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NATE'S OVERNIGHT

Is Perk out of retirement?? Part 1

By Nate Anderson
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Updated: 2 years ago

Here is what we have.

Last Sunday I was woken up by one of my contacts over at the Xcel Energy Center asking me a million questions about whether or not Eric Perkins is coming back to play with the Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse team. The rumors have been flying all over the internet this summer that Perk was having second thoughts about retiring from the Swarm. To review, Perk signed with the Swarm to play opening night back in 2007. During the last home game this year an emotional ceremony was held at the X where Eric and his jersey were retired.

Stirring the pot of controversy? Last Saturday night during our 10pm newscast Perkins made a comment about possibly looking to make his way back on the field. He wouldn't comment on what exactly was going on but it sounds like the lines of communication between the Minnesota Swarm and Eric Perkins are open once again.

I tracked him down this week, unexpected or course. Check out the interview and see what he has to say, or not say.

You don't want to miss this interview!!!

Perk signs with the Minnesota Swarm. A proud day for all Minnesotans

The 2007 home opener at the Xcel Energy Center

Perk's jersey hangs from his chair in the sports office. Will he wear it again?

Perk's retirement ceremony. There was not a dry eye in the house

The fans want him back on the field on 2009!

We don't know much other than I plan on running into Perk more in the near future to try and get to the bottom of this!

Please, stay tuned! Nate

By Nate Anderson, KARE 11 News



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