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1932:  Hall of Famer Leo Boivin born in Prescott, Ont.  Boivin played in the NHL 1951-52 through 1969-70 with Toronto, Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh and the Minnesota North Stars.  He later served as coach with the St. Louis Blues.

1937:  Former NHL left winger Dave Balon born in Wakaw, Sask.  Balon played in the NHL 1959-60 through 1972-73 with the New York Rangers, Montreal, the Minnesota North Stars and Vancouver.

1987:  John Marks was named as Head Coach of the North Stars' farm club in Kalamazoo, Michigan (K-Wings).

1988:  Minnesota North Stars named Doug Jarvis and George Kingston as their new assistant coaches.

2002:  Minnesota Sports & Entertainment named Pamela Wheelock Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

2005:  Minnesota Wild signed left wing Roman Voloshenko.

2015:  Minnesota Wild and centerman - Erik Haula agreed to terms on a two-year contract for $2 Million ($950,000 year 1 & $1.05 Million year 2).

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