https://gonepuckwild.com/how-the-minnesota-wild-embrace-the-state-of-hockey-nickname-01kyqzmakwpsGone Puck WildenHow the Minnesota Wild embrace the State of Hockey nicknameMinnesota Wild,State Of Hockey,history,Wild2026-07-30T04:43:36Z2026-07-30T04:43:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5125,h_2882,x_0,y_255/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/103/01kyr28f4xj2je3q2a59.jpgMay 9, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on the Colorado Avalanche in the second period of game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images