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Minnesota Wild Tickets News ArchiveMinnesota Wild Players UpdateThe Minnesota Wild roster is changing dramatically thanks to multiple moves during the NHL Free Agency trading period. Here is a rundown of the top Minnesota Wild additions and losses.
Added: Andrew Brunette Marek Zadlicky Craig Weller
Lost: Brian Rolston Aaron Voros Todd Fedoruk
The Minnesota Wild bench will have several new faces next season, but there is no doubt that the team will continue to be competitive and sell out games. Minnesota Wild tickets will continue to be a hot commodity and local ticket brokers are your best bet for securing the Wild tickets you want! Minnesota Wild Roster will ChangeThe Minnesota Wild made its first offseason move yesterday when the Wild traded a third-round draft pick to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron. The Wild are sure to make even more moves over the summer months as they work to create a strong 2008-09 Minnesota Wild roster.
Minnesota Wild BlogrollThere are plenty of Minnesota Wild fans that are passionate about hockey and share that passion on the internet, they are Minnesota Wild bloggers. If you do a search for Minnesota Wild blogs, you get an assortment of guys and gals that all love the Minnesota Wild as much as we do here at www.minnesotawildtickets.com
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If you wish to be removed or added to this blog list, please email us at sales@minnesotawildtickets.com Coach Jacques Lemaire will be back with Wild team next yearJacques Lemaire announced he will be back to coach the eighth season for the Minnesota Wild. Lemaire had some hesitation about returning, but was reassured by a meeting with general manager Doug Risebrough that the Minnesota Wild team was going in a direction that needed Lemaire's unwavering guidance. Coach Lemaire has been with the Wild since the franchise began and he hopes to bring the Stanley Cup to Minnesota next year.
NHL PlayoffsThe Minnesota Wild may not be in the NHL Playoffs anymore, but NHL fans can still get great NHL Playoff tickets from our site. Just enter NHL in the search box or your favorite NHL team name and see the NHL Playoff schedule and game day ticket inventory.
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Buy Minnesota Wild Playoff Tickets today! Buy your Minnesota Wild ticketsWe are down to the last month of regular season NHL hockey and the Minnesota Wild are turning up the heat! The Wild are clawing their way at the top of the Northwest Division and Minnesota hockey fans won't want to miss one single game.
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Local ticket brokers are your best bet to secure Minnesota Wild tickets. There are only a few brokers that are local including www.minnesotawildtickets.com and Ticket King. Minnesota Wild Schedule heats upThe Minnesota Wild playoff race is heating up! The Wild host the Calgary Flames on Sunday February 24th at the Xcel Energy Center. The Flames are on the heels of the Minnesota Wild in the Northwest Division and the game could be a real morale booster for either team.
The Wild schedule then includes a trio of road games and then back to the Xcel Energy Center to host the Los Angeles Kings on March 2nd at 6pm. Minnesotawildtickets.com still has plenty of tickets to all Wild games and can offer game day pick-up less than a block from the Xcel Energy Center. Order your Minnesota Wild tickets today! Wild Competing in Close Games The Minnesota Wild have been playing closely matched games vs their NHL opponents. The Wild lost to the Dallas Stars 1-0 and then beat the New York Islanders 3-4 in overtime during their last two home games. The Wild are now in the middle of their week long road trip that took them through St Louis for a 1-2 win in a shootout and will force them to play the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver before returning home to take on the Nashville Predators at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday February 17th.
The Wild Predators game should be interesting as new Wild owner Craig Leipold is facing off against his former team for the very first time. Wild Predators tickets start out at $49 per ticket. Go Wild! Upcoming Wild GamesThe Minnesota Wild have upcoming home games that Minnesota Wild fans won't want to miss. Buy your wild tickets today!
Wild play well after All-Star breakThe Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at the Xcel Energy Center on January 30th. It was the first time the Wild and the Ducks were on the ice since the All-Star break. The Wild came out strong and shut down the defend Stanley Cup Champs 5-1. Way to go Wild!
The Wild also beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus 4-1. The Minnesota Wild are determined to be number one in the Northwest Division. Check out the NHL Standings. Go Wild!
Wild Hockey BlogsIt seems everyone has a blog these days and baseball bloggers have been known for years for their dedication of discussing stats and trades. It seems NHL fans are quickly catching on to the blogging craze and new Minnesota Wild blogs are popping up online. www.hockeywilderness.com replaces an old in the state of hockey Wild blog as part of the SB Nation group. www.minnesotawildtickets.com has linked to www.mnwildfreak.blogspot.com for a long time.
If you have a wild hockey blog that you would like us to mention or link to, email us at sales@minnesotawildtickets.com Gabroik scores in All Star game Minnesota Wilds' lone All-Star player Marian Gaborik scored one goal in the All-Star contest. The goal wasn't enough to help the West beat the East, but it was nice that the Minnesota Wild was represented well in the game. Last year, Minnesota Wild player Brian Rolston was selected to be in the All-Star game.Wild on top of NHL NorthwestThe Minnesota Wild lost to the Calgary Flames 1-2 on Tuesday in Calgary, but then turned it around and beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Denver to secure first place in the Northwest Division heading into the All Star Break. Way to go Wild!
Wild beats Canucks, has another chance at CalgaryThe Minnesota Wild does not look like it will fold under pressure in the Western Conference anytime soon. The Wild went out Monday night in front of the Vancouver Canucks fans and took it to them. Brian Rolston scored first in the game at 9:45 in the second period. Then Pierre-Marc Bouchard scored followed by Mikko Koivu. At that point the Wild had a 3-1 lead and it was all but wrapped up for the away team. The Wild beat the Canucks with a final score of 4-2.
The Wild takes on the Calgary Flames for yet another important division matchup. There is no clear pecking order in the division yet thanks to a log jam in the standings, but the Wild can make a statement if they find a way to win in Calgary. If the Wild beats the Flames, they can start to get separation in that Northwest Division. Gaborik is the "First Star"Despite criticism and shortened playing time from coach Jacques Lemaire, Marian Gaborik has been showered with yet more accolades from the NHL. Gaborik was named the "First Star" out of three NHL stars of the week. Gaborik posted eight points and a +
Getting Minnesota Wild tickets only gets more difficult as the Wild's play improves and Marian Gaborik becomes more nationally recognized as an NHL superstar. Luckily, you can still get Wild tickets here. Wild on a RollThe Minnesota Wild have been on a roll winning their last three games. First the Wild beat the hot Detroit Red Wings in Detroit thanks to an overtime shootout goal by Marian Gaborik. Next, the Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in Chicago and then pleased Wild fans with a Phoenix Coyotes win at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday. Next up for the Wild is a pair of home games this week - Tomorrow night vs the Calgary Flames and then Friday night vs the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Buy Wild Tickets today!
