Rick Olson

Rick started as a sports photojournalist WCCO-TV in 1981, covering the North Stars, Vikings, Twins, Gophers, and more. Assignments include the Stanley Cup Finals, World Series, and NFC Championship games. Rick still loves playing hockey and shooting hockey is his favorite sport to cover. He shot and edited the year-end highlight videos for the North Stars and Chicago Blackhawks for years before being hired by the North Stars to work in the Sales & Marketing department shortly before their 1991 Stanley Cup run. Rick lives in Eden Prairie, MN and started shooting photos of the EPHS hockey teams in 2014. He has contributed photos to the Eden Prairie News, USA Today, as well as other publications. You can follow him on Twitter @rickolson77 and Instagram rickolson77

Stories By Rick Olson

Whitecaps
/ 5 years ago
Gallery: Whitecaps vs. Riveters
Minnesota Whitecaps kick off 2019-20 season with 9-2 win over the Metropolitan Riveters.
By Rick Olson
Galleries
/ 6 years ago
Gallery: Wild vs. Boston
Bruins blank Minnesota 3-0 in Coyle return, Sturm debut
By Rick Olson
Galleries
/ 6 years ago
Gallery: UMD wins dog fight
No. 4 Bulldogs come back for double-OT win over No. 1 Huskies
By Rick Olson
Galleries
/ 6 years ago
Gallery: Opening ‘Knight’
Erik Haula's shootout goal spoils Wild home opener
By Rick Olson
NWHL
/ 6 years ago
Gallery: Inauguration Party
Whitecaps blank defending NWHL champs in league debut
By Rick Olson