US EditionMinnesota Wild Recall Defenseman David Jiricek
David Jiricek was recalled as insurance due to Jonas Brodin's questionable status amid multiple injuries and a tight game schedule, Wild coach said.
- On Friday morning, the Minnesota Wild recalled defenseman David Jiricek from the Iowa Wild as a roster move, rejoining after splitting time between both teams this season.
- Jonas Brodin appeared to be injured in Thursday's 5-2 home win but finished the game, and the Wild face a three games in four days schedule, increasing depth needs.
- Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 204 pounds, 2022 first-round pick David Jiricek has appeared in 12 NHL games with Minnesota and 10 AHL games with Iowa, recording 3 points and 31 shots in the AHL.
- Hynes said the focus is on giving Jiricek more game time, noting reports of progress and a positive attitude from Iowa Wild coaches.
- Rossi, the top-line center, remains day-to-day after another full practice and will miss Saturday game versus the Ottawa Senators but is possible for Sunday home game versus Boston.
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Minnesota Wild Recalls Defenseman David Jiříček From Iowa
SAINT PAUL, Minn. \- Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled defenseman David Jiříček (YIHR-ih-chehk) from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Jiříček, 22 (11/28/03), has skated in 12 games with Minnesota this
Wild Recall David Jiricek
The Wild announced they’ve recalled defenseman David Jiříček from AHL Iowa, putting him on hand for tomorrow’s game against the Senators. A corresponding move won’t be necessary as Minnesota has an open spot on its active roster. Jiříček’s recall comes as extra insurance as the Wild believe they may be down a yet-to-be-named defender after he got banged up in yesterday’s win over the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. They already los…
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