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Tim Olewniczak

Tim joined The Hockey Writers in July 2013. He began his tenure with THW by covering the Minnesota Wild and he now writes on the Buffalo Sabres. Tim completed his undergraduate and graduate work at the University at Buffalo. In addition, he is a published historian and a Baltimore Orioles Contributing Writer for LegendsOnDeck.com. Tim's work for THW has been featured on sites such as Yahoo.com. Follow him on Twitter @TOHockeyTHW

Minnesota Wild Leaders on Team USA

Tim Olewniczak | February 3, 2014

As Team USA gears up for the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Minnesota Wild fans have yet another reason to be glued to the TV during this upcoming event that…

Categories International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, Olympics

Minnesota Wild: A Brief History

Tim Olewniczak | February 1, 2014

The 2014-2015  season marks the fourteenth season for the Minnesota Wild. After the North Stars relocated to Dallas at the end of the 1992-1993 season, the NHL granted Minnesota an expansion…

Categories Hockey History, Minnesota Wild

Justin Fontaine’s Wild NHL Opportunity in Minnesota

Tim Olewniczak | January 26, 2014

After a terrible December, the Minnesota Wild have bounced back in the first month of the new year. The club has posted a 7-3-0 record in their last ten games.…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Player Profiles

Wild Win at Home but Lose Konopka to Buffalo

Tim Olewniczak | January 4, 2014

Life in December was very difficult for the Wild and for fans in the state of hockey. In the last 10 games, the Wild have posted a 3-7-0 record which…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild

Injury Bug Running Through Minnesota

Tim Olewniczak | December 31, 2013

  The injury bug is running through the land of 10,000 lakes. In the final stretch of games in December, the Minnesota Wild lost star forward Zach Parise and defenseman…

Categories Injury Report, Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Schedule 2013 Chapter is Closing: Wild Week Ahead

Tim Olewniczak | December 29, 2013

The Minnesota Wild are having a whale of a time winning on the road this year. The club has posted a 6-12-3 road record compared to their 14-3-2 record at…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Previews and Predictions

Video: NHL’s Ice Time King is Ryan Suter

Tim Olewniczak | December 28, 2013

It is a common goal of many young hockey players to reach the NHL. Youngsters wake up early on weekends, spend countless hours practicing and refining their game just for…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News

Minnesota Wild Record Is A Tale of Two Settings

Tim Olewniczak | December 15, 2013

There’s something strange brewing with the Minnesota Wild record this season. This isn’t something caused by a special elixir, spell, or hex but it is causing much distress in the state of hockey. …

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild: The Week After Turkey Day

Tim Olewniczak | November 30, 2013

The first Thanksgiving took place back in 1621. It started as a three day festival to celebrate a successful harvest. A lot has changed from the first Thanksgiving to our…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Previews and Predictions

Zach Parise’s Injury Scare in St. Louis

Tim Olewniczak | November 28, 2013

In a wild turn of events, Zach Parise’s foot injury that he suffered in the club’s recent game against St. Louis may not cause him to miss significant time. Many…

Categories Injury Report, Minnesota Wild

Granlund Emerging as a Top Forward in the State of Hockey

Tim Olewniczak | November 12, 2013

After the lockout shortened last season, many hockey fans were keenly focused on Minnesota Wild forward Mikael Granlund. The Wild have drafted well and have a very deep prospect pool.…

Categories Minnesota Wild

A Wild October in Minnesota: A Review of the Early 2013-2014 Season

Tim Olewniczak | November 4, 2013

  October is a great month for professional sports. The NFL season is gaining steam, the MLB playoffs come to fruition, the NBA season gets under-way and of course the…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News
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