32 Backstrom25 Belanger47 Bergeron24 Boogaard96 Bouchard15 brunette8 burns26 foster10 Gaborik29 Harding5 johnsson9 koivu20 miettinen11 nolan2 reitz55 schultz51 Sheppard41 skoula19 Veilleux12 Weller3 Zidlickyregular season firstsFIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME • Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 6, 2000 • anaheim, calif.MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM 3, MINNESOTA WILD 1Scoring By Period Shots By Period Power Penalties/ Game-Winning GoalieDATE OPP. 1 2 3 OT F 1 2 3 OT T Plays Minutes Goal (Saves-Shots) Attn.MIN 0 1 0 – 1 16 9 11 – 36 0-6 5-10 McLennan (36-39)10/6 ANA 0 2 1 – 3 9 18 12 – 39 1-5 6-12 Cullen Hebert (35-36) 16,52029 G Jamie McLennan*35 G Manny Fernandez3 D Ladislav Benysek*4 D Curtis Leschyshyn (A)5 D Brad Bombardir6 D Lubomir Sekeras*10 LW Marian Gaborik*TEAM FirstsFirst Win, Home10/18/00 vs. TB (6-5)First Win, Road11/5/00 at CGY (3-2 OT)First Loss, Home:10/15/00 vs. EDM (5-3)First Loss, Road:10/6/00 at ANA (3-1)First Tie, Home:10/11/00 vs. PHI (3-3 OT)First Tie, Road:10/24/00 at MTL (2-2 OT)First OT Game, Home:10/11/00 vs. PHI (3-3 OT)First OT Game, Road:10/24/00 at MTL (2-2 OT)First OT Win, Home:1/3/01 vs. DET (3-2 OT)First OT Win, Road:11/5/00 at CGY (3-2 OT)First OT Loss, Home:11/12/00 vs. EDM (5-4 OT)First OT Loss, Road:1/30/01 at VAN (3-2 OTL)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut, Home:11/30/05 vs. CBJ (3-2 SOL)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut, Road:10/28/05 at CBJ (2-1 SOL)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut Win, Home:4/4/06 vs. STL (5-4 SOW)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut Win, Road:11/6/05 at ANA (4-3 SOW)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut Loss, Home:11/30/05 vs. CBJ (3-2 SOL)First Shoo<strong>to</strong>ut Loss, Road:10/28/05 at CBJ (2-1 SOL)First Shu<strong>to</strong>ut, Home:10/22/00 vs. FLA (0-0 OT), McLennan (24 sv)First Shu<strong>to</strong>ut, Road:1/24/01 at ANA (5-0), Fernandez (20 sv)First Shu<strong>to</strong>ut Against, Home:10/22/00 vs. FLA (0-0 OT), Luongo (20 sv)who dressed:12 LW Matt Johnson17 D Filip Kuba18 LW Cam Stewart19 RW Jeff Nielsen20 RW Maxim Sushinsky22 C Stacy Roest24 LW Antti LaaksonenFirst Shu<strong>to</strong>ut Against, Road:10/13/00 vs. STL (2-0)SKATER FIRSTSFirst Goal, Home:Darby Hendrickson (Maxim Sushinsky),17:19 of 1st per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Goal, Road:Marian Gaborik (Scott Pellerin & JimDowd), 18:59 of 2nd per., 10/6/00 at ANAFirst Power-Play Goal, Home:Marian Gaborik (Ladislav Benysek & JimDowd), 19:05 of 2nd per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Power-Play Goal, Road:Lubomir Sekeras (Jim Dowd), 3:49 of 2ndper., 11/18/00 at BOSFirst Shorthanded Goal, Home:Wes Walz (Jeff Nielsen), 9:12 of 3rd per.,10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Shorthanded Goal, Road:Wes Walz (Antti Laaksonen), 17:28 of 1stper., 1/24/01 at ANAFirst Empty Net Goal, Home:Marian Gaborik (Scott Pellerin & JimDowd), 19:02 of 3rd per., 10/18/00 vs. TBFirst Empty Net Goal, Road:Wes Walz (unassisted), 19:17 of 3rd per.,12/7/00 at CHIFirst Overtime Goal, Home:Filip Kuba (Stacy Roest), 2:58 of OT,1/5/00 vs. DETFirst Overtime