Minnesota Wild Team Information

NHL Minnesota Wild Team Information

In 1997, the National Hockey League announced the return of hockey to Minneapolis-St. Paul, along with three other expansion franchises being announced.

The Minnesota Wild began regular season play in the 2000-01 season, with a 25-39-13-5 record for 63 points. Former Calgary Flame player and general manager Doug Risebrough was hired as GM of the Wild. Former Montreal Canadiens great and New Jersey Devil coach Jacques Lemaire was the first coach.

Previously in 1967 the expansion Minnesota North Stars were added to the NHL. The North Stars moved to Dallas in 1993. The current Minnesota Wild franchise is independent from this team.

Additional information for the Minnesota Wild is available on this site:

Minnesota Wild Managers, Captains, Coaches
Minnesota Wild Past Season Performance
Minnesota Wild Team and Individual Records
Latest News on the Minnesota Wild

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Minnesota Wild Franchise History

Minnesota Wild Franchise History

Minnesota Wild (NHL) 2000-Present

St Paul Arena
Address: Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Telephone : (612) 333-PUCK
Hockey Capacity: 18,600
Tenant: Minnesota Wild (NHL) 2000

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Minnesota Wild Championships

Minnesota Wild Championships

Championship History

League Championships	None
Conference Championships	None
Division Championships	None
Playoff Appearances	2003, 2007

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Minnesota Wild Hall of Famers

Minnesota Wild Hall of Famers

None

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Minnesota Wild Retired/Honored Jerseys

Minnesota Wild Retired/Honored Jerseys

Retired Numbers

1 Minnesota Fans
99 Wayne Gretzky (Retired by NHL)

Honoured Numbers:

None

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Minnesota Wild Merchandise

Minnesota Wild Merchandise

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