The Minnesota Wild is excited to welcome the newest member of the Team of 18,000, Nordy. Nordy hails from way up yonder and is a lifelong resident of The State of Hockey. Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, he was raised with a stick and a pair of blades and cut his teeth on the ponds and lakes throughout the Iron Range. He now resides at Xcel Energy Center and calls the Capital City home.

MORE NORDY: * Click here for a photo gallery from Nordy's unveiling
                            * Click here  for a video introduction to Nordy
                            * Click here  to watch Nordy play some of his friends in a game of boot hockey

Nordy brings a wicked slap shot and a passion for the game of hockey that only those from the North Star state can appreciate. Holding true to his Nordic heritage, Nordy is rugged yet huggable and loves to visit with kids. He looks forward to putting his unique skills to great use both on and off the ice for many years to come. Among other places, he'll be seen at schools, birthday parties, parades and local hospitals. To request an appearance, log onto wild.com or e-mail Nordy at nordy@wild.com.

As the newest member of the Team of 18,000 we want to make sure he feels welcome in Saint Paul. So, if you see him at a game or anywhere in the State of Hockey, be sure to give him a big "NORRRRR-DEEEEEEEE!" shout hello.

* * * Click here to fill out a form requesting an appearance at your event by Nordy * * *