This Day in MN Hockey History: Sept. 27

1946:  Former NHL center Gary Gambucci born in Hibbing, MN.  Gambucci played in the NHL 1971-72 through 1973-74 with the Minnesota North Stars.

2000:  Minnesota Wild won their first game in franchise history, a 3-1 preseason victory over the Sharks in San Jose.  The win gave the Wild a 1-2-3 record in the exhibition season.

2006:  Minnesota Wild signed free agent Joel Ward.

2010:  Washington Capitals signed free agent Matt Hendricks.

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