Gophers defenseman Jack Sadek will join the Iowa Wild after signing an amateur tryout agreement.
Sadek played four seasons for the Gophers after being drafted by the Wild in the seventh round (204th overall) in 2015 out of Lakeville North, which won the state title his senior season.
The 21-year-old had four goals and 14 assists during his senior year, and 10 goals and 33 assists in his Gophers career.
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