Goal, Road:Antti Laaksonen (Jim Dowd & Filip Kuba),3:11 of OT, 11/5/00 at CGYFirst Game-Winning Goal, Home:Marian Gaborik (Scott Pellerin & JimDowd), 19:02 of 3rd per., 10/18/00 vs. TBFirst Game-Winning Goal, Road:Antti Laaksonen (Jim Dowd & Filip Kuba),3:11 of OT, 11/5/00 at CGYFirst Game-Tying Goal, Home:Wes Walz (Jeff Nielsen), 9:12 of 3rd per.,10/11/00 vs. PHI25 RW Sergei Krivokrasov27 D Sean O’Donnell (C)33 LW Scott Pellerin (A) *34 C Jim Dowd*37 C Wes Walz44 C Aaron Gavey* Indicates starterFirst Game-Tying Goal, Road:Sergei Zhol<strong>to</strong>k (unassisted), 17:28 of 3rdper., 2/12/02 at CBJFirst Penalty Shot, Home:Scott Pellerin, 12:01 of 1st per., unsuccessful,10/15/00 vs. EDMFirst Penalty Shot, Road:Sebastien Bordeleau, 7:00 of 2nd per.,successful, 10/7/01 at LAFirst Penalty Shot Against, Home:Petr Sykora, 0:52 of 3rd per., unsuccessful,1/21/01 vs. NJFirst Penalty Shot Against, Road:Ziggy Palffy, 14:13 of 2nd per., unsuccessful,10/7/01 at LAFirst Assist(s), Home:Maxim Sushinsky, 17:19 of 1st per.,10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Assist(s), Road:Scott Pellerin & Jim Dowd, 18:59 of 2ndper., 10/6/00 at ANAFirst Points, Home:Darby Hendrickson (Maxim Sushinsky),17:19 of 1st per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Points, Road:Marian Gaborik (Scott Pellerin & JimDowd), 18:59 of 2nd per., 10/6/00 at ANAFirst Penalty, Home:Andy Sut<strong>to</strong>n (fighting), 13:57 of 1st per.,10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Penalty, Road:Matt Johnson (charging), 5:07 of 1st per.,10/6/00 at ANAFirst Minor Penalty, Home:Team (<strong>to</strong>o many men), 7:03 of 2nd per.,10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Minor Penalty, Road:Matt Johnson (charging), 5:07 of 1st per.,10/6/00 at ANAFirst Major Penalty, Home:Andy Sut<strong>to</strong>n (fighting), 13:57 of 1st per.,10/11/00 vs. PHIXcel Energy Center FirstsFIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME at xcel energy center • Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 11, 2000MINNESOTA WILD 3, PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 3 (OT)Scoring By Period Shots By Period Power Penalties/ Game-Winning GoalieDATE OPP. 1 2 3 OT F 1 2 3 OT T Plays Minutes Goal (Saves-Shots) Attn.PHI 1 0 2 0 3 10 10 12 7 39 0-4 5-13 Boucher (19-22)10/11 MIN 1 1 1 0 3 8 3 9 2 22 1-4 5-13 Fernandez (36-39) *18,82729 G Jamie McLennan35 G Manny Fernandez*3 D Ladislav Benysek*4 D Curtis Leschyshyn (A)6 D Lubomir Sekeras10 LW Marian Gaborik12 LW Matt JohnsonFirst Major Penalty, Road:Matt Johnson (fighting), 1:58 of 2nd per.,10/7/00 at PHXFirst Game Misconduct, Home:Maxim Sushinsky, 9:36 of 3rd per., 10/22/00vs. FLAFirst Game Misconduct, Road:Matt Johnson, 19:56 of 2nd per., 1/6/01at STLFirst PP Attempt, Home:19:56 of 1st per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst PP Attempt, Road:11:30 of 1st per., (2-man advantage),10/6/00 at ANAFirst Penalty Kill, Home:7:03 of 2nd per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Penalty Kill, Road:5:07 of 1st per., 10/6/00 at ANAFirst Forward <strong>to</strong> Score, Home:Darby Hendrickson (Maxim Sushinsky),17:19 of 1st per., 10/11/00 vs. PHIFirst Forward <strong>to</strong> Score, Road:Marian Gaborik (Scott