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Wild Ducks Tickets Fri Jan 18 7pm Minnesota Wild SoldThe Minnesota Wild franchise has been sold to former Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold. Wild owner Bob Naegele and Minnesota Sports and Entertainment Vice Chairman Jac Sperling said the deal was expected to close in several months, pending approvals by the City of St. Paul, the NHL and others. Terms of the sale were not released.
"It is now time to pass the torch on to a new owner who will ensure that long-term success," Bob Naegele said in a prepared statement. "Craig is as committed to winning the Stanley Cup as I have been, and he represents proven, committed leadership, hockey passion and Midwestern values that have been the bedrock of our organization's success to this point - and will serve as the foundation for the success of the future."
Craig Leipold, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin, said in a prepared statement: "I have admired Bob Naegele and the entire Wild organization since the first puck dropped in 2000. It is a true privilege to become part of the organization and the hockey community in Minnesota."
Many Minnesota Wild fans hope this transition will be seamless and that the great state of hockey will continue on as usual. Buy Wild tickets now to see new owner Craig Leipold wondering the Xcel Energy Center concourses. Wild on Road Trip, Can't wait to get HomeAfter the amazing 6-3 Dallas Stars win on January 3rd, the Wild have slumped on their four game road trip losing to the Nashville Predators 1-4 and then to Dallas in Dallas 1-3. Now the Minnesota Wild team needs to gear up for a match-up in Detroit against the hottest team in the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings.
After the Red Wings game, the Wild will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in another tough road match-up. The Wild will return home on Sunday January 13th to play the Phoenix Coyotes on the Xcel Energy Center ice. It will feel good to have the Wild home! Buy your Wild tickets today! Tickets are less than $55/each for the Phoenix game!
Minnesota Wild Start New Year with a WinThe Minnesota Wild started the New Year with a Dallas Stars victory. The Wild beat the Stars 6-3 at the Xcel Energy Center in the first game of 2008. After losing a close match on New Years Eve to the San Jose Sharks, the Minnesota Wild players committed to playing solid hockey from the moment the puck dropped to the final buzzer and the commitment worked!
Marian Gaborik scored two goals against Dallas including a short handed shot. Pavol Demitra, Eric Belanger and Pierre Marc-Bouchard also added goals for the Minnesota Wild. The Xcel Energy Center was wild with excitement and Wild fans won't want to miss one single Minnesota hockey game this year. The Wild hit the road for a tough 4 game road streak, but will be back at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday January 13th vs the Phoenix Coyotes. Buy your Minnesota Wild tickets today! Ring in the New Year with the Minnesota WildHey, Wild fans there are still two Minnesota Wild games left in 2007 including a New Years Eve match-up between the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks. Buy your Minnesota Wild tickets today for upcoming Minnesota Wild games and ring in the New Year in style! Happy New Year Wild fans!
Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Dec. 29th
Wild vs. San Jose Sharks Dec. 31st
Wild lose to NHL's best teamThe Minnesota Wild lost to the Detroit Red Wings Saturday night at the Xcel Energy Center 4-1. Wild fans were hoping for a superstar repeat of Thursday nights Rangers game, but were quickly reminded of the Detroit Red Wings superior skills. The Red Wings are on top of the NHL right now and it showed Saturday. The Red Wings outshot the Wild 51-19 and completely dominated all three periods silencing the normally loud Xcel Energy Center crowd. Kim Johnsson got the lone goal for the Wild.
Said Wild forward Brian Rolston: "Obviously, that wasn't our best game, but that's the best team in the league, and we're not close to that team right now. That's our measuring stick, and we've got a long way to go."
Let's hope the Wild can regroup and come out stronger on the road vs Dallas and Phoenix this week and then put on a great show for the hometown fans on Saturday December 29th vs Edmonton Oilers. Let's go Wild! Marian Gaborik Scores 5 goals, sets Wild record
Gaborik scored a goal in the first period, found the net two more times in the second and Wild fans were elated with a hat trick but Gaborik didn't stop there adding two more in the third. Wild Teammates Sean Hill and Keith Carney carried Marian Gaborik off the ice in front of 18,000+ excited Wild fans. Let's hope the Wild can continue the momentum tonight vs. Detroit! Let's go Wild! Wild tickets make great giftsMinnesota Wild tickets make great holiday gifts and it's not too late to order them and still have them under the tree. Just choose the local pick-up option and pick your Wild tickets up at a local office in either Minneapolis or St Paul. One of our friendly customer service reps will call you once you have placed your order and work with you to insure you get your tickets when and where it is convenient for you! Order Wild tickets now and be the best gift giver of the season!
Wild host Detroit on SaturdayThe Minnesota Wild will host the best team in the NHL right now, the Detroit Red Wings, on Saturday December 22nd. The Wings are red hot and are out to prove that Detroit is just as worthy of the Hockeytown USA moniker as Saint Paul. There are still a few Wild tickets left for the game, but don't wait because this popular Saturday before the holiday game often sells out as local Wild fans bring their out of town guests to see the NHL at one of the finest arenas in the country, the Xcel Energy Center.
Wild on Winning StreakThe Minnesota Wild have now won three straight games, beating the Anaheim Mighty Ducks 5-2 in Anaheim and beating the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in L.A. The Wild then traveled back home to St Paul and beat the Nashville Predators 3-2. The Wild hope to continue their winning ways when the New York Rangers come to the Xcel tomorrow night. Buy Wild tickets today and see a great Eastern vs. Western Conference match-up!
Sea Saw Road TripThe Minnesota Wild are on a sea saw of a road trip, meaning they lose one, they win one, they lose one...So far the Wild have lost to the Detroit Red Wings, beat the Columbus Blue Jackets and then lost to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. I guess that means they are due to win one tonight in Anaheim against the Mighty Ducks. The game isn't on TV so check back to MinnesotaWildTickets.com to hear the final score!
Let's go Wild! Shut out in DetroitThe Minnesota Wild got shut out in Detroit on Friday night as the Red Wings put five goals past Josh Harding. Detroits Henrik Zetterberg got a hat trick and the Wild hardly got a chance to play out of their own zone. The second period was probably some of the worst defense the Wild has had all season and the Red Wings took full advantage of it getting three goals in less than 5 minutes. Wild winger Marian Gaborik had a chance to score in the third with a breakaway, but Detroit goalie Dominik Hasek took him out and sent him head over heels on the ice. Hasek got a two minute tripping penalty.
