The Wild signed Ivan Lodnia, their third round pick (85th overall) in June’s NHL Entry Draft.
Lodnia, a forward, has 16 goals and 17 assists in 31 games for Erie of the Ontario Hockey League.
The California native is 5-10 and 185 pounds and in his third season with the Otters, who were OHL champions last season.
(nhl.com photo)
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