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Tyson McKay

Tyson McKay, a 29-year-old Maritimer and environmental scientist, has swiftly carved a niche for himself with his evocative coverage of the Minnesota Wild and Saint John Sea Dogs. Beyond the lab, Tyson's connection to hockey is deeply rooted, having been a spectator since his earliest steps. While he's been professionally penning stories for only a year, his lifetime of observation, combined with his analytical mindset, lends a unique perspective to his pieces. Capturing the essence and spirit of the game like few others, Tyson's passion, blended with his Maritime heritage and scientific acumen, makes his writings a refreshing fusion of expertise and authenticity. Follow along on twitter @tysmck15 for the latest.

Revisiting the Wild’s Disappointing 2018-19 Prospect Pool

Tyson McKay | September 26, 2024

Sometimes, we get so caught up in trying to move forward and grow that we forget to look back at where we came from and enjoy the present. The last…

Categories Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Former Wild on New Teams: Checking in on 2023 Departures

Tyson McKay | January 30, 2024

In 2022-23, the Minnesota Wild put up 46 wins and collected 103 points, which was good enough for third place in the Central Division. They were a completely dominant squad…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Trade Action Will Be Limited by Contract Clauses

Tyson McKay | January 27, 2024

It is a difficult season to be a Minnesota Wild fan. The team was coming off back-to-back seasons where they had over 100 points in the regular season and looked…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Top 15 Prospects Midseason Rankings

Tyson McKay | January 17, 2024

This mid-season ranking of the Minnesota Wild’s top prospects reflects a dynamic shift in talent. As their most promising players rise and are consequently promoted to the NHL, their pipeline…

Categories Wild Prospects

Wild’s New Season Goal Needs to Be Getting High Draft Pick

Tyson McKay | January 13, 2024

The Wild’s overtime loss against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 12 marked the halfway point of their season, and it was a fitting representation of where the team is at.…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Saint John Sea Dogs Commit to Rebuild With Total Roster Revamp

Tyson McKay | January 12, 2024

To say that the Saint John Sea Dogs’ front office has been busy over the last month would be the understatement of the year, even if it is only a…

Categories QMJHL

Minnesota Wild Recall Top Goaltending Prospect Jesper Wallstedt

Tyson McKay | January 7, 2024

The Minnesota Wild have had a strange season, to say the least. A very slow start led to a coaching change that prompted a tremendous win-streak, only to encounter a…

Categories NHL News, Wild Prospects

Sweden Settles for Silver at 2024 World Junior Championship

Tyson McKay | January 5, 2024

It seemed like the potential for a storybook ending was there from the beginning: a very strong Team Sweden hunting for an elusive gold medal on home soil. Everything went…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

2024 World Junior Championship: Team Sweden Final Roster

Tyson McKay | January 5, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, it might be early, but Team Sweden is not playing around this season as they cut straight to the point and released their complete 2024 World Junior…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Wild Call Up Adam Raska from Iowa, Return Sammy Walker

Tyson McKay | January 5, 2024

The Minnesota Wild are riddled with injuries and after Thursday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Wild are now on their third losing streak of four or more games…

Categories NHL News, Wild Transactions

Sweden One Win Away from Gold with 5-2 Win Over Czechia

Tyson McKay | January 4, 2024

After barely surviving their quarter-final game against Switzerland, team Sweden moved on to face a Czechia team that already had an upset win under their belt as they ended Canada’s…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Survives Swiss Onslaught in OT Thriller to Reach Semis

Tyson McKay | January 2, 2024

Team Canada proved earlier that in the World Junior Championship, there is no easy win. But the hometown team, Sweden, avoided the same fate and narrowly beat Switzerland 3-2 in…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship
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