Alli Baker

New Year, Same Story for the Minnesota Wild

Alli Baker | January 4, 2015

Same Old Story If their New Year’s resolution was to play with a some heart, the Minnesota Wild have already failed. After giving the State of Hockey false hope Friday…

The Minnesota Wild’s Greatest Moments of 2014

Alli Baker | December 27, 2014

This year the Minnesota Wild have seen it all. They made it to the playoffs at the end of last season and made it farther than anyone would’ve thought possible.…

Minnesota Wild: Five Things to Watch in the Week Ahead

Alli Baker | December 15, 2014

Let’s hope the Minnesota Wild got some motivation from their shootout victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night, because they’re certainly going to need it this week. Here’s what…

The Resurgence of Mikko Koivu

Alli Baker | December 10, 2014

Starting Slow Mikko Koivu didn’t exactly have the greatest start to the 2014-2015 season. The captain of the Minnesota Wild scored only 2 goals in his first 24 games and…

Mumps Gone Wild: Minnesota Plagued by Illness

Alli Baker | December 6, 2014

Wednesday night, Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter became the ninth NHLer diagnosed with mumps this season. Although Minnesota isn’t the only team to have been affected by the virus, they have most definitely…

The Minnesota Wild’s 3 Stars for November

Alli Baker | November 30, 2014

Two Down, Five to Go November was an interesting month for the Minnesota Wild. The month started off rough, as the Wild lost their first home game of the season…

In Defense of Thomas Vanek

Alli Baker | November 24, 2014

Let me just start with this before everyone gets all upset: Thomas Vanek could definitely be doing more for the Minnesota Wild. I’m not arguing that. All I’m trying to…

Return of Parise Propels Wild to Victory

Alli Baker | November 17, 2014

Captain America After suffering a concussion against the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 4th, Zach Parise was sidelined for five games before returning last night against the Winnipeg Jets. During his…

Minnesota Continues Slump in New Jersey

Alli Baker | November 12, 2014

Frustration is growing in the State of Hockey and last night’s game against the New Jersey Devils certainly didn’t help. The Minnesota Wild dropped their fourth consecutive game, losing 3-1…

Penguins Hand Wild First Home Loss

Alli Baker | November 5, 2014

There’s No Place Like Home The Minnesota Wild had won all of their home games so far this season, the only team left in the NHL to accomplish this feat.…

Minnesota Wild October in Review

Alli Baker | October 31, 2014

October was a bit of a roller-coaster for the Minnesota Wild. After starting out the season in dominant fashion, shutting out the Colorado Avalanche twice in a row, the Wild…

Darcy Kuemper: The Real Deal?

Alli Baker | October 24, 2014

At the beginning of the 2014-15 season, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about the Minnesota Wild-Darcy Kuemper situation. Niklas Backstrom was finally healthy and is being paid…