Pellerin & Jim Dowd),18:59 of 2nd per., 10/6/00 at ANAFirst Defenseman <strong>to</strong> Score, Home:Lubomir Sekeras (Scott Pellerin & MarianGaborik), 5:30 of 1st per., 10/15/00 vs. EDMFirst Defenseman <strong>to</strong> Score, Road:Filip Kuba (Lubomir Sekeras & Jim Dowd),14:48 of 1st per., 11/10/00 at CHIFirst Two-Goal Game, Home:Maxim Sushinsky, 10/15/00 vs. EDMwho dressed:14 C Darby Hendrickson*17 D Filip Kuba18 LW Cam Stewart19 RW Jeff Nielsen*20 RW Maxim Sushinsky24 LW Antti Laaksonen*25 RW Sergei KrivokrasovFirst Two-Goal Game, Road:Wes Walz, 11/5/00 at CGYFirst Three-Goal Game, Home:Antti Laaksonen, 11/26/00 vs. VANFirst Three-Goal Game, Road:Marian Gaborik, 11/4/02 at LAFirst Four-Goal Game, Home:NoneFirst Four-Goal Game, Road:NoneFirst Five-Goal Game, Home:Marian Gaborik, 12/20/07 vs. NYRFirst Five-Goal Game, Road:NoneFirst Two-Assist Game, Home:Jim Dowd & Scott Pellerin (3a), 10/18/00vs. TBFirst Two-Assist Game, Road:Jeff Nielsen, 10/24/00 at MTLFirst Three-Assist Game, Home:Jim Dowd & Scott Pellerin (3a), 10/18/00vs. TBFirst Two-Point Game, Home:Maxim Sushinsky (2g), 10/15/00 vs. EDMFirst Two-Point Game, Road:Jeff Nielsen, 10/24/00 at MTLFirst Three-Point Game, Home:Jim Dowd (3a), Scott Pellerin (1g-3a) &Maxim Sushinsky (2g-1a), 10/18/00 vs. TBFirst Three-Point Game, Road:Brad Bombardir (3a), 11/18/00 at BOS27 D Sean O’Donnell (C)*33 LW Scott Pellerin (A)34 C Jim Dowd37 C Wes Walz42 D Andy Sut<strong>to</strong>n44 C Aaron Gavey* Indicates starterFirst Four-Point Game, Home:Scott Pellerin (1g-3a), 10/18/00 vs. TBGoaltender FirstsWin, Home:Jamie McLennan, 10/18/00 vs. TB (6-5)Win, Road:Manny Fernandez, 11/5/00 at CGY (3-2 OT)Loss, Home:Jamie McLennan, 10/15/00 vs EDM (5-3)Loss, Road:Jamie McLennan, 10/6/00 at ANA (3-1)Tie, Home:Manny Fernandez, 10/11/00 vs. PHI (3-3 OT)Tie, Road:Jamie McLennan, 10/24/00 at MTL (2-2 OT)Shu<strong>to</strong>ut, Home:Jamie McLennan, 10/22/00 vs. FLA (0-0 OT)Shu<strong>to</strong>ut, Road:Manny Fernandez, 1/24/01 vs. ANA (5-0)Penalty Shot Faced, Home:Manny Fernandez, 1/21/00 vs. NJ (Sykora)Penalty Shot Faced, Road:Manny Fernandez, 10/7/01 vs. LA (Palffy)Point, Home:Manny Fernandez, 1/6/03 vs. LAPoint, Road:Jamie McLennan, 2/6/01 at TBPenalty, Home:Manny Fernandez, 3/11/00 vs. DETPenalty, Road:Manny Fernandez, 10/27/00 at TOR144 2008-09 MINNESOTA WILD TEAM GUIDE 2008-09 MINNESOTA WILD TEAM GUIDE 145Table of contents Hockey Operations <strong>Wild</strong> THings The Players Team His<strong>to</strong>ry Team Records Playoff His<strong>to</strong>ry The NHL
32 Backstrom25 Belanger47 Bergeron24 Boogaard96 Bouchard15 brunette8 burns26 foster10 Gaborik29 Harding5 johnsson9 koivu20 miettinen11 nolan2 reitz55 schultz51 Sheppard41 skoula19 Veilleux12 Weller3 ZidlickySep. 1, 2008Jul. 21, 2008Apr. 10, 2008Apr. 10, 2008Apr. 9, 2008Apr. 3, 2008Feb. 9, 2008Jan. 27, 2008Jan. 10, 2008Dec. 20, 2007Dec. 5, 2007Sep. 6, 2007Apr. 11, 2007major dates in wild his<strong>to</strong>ryXcel Energy Center hosts the 2008 RepublicanNational Convention.The Republican National Committeetakes over Xcel Energy Center in preparationfor the Republican National Convention.Phillip Falcone joins <strong>Minnesota</strong> Sports &Entertainment as General Partner.Craig Leipold’s purchase of the <strong>Minnesota</strong><strong>Wild</strong> and its related entities hasbeen approved by the National HockeyLeague’s Board of Governors.