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Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
January 16th, 2023. That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points. Bill Guerin handed this… Continue reading Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
Olympic Shot Put Awaits Payton Otterdahl this Weekend
Story Links Former North Dakota State NCAA champion thrower Payton Otterdahl will become the first Bison athlete to compete at a pair of Olympic Games when he throws the shot put for Team USA this weekend in Paris. The men’s shot put qualification round will be held Friday, Aug.… Continue reading Olympic Shot Put Awaits Payton Otterdahl this Weekend
Otterdahl Advances to Olympic Shot Put Final
Story Links PARIS, France – For the second time in his career, former North Dakota State NCAA champion thrower Payton Otterdahl has advanced to the shot put finals at the Olympic Games. The men’s shot put finals will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 3, at 12:35 p.m. CT. … Continue reading Otterdahl Advances to Olympic Shot Put Final
Payton Otterdahl Finishes 4th in Olympic Shot Put
Story Links PARIS, France – Former North Dakota State NCAA champion thrower Payton Otterdahl placed fourth in the shot put at the Paris Olympic Games on Saturday. Otterdahl stood in third place for a majority of the competition, but American Joe Kovacs vaulted into the silver medal position with… Continue reading Payton Otterdahl Finishes 4th in Olympic Shot Put