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Spurgeon, Wild continue successful partnership
Jared Spurgeon reflected on his journey from unsigned draft pick to standout defenseman with the Wild after signing a seven-year extension.
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Wild's Spurgeon: 'Surreal' to ink 7-year, $53M contract extension
The Wild locked up defenseman Jared Spurgeon through the 2026-27 season.
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Dumba looks up to speed in Wild's first practice
It wasn't until last month that Wild defenseman Matt Dumba finally felt back to normal after tearing his pectoral muscle in a fight last December. Friday, he finally got to show his stuff.
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Fiala, Dumba, Koivu … and other training camp questions for the Wild
On the heels of a disappointing non-playoff finish, getting back to a familiar setting was a source of encouragement for the Wild, who have many questions to answer as training camp begins.
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With 69 players in camp, Wild could make early roster cuts
With 13 of the first 18 games of the regular season on the road, a potentially make-or-break slate, the Wild is planning to make cuts sooner so players tasked with tackling that stretch can prepare together.
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Boudreau, players believe Wild can rebound - and hope to prove it
Reinforcing the Wild's longstanding reputation is the focus, a pursuit that officially starts Thursday when players report for medicals and fitness testing to begin training camp.
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Key dates for the Wild's 2019-20 preseason
After players report Thursday, the first on-ice practice is Friday.
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Wild training camp roster
A look at the 69 players the Wild has in training camp.
Gophers
Wisconsin, Gophers are top two picks in WCHA Women's League
The conference will feature change this season, with the addition of three-on-three overtime and talk of future expansion.
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Motzko impressed as Gophers hit the ice for first time
'It was a real good first day,' Bob Motzko said after Tuesday's one-hour session. Coaches can have up to four hours per week with their team for on-ice skills instruction before full practices begin in October.
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Wild signs restricted free agent Kevin Fiala for two years, $6 million
The speedy winger was acquired in a trade with Nashville during last season for Mikael Granlund.
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Video: John Legend addresses Gophers after Fresno State victory
The singer/song-writer paid a visit to Minnesota's locker room following the double-overtime victory last weekend.
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FSN, KFAN shuffle Wild announcers. Allen fills in, Greenlay's role reduced
Wild radio voice Bob Kurtz. will miss some road games while TV play-by-play announcer Anthony LaPanta will work with a rotation of analysts.
Music
Xcel concert fans will soon face tighter limits on bags
The limits on the size and composition of bags take effect Oct. 15 and follow what the NHL team put in place in September 2018.
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Wild training camp starts Thursday: Things you need to know
On-ice sessions start Friday, and the Wild will hold an open practice at 9 a.m. Saturday and a scrimmage at 1 p.m. at TRIA Rink. Doors open at 8 a.m.
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After nearly 100 games last season, Wild's Greenway eager for more
Winger Jordan Greenway and the rest of the Wild open training camp Thursday at the TRIA rink in St. Paul.
Gophers
Former Brooks assistant Blatherwick receives national hockey award
Jack Blatherwick, a longtime Minnesota high school coach, received the 2019 Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey.
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Need some hockey? Elite prep fall league begins play Saturday
The Upper Midwest High School Elite League begins its eight-week run on Saturday, giving additional development opportunities to the best prep hockey players in Minnesota and neighboring states.
Gophers
Former Gophers and Olympic star Wendell picked for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Krissy Wendell, one of the most-decorated players in Minnesota history, will be one of five 2019 inductees into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, USA Hockey announced Wednesday.
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Wild invites Stafford to training camp on professional tryout
Right winger Drew Stafford chipped in five goals and eight assists in 57 games with the Devils last season.
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Around the NHL
- Bruins taking lessons, sense of fight into 2nd-round matchup with Panthers
- David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
- Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games
- Bourbonnais, Shelton propel New York to 5-2 victory over Minnesota in regular-season finale
- The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
- Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
- Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
- Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
- NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders
- Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
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