NHL confident Winter Classic in Minneapolis will go on, despite COVID-19 worries
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As the new variant cancels some professional sports contests, the NHL says it expects the Winter Classic planned for New Year's Day in Minneapolis to go on without a hitch.

USA versus Canada exhibition at Xcel Energy Center canceled due to COVID-19

Officials with USA Hockey announced that Monday night’s exhibition between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Canada at Xcel Energy Center has been canceled due to concerns with COVID-19.

NHL players reportedly opting out of 2022 Winter Olympics

Sources tell Fox 9 Sports Director Jim Rich NHL players are opting out of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. An official announcement could come Monday.

NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation

The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.

Minnesota Wild game against Hurricanes postponed due to COVID-19 issues

The Minnesota Wild's Tuesday night game against the Carolina Hurricanes has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues with the Hurricanes.

NHL announces free fan festival for 2022 Winter Classic at Target Field

The NHL revealed the free fan festivities for this year's Winter Classic, which will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis on New Year's Day.

Minnesota Wild’s Bill Guerin named GM for 2022 U.S. Olympic Team

The Minnesota Wild and USA Hockey announced Tuesday morning that Bill Guerin has been named the general manager for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team.

Mikko Koivu to have No. 9 retired: Minnesota Wild ‘became home for me’

Former Minnnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu talked with reporters on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center, less than 24 hours after it became official the team is retiring his No. 9 jersey.

Minnesota Wild retiring Mikko Koivu’s No. 9 jersey on March 13

The Minnesota Wild announced on Monday it will retire the No. 9 jersey of former captain Mikko Koivu at a pregame ceremony before the team hosts the Nashville Predators on March 13.

Ryan Suter on facing Minnesota Wild: 'I'm telling myself it's just another game'

The Dallas Stars are in St. Paul to take on the Minnesota Wild Thursday night, which means it’s the first return trip for Ryan Suter to Xcel Energy Center since leaving the team back in July.

Wild place Mats Zuccarello, Rem Pitlick on NHL's COVID-19 list

The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday morning that top scorer Mats Zuccarello and center Rem Pitlick have been placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol list.

Wild without 3 coaches at Vancouver due to COVID-19 protocols

The Minnesota Wild is in Vancouver to face the Canucks Tuesday night, but at least three coaches are not on the trip.

Takeaways: Wild beats Winnipeg in 6-5 OT thriller to start 3-0

The Minnesota Wild welcomed back 18,000 fans to Xcel Energy Center Tuesday night with a thrilling 6-5 win in overtime over the Winnipeg Jets.

Wild surge past Jets 6-5 in OT on Eriksson Ek's hat trick

Joel Eriksson Ek had a hat trick for Minnesota, tying the game with 59 seconds remaining in regulation and winning it on a power play in overtime to stun the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 in a raucous home opener for the Wild on Tuesday night.

St. Paul police: 3 times as many officers downtown for Wild home opener

St. Paul Police Senior Commander Jeremy Ellison said they had three times as many officers working around the Xcel Energy Center at the home opener than on a normal Wild game night.

Wild's Marcus Foligno excited for fans back at the X
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As the Wild ready for their home opener, forward Marcus Foligno says he is excited to see fans back at the Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota Wild announces 22-player Opening Night roster

The Minnesota Wild opens the 2021-22 regular season on the road out west Friday night, at the Anaheim Ducks, and the team announced its 22-player Opening Day roster on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild dog busted stealing fan's pizza at preseason game

The Minnesota Wild’s newest dog was busted stealing a slice of pizza during Thursday night’s preseason game at the Xcel Energy Center.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team hosting Canada Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold announced on Tuesday from the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine that the U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada on Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center.