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.
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Heather Rule
@hlrule.bsky.social
· Nov 20
The puck drops tomorrow on the Minnesota Frost/PWHL season.
So, I thought it was a good time to drop my first Substack entry on Written Rule of Sports. 🏒👩💻
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So, I thought it was a good time to drop my first Substack entry on Written Rule of Sports. 🏒👩💻
writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/written-ru... #WrittenRuleOfSports
Czechia scored two goals on eight shots in the final 3:20 of the game once they pulled the goaltender.
January 6, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Czechia scored two goals on eight shots in the final 3:20 of the game once they pulled the goaltender.
FINAL: Sweden 4, Czechia 2
SOG: 37-29, Sweden
Sweden wins the gold medal at the World Junior Championship for the first time since 2012.
SOG: 37-29, Sweden
Sweden wins the gold medal at the World Junior Championship for the first time since 2012.
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
FINAL: Sweden 4, Czechia 2
SOG: 37-29, Sweden
Sweden wins the gold medal at the World Junior Championship for the first time since 2012.
SOG: 37-29, Sweden
Sweden wins the gold medal at the World Junior Championship for the first time since 2012.
ENG with 8 seconds left.
4-2 Sweden.
4-2 Sweden.
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
ENG with 8 seconds left.
4-2 Sweden.
4-2 Sweden.
ENG with 8 seconds left.
4-2 Sweden.
4-2 Sweden.
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 AM
ENG with 8 seconds left.
4-2 Sweden.
4-2 Sweden.
And another for Czechia.
It's 3-2 with 23.3 seconds left.
It's 3-2 with 23.3 seconds left.
January 6, 2026 at 3:52 AM
And another for Czechia.
It's 3-2 with 23.3 seconds left.
It's 3-2 with 23.3 seconds left.
Czechia gets on the board with 2:24 left in the third. An extra-attacker goal.
3-1 game.
3-1 game.
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Czechia gets on the board with 2:24 left in the third. An extra-attacker goal.
3-1 game.
3-1 game.
We have a 5-on-5 goal.
Sweden makes it 3-0 with 16:13 left in the third period.
Sweden makes it 3-0 with 16:13 left in the third period.
January 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM
We have a 5-on-5 goal.
Sweden makes it 3-0 with 16:13 left in the third period.
Sweden makes it 3-0 with 16:13 left in the third period.
END 2: Sweden 2, Czechia 0
SOG: 29-11, Sweden
Sweden has a SHG and PPG
SOG: 29-11, Sweden
Sweden has a SHG and PPG
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
END 2: Sweden 2, Czechia 0
SOG: 29-11, Sweden
Sweden has a SHG and PPG
SOG: 29-11, Sweden
Sweden has a SHG and PPG
Sweden takes a 2-0 lead with a PPG from Victor Eklund, who buries the puck on the backdoor rebound.
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Sweden takes a 2-0 lead with a PPG from Victor Eklund, who buries the puck on the backdoor rebound.
END 1: Sweden 1, Czechia 0
SOG: 8-6, Sweden
SOG: 8-6, Sweden
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
END 1: Sweden 1, Czechia 0
SOG: 8-6, Sweden
SOG: 8-6, Sweden
Sweden takes a 1-0 lead with 5:14 left in the first period.
Casper Juustovaara had his stick slashed out of his hand at the blue line, picks it up, then heads to the net and gets a pass to shoot into the open net with the goalie out of position.
SHG.
Casper Juustovaara had his stick slashed out of his hand at the blue line, picks it up, then heads to the net and gets a pass to shoot into the open net with the goalie out of position.
SHG.
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Sweden takes a 1-0 lead with 5:14 left in the first period.
Casper Juustovaara had his stick slashed out of his hand at the blue line, picks it up, then heads to the net and gets a pass to shoot into the open net with the goalie out of position.
SHG.
Casper Juustovaara had his stick slashed out of his hand at the blue line, picks it up, then heads to the net and gets a pass to shoot into the open net with the goalie out of position.
SHG.
FINAL: Canada 6, Finland 3
Canada wins the bronze medal
Canada wins the bronze medal
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
FINAL: Canada 6, Finland 3
Canada wins the bronze medal
Canada wins the bronze medal
Canada leads Finland 5-3 after two periods.
SOG: 28-17, Canada
SOG: 28-17, Canada
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Canada leads Finland 5-3 after two periods.
