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Mikko Sakari Koivu (born March 12, 1983) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who plays centre for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu.

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Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard (51) scores past Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski (55) as Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, front right, of Russia, and Wild left wing Stephane Veilleux, right rear, watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. The Wild beat the Coyotes 6-3. Minnesota Wild
A car with a Minnesota license plate is buried under more than 30 inches of snow during a winter storm in Columbia, Md., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Minnesota
MONTREAL - JANUARY 25: New Jersey Devils mascot, N.J. Devil signs autographs for fans during the NHL All Star Mascot Breakfast at the Bell Centre Sports Complex on January 25, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. New Jersey Devils
Anaheim Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne of Finland (8) and defenseman Steve Eminger (7) try to stop Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Smyth, center, in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Ducks won 4 to 2. Anaheim Ducks
New Jersey Devils defenseman Anssi Salmela (29) of Finland is helped off the ice after being injured in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. Finland
Detroit's Chase Simon, right, drives on Butler's Ronald Nored in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Butler defeated Detroit 63-58. Detroit
Minnesota Wild right wing Antti Miettinen, left, of Finland, puts the puck over Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Deslauriers, center, for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn. The Oilers' Taylor Chorney (41) moves in on the play. Minnesota won 4-2. Antti Miettinen
Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34) deflects a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Calgary Flames
Dallas Stars left wing Fabian Brunnstrom (96) celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with teammate Toby Petersen (17) as Stars left wing Sean Avery looks on in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Dallas Stars
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 16: Goaltender Niklas Backstrom #32 of the Minnesota Wild makes a stick save on the shot from Radim Vrbata #17 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the first period of the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on January 16, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. Niklas Bäckström
Minnesota Wild's Andrew Brunette, right, celebrates a goal by teammate Marek Zidlick against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, left, of France, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 6-5 in a shootout. Andrew Brunette
DALLAS - FEBRUARY 02: Guillaume Latendresse #48 of the Minnesota Wild takes a shot against Marty Turco #35 of the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on February 2, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Guillaume Latendresse
Minneosota Wild's Owen Nolan, right, of Ireland, fights with Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell (19) in the second period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Owen Nolan
MONTREAL- DECEMBER 17: Robbie Earl #38 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his first period goal with team mates during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens on December 17, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Robbie Earl
Minnesota Wild's Petr Sykora, right, and Andrew Brunette (15) are congratulated by teammates after Sykora scored a goal in the first period against the New York Rangers during their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Wild defeated the Rangers 3-2. Petr Sykora
Pittsburgh Penguins center Tyler Kennedy (48) and teammate Jordan Staal celebrate after Penguins left wing Matt Cooke scored on Washington Capitals goalie Simeon Varlamov (obscured) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Washington. Capitals defenseman Brian Pothier (2) looks on. Pittsburgh Penguins
Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Johnson, front left, works the puck inside for a shot as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mike Vernace, center, and Canucks left winger Alex Burrows, right, look on in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, right, blocks a shot by Boston Bruins' Michael Ryder, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Boston. The Canucks won 3-2 in a shoot out. Roberto Luongo

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Chicago Blackhawks center John Madden, second from left, is greeted by teammates from left, Duncan Keith, Madden, Kris Versteeg, Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Seabrook after Madden's goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago. Watching the celebration is Wild goalie Josh Harding, and center Mikko Koivu (9).

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Chicago Blackhawks center John Madden, second from left, is greeted by teammates from left, Duncan Keith, Madden, Kris Versteeg, Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Seabrook after Madden's goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago. Watching the celebration is Wild goalie Josh Harding, and center Mikko Koivu (9).

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Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu, left, is upended by Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Fraser during the first period of their NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago.

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Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu, left, is upended by Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Fraser during the first period of their NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago.

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Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, celebrates his short-handed goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, celebrates his short-handed goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild tries to play the puck past Matt Greene #2 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild tries to play the puck past Matt Greene #2 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild plays the puck into the middle slot against Michal Handzus #26 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild plays the puck into the middle slot against Michal Handzus #26 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Kings' Jack Johnson, left, checks Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, right, to the ice during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. The Wild won 4-3.

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Los Angeles Kings' Jack Johnson, left, checks Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, right, to the ice during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. The Wild won 4-3.

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"That's been a part of his game throughout his whole career ... Growing up, watching him, a big part of his game is his work ethic and his battling."


Andrew Ebbett Feb 08 2010 7:00 AM from TwinCities.com

"He has the toughness trait in him"


James Sheppard Feb 08 2010 7:00 AM from TwinCities.com

"You don't have to give him any special privileges because he's old ... He can take care of himself pretty good."


James Sheppard Feb 08 2010 7:00 AM from TwinCities.com

"That's been the story of a lot of our games ... We just don't do it, and they do. We waste a good effort. I suppose it's not a waste if we learn something."


Pat Quinn Feb 06 2010 1:05 AM from KSTP | Minneapolis & St. Paul

"We need luck, every one needs some luck ... I think hard work maybe creates a little luck. We worked hard [Wednesday], we played well and had a little luck maybe, but I think its about time."


Ryan Potulny Feb 04 2010 4:14 PM from Fox 23 New York

"We're in a battle here. We're in a good race. If we stick to our guns, we'll be in ... I can't worry about [being traded] at all. This is my team. This is who I play hard for. We're right there. There's no reason why we can't..."


Owen Nolan Feb 02 2010 4:28 PM from Bleacher Report

"It was very big. I think they only had five or six losses at home all year ... For us to beat them in the playoffs we know we're going to have to beat them here. So it gives us a little confidence if we have to face them in the..."


Troy Brouwer Jan 30 2010 4:46 PM from The Sports Network

"Usually with me, it comes in bunches ... So I try to make sure I'm taking it to the net as much as I can and shooting from every angle. Right now, they're falling."


Eric Staal Jan 29 2010 8:50 PM from Sporting News

"It definitely was a good way to measure ourselves in how we're developing, and how we're coming along as a team ... That game could go either way. We're glad we worked hard, and got the result that we wanted."


Jonathan Toews Jan 29 2010 8:50 PM from Sporting News

"There's worse things that can happen to you, that's for sure"


Josh Harding Jan 28 2010 3:58 AM from CBS Sports
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Chicago Blackhawks center John Madden, second from left, is greeted by teammates from left, Duncan Keith, Madden, Kris Versteeg, Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Seabrook after Madden's goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago. Watching the celebration is Wild goalie Josh Harding, and center Mikko Koivu (9).

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Chicago Blackhawks center John Madden, second from left, is greeted by teammates from left, Duncan Keith, Madden, Kris Versteeg, Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Seabrook after Madden's goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago. Watching the celebration is Wild goalie Josh Harding, and center Mikko Koivu (9).

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Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu, left, is upended by Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Fraser during the first period of their NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago.

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Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu, left, is upended by Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Fraser during the first period of their NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Chicago.

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Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, celebrates his short-handed goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, of Finland, celebrates his short-handed goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild tries to play the puck past Matt Greene #2 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild tries to play the puck past Matt Greene #2 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild plays the puck into the middle slot against Michal Handzus #26 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild plays the puck into the middle slot against Michal Handzus #26 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the NHL game at the Staples Center on December 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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