Let's hope the Wild fare better against the Red Wings on their home ice on December 22nd. That's a Saturday night Wild game you won't want to miss! Wild vs. Red Wings Wild win three at home 12/6The Wild finished their four game home series with three wins and one loss. The Wild beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-1 and then the St Louis Blues 3-2 in OT and finally the Vancouver Canucks 2-1, but lost the last of the home stand to the Philadelphia Flyers in a disappointing 1-3 finish. The Wild now start a five game road trip that will start at the home of the hottest team in the NHL right now, the Detroit Lions. Go Wild! Show us what you got!
The Wild face the Phoenix Coyotes at the Xcel Energy CenterThe Minnesota Wild will face the Phoenix Coyotes tonight at the Xcel Energy Center with a 7pm start time. There are still great Minnesota Wild tickets available so grab your friends or family and head out to the "X" to see Jacques Lemaire and the Wild team take down Wayne Gretzky and the Phoenix Coyote team. Every point counts as the Wild battle in the tight NHL Western Conference. Pavol Demitra should be back on the ice for the Wild giving the team a much needed lift in the skill department. Buy your Wild tickets now!
Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky on the Wild, in the Fischler Report: "They're one of the fastest teams in the league, and very disciplined. It makes them incredibly tough to play against." Wild lose two, win oneThe Wednesday night / Friday night home game series didn't turn out too well for the Minnesota Wild last week as they dropped both Thanksgiving week contests. First dropping the hyped up game to the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 and then the Wild were shutout by the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. The Wild then managed to pull off a win on the road in Nashville vs. the Predators and are sitting 5th in the Western Conference, 8 points behind the powerhouse Detroit Red Wings.
Wild Win at Xcel Energy Center, look forward to upcoming home gamesThe Minnesota Wild managed only one win on their past road trip and are eager to play at home on the Xcel Energy Center ice. The wild beat the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday 4-1 at the "X." Wild goalie Josh Harding earned the win and Aaron Voros, Matt Foy, Stephane Veilleux and Brent Burns all scored for the Wild. The win moved the Wild back in front of the Northwest division.
The Wild will play arch rivals Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday November 21st. Spend Thanksgiving at home in Minnesota. Play Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday in a rare 1 PM start at the Xcel. There are still Wild tickets available for the holiday week games - check out the links below!
Wild lost two in a rowThe Minnesota Wild win two and then lose two and lose a few spots in the NHL standings. The Wild lost to division leader Colorado Avalanche and then to division rival Calgary Flames. The Wild have two more road games against divisional rivals before returning to the Xcel Energy Center to face the Avalanche again on Sunday November 18th. The Sunday game is the start of a 7 game home stand, with the exception of one road game to Nashville. The multiple home games for the Wild should help boost their position in the standings. It's a well known fact that the Minnesota Wild are tough to beat on their home pond and Minnesota Wild fans should be ready to catch Wild fever!
Wild plagued by injuriesThe Minnesota Wild are without three of their arguably best players. Pavol Demitra and Marian Gaborik are both out with groin injuries and Wes Walz is out on a personal leave. Missing those three guys has been tough on the Wild. The other big guns like Brian Rolston and these days Mikko Koivu and Eric Belanger have been doing their best to carry the weight of the team, but without the big three the Minnesota Wild only have one line that can score as opposed to two or three that they had at the beginning of the season. As Coach Jacques Lemaire often says, What can you do?
"Everyone has to play - harder - so we can compete," he said.
Let's not just compete, let's win! See you at the game! Wild Win Two in a RowThe Minnesota Wild snapped its five game losing streak last Saturday as they beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild followed up the tremendous win with another divisional victory on Monday night vs. the Edmonton Oilers. The Wild are now ranked second to Colorado Avalanche in the Northwest Division, but with 20 points each, the teams are virtually tied. The Wild need to keep an eye on Western Conference rival Detroit Red Wings as they have shot out to a 25 point lead.
Up next for the Minnesota Wild will be another tough four game road trip that includes Colorado, Calgary, Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks. The Wild return to the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday November 18th to face the Av's and starts a trio of home games during the Thanksgiving week. With plenty of guests in town for the holidays, Minnesota Wild tickets are sure to sell out fast so buy your Wild tickets today! View the Minnesota Wild Schedule. Minnesota Wild November ScheduleEven with a couple of recent losses, the Minnesota Wild still have a stellar 7-3-2 record and are second to the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference standings. The month of November will be challenging for the Wild as they are forced to take a 4 game Colorado/Canadian road trip where they play all 4 of the Northwest Conference rivals in consecutive road contests. The road trip is considered one of the toughest of the year. On the bright side, the Wild have a total of 8 home games in the month of November including 3 consecutive games the week of Thanksgiving. Next up for the Minnesota Wild:
Wild vs. St Louis Blues Nov. 1st 7pm @ Xcel Energy Center
Wild vs. Calgary Flames Nov. 3rd 7pm @ Xcel Energy Center
Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Nov. 5th 7pm @ Xcel! Minnesota Wild Schedule - October ResultsThe first month of the 2007/08 NHL hockey season is quickly winding up. The Minnesota Wild has 2 more road games and then one final home game to finish up the month of October. The Wild have had a successful start to the season with just one regulation loss to the Calgary Flames. Their excellent record is not due to an easy Minnesota Wild Schedule, but due to great playing by all of the lines and superb goaltending by both Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding.
The Minnesota Wild Schedule really heats up in November and hockey fans will be clamoring to the Xcel Energy Center. There is one more October Wild home game on October 30th vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. There will be a special Halloween themed commemorative puck for sale and plenty of tricks and treats on this Halloween Eve. The Wild Penguin game is definitely a home game you won't want to miss!
 Minnesota Wild are Hot!The Minnesota Wild may have lost to the Los Angeles Kings in an overtime shoot out last night, but they are still the top team in the NHL and hotter than ever. The Wild play one more road game vs. the tough St Louis Blues before returning to the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday October 21st to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are 4 and 2 and hungry for a few more wins especially against a Western Division rival like Minnesota. The Wild will face off at 6:00pm on their home ice and it's a game no Minnesota Wild fan will want to miss.
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Let's go Wild! Minnesota Wild Start Season off 2-0The Minnesota Wild are red hot after winning their first two home games of the season. The Wild face off against the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow night and it should be a great hockey match-up. Edmonton is a tough divisional rival and will pose a challenge for the Minnesota Wild team. The Xcel Energy Center will be roaring in a sea of Wild jerseys and cheering Wild fans. The Wild marketing department calls the fan filled Xcel a team of 18,000 and on game days it definitely feels like it. Minnesota Wild Fans are the greatest fans in the NHL! Buy your Wild tickets now and cheer your team all the way to the Stanley Cup!
