Wild defenseman Marco Scandella has hip surgery

The 27-year-old defenseman is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for next season.

May 2, 2017 at 7:32PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wild defenseman Marco Scandella had arthroscopic hip surgery on Tuesday, the team announced, saying that he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for next season.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Chris Larson at Twin Cities Orthopedics Crosstown Surgery Center.

Scandella, 27, had four goals and nine assists and was a -2 for the Wild last season.

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