<strong>Minnesota</strong> makes its third playoff appearance,losing Game 1 of the WesternConference Quarterfinal in overtime 3-2<strong>to</strong> Colorado. The <strong>Wild</strong> would go on <strong>to</strong> losethe series 4-2 in six games.With a vic<strong>to</strong>ry over the Calgary Flames,the <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> clinches its first-everNorthwest Division title at Xcel EnergyCenter.FSN North broadcasts 16 hours of continuoushockey coverage in the SecondAnnual Hockey Day <strong>Minnesota</strong>. The <strong>Wild</strong>finish the night with an overtime vic<strong>to</strong>ryagainst the N.Y. Islanders.Marian Gaborik plays in his second NHLAll-Star Game as the <strong>Wild</strong>’s lone representative.Craig Leipold signs a letter of intent <strong>to</strong>purchase the <strong>Wild</strong> from majority ownerBob Naegele, Jr. and <strong>Minnesota</strong> Sports &Entertainment.Marian Gaborik scores five goals <strong>to</strong> helpthe <strong>Wild</strong> defeat the N.Y. Rangers 6-3.He becomes the first player in nearly 11years <strong>to</strong> record a five-goal game in theNHL.Sports Illustrated features the <strong>Minnesota</strong><strong>Wild</strong> by claiming that Saint Paul is thenew “Hockey<strong>to</strong>wn U.S.A.”The <strong>Wild</strong> unveils its new RBK Edge jerseysas part of the NHL’s uniform overhaulset <strong>to</strong> begin in the 2007-08 season.The <strong>Wild</strong> announces that the team willadopt the former alternate third jerseyas the team’s home sweater and will nolonger wear the green sweater.<strong>Minnesota</strong> makes its second appearancein the NHL postseason, losing Game 1 ofthe Western Conference Quarterfinal 2-1Apr. 7, 2007Apr. 7, 2007Apr. 5, 2007Jan. 24, 2007Jan. 20, 2007Jan. 18, 2007Nov. 16, 2007Oct. 5, 2006Sep. 27, 2006<strong>to</strong> Anaheim. The <strong>Wild</strong> would go on <strong>to</strong> losethe series 4-1 in five games.Niklas Backstrom becomes the secondplayer in franchise his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> win theMBNA Roger Crozier Saving Grace Awardfor having the NHL’s lowest save percentage.The <strong>Wild</strong> beats St. Louis 5-1 in its finalgame of the season, giving the <strong>Wild</strong> afranchise-record 104 points on the season.Manny Fernandez and Niklas Backstromalso win a share of the WilliamJ. Jennings Trophy as the <strong>Wild</strong> allow anNHL-low 191 goals.The <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> welcome its fivemillionthfan <strong>to</strong> Xcel Energy Center asthe <strong>Wild</strong> shut out the Oilers 3-0 in <strong>Minnesota</strong>’s271st consecutive sell out.Brian Rols<strong>to</strong>n becomes the fourth playerin franchise his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> represent the <strong>Wild</strong>in the NHL All-Star Game. Rols<strong>to</strong>n scorestwo goals and adds two assists whileposting a +5 rating in the game as theWestern Conference wins 12-9.The <strong>Wild</strong> help celebrate the first