Wild on Winning StreakAfter winning the last 4 preseason games, Coach Jacques Lemaire feels like he has a pretty good feel for the chemistry on the Minnesota Wild team. The Wild cut their roster to 29 this morning and still need to trim a few more before opening night on October 4th. The Wild pounded the St Louis Blues last night at the Xcel Energy Center 7-0. If you weren't there you missed a great hockey game. The Wild played most of their starters and the big boys had the chance to show off their amazing passing and shooting skills. The Wild will have one more preseason game at the Xcel on Sunday September 30th vs. the Chicago Blackhawks. It will be a good warm-up for opening night! Buy your Wild tickets now! Minnesota Wild PreseasonThe Minnesota Wild lost the preseason opener to the Detroit Red Wings 6-1. The Wild played a handful of starters including Derek Boogaard, Marion Gaborik and Pavol Demitra. Defenseman Boogaard got the seasons first ejection when he was booted from the game in the first period.
The Wild announced a sell out crowd of over 18,000 hockey fans! Minnesota Wild Tickets.com had tickets up to 30 minutes prior to the puck being dropped that could have been picked up within walking distance of the Xcel Energy Center. If you want to see a NHL hockey game and you don't have a lot of money to spend, preseason is the way to go. The next Wild home game is a preseason match-up between the Minnesota Wild and St Louis Blues on Wednesday September 26th. Tickets start at under $15 each, you can bring the whole family at that rate. Buy Wild Tickets TodayDon't stand in line for Minnesota Wild Tickets! Buy Wild tickets from MinnesotaWildTickets.com! and get your coveted Minnesota Wild seats without camping out overnight in front of the Xcel Energy Center.
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Buy your Wild hockey tickets today! Wild Prospects ReadyMinnesota Wild training camp is just around the corner and the Minnesota Wild prospects just returned from the NHL ICE Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. The prospects finished the tournament losing the third place game to the Atlanta Thrashers, but all in all had a good showing. Minnesota Wild Assistant General Manager Tom Thompson praised the players for playing hard and invited a bunch of them to attend training camp. The Wild will have 55 players at camp this year when last year they had less than 40. The Wild team is strong and ready to compete for an NHL championship. Last years playoff loss to the Mighty Ducks is long forgotten! Go Wild!
Minnesota is the State of HockeyMinnesota is known as the state of hockey for many reasons including the fact that the Hockey Hall of Fame was once located in Eveleth, Minnesota and the fact that Minnesota produced many of The Miracle on Ice Olympic teammates and their head coach, Herb Brooks. Not to mention, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey winning tradition and the fact that we have the weather to play hockey on natures ice outdoors. One of my favorite things about going to a Wild hockey game is listening to the Minnesota Wild Anthem "In the State of Hockey" at the start of the game. The lights dim in the Xcel Energy Center and the video and the song blast from the gigantic scoreboard in the center of the arena. It's an experience that every Minnesotan should have. If you want to see the video, visit http://www.inthestateofhockey.com/
Prospects camp give hopefuls a chanceWith the Minnesota Wild training camp looming, there are plenty of prospective hockey players out there eager for the chance to try out for one of the NHL's great franchises. The 2007 NHL Centre I.C.E. Prospects Tournament will give these prospects a chance to show their skills before training camp goes down. The tournament will be from September 7 to September 11 in Traverse City, Michigan. Some notable players who will be participating for the Wild include 13 draft picks, among them first rounders James Sheppard and Benoit Pouliot. Eight tryout players will also suit up for the Wild. The Minnesota Wild training camp opens Friday, September 14 at the Xcel Energy Center.
Payer becomes newest Wild playerThe Minnesota Wild signed a key penalty killing forward on Monday when they agreed to terms with free agent center Serge Payer. Payer spent time with the Ottawa Senators franchise last season, playing in five games for Ottawa NHL team and 43 games for the Binghamton Senators. Payer compiled 18 points on six goals and 12 assists while on the farm team. In 2005-06, Payer played for the Florida Panthers, appearing in 71 NHL contests and posting six points. But his highest value comes on the penalty kill, when he led the Panthers in shorthanded time-on-ice per game. The confidence instilled in Payer by his former team should be a valuable asset to him if he lands on the Wild NHL club for this year.
Risebrough Keeping tabs on SheppardMinnesota Wild general manager Doug Risebrough said he doesn't judge his up and coming players by their performance in the Wild's mid-summer prospect camp, but he still made sure to be present at this years' camp. Risebrough wanted to keep a close eye on the Wild's 2006 first-round draft pick James Sheppard, a player Risebrough believes has NHL talent as a 19-year-old. The prospect camp is mainly to evaluate personal improvement, and not necessarily team chemistry. Risebrough said he will get a better read on Sheppard when the phenom gets on the ice with players like Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra in training camp.
Naegele Coy on Team OwnershipMinnesota Wild owner Bob Naegele has been mum about his ownership of the Wild team, meaning something could be up. An ESPN.com report last Thursday reported that Craig Leipold, who is currently in the process of selling the Nashville Predators, could be buying into the Wild in the near future. Naegele declined to comment about the selling of the team. A source close to Naegele said he would be shocked if Naegele sold all his shares of the Wild to Leipold. Naegele has been known to deny that the team is on the selling block, but he is reportedly open to reducing his shares with the team.
Wild Hosts Annual Prospects CampThe Minnesota Wild started their 2007 Wild Prospects Camp last week at the Xcel Energy Center. Even though the ice wasn't in tip-top shape as reported by wild.nhl.com's Glen Andresen due to some glitchy Zamboni work, the Wild hopefuls were ready to go. Wild assistant coaches Mario Tremblay and Mike Ramsey are busy coaching the camp, and new Houston Aeros head coach Kevin Constantine is also keeping tabs on players that will more than likely end up with him in Houston. All the players are trying to impress, but the biggest hotshots in the camp include Petr Kalus, (who the Wild acquired in exchange for Manny Fernandez), James Sheppard and Danny Irmen. Buy Wild tickets now to see some hot prospects in action for next season.
Wild Avoid Arbitration HearingsThe Minnesota Wild was able to stave off three consecutive arbitration hearings with some of their top players. Kurtis Foster, Derek Boogaard and Nick Schultz were all signed to contract extensions by the Wild immediately before their arbitration meetings, making Wild Assistant General Manager Tom Lynn's job much easier. Foster is a solid defenseman who logged 17:58 in ice time per game last season to go with 23 total points. Boogaard is a hard-headed enforcer whose intangible valued cannot be measured. Schultz is a durable defenseman with a positive plus/minus (+25 career) with a knack for blocking shots (141 in 2006-07). All three players helped the Wild franchise by cooperating in contract negotiations, and all three will immensely aid the Wild's chemistry for next season.
