Heather Rule
@hlrule.bsky.social
Freelance (mostly sports) journalist/writer for hire | #WrittenRuleOfSports | Views are my own | Twin Cities, Minn. | Socials: @hlrule
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Out of five finalists, Jacqueline Nowakowski was named 2026 Hockey Mom of the Year at the Hockey Mom Face-Off at MOA tonight as part of the World Junior Championship lead-up.
Fun event showcasing hockey moms and their stories. 🏒
Fun event showcasing hockey moms and their stories. 🏒
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Out of five finalists, Jacqueline Nowakowski was named 2026 Hockey Mom of the Year at the Hockey Mom Face-Off at MOA tonight as part of the World Junior Championship lead-up.
Fun event showcasing hockey moms and their stories. 🏒
Fun event showcasing hockey moms and their stories. 🏒
The tree both gets in the way and also creates a cool photo as the light shines off the branches. 🌳🎨
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The tree both gets in the way and also creates a cool photo as the light shines off the branches. 🌳🎨
Wednesday Night (Northern) Lights.
Over Goodrich Field in Anoka.
Over Goodrich Field in Anoka.
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Wednesday Night (Northern) Lights.
Over Goodrich Field in Anoka.
Over Goodrich Field in Anoka.
Lots of hoopla about a new Krispy Kreme returning and opening in the area today.
I'm so old I remember when they came to the metro the first time. Same hoopla.
Welcome back. You never should have left.
(photo from last year on a road trip where we make a specific stop at KK)
I'm so old I remember when they came to the metro the first time. Same hoopla.
Welcome back. You never should have left.
(photo from last year on a road trip where we make a specific stop at KK)
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Lots of hoopla about a new Krispy Kreme returning and opening in the area today.
I'm so old I remember when they came to the metro the first time. Same hoopla.
Welcome back. You never should have left.
(photo from last year on a road trip where we make a specific stop at KK)
I'm so old I remember when they came to the metro the first time. Same hoopla.
Welcome back. You never should have left.
(photo from last year on a road trip where we make a specific stop at KK)
Northern Lights out.
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Northern Lights out.
From 2-0 to 3-2, 3-3 and a 10-round shootout with the goalkeepers taking shots.
All soccer games are like this, right? Got an exciting one as a freelancer. #WrittenRuleOfSports
All soccer games are like this, right? Got an exciting one as a freelancer. #WrittenRuleOfSports
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
From 2-0 to 3-2, 3-3 and a 10-round shootout with the goalkeepers taking shots.
All soccer games are like this, right? Got an exciting one as a freelancer. #WrittenRuleOfSports
All soccer games are like this, right? Got an exciting one as a freelancer. #WrittenRuleOfSports
The back-to-back champs are back for season 3. 🏒❄️
First day of @pwhlfrost.bsky.social training camp for 2025-26.
First day of @pwhlfrost.bsky.social training camp for 2025-26.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The back-to-back champs are back for season 3. 🏒❄️
First day of @pwhlfrost.bsky.social training camp for 2025-26.
First day of @pwhlfrost.bsky.social training camp for 2025-26.
50 Days until the 50th World Juniors 🏒
The event in the Twin Cities will include the Bold North Breakaway Fan Fest at Rice Park and RiverCentre in St. Paul. Bumper cars, trolley rides, fireworks show and more!
(Had to have a little snow for the official puck drop, too. ❄️)
The event in the Twin Cities will include the Bold North Breakaway Fan Fest at Rice Park and RiverCentre in St. Paul. Bumper cars, trolley rides, fireworks show and more!
(Had to have a little snow for the official puck drop, too. ❄️)
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
50 Days until the 50th World Juniors 🏒
The event in the Twin Cities will include the Bold North Breakaway Fan Fest at Rice Park and RiverCentre in St. Paul. Bumper cars, trolley rides, fireworks show and more!
(Had to have a little snow for the official puck drop, too. ❄️)
The event in the Twin Cities will include the Bold North Breakaway Fan Fest at Rice Park and RiverCentre in St. Paul. Bumper cars, trolley rides, fireworks show and more!
