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- Established: 2000
- General manager: Chuck Fletcher
- Head coach: Vacant
- Arena: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
- Team colors: Green, red, white, gold and wheat
- Finals appearances: None
- Stanley Cups: None
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The Minnesota Wild is a professional hockey team that plays in the northwest division of the western conference in the National Hockey League.
On May 22, 2009, the team is expected announce that Chuck Fletcher, the assistant general manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins, will take over as general manager, filling the spot left by Doug Risebrough, who was dismissed in April.ESPN.com: Report: Fletcher to Replace Risebrough On April 13, 2009, head coach Jacques Lemaire stepped down after leading the team for their first nine seasons with the NHL.Official Site: Jacques Lemaire Steps Down
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History
The Minnesota Wild franchise was officially announced in 1997 by the NHL. Construction on the team's home arena, the Xcel Energy Center, began in 1998 after the state of Minnesota provided one half of the $130 million necessary for building costs. The team played its inaugural season in 2000-01, winning only 25 of 82 regular season games. -
Championships
Though the Wild has never won a conference or league championship, it earned its first northwest division title in the 2007-08 season. The team made its first playoff appearance in 2003, where it defeated the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks before being swept in four games by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the conference finals. -
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Minnesota Wild Questions
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What are everyones thoughts on Chuck Fletcher becoming the GM of the Minnesota Wild? 1 AnswerBringing in Todd Richards, a local, was good move as long as the Wild can pull out of their current slump. Martin Havlát will be a big decider for the success ... read more -
How many high tech jobs did Minnesota gain in 2007, and 2008? 1 AnswerAll the details that you could ever want to analyze are available at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. There is a PDF file of pr... read more -
OPEN THREAD: Brett Favre to sign with the Minnesota Vikings today 6 AnswersI'm somewhat sick of the whole Favre retiring thing. But, Favre will definetely help the team, he is a great QB. I want to see someone wearing a Green Bay Packe... read more
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Minnesota Wild Timeline
- 2000: Founded in Minnesota
- 2003: Lost in Conference Finals to Anaheim Ducks
- 2006: Qualify for Playoffs
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