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    The Wild were the first team to come back from a 3-1 deficit twice, in the same playoff year?Minnesota Wild

      t. They were the first team to do that, first against the Avalanche, and then againts the Canucks, in the 2003 playoffs.

    Who scored the first goal for The Wild?Minnesota Wild

      Marian Gaborik, Gaborik. It was against the Mighty Ducks.

    Who was the first Captain of the Minnesota Wild?Minnesota Wild

      Sean O'Donnell. Sean O'Donnell was the first Captain in 2000. Minnesota rotated their Captains every month, and were the only NHL team to do so.

    Who were the two players from Minnesota who played for the Wild in their first year?Minnesota Wild

      Darby Hendrickson & Jeff Neilson. Darby Hendrickson was the only player from Minnesota on the team in 2001. Jeff Neilson was released after the first season.

    Who did the Wild trade to New Jersey for Willie Mitchell?Minnesota Wild

      Sean O'Donnell. They traded Sean O'Donnell to get Willie Mitchell in their first season. The trade happened on March 4, 2001.

    What city were the Wild located in 2003?Minnesota Wild

      St. Paul. They were located in St. Paul, although some people believe that they were located in Minneapolis.

    What seed were the Wild in the 2002-2003 playoffs?Minnesota Wild

      6. It was their first playoff appearance ever.

    Manny Fernandez is Jacques Lemarie's nephew?Minnesota Wild

      t. Manny's mom is Jacques sister. Jacques was the head coach of the Minnesota Wild. Manny Fernandez was one of the goalies.

    Who was the first ever draft pick of the Wild?Minnesota Wild

      Marian Gaborik. Marian Gaborik was picked 3rd overall in the first round of the 2000 draft.

    In what season did the Wild join the NHL?Minnesota Wild

      2000-2001. In 1997, the NHL granted Minnesota an expansion team.

    Who started the first game against the Ducks in net?Minnesota Wild

      Manny Fernandez, Fernandez. It was Manny's first start in 4 games.

    What teams played in the 2003 finals?Minnesota Wild

      Mighty Ducks. The Mighty Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 4 games to 1.

    What was the score of the final game between Minnesota and Vancouver?Minnesota Wild

      4-2 Wild. The Wild started out down 2-0.

    What record was set by the Wild for winning the second round in 2003?Minnesota Wild

      Coming back from a 3-1 deficit twice in one year.. The Wild were the first team to comeback from a 3-1 deficit twice in one year.

    Who did the Wild play in the semi's in 2003?Minnesota Wild

      Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver beat St. Louis in game 7, after coming back from their own 3-1 deficit.

    Who scored the overtime goal to send the Wild to the 2003 semi-finals?Minnesota Wild

      Andrew Brunette. Park put up two points in game 6, including the game winner in overtime to send it to a game 7.

    Did the Wild win their first 2003 playoff game?Minnesota Wild

      Yes. They came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Avalanche.

    Who was their first round match against in their 2003 playoff game?Minnesota Wild

      Colorado Avalanche. The Wilds seed was 6th.

    How many years did it take for the Wild to get into the playoffs?Minnesota Wild

      3. They were the first Minnesota Pro Team to reach the playoffs in that short of time.

    In what year did Wild join the NHL?Minnesota Wild

      2000. The Wild was one of many options for naming the team.

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