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MN Wild Fire Head Coach, Assistant Coach After Rough Start To Season

The Minnesota Wild have started off the 2023 season with an abysmal 5-10 record.

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Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Wild Head Coach Dean Evason and Assistant Coach Bob Woods were fired Monday, General Manager Bill Guerin announced.

"Dean did an excellent job during his tenure with the Minnesota Wild, especially as Head Coach of our team," said Guerin in a news release. "I am very thankful for his hard work and dedication to our organization."

"I would also like to thank Bob for his hard work during his time as an Assistant Coach with the Wild," added Guerin. "I wish Dean, Bob and their families all the best in the future."

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The Wild have started off the 2023 season with an abysmal 5-10 record.

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