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Sean Hill Signs with WildIt was a surprise to many Minnesota Wild fans when the Wild front office signed New York Islander defenseman Sean Hill last week. Hill is a hard hitting defenseman and a native Minnesotan, but it was surprising to see the Wild take a chance on him due to his drug policy violation last season. Sean Hill was the first NHL player suspended for violating the league's drug policy when he tested positive for the anabolic steroid boldenone just hours before the Islanders were set to take the ice in their playoff game vs. the Buffalo Sabres. Hill received a twenty game suspension and will miss the first nineteen games of the new 2007/08 season. Hill denies knowingly taking the steroid and the Minnesota Wild are willing to take a chance on this Duluth, Minnesota native. It is exciting to see the Wild continue to build a strong defensive team for the next hard hitting hockey season!
Wild Trade Manny FernandezIt was all over the local Minnesota news stations last night and I see MN Wild Freak has already posted an article, too...Minnesota Wild goalie Manny Fernandez has been traded to the Boston Bruins. Manny Fernandez was one of the three original Wild players still with the Wild last season. He had a record of 113-102-28 in 260 games with the Wild, with a 2.47 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. Fernandez will be missed, but it was rumored he would be moving teams after the stellar performance of Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom last season. The team re-signed Backstrom to a two-year, $6.2 million deal last month, sparking further speculation that Fernandez would be on the trading block. Fernandez told the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "I felt like this was the direction the team wanted to go with Nik doing so good last year, and I understand that."
In exchange for Fernandez, the Wild will receive forward prospect Petr Kalus and a mid-round draft pick. Kalus, a native of the Czech Republic, is a young forward who hasn't produced a lot of goals in the NHL, but the Wild are excited about his youthful energy and competitive nature. Freeing up the more than $4.3 million dollars of Manny Fernandez's salary will give the Wild more room under the $50 million salary cap so fans should look forward to the Wild picking up other free agents. Minnesota Wild Fans should stay tuned to http://www.minnesotawildtickets.com/ for all of the latest Wild off-season news. Let's go Wild!
Wild Pick Good-Fit GilliesMinnesota Wild assistant general manager Tommy Thompson made clear why he drafted hard-hitting but lesser known Colton Gillies over top prospects Angelo Esposito and Alexei Cherepanov. He wanted someone with solid work ethic and a will to compete. The Wild could have taken either Cherpanov or Esposito, but Gillies was simply a better fit for the Wild organization. It should be noted that Esposito was at one point expected to be the No. 1 pick in this year's draft but somehow slipped all the way to No. 20. Apparently many other teams shared the Wild's sentiments of passing over the QMJHL phenom.
The Wild hopes to get leadership from Gillies sometime down the road. Although Esposito has some captain experience, former Chicago Blackhawks coach Trent Yawney said Gillies is definitely captain material. Yawney would know because he also coached Gillies in April's World Under-18 tournament in Finland. According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, Tommy Thompson said Gillies had ascended his draft list in the last couple of months, and that's why Thompson traded up for him at 16th overall. Wild is liking LakosAndre Lakos might be the newest European sensation for the Minnesota Wild next season. The Austrian defenseman signed a $575,000 one-year contract for the 2007 season, and the Wild is confident he will break out in North America.
"Andre has been a top performer at the international level the last two season," said Wild assistant general manager Tom Lynn in a Star Tribune article. "We have seen his game mature and feel he is ready to re-establish himself."
Lakos had played seven years in North America but never in the NHL due to cuts in training camps and the 2004 lockout. Lakos will attempt to make the Wild squad this year, but will play for the Houston Aeros if he doesn't make the team out of training camp. Lakos played the last two seasons for Salzburg in Austria, scoring 24 goals and 74 points while logging 240 penalty minutes in 98 games. Wild Lock in Niklas Backstrom The Minnesota Wild finalized negotiations with goalie Niklas Backstrom on June 7, putting him in position to be the Wild's goaltender for some time to come. Wild General Manager Doug Risebrough refused to comment on how much Backstrom's contract will be worth, but experts have been speculating that Backstrom would probably get $3.5 to $4.5 million a year thanks to his uncanny shot-stopping ability in the second half of last year's Wild campaign. Risebrough is currently speaking as if other Wild goalie Manny Fernandez will remain on the club for next season while Josh Harding will most likely have to wait to even be Backstrom's backup. This after Harding put together fantastic performances in limited action last season. Risebrough is less concerned with the drama of the situation than the quality of players on his team.
"My motivation was doing what is right for the team and that is to have good goaltending," Risebrough said on the Wild website.
Constantine Appointed as Aeros Head CoachThe Minnesota Wild announced Kevin Constantine as Head Coach of the Houston Aeros on May 29. The Aeros are the Wild's primary development team, where many current Wild players have played before coming up the NHL. Constantine has more than 1,000 games of experience as a head coach in various hockey leagues including the NHL. His career NHL record is 159-153-66 with the San Jose Sharks, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils. Constantine earned the Aeros job by leading the Everett Silvertips of the WHL to a 54-15-1-2 season in 2006-07. The team made it to the Western Conference Semifinals this year.
AJ Thelen DismissedI just read over on MN Wild Freak that Minnesota Wild prospect A.J. Thelen has been dismissed from the Minnesota Wild. Thelen's latest drinking activities more than likely led to his release. Minnesota Wild fans will have to keep an eye on Thelen and see if he is scooped up by another NHL team. Thelen Deadline ApproachingSavage, Minnesota native A.J. Thelen was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft after an All-American freshman year at Michigan State, but has yet to bear fruit for the team, spending the last three years in the juniors including an exile in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan with the lowly Raiders of the Western Hockey League.
The touted defenseman would be a senior at Michigan State this season, but he had a bad sophomore year and was eventually expelled from the team after being caught drinking underage by coach Rick Comley. The Wild has until June 1 to sign Thelen, otherwise he can re-enter the draft or challenge for free agency. Thelen hopes to be signed by the Wild, as his parents are big fans and already hold fourth-row Wild season tickets behind the Wild bench. NHL Draft ApproachesThe 2007 NHL Entry Draft is right around the corner on June 22 and 23, and the Minnesota Wild will have the privilege to draft at spot 19 in the first round. The 19th overall draft pick will be the second lowest pick position that the team has ever had due to the immense regular season success the Wild had last year.
Perhaps the most solid of the Wild's draft picks from the 2006 draft is James Sheppard, who played center for Cape Breton of the QMJHL. The phenom scored 96 points on 33 goals and 63 assists in only 56 games of play. His plus/minus ratio was an extraordinary +39. James Sheppard also played exceptionally during his team's playoff run, with 18 points on seven goals and 11 assists in 15 games. Let's hope the Wild can take a player of Sheppard's caliber in this year's draft. Wild Sign Draft ChoicesThe Minnesota Wild continued to sign on their top draft choices by signing their 2005 fourth round pick Morten Madsen to a three-year rookie contract on Tuesday and right wing Matt Kassian earlier in the week. Kassian was the Wild's second-round pick in 2005. Madsen was playing hockey for the Victoriaville Tigers of the QMJHL and Kassian was in the WHL playing for the Kamloop Blazers. Madsen, a center, specializes in scoring while Kassian is more of penalty box fiend, logging 162 penalty minutes in 2005 with the Blazers.
