Wild Third Jersey photo by Bruce Kluckhohn
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Todd Richards from Crystal, Minnesota Named as Head Coach of the Minnesota Wild
6-15-09
Congratulations to former Minnesota Gophers Hockey defenseman and
former Gopher Captain Todd Richards as being introuduced as the
Minnesota Wild's second coach in franchise history. Richards was drafted
by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1985
NHL Entry Draft. Richards began his professional career with the
Sherbrooke Canadiens during the 1989–90 AHL season. After being
traded early the next season to the Hartford Whalers organization, he
helped the Springfield Indians win the 1991 Calder Cup. Richards also
made his NHL debut during that season, playing two games and
recording four assists for the Whalers. Todd spent two more seasons with
the Indians before beginning to play in the IHL, spending two seasons
with the Las Vegas Thunder, and six seasons with the Orlando Solar
Bears. He ended his playing career in 2002 with the Genève-Servette HC
of the National League A in Switzerland.
After finishing his playing career Richards spent four seasons as an
assistant coach for the Milwaukee Admirals. The Admirals advanced to
the playoffs each year. In 2004, Milwaukee won the Calder Cup, after sweeping the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in four games. On August 3, 2006, Richards became the fifth head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. During his first season, he guided Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a 51-24-2-4 record and a second-place finish in the AHL’s East Division. The Penguins advanced to the East Division Finals before falling to the Hershey Bears. Beginning the 2008-2009 season Richards signed as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks.
His younger brother Travis Richards (former Gopher standout defenseman and Captain) was also a professional ice hockey defenseman.
On June 15, 2009, it was announced that Richards would become the second head coach in the history of the Minnesota Wild. We can proudly say a Minnesota Gopher, and Crystal Minnesota native out of Armstrong High School will lead the Minnesota Wild
Congratulations Todd!
Eden Prairie Defenseman Nick Leddy selected by Minnesota Wild in first round 16th overall pick in 2009 NHL entry draft
6-26-09
Congratulations to defenseman Nick Leddy with his 16th
at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, and notably the first
American born player selected in the 2009 draft. The
Minnesota Wild acquired the 16th pick along with the 77th
and 182nd picks in this year’s draft from the New York
Islanders in exchange for the 12th overall pick.
“We believe Nick Leddy is an excellent prospect who has
the potential to be a complete defenseman while
generating a lot of offense,” said Assistant General
Manager/Player Personnel Tom Thompson. “He is an excellent skater and puckhandler and an exciting player to watch.”
Leddy, 18 (3/20/91), recorded 37 points (8-29=37) and 22 penalty minutes in 25 regular season games and then added eight points (4-4=8) in six playoff contests helping lead Eden Prairie High School to its’ first-ever boys state high school hockey championship in 2009. The 5-foot-11 1/2, 185-pound defenseman was named the 2009 Mr. Hockey Award winner given annually to the most outstanding senior high school hockey player in the state of Minnesota. He was also named to the Class AA Minnesota State Boys’ Hockey All-Tournament team and will attend the University of Minnesota this fall. Leddy represented Team USA at the Under-18 Ivan Hlinka tournament in 2008, recording two assists in four games. He was the 24th ranked North American skater in the draft by the Central Scouting Service.
Bemidji State University to join the WCHA for the 2010-2011 campaign
6-26-09
Congratulations to the historic BSU Beavers for their entry into
collegiate hockey premier conference, the Western Collegiate
Hockey Association (WCHA). In a press release announced today
by commissioner Bruce M. McLeod, of the WCHA, announced that
the association has voted to approve the membership of Bemidji
State University and University of Nebraska Omaha into its men’s
ice hockey conference for the 2010-11 campaign.
The University had originally presented its case for membership
in April, during the association’s annual meeting in Marco Island,
Fla. The addition of Bemidji State and Nebraska-Omaha will bring the WCHA’s membership from 10 teams to 12.
“I am extremely pleased to announce that the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is expanding to twelve teams,” said McLeod. “With the addition of Bemidji State University and the University of Nebraska Omaha, the WCHA solidifies and positions itself to maintain and expand upon the excellence that is the WCHA.
~Recent News from the State-of-Hockey Rinks~
Minnesota Wild releases third jersey to be worn for 2009-2010 season
"Authentic, classic, contemporary and truly worthy of The State of Hockey"
8-30-09
In historic Minnesota fashion the Minnesota Wild today unveiled
it's new third jersey for the upcoming 2009-10 NHL season at a
public event held at the Minnesota State Fair’s new FAN Central
building.
After months of buzz and speculation among Wild fans the new
third jersey was finally revealed by the team today modeled by
left wing Derek Boogaard. The official unveiling was partially
downplayed by the on-line leak of the new jersey earlier this
week. The new sweater is based in the Wild’s Forest Green
with Wheat trim and a hint of Iron Range Red, the jersey’s
classic sports look was the overwhelming favorite of Wild fans
surveyed during the summer of 2008. The jersey crest features
a script “Minnesota” with “WILD” emblazoned below. The script
look, including the classic “M”, harkens back to historic Minnesota teams of the past including the Minneapolis Millers and Saint Paul Saints hockey teams of the 1930s and 1940s. The familiar “North Star” element, borrowed from the primary Wild logo, dots the “I” and adds a decorative detail to the stylized “M" that exactly resembles the "M" of the older Minneapolis Millers team uniforms.
“We wanted to provide our fans with a new look and feel for our third uniform that is uniquely Minnesota and true to our brand – authentic, classic, contemporary and truly worthy of The State of Hockey,” said John Maher, Vice President of Brand Marketing. Minnesota will debut the new third jerseys on Wednesday, Oct. 21 against the Colorado Avalanche on FOX Sports North and wear them 15 times this season (13 home games and two road contests). Source in part: Minnesota Wild Press Release from 8-30-09
Minnesota High School Coaches Association releases "Nothing Compares" campaign with VMH.com images
10-25-09
The Minnesota High School Coaches Association- for the 2009-2010 High School hockey season unveiled it's "Nothing Compares" campaign celebrating four noteworthy Minnesotans: David Backes, TJ Oshie, Matt Niskanen and Paul Martin, whom all stayed with their respective High School hockey teams of which all four star in the NHL today. Today's "choices" for High School hockey players to leave all their friends behind to play in the juniors, or in various developmental leagues is greater than ever before. As the MHCA testifies "Nothing Compares" to being with the friends that you grew up with from Mites to Bantams or playing together in the hallowed Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament, to "leave a legacy at your school". Nothing Compares to staying home and playing with your friends. Congratulations to the MHCA for such a great campaign, one that us at VMH.com are more than happy to be a small part of!
