Marat Khusnutdinov's first practice According to Pioneer Press sports reporter Charlie Walters [https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/16/charley-walters-twins-fans-left-waiting-for-bally-bankruptcy-court/], the Xcel Energy Center could have a name change shortly. "Look for Xcel Energy Center, home of the Wild, to have a new naming rights sponsor after the next NHL season," Walters said. "The arena has had Xcel Energy, worth about $3 million per year over 25 years for the Wild, as its title sponsor. One company is said to already have made an offer to the Wild, which operates the arena, and a handful of other firms are seriously interested." The Xcel Energy Center has been home of the Wild since 2000. It has hosted the Wild, high school hockey tournaments and other high school events, concerts, and now the PWHL Minnesota team. Now there could be a new name to the arena. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' Minnesota Wild page [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. WILD NEWS
