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Wild will have Olympians back as their season resumes with Avs showdown

There will be no easing back into the NHL season for the Minnesota Wild. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are in the rearview mirror, and on Thursday night, the Wild will play their first game in 22 days.

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Ex-Wild player calls out US men over reaction to Trump's women's hockey joke

Jon Merrill, the former Minnesota Wild defenseman, has called out the United States men's hockey team for laughing when President Donald Trump made a joke about inviting the women's team to the White House after they won gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

The state of Minnesota has a lot to be proud of now that both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams have brought home gold. Between the Minnesota Wild and the Frost, they had nine gold medalists.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 24

3 Wild stars visit White House after Olympic win; 4 with Minnesota ties decline invitation

Minnesota Wild stars Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber boarded US Air Force 757 jet in Miami and landed inWashington, D.C. to visit the White House

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled forward Ben Jones and defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. They have two open roster spots and thus don’t need to make any corresponding moves.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 24

Quinn Hughes Confirms Team USA’s Attendance at State of Union

The 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, who just won an Olympic gold medal, will be present for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb.

Vincent Trocheck News / Bring Me The News / February 24

Wild reportedly a frontrunner to land Trocheck before NHL trade deadline

With the Olympics in the rearview mirror and the NHL resuming action on Wednesday, all eyes are turning towards the league's March 6 trade deadline, which is now just ten days away.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 24

Matt Boldy, Brock Faber shut down Bill Guerin haters after Team USA wins gold

Matt Boldy came to the defense of Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin after winning a Gold medal at the Milan Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympians Return, Goaltending Issues & NHL Resumes

The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially come to a close, and three Minnesota Wild players are coming home with gold medals as Team USA took down Canada 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 23

Quinn Hughes was absolutely hammered during his interview with Mike Tirico, and it was glorious

Quinn Hughes was a star at the Milan Olympics, but his most iconic moment came after the gold medal had already been won.

Matt Boldy News / NBC Sports / February 22

Watch: EVERY ANGLE: Matt Boldy's electric opening goal for Team USA in gold medal final | Winter Olympics

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 22

Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Team USA’s path to the gold medal game was exhilarating, and Minnesota Wild fans can rest proud tonight knowing that their stars were instrumental in bringing the U.S.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Tom Brady Sends Jack Hughes Message After USA’s Win Over Canada

Jack Hughes gave a standout performance for Team USA on Sunday, scoring the overtime winner in a 2-1 victory over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics final.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 22

Quinn Hughes defends brother Jack from ‘idiots’ after epic Olympics Golden Goal

On Sunday, the Team USA hockey team won its first gold medal in the better part of five decades by knocking off the Canadian national team in overtime in the gold medal game.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 22

Hughes bros help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

The siblings played a key role in bringing the team together and helping it reach its goal.

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning gold medal

Team USA's Jack Hughes should seek a good dentist after winning gold medal

Canada star thinks they were ‘better team’ despite loss

Sidney Crosby breaks silence on missing Olympic final vs. Team USA

Connor Hellebuyck may have punched his Hall of Fame ticket

Olympic hockey takeaways: NHL players take tourney to different level

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Minnesota Wild Olympians Making an Impact Playing for Gold on Team USA

With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to a close, the Minnesota Wild have three players left in contention for the gold medal on Team USA. Of course, they’re the three that have garnered the most attention as well.

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Wild Recall David Spacek

Fresh off playing for Czechia at the Olympics, defenseman David Spacek is getting his next NHL opportunity. The Wild announced that they’ve recalled the blueliner from AHL Iowa.