Hockey

Fans near and far cheer on Taylor Heise as Team USA advances to Olympic gold medal game

Feb 18, 2026

Ken Heise was one of about 50 people gathered at Port 104 Friday afternoon to watch the U.S. women’s hockey team win its Olympic quarterfinal match against Italy 6-0. Heise’s grandaughter, Lake City native Taylor Heise, wears No. 27 for Team USA. For years, Ken drove Taylor to school and hockey...

Dream comes true for Taylor Heise, who is bound for the Winter Olympics

Jan 7, 2026

It’s official, Lake City native Taylor Heise is an Olympian. Heise will compete as a member of the Team USA women’s hockey team in February in Italy. The roster reveal happened Friday, Jan. 2, on the “Today Show” on NBC. “It’s a dream come true to be an Olympian,” she said over the weekend. “So...

Heise and Frost win back-to-back PWHL titles

Jun 11, 2025

Lake City native Taylor Heise and the Minnesota Frost clinched their second straight Walter Cup on May 26, defeating the Ottawa Charge 2–1 in a dramatic overtime game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. After Kelly Pannek opened the scoring in the second period and Tereza Vanišová tied it late...

Heise, Team USA win gold at worlds

Apr 23, 2025

Lake City native Taylor Heise had the game-winning assist in overtime as Team USA defeated Canada 4-3 April 20 to claim gold in the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship tournament. Lucas Aykroyd described the moment in an article for iihf.com: “(Tessa) Janecke’s goal...

Heise hoists Walter Cup

Jun 5, 2024

Lake City native Taylor Heise was already the first player selected in the first draft ahead of the first season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She’s since made her mark on the league’s inaugural season with a few more firsts. On Wednesday, May 29, in Boston, Heise and her PWHL -...

Heise’s message to Bluff View students: ‘Try new things, work hard, be kind’

Mar 27, 2024

Professional hockey player Taylor Heise was back at her former school, Bluff View Elementary School in Lake City, on March 21. Students and teachers wore hockey jerseys and other clothing promoting teams Heise has played on over the years, including Team USA and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Heise...

Lake City ‘Line 2’ skaters complete hockey season

Mar 20, 2024

Hockey players from Lake City and Red Wing completed their season on Sunday, March 10. Lake City skaters include Tom Wilson, Kyle Pavlak, Portland Grobe, Nick Egan, Jeff Daggett, Tony Rawlings, Noah Wallerich, Chris Peterson, Mike Ackermann, Adam Schimbeno, Luke Hartzell, Glenn Hartzell, Brett...

Ohl: Scar Face

Feb 14, 2024

I must admit to having numerous scars on my face due to a nasty relationship between me, the sun, and my dermatologist. But it is nothing compared to Terry Sawchuk who was a hockey goalie in the NHL for 20 years (1949-1969.) He accumulated over 400 stitches in his face including three in his right...

Heise is No. 1 draft pick

Sep 20, 2023

Taylor Heise traveled to Toronto, Canada, Monday to find out she’s staying home, and she’s pretty excited about it. Heise was chosen by Minnesota as the first pick in the inaugural draft of the new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Tennis legend and gender equality advocate Billie Jean...

Taylor Heise back on Team USA for world championship tourney

Apr 12, 2023

For the second straight year, Taylor Heise of Lake City is competing for a world championship as a member of Team USA women’s hockey team. Last year Heise was named player of the tournament and Team USA finished with a silver medal after losing to Canada in the finals. This year’s International...