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Pulkkinen Bent on Return to NHL

Pulkkinen Bent on Return to NHL

November 5th, 2016 Life has been a roller coaster for Teemu Pulkkinen during the past few weeks. After being waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 11, the Minnesota Wild claimed the 24-year-old winger. Pulkkinen scored in his third game with the Wild, but he was unable to record another...
Thank You, John Torchetti

Thank You, John Torchetti

May 10th, 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 he steps behind the bench, I think it's important to take a moment to...
Wild Signs Chase Lang to ATO

Wild Signs Chase Lang to ATO

March 25th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed 2014 6th round draft pick Chase Lang to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) to play with the Iowa Wild of the AHL, the team announced Friday. Lang is making his professional debut with the Iowa Wild on Friday against the Chicago Wolves....
Q & A With Ruslan Fedotenko

Q & A With Ruslan Fedotenko

November 30th, 2015 Ruslan Fedotenko may not be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but he is one of the more notable players to have ever played in the NHL. Fedotenko has won two Stanley Cups -- Tampa Bay Lightning in 2003-4 and Pittsburgh Penguins in 2008-9 -- in 863 career NHL games...
Drafts From the Past: Minnesota's Previous Selections

Drafts From the Past: Minnesota's Previous Selections

June 13th, 2015 The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is just around the corner, and the Minnesota Wild will soon acquire multiple new players - the first of which will be selected 20th overall. Now before getting to know Minnesota's newest selections, take a look back at the Wild's drafts from the...
Is Jason Zucker Minnesota's Next Superstar?

Is Jason Zucker Minnesota's Next Superstar?

May 18th, 2015 The Minnesota Wild are in need of an offensive superstar. That is the understatement of the year, but every Wild fan knows just how true it is. Searching for Mr. Right Ever since Marian Gaborik left in 2009, the Wild have been searching desperately for that superstar:...
Stadium Series in the State of Hockey

Stadium Series in the State of Hockey

January 21st, 2015 Outdoor Hockey in the State of Hockey It's no Winter Classic, but the Minnesota Wild has reportedly been given its first outdoor game. The Wild are set to host one of two Stadium Series games in 2016, the other going to the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota will face their...
Minnesota Wild: Training Camp Tidbits

Minnesota Wild: Training Camp Tidbits

September 21st, 2014 Training Camp Begins Hockey fans across North America are rejoicing as training camps have finally started. It's a sign that hockey is almost officially here. Today, Minnesota Wild fans got an early taste of what they're in for this season. A Beautiful Morning for...
Loaded Baby Wild Squad in Iowa for 2014-15 AHL Season

Loaded Baby Wild Squad in Iowa for 2014-15 AHL Season

May 29th, 2014 The depth of young players collected by Chuck Fletcher during his five years as the Minnesota Wild general manager will be on full display during the 2014-15 season. The NHL roster is loaded with young talent that just propelled the team to an impressive regular season...
John Curry's AHL Redemption Road Leads to Iowa

John Curry's AHL Redemption Road Leads to Iowa

February 13th, 2014 John Curry started getting off track during the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' 2009-10 season. After being the starter for most of his young career, which started in 2007-08, he lost his throne in goal. He was out-worked by Brad Thiessen, an undrafted rookie from the...

The Iowa Wild's Opening Weekend

After waiting anxiously for Saturday, Iowa Wild fans piled into the Wells Fargo Arena to watch their first hockey team since 2009 start off their opening weekend with a pair against the Oklahoma City Barons. Although the Wild started off strong with a win in their home...

Stepping Up: Leadership Roles on the Iowa Wild

Just over a week away from the Iowa Wild’s home-opener at Wells Fargo Arena, there have been many last minute moves from Iowa’s NHL affiliate, the Minnesota Wild. With the final roster yet to be released, fans have undoubtedly been wondering which players are going...

Iowa "This is Awkward" Wild: Transitioning from the Aeros to the Wild

With NHL preseason underway, a new AHL season is just around the corner. But this new season brings a big change. Due to a deal gone sour, the forty year old Houston Aeros team is packing their bags and moving to Des Moines, changing their name to the Iowa Wild. And...

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