everHockey Day <strong>Minnesota</strong>, a full day ofhockey broadcast on FSN North. SaintPaul Johnson and Lake of the Woods faceoff on Baudette Bay <strong>to</strong> start the day. TheUniversity of <strong>Minnesota</strong> men’s team followswith a vic<strong>to</strong>ry over Denver before the<strong>Wild</strong> lose in a nine-round shoo<strong>to</strong>ut <strong>to</strong> theDallas Stars.The agreement <strong>to</strong> host the 2008 RepublicanNational Convetion at Xcel EnergyCenter is approved at the RepublicanNational Committee’s winter meeting inWashing<strong>to</strong>n, D.C.The <strong>Wild</strong>’s 7-6 shoo<strong>to</strong>ut vic<strong>to</strong>ry over thePreda<strong>to</strong>rs at Nashville Arena markedthe first time the <strong>Wild</strong> came back from athree-goal deficit (6-3) <strong>to</strong> win a game. Italso set team records for most combinedgoals in a game, most points in a gameand most shots on goal in a game.<strong>Minnesota</strong> opens its sixth NHL seasonwith a 3-2 overtime vic<strong>to</strong>ry against Colorado.The vic<strong>to</strong>ry extendned the <strong>Wild</strong>’sundefeated streak in home openers <strong>to</strong>5-0-1.The Republican National Committee announcesthat its site selection committeeJun. 14, 2006Apr. 11, 2006major dates in wild his<strong>to</strong>ryvoted <strong>to</strong> recommend Xcel Energy Center<strong>to</strong> host the 2008 Republican NationalConvention.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> names Chris Snow asDirec<strong>to</strong>r of Hockey Operations.Josh Harding becomes the first <strong>Wild</strong>rookie goaltender <strong>to</strong> earn a shu<strong>to</strong>ut,blanking the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 atXcel Energy Center.Josh Harding becomes the first goaltenderin NHL his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> make his debut in agame decided by a shoo<strong>to</strong>ut as the <strong>Wild</strong>beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 at Xcel EnergyCenter.The 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy endwith medals for three <strong>Wild</strong> players.Daniel Tjarnqvist (Sweden) takes thegold, Mikko Koivu (Finland) takes silverand Filip Kuba (Czech Republic) earnsbronze. Brian Rols<strong>to</strong>n (U.S.A.) and MarianGaborik (Slovakia) also compete.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> names Blair Mackaseyas Direc<strong>to</strong>ry of Professional Scouting.The <strong>Wild</strong> records its 200th consecutivesellout at Xcel Energy Center, losing 3-2<strong>to</strong> Buffalo.The <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> plays in the firstshoo<strong>to</strong>ut in franchise his<strong>to</strong>ry at NationwideArena. The marathon shoo<strong>to</strong>utgoes eight rounds before Columbus’Trevor Le<strong>to</strong>wski buries the game-winner.Dwayne Roloson makes 52 saves in thegame and six more in the shoo<strong>to</strong>ut.Hockey officially returns <strong>to</strong> Xcel EnergyCenter after a work s<strong>to</strong>ppage as the <strong>Minnesota</strong><strong>Wild</strong> open the 2005-06 regularseason with a 6-3 vic<strong>to</strong>ry over Calgary.NHL Board of Governors ratified theterms of the CBA negotiated with theNHLPA, ending a 310-day work s<strong>to</strong>ppage,signaling a new era of cooperation andpartnership, and ensuring the Leaguewill resume play for the 2005-06 season.2004-05 NHL season officially canceled.