Wild begin home-heavy part of schedule
THURSDAY'S STORY LINE: Home sweet home. Home isn't a place the Wild have seen a lot of the last few months. Minnesota has played 20 of the last 29 games on the road and they are looking forward to unpacking their suitcases and being at home for awhile. Minnesota will play 18 of their final 29 games in St. Paul.
"It has been a long stretch on the road, it is something...
Via Fox Sports North
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3 days ago
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Overall lack of effort dooms Minnesota in 5-1 road loss against Flyers
I was watching the NFC Semifinal game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants, and I had my Twitter feed up and as the game went on I saw a lot of fans maligning the NFL's replay system. This was especially true after the NFL officials upheld what was clearly a Green Bay fumble even after they took the time to watch it again via replay. The obvious question being...
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Wild take a two-day 'vacation' in Banff
FRIDAY'S STORY LINE: With two days off between games in Vancouver and Calgary, the Wild headed up to the beautiful resort town of Banff, Alberta. Banff is nestled amidst the gorgeous Canadian Rockies and provided the perfect setting for team-bonding.
"I think it is good you are kind of away from Calgary away from the city. You get to come to a resort town and get away," Wild defensemen...
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January 06, 2012
Wild take a two-day 'vacation' in Banff
FRIDAY'S STORY LINE: With two days off between games in Vancouver and Calgary, the Wild headed up to the beautiful resort town of Banff, Alberta. Banff is nestled amidst the gorgeous Canadian Rockies and provided the perfect setting for team-bonding.
"I think it is good you are kind of away from Calgary away from the city. You get to come to a resort town and get away," Wild defensemen...
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January 06, 2012
Wild looking for luck to turn around
When you look at the big picture, the Minnesota Wild are 7-5-2 in their last 14 games and one point out of first place in the Northwest Division. Not bad, considering the expectations around the league were low coming into the year. However, the Wild have gone from having the NHL’s best record to a seven-game losing streak in a matter of two weeks. They hope their luck turns...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Wild having fun with shootouts in practice
By Mike Greenlay
FS North Wild analystLike them or not, NHL shootouts are a reality, and any NHL team that does not practice them, at least occasionally, does so at its own peril. The Minnesota Wild approach this necessary evil in a rather unique way. For head coach Mike Yeo, it's score or else.
The punishment for an indiscretion such as finishing last in the shootout competition...
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December 24, 2011
Recapping the Sadness, Sharks v Wild, Sharks lose 2-1
It was an game that started with such promise. Exactly one minute in, Mr. Clutch himself, Joe Pavelski skated in and potted a goal behind Harding. The crowd exploded. Finally! A string start! This is going to be the best game ever! And it was, for about 10 minutes. Then, as they say, the wheels fell off, caught on fire, rolled into a creek and nearly set the creek on fire before...
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Hackett Wows in NHL Debut
The Minnesota Wild was more than opportunistic Tuesday night in its 2-1 win against the San Jose Sharks. Outshot 42-21 on the road against the lineup that San Jose boasts, one would’ve thought that the Wild’s winning streak was surely going to end. However, Minnesota found two very different ways to score, and received an unbelievable outing by their goaltender...
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Harding feeling better; Setoguchi not as much
SAN JOSE, Calif Josh Hardings injury 2 minutes into the Minnesota Wilds Tuesday night victory against the San Jose Sharks allowed emergency goalie Matt Hackett to enter the game and pick up a win, but it sounds like Harding could be back to work soon.
Harding appeared to suffer a neck injury 11 seconds after allowing a goal in the first minute of play. He was hit in the face by...
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December 07, 2011
Cam Gore: Sharks pepper the Wildâs third string goalie but canât solve Matt Hackett
The San Jose Sharks sent 42 pucks to the net and the majority of them were stopped by Minnesotaâs third string goalie Matt Hackett who made his first NHL appearance in relief for the injured Josh Harding.
Josh Harding got the start for the Wild tonight against Antti Niemi, but he didnât last long. He took a stick to the head from his defenseman Nick Schultz and joined...
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Tuesday’s Three Stars: Rookie Hackett boosts Wild; Daniel Sedin trick
No. 1 Star: Matt Hackett, Minnesota Wild
Hackett wasn't supposed to play his first NHL game this way. Just over a minute into their game against the San Jose Sharks, Wild netminder Josh Harding took a knee to the head from teammate Nick Schultz and had to leave the game, pressing the 21-year old Hackett (nephew of former NHL goalie, Jeff) into duty. Down 1-0, the Wild got goals...