(Had to have a little snow for the official puck drop, too. ❄️)
No. 874. Make sure to vote today if your have local elections.
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
No. 874. Make sure to vote today if your have local elections.
November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Back to the rink: Vancouver Canucks (6-6-0, 12 points) vs. Minnesota Wild (3-6-3, 9 points)
Game 5-of-6 on the homestand for the Wild. They're 0-2-2 so far.
Game 5-of-6 on the homestand for the Wild. They're 0-2-2 so far.
November 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Back to the rink: Vancouver Canucks (6-6-0, 12 points) vs. Minnesota Wild (3-6-3, 9 points)
Game 5-of-6 on the homestand for the Wild. They're 0-2-2 so far.
Game 5-of-6 on the homestand for the Wild. They're 0-2-2 so far.
It may have been a rough Minnesota sports weekend, but it was the best weekend celebrating @barb-rule.bsky.social's birthday! 🎂🥰🏒🥂🍺
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It may have been a rough Minnesota sports weekend, but it was the best weekend celebrating @barb-rule.bsky.social's birthday! 🎂🥰🏒🥂🍺
Dad's adopted motto at sporting events: "A beer, a hot dog and a seat."
(He just wishes he was watching the Fighting Saints 😁)
(He just wishes he was watching the Fighting Saints 😁)
October 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Dad's adopted motto at sporting events: "A beer, a hot dog and a seat."
(He just wishes he was watching the Fighting Saints 😁)
(He just wishes he was watching the Fighting Saints 😁)
Happy birthday, @barb-rule.bsky.social! 🏒🥰
Pronto pup and bev secured, she would like to see her favorite hockey team score some goals and get a W tonight.
Pronto pup and bev secured, she would like to see her favorite hockey team score some goals and get a W tonight.
October 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Happy birthday, @barb-rule.bsky.social! 🏒🥰
Pronto pup and bev secured, she would like to see her favorite hockey team score some goals and get a W tonight.
Pronto pup and bev secured, she would like to see her favorite hockey team score some goals and get a W tonight.
Mother-daughter night out. 🥰🥂
October 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Mother-daughter night out. 🥰🥂
Holy Angels junior Elizabeth Payne wins the Class 2A girls' tennis singles championship.
2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) over top-seed Sam Williams (Mankato East).
Payne lost the first 10 points of the 3rd set, was down 4-1 and 5-3 and 6-5 before forcing the breaker.
2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) over top-seed Sam Williams (Mankato East).
Payne lost the first 10 points of the 3rd set, was down 4-1 and 5-3 and 6-5 before forcing the breaker.
October 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Holy Angels junior Elizabeth Payne wins the Class 2A girls' tennis singles championship.
2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) over top-seed Sam Williams (Mankato East).
Payne lost the first 10 points of the 3rd set, was down 4-1 and 5-3 and 6-5 before forcing the breaker.
2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) over top-seed Sam Williams (Mankato East).
Payne lost the first 10 points of the 3rd set, was down 4-1 and 5-3 and 6-5 before forcing the breaker.
Class 2A girls tennis team champion: Rock Ridge
The first athletic championship for Rock Ridge. The 4 seed defeated 3-seed (and 15-time 1A champ) Blake 6-1.
The first athletic championship for Rock Ridge. The 4 seed defeated 3-seed (and 15-time 1A champ) Blake 6-1.
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Class 2A girls tennis team champion: Rock Ridge
The first athletic championship for Rock Ridge. The 4 seed defeated 3-seed (and 15-time 1A champ) Blake 6-1.
The first athletic championship for Rock Ridge. The 4 seed defeated 3-seed (and 15-time 1A champ) Blake 6-1.
Happy 80th birthday to my favorite agitator, @pjthereuss.bsky.social! 🎉👨💻
October 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy 80th birthday to my favorite agitator, @pjthereuss.bsky.social! 🎉👨💻
