Vintage Minnesota Hockey - History

1932:  Former NHL defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot born in Cap Madelaine, Que.  Talbot played in the NHL 1954-55 through 1970-71 with Montreal, the Minnesota North Stars, Detroit, St. Louis and Buffalo. He later coached the Blues and Rangers.

1950:  Former NHL right winger Terry Holbrook born in Petrolia, Ontario.  Holbrook played in the NHL 1972-73 through 1973-74 with the Minnesota North Stars.

1962:  Former NHL left winger Gaetan Duchesne born in Les Saulles, Que.  Duchesne played in the NHL 1981-82 thru 1994-95 with Washington, Quebec, the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose and Florida.

1971:  Former NHL defenseman Brett Hauer born in Richfield, MN.  Hauer played in the NHL 1995-96 through 2001-02 with Edmonton and Nashville.

1989:  Minnesota North Stars signed free agent Gary Emmons.

2000:  Minnesota Wild signed free agent Christian Matte, who had been with Colorado.

2008:  Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Shawn Belle to Montreal for center Corey Locke and signed free agent Krys Kolanos.

2012:  USA Hockey and the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, MN announced the 2012 class of newly inducted members including: Louis 'Lou' Lamoriello,  Edward Walter 'Eddie' Olczyk and former Minnesota North Stars center Mike Modano.

2014:  The Minnesota Wild signed former University of Minnesota standout center & Prior Lake, MN native unrestricted free agent Jordan Schroeder to a 2-year, two-way contract.

2015:  Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Christian Folin a two-year contract.

2016:  Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Zach Palmquist to a one-year, two-way contract.