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Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild

ST. PAUL (AP/KVRR) – The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season. Fleury, who turns 40 on Nov. 28, has had a prolific season in which he passed Patrick Roy for second place behind Martin Brodeur on the NHL ‘s all-time list in career goaltending wins. Brodeur (691)…

Former Force Star and Minnesota Native, Jack Peart Signs with Wild

Minnesota Prep Hockey Star Inks Pro Deal With Home Team

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Wild all calling up some serious homegrown talent today, inking Jack Peart to an entry level contract. Peart was Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey in 2021 following his senior season at Grand Rapids High as well as the Reed Larson award as the State’s best senior defenseman. He netted 32 goals and 83 points in his 68 career…

Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks

Wild Set Franchise Mark For Goals In A Game

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek, middle, reacts as members of the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild compete for the puck in front of the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks…

Fleury’s milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL’s second-winningest goalie

Once the horn sounded on Fleury's 552nd win in the NHL on Monday night, putting him in sole possession of second place on the career list, Wild players rushed to the crease for a group hug that was overdue for everyone on this struggling club.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury defends the net against the New York Islanders during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The crowd chants for Marc-Andre Fleury started in the second period and filled the arena again in the waning minutes, as the Minnesota Wild goalie closed in…

Paul Allen Joins KVRR Sports Extra to talk Vikes, Wolves and Wild

VOICE OF THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS, PAUL ALLEN, JOINS THE SHOW TO TALK MINNESOTA SPORTS

MINNEAPOLIS — The Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, Paul Allen, who also hosts his 92Noon radio show on KFAN in Minneapolis talking all Minnesota sports, joins the show. Allen talks Trey Lance to the Vikings rumors and the Timberwolves and Wild playoff series’ with Adam and Ryan.   Categories: Minnesota News, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Minnesota Timberwolves, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, minnesota…

Hartman goal in 2nd OT gives Wild 3-2 win over Stars in G1

Ryan Hartman had just circled around the net when a deflected puck came toward him. He quickly scored to give the Minnesota Wild a victory in their playoff opener

Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) shoots and scores against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the second overtime of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Dallas. The Wild won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS, Texas (KVRR/AP) – Ryan Hartman had just circled around the net when a deflected…

Kaprizov Reportedly in Legal Trouble; Wild GM Denies it

Russian TV station said he fled country after fake military I.D.

MONTREAL (AP) – Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation. Russian newspaper Sport-Express reported Wednesday that Kaprizov immediately returned to the U.S. after Philadelphia Flyers goaltending prospect Ivan Fedotov was…

HOPE Inc. Sled Hockey Jamboree Features 10 Teams from Three States

8th annual sled hockey jamboree this weekend and hockey fans came out to see these athletes leave it all on the ice

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) — HOPE Inc. hosts there eight annual sled hockey jamboree this weekend and hockey fans came out to see these athletes leave it all on the ice. “The Jamboree is a special event again it gives Hope INC the opportunity to pull in these other organizations, give them a chance, folks with mobility challenges a chance to…