Wild Sign 6'8' Goalie Ruzicka | Minnesota Wild News

Minnesota Wild News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

The Minnesota Wild just inked a future goalie: 18-year-old phenom Filip Ruzicka, a towering 6’8”, 230-pound netminder signed to a three-year deal set to begin in 2026-27. After dominating the WHL with Brandon Wheat Kings—26 wins, 14 losses, .906 save percentage—and earlier tearing up the Czech U17 league with a 23-win, 1.80 GAA, .940 save percentage season, Ruzicka’s NHL future is already in motion. Drafted in the fifth round last year, he’ll return to Brandon this season but could be in the Wild’s sights at training camp this summer. With his size and stats, this one’s worth watching. Listen…