Wild Season Ticket Holder List GrowsThe Minnesota Wild fan blogs are always buzzing about Wild hockey tickets. MN Wild Freak reported that there are 16,500 Minnesota Wild season ticket holders out there and more than 7,500 on a waiting list. The Xcel Energy Center has an official seating capacity of 18,064 so that leaves a mere 1,564 single game seats available to single game fans and if there are over 7,000 Wild fans that are willing to put down a $200 deposit just to get on the list, Minnesota Wild tickets are definitely a hot commodity and will continue to be hard to find. But don't worry, Minnesota Wild fans looking to go to the Xcel Energy center for a game can always find single game tickets on sale at MinnesotaWildTickets.com. We guarantee you will receive your seats on time and without any hidden check-out fees. Your seats will be right next to each other and will allow you to enjoy a great game of hockey in the state of hockey, Minnesota! Go Minnesota Wild!
Wild Announce Summer Road Tour StopsThe Minnesota Wild have announced their annual summer road tour! The 2007 Wells Fargo/Minnesota Wild Road Tour will take place from Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28. There will be three legs featuring players, coaches and broadcasters that will travel throughout the State of Hockey and beyond. A huge Road Tour bash in St. Paul's Rice Park will provide the big finish to the week on Thursday evening. Minnesota Wild fans won't want to miss it! For a complete schedule, visit: Wild Road Tour Wild Poor Sports?Very little was made of this topic, but the Minnesota Wild apparently displayed some poor sportsmanship after being defeated by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the first round of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. It was no secret that the Wild organization was not happy after the game four punching of defenseman Kim Johnsson. But according to the Orange County Register, the Wild apparently took the punching rather badly. Wild general manager Doug Risebrough instructed Derek Boogaard to stay out of the handshake line, the story in the Register said. Additionally, the story says that Coach Jacques Lemaire avoided Ducks coach Randy Carlyle after games. Perhaps the Wild is becoming the new Vancouver Canucks, or the NHL counterpart to the NFL's Oakland Raiders, with excessive usage of their goon, Boogaard, and the increasing tendency to hold grudges against what happens on the ice. Yes!
Manny Not The Man Anymore?With Niklas Backstrom performing the way he did last season, especially in the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild is most likely going to trade away the oft-injured Manny Fernandez this off-season, solidifying the goalie pecking order. The Wild has used a goalie tandem for the last few years, last season with Fernandez getting the call some nights and Backstrom other nights. Josh Harding, the Wild's third goalie, performed well in the games he played, and the Wild probably would like to get him more opportunities in goal next season, which would contribute to the Wild wanting to trade Fernandez.
Trading Manny Fernandez won't be easy for the Minnesota Wild. When he's healthy he is among the elite goalies in the NHL, but his $4.5 million dollar price tag for next year might scare away teams. Also, it is not clear if Fernandez will be 100 percent ready to go for next season.
"It's just about getting my knee back," Fernandez said. "I think I'll have to do a lot of resting at the start and then get some treatments. That's it; that's the only thing I can control."
If the Wild is able to move Fernandez in the off-season, the team will be able to free cap space to sign Backstrom to a long term deal. Wild Won't ForgetThe Stanley Cup playoff fight may be over for the Minnesota Wild, but I don't think the animosity between the Wild and Ducks is going away any time soon. I have to agree with blogger MN Wild Freak, future games between the Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks will be a blast to watch. There will definitely be hard shots on goal and hard shots on the boards and maybe a few shots to the face because Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard doesn't forget! Check back to www.minnesotawildtickets.com throughout the off-season for Minnesota Wild news and special ticket offers. We support the Minnesota Wild all year long! Go Wild!
Wild End SeasonChris Pronger's goal at the 1:02 mark of the first period was another tone setter for a game that was part of a series dominated by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. In every game except game one, the Ducks came out of the gates scoring first, and Thursday night was no exception other than it sent the Minnesota Wild packing for home.
Marian Gaborik tied the score in the second period with a short-handed goal at the 15:42 mark, which kept tired Minnesota Wild fans up for maybe another five minutes until the Ducks scored the go-ahead goal less than a minute later while still on the power play. From there, the Wild looked tired in the third period, not letting the Ducks have scoring chances but not getting any of its own.
The Wild did have a golden opportunity to tie the game up before Gaborik's short-handed goal. The Wild had a five-on-three power play at 8:22 in the second, but instead of getting creative with the puck, the Minnesota Wild simply took slap shots from the point, and not many of those get through Ducks' goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
The Wild has now lost all five of the playoff games it has played in Anaheim. I think it's safe to say they have our number and have now ended the Minnesota Wild season. Wild Fight BackThe Minnesota Wild kept their playoff hopes alive Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center after what frighteningly looked like another smothering by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Ducks star defenseman Chris Pronger scored the first goal of the game at 6:08 of the second period, and it looked like the Ducks were on their way to sweeping the series. But the Wild fought their way back into the game through the rest of the second period. Pierre-Marc Bouchard scored a goal at the end of the period on the Derek Boogaard assist, and then in the third the Wild opened the offensive floodgates. With 16:37 left in the third, the Minnesota Wild finally scored their first power play goal of the series on a goal by Brian Rolston to take a 2-1 lead. The Wild went on to tack on two more goals in the period while looking like a re-energized team and winning 4-1. The Wild heads back to Anaheim for game five on Thursday. In the words of my roommate, "My Wild are (sic) back."
Wild is Beyond DesperateGame four is tonight, and the Minnesota Wild is now beyond desperate to get a win in their first round series against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Sunday night's loss put the Wild in a 0-3 hole against a suffocating Ducks team. Andy McDonald of the Ducks scored the first goal Sunday night at 16:05 in the first period. That goal silenced the Xcel Energy Center crowd and pretty much set the tone for the rest of the game. The Wild appeared unable to swing momentum in their favor throughout all three games in the series. Ever since the disputed goal in game one when Niklas Backstrom was pushed into his own goal, the Minnesota Wild hasn't been the same team. If the Wild can muster a win tonight, they would go back to Anaheim for game five with the possibility to come back to the Xcel Energy Center for game six. Let's hope we get a third game here at the Xcel!
Wild vs. Ducks, Game OneThe Minnesota Wild had two great chances to score late in the third period last night in game one of their first round playoff match-up with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, but the Ducks got the break when Kim Johnsson of the Wild ran over his own goalie, allowing Mighty Ducks' rookie Dustin Penner to score the game winning goal. The win gave the Anaheim Mighty Ducks a 1-0 lead in the series.
Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom might have been able to make a play on the game winning goal if he wasn't knocked down by his teammate. His head ended up in the goal and he couldn't get his glove on the loose puck.
Pavol Demitra had a goal in the second period for the Minnesota Wild, but it was quickly offset by Francois Beauchemin's slick flip pass to Teemu Selanne for a goal at 10:08 in the second period. Niklas Backstrom made 34 saves for the Wild, but it wasn't enough to hold off a hard charging Mighty Ducks team. Game two is Friday night in Anaheim, and it looks to be another intense, low-scoring affair between two of hockey's elite teams. Game three will be at the St Paul Xcel Energy Center on Sunday night, it's a game you won't want to miss! Go Wild! Wild vs. Ducks, Problematic Match-up?I'm glad the Minnesota Wild finished up strong with a three game winning streak, but I'm a little worried about their first round match up with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The Ducks gave us a few problems in the regular season as the Wild and Ducks split four meetings. But obviously, the Minnesota Wild has a great shot at beating the pesky Ducks.
Watching the Wild throughout the season, it looked like they could skate with anyone on any given night. The Minnesota Wild has never lost this season by more than a three goal margin, and they clearly have the best team that the franchise has ever seen, finishing with a franchise high in points for a season. Hopefully, the Minnesota Wild will use their ability to clamp down on teams at the defensive end to advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
There are still great tickets out there if you want to see the Minnesota Wild playoff games live. There is nothing better than seeing a Wild game live and in person at the Xcel Energy Center. Go Wild! Minnesota Wild NHL Playoff TicketsI have good news for all of you Minnesota Wild Fans. Even though we don't know the game dates, it is now possible for you to buy Minnesota Wild NHL Playoff Tickets for round one. The prices aren't even crazy expensive. You can get in the door to see Gaborik, Demitra, Rolston and the rest of the boys for only $99/Ticket. I wouldn't wait because as the Minnesota Wild advances from round to round on their way to the Stanley Cup Championship, the prices will go up.
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Wild Beat OilersThe Minnesota Wild shut down a struggling Edmonton Oilers team last night, winning the contest 3-0 at the Xcel Enregy Center. The tri of goals came from Mikko Koivu, Kurtis Foster and Branko Radivojevic. Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom was again on the top of his game, stopping all 25 Edmonton shots including shutting down a 5 on 3 Edmonton power play.
The victory gave the Wild two points, which puts them at 100 for the season. The 100 point mark still puts the Wild near the bottom of playoff contenders, but it is the first time in franchise history that the Wild have secured 100 points.
The game was great for fans and the Wilds' enforcer Derek Boogaard manhandled Zach Stortini in a fight that immediately followed fourth liner Branko Radivojevic's 10th goal of the season. Like Boogaard, Radivojevic also won a fight when he took down Patrick Thoresen in the second period. The crowd was going nuts.
Let's hope the Minnesota Wild can keep the energy and beat the Edmonton Oilers again Thursday night for another 2 points. There are still great seats available and as the regular season winds down, fans won't want to miss a single shot. Playoff Matchups Taking ShapeIf the season ended today, the Minnesota Wild would play the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Wild and Mighty Ducks have split their season series with the Wild winning 3-2 in their most recent game on December 31st. Keep in mind that there are three games remaining in the regular season that could change the playoff match-up for the Minnesota Wild. The Minnesota Wild trail divsion leading Vancouver by three points and San Jose by four points. I am sure that the last three home games will have a playoff atmosphere and the Xcel Energy Center will be rocking!
Wild Clinch Playoff SpotThe Minnesota Wild ended their nine-game win streak last night when they lost to the Calgary Flames in a 1-0 shootout. Despite the loss, the Wild picked up a point and officially clinched a playoff spot for the second time in franchise history because the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Vancouver Canucks.
The game against Calgary was hard fought, no doubt. The Flames goalie, Miikka Kiprusoff, was a solid road block stopping 38 shots. Late in the first period, the Wild had a controversial goal by Koivu. He cranked a shot from the point that was deflected on the way into the net. The play was initially ruled a goal, but after a long review from the League offices in Toronto, officials claimed there was enough evidence of Parrish clipping the shot with a high stick and the goal was overturned. The team didn't fret the disappointing call and continued to play hard the entire game, but just came up empty in the shootout.
The Wild are playing really strong hockey right now and the stellar goaltending and airtight defensive play have the Wild feeling swell with the playoffs officially on the horizon. Congratulations Minnesota Wild! Attention Minnesota Wild fans, get your Wild Playoff Tickets now! Hockey Hoopla has just begun! Wild are Playoff boundThe red hot Minnesota Wild are sure to make the play-offs. The Wild only have a few games left and almost all of them are at home. After a stellar 5-1 win last night vs. the St. Louis Blues, our great Minnesota Wild put the final touches on a 7 game winning streak. It didn't even matter that the Blues scored first because Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra were moving the puck at will and a big night was in the cards. Gaborik scored twice and assisted once while Demitra scored once and assisted twice. They are definitely the Minnesota Wild dream team!
The Wild definitely put on the greatest show on ice and the playoffs are sure to be spectacular! With the Minnesota Wild firing on all cylinders, who knows what could happen. A Stanley Cup is not that far away! The Wild's magic number is now down to six points with seven games to play. Any Wild win reduces that number by two, as would any loss by the Colorado Avalanche.
Want to see what team the Wild are going to play? I found this great NHL playoff match-up tool on espn.com that updates after every game. Check it out and Go Wild! FUN GAMES AT THE "X"Hot, Hot, Hot week in Minnesota Wild Hockey. Do you want to see a Minnesota Wild hockey game this week at the Xcel Energy Center? You have 3 chances! The Wild take on the Coyotes on Tuesday, the Blues on Thursday and the Kings on Saturday - 3 great hockey games! The Northwest Conference is really tight and it would be great to see the Minnesota Wild come away with a few wins as we head into the final months of regulation. The playoffs are right around the corner and I am looking forward to a great Wild performance!
EIGHT MORE MINNESOTA WILD HOME GAMESOn one hand, I am depressed that there are only six more Minnesota Wild home games this year. On the other hand, the sooner the regular season schedule ends, the faster that the NHL playoffs begin. If you aren't convinced that you are going to be able to afford Minnesota Wild Playoff tickets, there are eight more opportunities for you to catch Gaborik, Demitra, Backstrom and the boys at the Xcel Energy Center this year.
