Russo: Wild Defeat Ilves 5-1
Since there is no TV nor radio to use for a full gamer, we'll default to Russo on this one. From all accounts, the Wild played a decent game, save for the second period. Eventually the Wild's forecheck must have worn down Tempere, as Cal Clutterbuck netted a hat trick, and the Cullen line continued to put points on the board. The first game of the season is on Thursday, so maybe a win will help give the Wild a boost and get them thinking happy thoughts.

