SAINT PAUL, MN – Minnesota Wild defenseman Kurtis Foster made his return to the lineup Saturday against the LA Kings. Foster suffered a severely broken femur late last season when the San Jose Sharks Torrey Mitchell hit him from behind … Continue reading
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The WCHA capped off the regular season this past weekend, with the University of North Dakota hoisting it’s 11th McNaughton Cup for being the regular season champions. With the University of Minnesota and Michigan Tech squaring … Continue reading
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have ended some of the mass trade speculation by inking goaltender Niklas Backstrom to a four year contract extension reportedly worth $24 million (US dollars). Trade rumors had been flying as the NHL … Continue reading
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Western Colligate Hockey Association (WCHA) is home to some of the oldest college hockey programs in the nation. It is also home of the most NCAA hockey tournament championships with 36 (30 by current members). … Continue reading
SAINT PAUL , Minn. – Much ado has been made about the goaltending success in Minnesota due largely to the defensive system. While it easy to understand just how that conclusion could be reached, with the numbers Wild goalies have … Continue reading
SAINT PAUL , Minn. – It should be noted right at the top of the offensive prospects that there is very little true NHL talent in their ranks. Much of the Wild’s farm system is made up of journeyman AHL … Continue reading