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IT IS NICE TO HAVE BOOGAARD BACKI don't like it whenever Derek Boogaard isn't suited up for a Minnesota Wild game. He has an uncanny ability to completely change the momentum of any game when he is on the ice. If you watch a game closely, the opposing players skate around looking over their shoulders and are so preoccupied with not getting drilled that they seem to almost forget that they are in the middle of an NHL game. It is really good to see him back in the lineup tonight after missing a few games with back issues. I hope that the Vancouver Canucks have eyes in the backs of their heads because the "Boogie Man" is on the prowl.
MINNESOTA WILD CAN NOW SMELL THE PLAYOFFSWith their overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, the Minnesota Wild solidified their spot in this years NHL Playoffs. It would take and absolute collapse for the Wild to miss the playoffs and I don't see that happening with how well they are playing right now. In watching the game yesterday, it was obvious to me that Backstrom should be the starting goalie the rest of this year. I am a firm believer in that if it isn't broken, don't fix it. He is playing as well as any goalie in the NHL right now. It is possible for a team to ride a hot gaolie all the way to the Stanley Cup. As a Minnesota Wild fan, I witnessed that a few years ago when the Anaheim Mighty Ducks knocked out the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs. The games were very even except for the unbelievable goaltending of Giguere. I just hope that Jacques Lemaire also follows the rule and doesn't change the goalie rotation because there is nothing broken with the Minnesota Wild.
WHAT A HUGE WIN FOR THE MINNESOTA WILDJust when I was starting to feel very comfortable about the Minnesota Wild making the NHL Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche went on a five game winning streak to pull within six point of the Wild for the last playoff spot. That made last night a must win game for the Minnesota Wild. The only problem was that the Boston Bruins were also playing for their playoff lives. Brian Rolston and Pierre Marc Bouchard each scored in a Wild 2-0 win. I feel like this was definitely a statement game for the Wild. With the win they stretched their lead to eight points over the Colorado Avalanche. Guess who is coming to town Sunday? If you said the Colorado Avalanche, you are correct. What a huge game! I am sure that the game versus the Avalanche will have a playoff feel. If you want to see it in person, there are tickets starting at just $49.
MINNESOTA WILD NEEDS A WIN TONIGHTThe Minnesota Wild faces off against the San Jose Sharks tonight at the Xcel Energy Center. A win by the Wild tonight and a loss by the Vancouver Canucks would bring the Wild into a tie for the Northwest Division lead. Winning the division is crucial because the winner of the division will receive the third seed in the playoffs which definitely increases the chance of a long playoff run by my favorite NHL team. I will be watching the game from the edge of my sofa tonight. If you want to watch the game from the edge of your seats at the Xcel Energy Center don't delay. There are still a few tickets starting at just $49 that can be picked up tonight in St. Paul.
MINNESOTA WILD VERSUS COLORADO AVALANCHEThe game this Sunday versus the Colorado Avalanche at the Xcel Energy Center could be the nail in the coffin for the Avalanche and their NHL Playoff hopes. They are currently 10 points behind the Wild for the 8th and final playoff spot. If the Minnesota Wild beats the Avalanche, the Wild's lead would increase to twelve points. Barring any late season collapse, the Minnesota Wild would have an insurmountable advantage over the Avalanche. Thus, I am sure that this game will have playoff type intensity with each team giving 110%. It isn't too late to snap up some seats for the big game!
MINNESOTA WILD ROAD TRIPThe Minnesota Wild lost to the Calgary Flames last night in a heart breaking 2-1 loss that ended in a shootout. The Wild continue on their road trip to play the Edmonton Oilers tonight. The Wild team had to take a bus up to Edmonton late last night after learning that the team charter was grounded due to mechanical difficulties. It wasn't the best news for a team that has to play consecutive nights against Northwest Division rivals, but I know my Minnesota Wild, they can tough it out and come away with a victory. The Wild will have to play without Niklas Backstrom as he nurses a lower body injury, but young gun Josh Harding did a tremendous job vs. the Flames stopping 21 of 22 shots and I know he can shut down the injury clad Oilers as well. Let's go Wild!
Fun Minnesota Wild Stat: The Wild has not lost a game by more than three goals all season.
I AM ADDICTED TO THE MINNESOTA WILDI am a little embarrassed to admit it but I am addicted to watching the Minnesota Wild. I am nervous about the fact that the Wild doesn't play at home until 3/6/2007 when they take on the San Jose Sharks. What am I going to do to kill time before they return?
I hope Niklas Backstrom is as unbeatable when they come back from their long road trip as he has been since Manny Fernandez went down with his injury. At least there is television. I can't wait to watch the game this Sunday versus arch rival Vancouver. This is as big of a game as Gaborik and the rest of the Minnesota Wild crew will play this year. I am sure that Jacques Lemaire will have the boys flying for this game! MINNESOTA WILD IS ON FIRE!!!I have a warning for the rest of the NHL; The Minnesota Wild is on a roll! The Wild followed up their big win over the Colorado Avalanche with an equally big win over the Edmonton Oilers. The win solidified the Wild's playoff hopes and brought them within 3 points of the division leading Vancouver Canucks. I just read mnwildfreak and I agree with his hunch that the "Minnesota Wild may ride this momentum all the way to the Stanley Cup." I hope that we are right!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET TICKETS TO THE WILD GAME 2/25Don't worry if you procrastinated and didn't find tickets yet to the Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game this Sunday at the Xcel Energy Center. You can still get tickets from www.minnesotawildtickets.com and they aren't even super expensive. All you have to do is pick the location of tickets that you want and choose the "Local pick up near venue" shipping option. A representative will contact you and give you the pick-up instructions. There are tickets strating at just $54 for this sold out game between division rivals Edmonton and Minnesota. Don't miss your chance to see Marion Gaborik and one of the hottest NHL teams this Sunday before they go on a road trip until March 6th.
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9 rating in the Wild's three wins in four games week. Part of the reason the NHL took notice of Gaborik's play could be because the Wild played the Detroit Red Wings on January 10 and somehow managed to beat them in Detroit. Rarely do the Detroit Red Wings lose, much less lose at home, and Gaborik was a big part of it, scoring the winning goal in the shootout. 
The 2007-08 NHL season schedule was released last week, and the Minnesota Wild will have the opportunity to play four four-game homestands throughout the duration of the season. Four games will be the Wild's longest homestand, and the team's longest road trip will be five games. The Wild will not see any opponents this year from the NHL's Northeast Division, but the Wild will play its standard 32 games against Northwest Division rivals. The Wild will get a chance to play 17 of its last 32 games at home. If the Wild need to make a late division push for playoff positioning, they have a golden chance at the end of the season when they will play nine of the last ten games against division opponents. The Wild hopes to get off to a hot start again this season as they play their first three games at home. The season opener is October 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Matchups with the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Edmonton Oilers will follow in that opening homestand.