5--6
Heise 2-2--4
Coyne Schofield 3-0--3
Pannek 0-2--2
Stecklein 0-2--2
Zumwinkle 0-1--1
USA will play for the gold medal.
5-0 semifinal win over Sweden:
Frost update:
Goals: Heise, Coyne Schofield
Assists: Pannek, Stecklein, Curl-Salemme
5-0 semifinal win over Sweden:
Frost update:
Goals: Heise, Coyne Schofield
Assists: Pannek, Stecklein, Curl-Salemme
February 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
USA will play for the gold medal.
5-0 semifinal win over Sweden:
Frost update:
Goals: Heise, Coyne Schofield
Assists: Pannek, Stecklein, Curl-Salemme
5-0 semifinal win over Sweden:
Frost update:
Goals: Heise, Coyne Schofield
Assists: Pannek, Stecklein, Curl-Salemme
This is not a scheduled post: USA women's hockey wins 5-0.
February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
This is not a scheduled post: USA women's hockey wins 5-0.
Reposted by Heather Rule
Abbey Murphy makes it 3-0 USA, snipes the top corner from the bottom of the circle
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Abbey Murphy makes it 3-0 USA, snipes the top corner from the bottom of the circle
USA keeps the theme of different goal scorers. Five of them today so far.
February 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
USA keeps the theme of different goal scorers. Five of them today so far.
Assist to Britta, but here's the play:
Britta Curl-Salemme gets the 3rd 🇺🇸 goal in just 2.5 minutes, it's 5-0 with 2 minutes left in the 2nd period
February 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Assist to Britta, but here's the play:
5-0 USA at the end of two periods in the semifinal vs. Sweden.
Five Frost players have points today, contributed on four of the five goals.
Five Frost players have points today, contributed on four of the five goals.
February 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
5-0 USA at the end of two periods in the semifinal vs. Sweden.
Five Frost players have points today, contributed on four of the five goals.
Five Frost players have points today, contributed on four of the five goals.
Scamurra makes it 5-0 with two minutes left in the second period.
Feed from Curl-Salemme down low, so the Frost are all over the scoresheet again.
USA has hit their 5-goal mark again.
Feed from Curl-Salemme down low, so the Frost are all over the scoresheet again.
USA has hit their 5-goal mark again.
February 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Scamurra makes it 5-0 with two minutes left in the second period.
Feed from Curl-Salemme down low, so the Frost are all over the scoresheet again.
USA has hit their 5-goal mark again.
Feed from Curl-Salemme down low, so the Frost are all over the scoresheet again.
USA has hit their 5-goal mark again.
4-0 USA quickly. Edwards with the shot, Coyne Schofield with the deflection in front.
Third goal of tournament for Kendall.
Third goal of tournament for Kendall.
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
4-0 USA quickly. Edwards with the shot, Coyne Schofield with the deflection in front.
Third goal of tournament for Kendall.
Third goal of tournament for Kendall.
Murphy is left alone and goes bardown for a 3-0 lead.
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Murphy is left alone and goes bardown for a 3-0 lead.
Reposted by Heather Rule
USA with some slick passing on a quick break from behind their own net, Taylor Heise finishes the play for a 2-0 🇺🇸 lead
February 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
USA with some slick passing on a quick break from behind their own net, Taylor Heise finishes the play for a 2-0 🇺🇸 lead
Taylor Heise with the finish for a 2 USA lead midway through the second period.
February 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Taylor Heise with the finish for a 2 USA lead midway through the second period.
USA women's hockey leads Swdden 1-0 after one.
Pannek and Stecklein assisted on the Cayla Barnes goal.
Pannek and Stecklein assisted on the Cayla Barnes goal.
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
USA women's hockey leads Swdden 1-0 after one.
Pannek and Stecklein assisted on the Cayla Barnes goal.
Pannek and Stecklein assisted on the Cayla Barnes goal.
This week's hockey chat with @stevethomsonmn.bsky.social on @wccoradio.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/7yAJ...
open.spotify.com/episode/7yAJ...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
This week's hockey chat with @stevethomsonmn.bsky.social on @wccoradio.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/7yAJ...
open.spotify.com/episode/7yAJ...
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-...
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.