Minnesota Wild Collecting and Fan Guide
Overview
The Minnesota Wild are one of the NHL's newest franchises and provide collectors a wealth of prospecting opportunities. A relatively young team, their roster is loaded with potential superstars, making many of their rookie cards a solid investment.
After the departure of the Minnesota North Stars to Dallas in 1993, the hockey-frenzied state was left without an NHL franchise. While the Wild were founded in 1997, it would not be until the start of the 2000-01 season that hockey-starved fans would see their new franchise take the ice for the first time.
The Minnesota Wild drafted Marian Gaborik as the 3rd overall pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. As their very first draft pick, he quickly became the face of the franchise and provided the Wild with a bonafide star. Gaborik became a cornerstone of the team as the front office assembled a legitimate contender. With a solid ownership group and astute front office, the Wild were almost instantly competitive. They would make their first playoff appearance in 2002-03, advancing all the way to the Western Conference Finals.
The Wild are currently powered by a core group of young talent that includes Zach Parise, Jason Pominville and Ryan Suter. Fans have much to look forward to as the team looks to capitalize on its consistent, year-over-year, improvement.
Collectors have plenty of options when it comes to merchandise and collectibles for the Minnesota Wild. Using the tabs above, check out the top Wild players to collect, top merchandise and jersey options, autograph guide, game tickets and the most watched Minnesota Wild cards and memorabilia on eBay.
TTM Autographs
Another option for collectors looking to get autographs is TTM or "Through the Mail." A complete guide to the process can be seen here: How to Get (Almost) Free Autographs Through the Mail.
Although the results are never guaranteed, Wild fans looking to take advantage of this can try their luck with current players and coaches using the following address:
"Insert Specific Player/Coach/Executive"
c/o Minnesota Wild
199 Kellogg Boulevard West
St. Paul, MN 55102
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Fan Gear
Minnesota Wild Jerseys & Gear Guide
Looking for something to support your team? There are tons of options for Minnesota Wild fans across all budgets. Normal retail price ranges are noted when available. View a complete breakdown of the jersey options using our detailed NHL jersey guide.
Minnesota Wild Jersey Guide
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Minnesota Wild T-Shirts & Hats
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Cards
Minnesota Wild Hockey Card Guide
With a very limited history in comparison to the other NHL teams, the collecting options are not as deep for the Minnesota Wild. However, there is still plenty for collectors to chase. View cards for the top former and current members of the Minnesota Wild below.
Top Former Players & Coaches
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Other All-Time Great Minnesota Wild
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Kurtis Foster, Kim Johnsson, Willie Mitchell, Brent Burns, Nick Schultz, Darby Hendrickson
Top Current Players & Prospects
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Jason Pominville
Mikko Koivu
Thomas Vanek
As a recent acquisition, Thomas does not have any cards depicting him in a Minnesota Wild uniform. They will be forthcoming in 2014-15 hockey products.
Autographs
Minnesota Wild Autograph Guide
When shopping for autographed items, it is highly recommended to only purchased signed pieces that have been authenticated by a reputable company. Top options include PSA, JSA, Mounted Memories, UDA, Panini Authentic and Tristar.
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Signed Minnesota Wild Photographs
Signed Minnesota Wild Jerseys
Signed Minnesota Wild Pucks
Signed Minnesota Wild Sticks
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Tickets
Minnesota Wild Game Tickets
If you are looking for tickets to see the Minnesota Wild play, it might be an overwhelming experience. Luckily for fans, NHL teams play a ton of games, all over the country. After selecting a specific game, the first thing to decide is how much you want to spend and where you want to sit in the stadium.
From there, it can get messy given all the choices for purchasing tickets. With that in mind, we have complied the best options for buying tickets. Simply follow the links below to each ticket source for available Minnesota Wild tickets. Be aware that the NHL regular season basically runs from October until the end of April. The playoffs continue until late June.
Hot List
Minnesota Wild Hot List
Check out the most watched Minnesota Wild cards, gear and memorabilia on eBay. The guide is constantly updated with real-time information, so bookmark this page for future reference.
More Info
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