Wild vs. The Republicans

When training camp opens on Sept. 20 the Wild will not be stationed in Xcel, nor will their preseason games be played in their home. Due to the Sept 1-2 Republican National Convention to be held at the Xcel Energy Center the Wild will be training in Grand Forks, ND. Playing at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks is not a new experience for the Wild, as they have played a preseason game there in four past seasons, but this will be the first time that they are going to be playing an entire preseason away from Xcel.

~ by minnesotawildtimes on July 22, 2008.