2018 First Round Game 6 vs Calgary Flames
The State of Hockey's pride.
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The team plays its home games at the Grand Casino Arena, and is owned by Craig Leipold. The Wild are affiliated with the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Winnipeg Jets
- Series stage
- 2018 First Round Game 5
- Location
- Bell MTS Place, Winnipeg, MB
- Result
- Jets Win (5-0)
- Key moment
- Jets' dominant three-goal first period
- Significance
- Elimination game; Wild lose series 4-1
Lore & Background
The Wild were founded on June 25, 1997, and began play in the 2000–01 season. The team was founded following the departure of the Minnesota North Stars, who were based in Minnesota from 1967 to 1993, when they relocated to Dallas, Texas, and became the Dallas Stars. The Wild made their first Stanley Cup playoffs appearance in 2003, making a surprise run to the Western Conference finals, but ultimately losing to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The team have appeared in the playoffs a total of 14 times, and have won one division championship, in 2008.
Reader's Guide
The Wild's home arena is Grand Casino Arena. The team's ECHL affiliate is the Jacksonville Icemen.
Did You Know?
- The Wild were officially named on January 22, 1998, with the song 'Born to Be Wild' by Steppenwolf playing.
- The Wild retired the number 1 jersey to honor all Minnesota fans.
- The Wild became the first team in playoff history to win two seven-game series after facing elimination in Game 5.
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