SOG: 28-17, Canada
SOG: 28-17, Canada
First to 10 wins?
Canada leads Finland 5-3 with 5:42 remaining in the bronze-medal game.
Canada leads Finland 5-3 with 5:42 remaining in the bronze-medal game.
January 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
First to 10 wins?
Canada leads Finland 5-3 with 5:42 remaining in the bronze-medal game.
Canada leads Finland 5-3 with 5:42 remaining in the bronze-medal game.
Reposted by Heather Rule
Rink Rule: Frost fall to Montreal
The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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January 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Rink Rule: Frost fall to Montreal
The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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Minnesota Wild prospects at WJC:
Finland: Aron Kiviarju
Czechia: Adam Benak
Finland: Aron Kiviarju
Czechia: Adam Benak
January 5, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Minnesota Wild prospects at WJC:
Finland: Aron Kiviarju
Czechia: Adam Benak
Finland: Aron Kiviarju
Czechia: Adam Benak
FINAL: Czechia 6, Canada 4
SOG: 36-24, Czechia
It'll be Sweden and Czechia for gold at the WJC. Canada and Finland for bronze.
SOG: 36-24, Czechia
It'll be Sweden and Czechia for gold at the WJC. Canada and Finland for bronze.
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 AM
FINAL: Czechia 6, Canada 4
SOG: 36-24, Czechia
It'll be Sweden and Czechia for gold at the WJC. Canada and Finland for bronze.
SOG: 36-24, Czechia
It'll be Sweden and Czechia for gold at the WJC. Canada and Finland for bronze.
Empty netter for Czechia with 25.9 to go for a 6-4 lead.
January 5, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Empty netter for Czechia with 25.9 to go for a 6-4 lead.
Now Czechia back in front with 1:14.
5-4 lead.
5-4 lead.
January 5, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Now Czechia back in front with 1:14.
5-4 lead.
5-4 lead.
So, I've been writing...
But Canada just tied the game 4 all with 2:41 left in regulation.
But Canada just tied the game 4 all with 2:41 left in regulation.
January 5, 2026 at 4:19 AM
So, I've been writing...
But Canada just tied the game 4 all with 2:41 left in regulation.
But Canada just tied the game 4 all with 2:41 left in regulation.
Rink Rule: Frost fall to Montreal
The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
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January 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Rink Rule: Frost fall to Montreal
The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
Subscribe: writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/rink-rule-... #WrittenRuleOfSports
The Victoire tie the game late before finishing the comeback over the Frost in overtime.
'The game was right there for us.'
Subscribe: writtenruleofsports.substack.com/p/rink-rule-... #WrittenRuleOfSports
Frost coach Ken Klee postgame on Doms Petrie, who left hurt in the 2nd period:
"She'll be evaluated tomorrow. It didn't look good. Obviously didn't sound good. I'm sure everybody in the arena heard. Obviously, we're hoping the best for her. She's a very important player for us."
"She'll be evaluated tomorrow. It didn't look good. Obviously didn't sound good. I'm sure everybody in the arena heard. Obviously, we're hoping the best for her. She's a very important player for us."
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Frost coach Ken Klee postgame on Doms Petrie, who left hurt in the 2nd period:
"She'll be evaluated tomorrow. It didn't look good. Obviously didn't sound good. I'm sure everybody in the arena heard. Obviously, we're hoping the best for her. She's a very important player for us."
"She'll be evaluated tomorrow. It didn't look good. Obviously didn't sound good. I'm sure everybody in the arena heard. Obviously, we're hoping the best for her. She's a very important player for us."
FINAL/SO: Sweden def. Finland in eight rounds.
Sweden will play for gold.
Sweden will play for gold.
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
FINAL/SO: Sweden def. Finland in eight rounds.
Sweden will play for gold.
Sweden will play for gold.
END OT: Shootout is next.
SOG: 37-33, Finland
Finland captain Aron Kiviharju had a couple of great chances on the PP, including a shot off the crossbar.
SOG: 37-33, Finland
Finland captain Aron Kiviharju had a couple of great chances on the PP, including a shot off the crossbar.
January 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
END OT: Shootout is next.
SOG: 37-33, Finland
Finland captain Aron Kiviharju had a couple of great chances on the PP, including a shot off the crossbar.
SOG: 37-33, Finland
Finland captain Aron Kiviharju had a couple of great chances on the PP, including a shot off the crossbar.