Wilderness Walk: 5 in a row?

Meanwhile, Minnesota United FC lost their first preseason match against MLS Champion Timbers in a 4-0 game that wasn't quite that close. In fairness, the Loons have only had 3 weeks of training and lost two players to red cards (one deserved, one should have been a yellow). In any case, on the with Music!

Wild News

Wild Flag Bearer's Heartbreaking Story | NHL.com
Get the kleenex and rehydrate. The tears are a-comin'

Minnesota Wild Extend Winning Streak to Four Games | Gone Puck Wild
The Wild have climbed up the standings a couple of points and are only out of playoff position by one point.

Wild Dominate in Stadium Series | The Hockey Writers
After taking the ice to fireworks and F16s, the Wild continued the fireworks in the game.

So far, Wild's 'Torch' has the right touch | StarTribune.com
Torchetti allows players the freedom to pressure offensively as long as they’re not reckless about it.

Report: Blackhawks' Rozsival won't be suspended for hit on Wild's Zucker | theScore.com
Probably the correct decision.

From Frozen Pond

Ref conflict of interest controversy in Minnesota prep hockey playoff | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Worthy of controversy? Or meaningless distraction?

Off the Trail

If you can’t enjoy this Capitals season, maybe sports fandom isn’t for you | The Washington Post
Some local observers have opined that the regular season means nothing for this Caps team. Those people are being stupid.

NWHL: Buffalo Beauts "Krush" NY Riveters | Victory Press
Prior to Sunday's game, the Buffalo Beauts introduced their first-ever mascot, becoming the first team in NWHL history to do so.