Minnesota Wild Owner

The Minnesota Wild is a professional ice hockey team, competing in the NHL since 1997. The team is a member of the NHL's Central Division of the Western Conference. Saint Paul, Minnesota, hosts their home games at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild is owned by Craig Leipold and they have minor-league affiliations with Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League and Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL.

The Minnesota Wild has not won any Stanley Cup victories. As of 2024, they have reached 13 playoffs with the most memorable run in 2003 when they appeared in Western Conference Finals. They have also won one division championship in the 2007-08 season. Other key members of the team are general manager Bill Guerin, head coach John Hynes, and captain Jared Spurgeon. The team’s games are broadcasted on Bally Sports North and KFAN 100.3 FM.

Who is the owner of the Minnesota Wild?

Craig Leipold is the owner of the Minnesota Wild who previously owned Nashville Predators before purchasing the Wild in 2008. He is an American businessman who founded Ameritel, a telemarketing firm in Wisconsin, and has also been involved in other ventures, including the Rainfair Company, which produced protective footwear. Apart from Wild, Craig Leipold also owns Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, oversees the team's AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, and manages the Xcel Energy Center and Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Leipold is also active in various charitable organizations, including co-chairing CollegeBound Saint Paul’s Fund for the Future. Leipold is also known for his involvement in Republican politics, supporting figures such as George W. Bush and Mitt Romney.

How much is the worth of Minnesota Wild?

The Minnesota Wild was valued at $1.05 billion in December 2023 as per Forbes. The team generated $185 million in revenue during the 2022-23 season, with an operating income of $43 million. The Wild's player expenses for that season totaled $75 million. The franchise's value saw a 24% increase from the previous year.