Hendrickson's hockey heaven

Wild forward Darby Hendrickson grew up 10 miles from the NHL rink in which he now plays. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota 10 years ago and a star at the University if Minnesota.

Now, in his second year for the Wild, Hendrickson is a regional star, perhaps the most known face on the team. What Minnesotan wouldn't cheer for a native son who fishes for walleye in his free time?

Chip Scoggins produced an off-day piece for the Star Tribune delving into Hendrickson's unlikely stardom.

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