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Alli Baker

Alli covers the Minnesota Wild and has been a contributing writer with THW since August 2014. She is currently a journalism and sports management student at the University of Minnesota. For all of your Minnesota Wild news and updates, follow her on twitter: @allibaker23

The Top 5 Traditions in Hockey

Alli Baker | December 24, 2017

  All sports have their traditions, but I’m a firm believer that the those found in the NHL are the best. From spending a day with Stanley to the singing of…

How to Survive Hockey Withdrawal

Alli Baker | June 21, 2016

A little over a week ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup, thus ending the 2015-16 hockey season. Now, while everybody loves the playoffs, nobody loves what comes after:…

Minnesota’s Offseason To-Do List

Alli Baker | June 8, 2016

Last season was a rollercoaster ride for the Minnesota Wild.While rollercoasters are fun at the amusement park, they’re not fun when it comes to your sports team. This offseason, the…

Minnesota Wild Helping Fort McMurray Victims

Alli Baker | May 26, 2016

The wildfires in Fort McMurray, Canada, continue to blaze on, despite Canadian officials’ best efforts to keep the massive fires under control. The fire, which has burned for over three…

Thank You, John Torchetti

Alli Baker | May 10, 2016

The Minnesota Wild made a huge move this past week, signing former Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. Boudreau is undoubtedly going to become a great asset for this organization, but before…

Minnesota Wild: Six Questions For Game 6

Alli Baker | April 23, 2016

The Minnesota Wild, by some stroke of magic or luck, found a way to do the impossible Friday night. Facing elimination in Game 5, the Wild looked like they were…

Minnesota vs. Dallas: Three Keys for Game 2

Alli Baker | April 16, 2016

The Minnesota Wild knew this first-round series against the Dallas Stars was going to be a challenge, and Thursday night’s game was a painful reminder of just how out of…

Looking Back on a Wild Season

Alli Baker | April 10, 2016

The Minnesota Wild have secured a spot in the postseason for the fourth consecutive year in a row. It’s probably safe to say not many people thought that would be…

Looking Ahead: Minnesota’s Final Playoff Push

Alli Baker | March 26, 2016

Over the past month, the Minnesota Wild have been battling the Colorado Avalanche for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. Both teams have bounced in and out…

Minnesota’s Youth Soars Despite Sub Par Season

Alli Baker | March 22, 2016

The 2015-16 regular season is not over yet, but it’s safe to say this year hasn’t been the Minnesota Wild’s greatest season. While the Wild still has a chance to…

The Wild Card Isn’t What Minnesota Needs

Alli Baker | March 20, 2016

The postseason is right around the corner, and the Minnesota Wild are in the midst of a battle with the Colorado Avalanche for the last wild card spot in the Western…

Don’t Count Out the Minnesota Wild

Alli Baker | March 9, 2016

The Minnesota Wild have a little over one month left to play in the 2015-16 regular season. A month ago, it seemed April 9 was going to be the last…

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