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All time leagues: NHL
* no longer in the club
Founded in 2000, bringing NHL back to Minnesota after a previous relocation of the North Stars franchise. Reached Western Conference finals in 2003.
Notable players:2003 Western Conference finals (lost 0-4 to Anaheim)
Mikko Koivu named captain of Finland at World Cup
Finnish Federation has announced Minnesota Wild forward, Mikko Koivu will serve as Team Finland's captain at the World Cup of Hockey. Koivu, also Wild captain, will lead Finland in three World Championship
(22 Aug 2016)Goalie Josh Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
As reported by associated Press, Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The goalie is undergoing treatment for the disease. The 28-year-old Harding told the Star Tribune he plans to keep playing.
(30 Nov 2012)Niklas Bäckström will miss World Championship
Minnesota Wild Finnish goalie Niklas Bäckström will undergo a surgery next week to treat an ankle injury he suffered in December, so he won't play for Finland in the upcoming world championships
(09 Apr 2012)Two young Swedes sign NHL contracts
On his 18th birthday Jonas Brodin (10th overall in 2011 draft) signed with the Minnesota Wild, however he will stay for one more year with his Swedish club Färjestad. The sixth overall pick Mika Zibanejad also signed with his club, the Ottawa Senators. He will attend Ottawa's training camp to try to earn a spot on Ottawa's NHL roster. If he doesn't make the roster he will return to Sweden to play for Djurgården.
(13 Jul 2011)Uzbekistan achieved a remarkable milestone by winning its debut IIHF U18 Division III B World Championship, held in Thailand, securing the team’s promotion to WJC Division III A for the 2026Championship. ... Read more»
In a marathon battle for SDHL promotion, Färjestad BK's women's team secured a place in Sweden’s top league after an astonishing 156-minute showdown against Leksands IF. The game, which lasted over five hours and eight periods, is now the longest in ... Read more»
