Heather Rule
@hlrule.bsky.social
Freelance (mostly sports) journalist/writer for hire
Substack: Written Rule of Sports https://writtenruleofsports.substack.com
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Twin Cities, Minn.
Substack: Written Rule of Sports https://writtenruleofsports.substack.com
Socials: @hlrule
Twin Cities, Minn.
Reposted by Heather Rule
Hey that reminds me, since I was not home when it happened... Quinn Hughes' OT winner for USA
February 19, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Hey that reminds me, since I was not home when it happened... Quinn Hughes' OT winner for USA
Quick scroll of the 'gram:
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February 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Quick scroll of the 'gram:
Quinn Hughes
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etc.
Quinn Hughes
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Girls state hockey Class 1A quarterfinal update:
Seeds 1-4 advance to the semifinals
1-Warroad vs. 4-Dodge County
2-Breck vs. 3-Blake
Warroad/DC is a rematch of last year's title game.
Breck/Blake used to be section rivals and are each back at state after a few years.
Seeds 1-4 advance to the semifinals
1-Warroad vs. 4-Dodge County
2-Breck vs. 3-Blake
Warroad/DC is a rematch of last year's title game.
Breck/Blake used to be section rivals and are each back at state after a few years.
February 19, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Girls state hockey Class 1A quarterfinal update:
Seeds 1-4 advance to the semifinals
1-Warroad vs. 4-Dodge County
2-Breck vs. 3-Blake
Warroad/DC is a rematch of last year's title game.
Breck/Blake used to be section rivals and are each back at state after a few years.
Seeds 1-4 advance to the semifinals
1-Warroad vs. 4-Dodge County
2-Breck vs. 3-Blake
Warroad/DC is a rematch of last year's title game.
Breck/Blake used to be section rivals and are each back at state after a few years.
NEW at #WrittenRuleOfSports: Pros coaching preps
“That program means a lot to me,” Butorac said, of Andover girls hockey.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/pros-coach...
“That program means a lot to me,” Butorac said, of Andover girls hockey.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/pros-coach...
February 19, 2026 at 4:21 AM
NEW at #WrittenRuleOfSports: Pros coaching preps
“That program means a lot to me,” Butorac said, of Andover girls hockey.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/pros-coach...
“That program means a lot to me,” Butorac said, of Andover girls hockey.
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/pros-coach...
Things Minnesotans love to see:
Wild teammate Matt Boldy, who got the primary assist on the play, was the first one to wrap up Quinn Hughes in a cellly hug after that goal.
Wild teammate Matt Boldy, who got the primary assist on the play, was the first one to wrap up Quinn Hughes in a cellly hug after that goal.
February 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Things Minnesotans love to see:
Wild teammate Matt Boldy, who got the primary assist on the play, was the first one to wrap up Quinn Hughes in a cellly hug after that goal.
Wild teammate Matt Boldy, who got the primary assist on the play, was the first one to wrap up Quinn Hughes in a cellly hug after that goal.
No, USA hockey fans, you don't have to wait until Friday.
Reminder: Canada vs. USA women face off for the gold tomorrow afternoon.
Reminder: Canada vs. USA women face off for the gold tomorrow afternoon.
February 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM
No, USA hockey fans, you don't have to wait until Friday.
Reminder: Canada vs. USA women face off for the gold tomorrow afternoon.
Reminder: Canada vs. USA women face off for the gold tomorrow afternoon.
USA men's hockey moves on to the Olympic semifinals with a 2-1 OT win over Sweden.
Quinn Hughes (MN Wild) with the winner.
Quinn Hughes (MN Wild) with the winner.
February 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM
USA men's hockey moves on to the Olympic semifinals with a 2-1 OT win over Sweden.
Quinn Hughes (MN Wild) with the winner.
Quinn Hughes (MN Wild) with the winner.
Thanks for wrapping that up, Quinn. Gotta get my Ash to church.
February 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Thanks for wrapping that up, Quinn. Gotta get my Ash to church.
Quinn for the win!
February 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Quinn for the win!
Meanwhile in men's Olympic hockey, Sweden pulls the goalie and nearly immediately scores.
1-1 with USA with 1:31 left.
1-1 with USA with 1:31 left.
February 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Meanwhile in men's Olympic hockey, Sweden pulls the goalie and nearly immediately scores.
1-1 with USA with 1:31 left.
1-1 with USA with 1:31 left.
The first Class 1A girls hockey semifinal on Friday will be a rematch of last year's title game.
No. 1 seed Warroad vs. No. 4 seed Dodge County.
Last year, DC defeated Warroad 4-3 in overtime to deny Warroad a fourth consecutive state title.
No. 1 seed Warroad vs. No. 4 seed Dodge County.
Last year, DC defeated Warroad 4-3 in overtime to deny Warroad a fourth consecutive state title.
February 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The first Class 1A girls hockey semifinal on Friday will be a rematch of last year's title game.
No. 1 seed Warroad vs. No. 4 seed Dodge County.
Last year, DC defeated Warroad 4-3 in overtime to deny Warroad a fourth consecutive state title.
No. 1 seed Warroad vs. No. 4 seed Dodge County.
Last year, DC defeated Warroad 4-3 in overtime to deny Warroad a fourth consecutive state title.
Olympic men's hockey: Scoreless after one, but 10-10 on SOG between Sweden and USA.
February 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Olympic men's hockey: Scoreless after one, but 10-10 on SOG between Sweden and USA.
I'm sure no one has made the "who we playin'?" "Sweden." "You're damn right, Sweden. In the Olympics!" reference yet, right?
February 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I'm sure no one has made the "who we playin'?" "Sweden." "You're damn right, Sweden. In the Olympics!" reference yet, right?
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.