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Minnesota Wild to Participate in 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City

August 28, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


Saint Paul, MN - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Wednesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club will participate in the 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich., Sept. 5-9. Wild prospects will compete in the tournament's Gordie Howe Division with the Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues. The Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers will play in the tournament's Ted Lindsay Division.

Minnesota's roster features a total of 10 Wild draft picks: G Alexandre Belanger (2013, 7th round), RW Brett Bulmer (2010, 2nd round), LWRaphael Bussieres (2012, 2nd round), D Mathew Dumba (2012, 1stround), RW Kurtis Gabriel (2013, 3rd round), C Tyler Graovac (2011, 7thround), G Johan Gustafsson (2010, 6th round), LW Erik Haula (2009, 7thround), D Dylan Labbe (2013, 4th round) and C Zack Philips (2011, 1stround). Iowa Wild Head Coach Kurt Kleinendorst and Assistant Coach Steve Poapst will lead the Wild prospects.

Fans can visit www.wild.com for tournament updates including reports from Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr. Minnesota is set to open its 2013 Training Camp presented by Andersen Windows on Thursday, Sept. 12. A complete training camp schedule and roster will be announced prior to the start of training camp.

The Iowa Wild begins its Inaugural season in October of 2013. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at 7:05 p.m. against the Oklahoma City Barons.

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