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When owner Norm Green of the Minnesota North Stars moved his team to Dallas, the NHL had every intention of eventually putting a team back in Minnesota. So in 1997, they granted an expansion franchise to a group from Minnesota. The team name WILD was chosen from a list in a name the team contest. The team's first season on ice was in 2000/2001. The Wild has become a success both on the ice and at the gate, where they've sold out every game since the team started playing.
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What is the NHL hockey team in Minnesota?
minnesota wild
When did the last NHL team join the NHL?
The Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets were the last teams to join, both in 2000.
Have the Minnesota Wild ever won a championship?
The Wild have not won a Stanley Cup since beginning NHL play in 2000-01
Who was the last team to join the NHL?
As of the 2007-08 season, the two newest teams in the NHL are the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild who started play in the 2000-01 season.
What are the 4 newest NHL teams?
Nashville Predators and Atlanta Thrashers in 1999 Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild in 2000
What is the name of Minnesota's hockey team?
The NHL club in Minnesota is known as the Minnesota Wild.
What is the NHL hockey team in Minnesota?
minnesota wild
When did Minnesota Wild join NHL?
2000-01
Where can a person buy a custom Minnesota Wild jersey?
There are many websites and companies that can offer custom Minnesota Wild jerseys. Some of these websites that offer Minnesota Wild jerseys are NHL and Minnesota Wild.
What year did Minnesota's nhl team become the wild?
After the north stars in the year 2000 they became the wild.
What NHL team does Nino Niederreiter play for?
Nino Niederreiter plays for the Minnesota Wild.
How many sports teams do Minnesota have?
Minnesota has 5 professional sports teams, which include the following:Minnesota Vikings (football, NFL)Minnesota Timberwolves (basketball, NBA)Minnesota Lynx (basketball, WNBA)Minnesota Wild (hockey, NHL)Minnesota Twins (baseball, MLB)
What NHL team does Mikael Granlund play for?
Mikael Granlund plays for the Minnesota Wild.
What NHL team does Charlie Coyle play for?
Charlie Coyle plays for the Minnesota Wild.
What NHL team does Jason Pominville play for?
Jason Pominville plays for the Minnesota Wild.
Who was the last team entry in the NHL?
Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild (2000)
What NHL team does Carson McMillan play for?
Carson McMillan plays for the Minnesota Wild.
