Wild 4 Brucie

The Minnesota Wild have announced today the hiring of new Head Coach Bruce Boudreau. Boudreau replaces long time coach Barry Trotz.

"We felt this orginization was going in a different direction and Barry has been the definition of everything we stood for in our orginization, this was a very hard decision as Barry is a close friend to the family and we know he will find success with a new team and wish him all the best" GM Mckenzie stated

As Head coach Trotz has assumed a a record of 141-123-8 while coming within 2 wins of winning the stanley cup during the 2015 Playoffs. Has made playoffs in all but 1 season with the Wild and having a 24-16 playoff record

Boudreau will be a fresh new face behind the bench, and the Wild hope  he can help turn thier young stars around and help make this team into a stanley cup contender again.

"Its a building process here in Minnesota but i believe they are on the right track and will be looking forward to helping create a winning atmosphere here in Minnesota" Broudreau told The press Tuesday Morning.