If Minnesota regards itself as the State of Hockey, the Twin Cities' Professional Women's Hockey League franchise will feature plenty of homegrown players, including Taylor Heise.
The Whitecaps, who have moved to the Richfield Ice Arena, revamped their roster and committed to Ronda Engelhardt as coach after last season s 6-13 finish.
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