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December 07, 2011
Brad Ratgen: 3rd String/Minor League Goalie Leads Wild to Victory Over San Jose Sharks
With Backstrom out injured, the Minnesota Wild had no other choice but to call up their minor league goaltender, Matt Hackett, from the Houston Aeros to backup Josh Harding. 1:11 into the game and already down 1-0 to the Sharks in San Jose, Wild defenseman Nick Schultz inadvertently knocked Josh Harding out of the game. Enter Matt Hackett, nephew of former NHL goaltender Jeff Hackett...
Via HockeyBuzz
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Wild G Harding exits vs. Sharks with injury
Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding left Tuesday's game in the first period against the San Jose Sharks after suffering an apparent neck injury.
Harding was hit in the mask by teammate Nick Schultz, who was attempting to block Sharks forward Joe Pavelski from the goal.
Harding went down, was attended to and later helped off the ice.
Matt Hackett entered in place...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Harding leaves game with injury
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding left Tuesday night's game against the San Jose Sharks with an apparent neck injury 11 seconds after allowing a goal in the first minute of the game.
Harding was hit in the face by his teammate, defenseman Nick Schultz, who was trying to block Sharks forward Joe Pavelski from the net.
Harding went down immediately and was helped off the ice...
Via AP on Fox
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December 06, 2011
Wild on top of NHL
The Minnesota Wild have jumped to the the top of the NHL standings thanks to a team buying into a new coaches' system and strong defense from its younger players. Hear from Nick Schultz, Matt Cullen, Josh Harding and coach Mike Yeo.
Via Star Tribune
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November 22, 2011
Wild are part of a growing movement
The Minnesota Wild are getting ready to embark on one of their most recognizable charity drives of the season as the calendar turns from October to Movember.
Movember is an annual November event that encourages men to grow their Mo (slang for moustache) to raise awareness and funds for cancers affecting men. Wild defenseman Nick Schultz was one of the first NHL players to embrace...
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November 02, 2011
Wild are part of a growing movement
The Minnesota Wild are getting ready to embark on one of their most recognizable charity drives of the season as the calendar turns from October to Movember.
Movember is an annual November event that encourages men to grow their Mo (slang for moustache) to raise awareness and funds for cancers affecting men. Wild defenseman Nick Schultz was one of the first NHL players to embrace...
Via Fox Sports North
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November 01, 2011
Wild plan Cancer-awareness event
The Minnesota Wild announcedThursday that the team will soon install lavender dasher boards at Xcel Energy Center, as part of its annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by AT&T, this Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings.
The dashers will be installed Friday between 1-3 p.m. The Wild is one of five NHL teams participating in this initiative.
Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck...
Via Fox Sports North
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October 28, 2011
Wild defenseman Nick Schultz returns to the ice with a clear head
When Wild defenseman Nick Schultz began working out for this season in June, things did not go as planned.
A foggy feeling accompanied the workouts, and the 29-year-old veteran was forced to back off.
Schultz's season ended four games early last spring when he suffered a concussion in March, so he took it easy for several weeks before growing eager to start getting back into...
Via Fox Sports
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September 28, 2011
Five things we've learned at Wild camp
Minnesota hockey fans have been excited about the 2011-12 NHL season since the Wild hosted the NHL draft in downtown St.Paul at the end of June.
General manager Chuck Fletcher made some aggressive trades on draft night and shortly after in an effort to make the give the team more scoring punch and depth, and a buzz has been building around the team since.
Preseason games in all...
Via Fox Sports North
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September 24, 2011
Retire Number 55
If I were a hockey betting man, I'd lay a small wager on this. And while it may come off as sounding completely ridiculous, it's not too far-fetched to predict that someday Nick Schultz's #55 will be hanging from the rafters of Xcel Energy Center. Why, you ask? Well, here are my reasons for believing so:1. He's played more games than anyone in a Wild sweater, currently...
Via Wild Puck Banter
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September 21, 2011
Silly spending could prove costly
When the NHL entered the lockout that killed the 2004-05 season, hockey fans sought a silver lining. They wanted anything to cling to that showed the NHL and NHLPA knew what they were doing, that these two powerful groups weren't just bickering children. Surely this new "cost certainty" we heard so much about would save the NHL in the long run, and make the NHL much...
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July 15, 2011
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July 15, 2011
Wild: Schultz will not return from concussion this season
The Minnesota Wild said Saturday that defenseman Nick Schultz will miss the rest of the season with post-concussion symptoms.
Via CBSSports
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April 02, 2011
Head injury sidelines Wild's Schultz for season
The Wild say defenseman Nick Schultz will miss the rest of the season with post-concussion symptoms.
Via ESPN
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April 02, 2011
Wild's Schultz out for the season with concussion
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild say defenseman Nick Schultz will miss the rest of the season with post-concussion symptoms.
Via SI.com
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April 02, 2011
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