In their second season, the Bloomington Bison have clinched a playoff berth and sparked renewed hockey interest across the Twin Cities. Fans, known collectively as the “herd,” are brimming with optimism for the franchise’s next steps, reflecting a growing sense of community pride and excitement for the road ahead.

Two decades after sharing the ice in a girls’ high school exhibition game, the Foligno brothers have finally reunited. Their story reflects both the close-knit world of pro hockey and Minnesota’s passion for the sport.