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Wild History

Today in Hockey History: April 16

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2025

April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: March 13

Matthew Zator | March 13, 2025

March 13 has been an eventful date throughout National Hockey League history. Hall of Famers hit milestones while there was plenty to cheer about in Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Calgary.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Calgary Flames, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Oilers History, Philadelphia Flyers, St Louis Blues, Wild History

One for the Ages: Alexandre Daigle’s 2003-04 NHL Season

Nathaniel Oliver | February 3, 2025

Alexandre Daigle gets an unfair bad rap. “All-time greatest draft bust”, “primadonna”, “completely lacked effort and motivation”. Strong words for any athlete, though maybe at the time that he broke…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2025

One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Fame member to…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22

Matthew Zator | January 22, 2025

Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair…

Categories Archives, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Panthers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Wild History

3 Overachieving Minnesota Wild Defensemen

Brandt Corbin | October 16, 2024

Every National Hockey League team has an overachiever or two, but how many clubs can say 50% of their blue line are complete underdogs? That is the Minnesota Wild, for…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Mikko Koivu’s Two-Decade Journey as the Minnesota Wild’s Captain & Legend

Brandt Corbin | October 9, 2024

Minnesota Wild legend Mikko Koivu was a silent assassin, a foundational piece, a 200-foot player, who led by example night in and night out. For a second-year team like the…

Categories Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild History

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

Minnesota Wild’s Fortunes Changed With Kirill Kaprizov Pick in 2015

Brandt Corbin | September 25, 2024

What do Armands Berzins, Jean-Claude Sawyer, Tanner Faith, and Kirill Kaprizov have in common? All of them are fifth-round draft picks of the Minnesota Wild. Kaprizov is one of five…

Categories Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Daily Hockey Trivia – Presidents’ Trophy, Free Agency Deals & Hobey Baker

Jacob Billington | September 12, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 10, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, NCAA, Red Wings History, Wild History

3 Best Minnesota Wild Playoff Runs in Franchise History

Devon Platana | November 17, 2023

Some fans might be wondering whether or not the Minnesota Wild have ever come close to a Stanley Cup in their existence and just how deep they’d have to go…

Categories Hockey History, Wild History

Minnesota Wild Players & Their Unique Numbers

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | September 9, 2023

Every team has prevalent jersey numbers. Players come and go, but those numbers are always worn. On the other hand, some numbers have never been worn, and those have only…

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