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    Dylan Loucks
    Dec 21, 2025, 21:03
    Updated at: Dec 21, 2025, 21:03

    Wild shake up roster with forward Ben Jones recalled from Iowa ahead of crucial matchup with Avalanche.

    ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild (22-9-5) is back in action tonight to face the Colorado Avalanche (25-2-7) for a huge matchup tonight.

    The Wild announced a roster move ahead of the game.

    Minnesota recalled forward Ben Jones from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) before its game against the Avalanche.

    Jones, 26, has played in 20 games this year for the Wild. He has zero points and 47 hits.

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