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> announces over-the-airtelevision broadcast agreement andpartnership with KSTC TV, Channel 45.2004-05 NHL work s<strong>to</strong>ppage officiallybegins.Xcel Energy Center hosts four World Cup146 2008-09 MINNESOTA WILD TEAM GUIDE 2008-09 MINNESOTA WILD TEAM GUIDE 147Apr. 4, 2006Feb. 26, 2006Jan. 10, 2006Dec. 11, 2005Oct. 28, 2005Oct. 5, 2005Jul. 22, 2005Feb. 16, 2005Dec. 23, 2004Sep. 16, 2004Sep. 2, 2004Apr. 8, 2004Feb. 8, 2004Feb. 7, 2004Jan. 24, 2004Jan. 22, 2004Jan. 21, 2004Oct. 16, 2003Jul. 23, 2003Jul. 7, 2003Jun. 12, 2003May 8, 2003Apr. 22, 2003of Hockey 2004 games, featuring theUnited States, Canada, Russia and Slovakia.<strong>Minnesota</strong> Sports & Entertainment (MSE)names Matt Majka and Pamela WheelockExecutive Vice Presidents.The Eastern Conference defeats theWestern Conference, 6-4, in front of19,434 Xcel Energy Center fans at the54th annual NHL All-Star Game.New attendance record is set for hockeygame in <strong>Minnesota</strong> as 19,434 fans attendNHL All-Star Saturday at Xcel EnergyCenter.Pierre-Marc Bouchard named <strong>to</strong> NHLYoungStars Game.Filip Kuba and Dwayne Roloson named <strong>to</strong>Western Conference All-Star Team.Jim Dowd and Richard Park score at19:44 and 19:47 of the third periodagainst the Chicago Blackhawks as the<strong>Wild</strong> win 4-2 and establish a new NHLrecord for the fastest two goals by oneteam, doing so in three seconds.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> unveils new Third Jerseyin conjunction with the club’s gameagainst the Colorado Avalanche at XcelEnergy Center.<strong>Minnesota</strong> Sports & Entertainment (MSE)name Doug Risebrough President andGeneral Manager. Matt Majka promoted<strong>to</strong> Senior Vice President of Business Operations.<strong>Minnesota</strong> Sports & Entertainment (MSE)purchases Hous<strong>to</strong>n Aeros (AHL).Jacques Lemaire named NHL Coach ofthe Year. He is the fifth coach in Leaguehis<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> win Jack Adams Award twice.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> defeats Vancouver Canucks4-2 in six games <strong>to</strong> become thefirst team in NHL his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> come backfrom a 3-1 series deficit twice in thesame postseason. <strong>Wild</strong> also becomessecond team in League his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> win twoGame 7s on the road in the same postseason.<strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>Wild</strong> defeats Colorado Avalanche,3-2 in overtime, on Andrew Brunette’sgoal <strong>to</strong> wins its Western ConferenceQuarterfinal series in seven games(4-3).Table of contents Hockey Operations <strong>Wild</strong> THings The Players Team His<strong>to</strong>ry Team Records Playoff His<strong>to</strong>ry The NHL
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