ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (34-24-10) is back in action on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] (37-9-9). Minnesota held another practice on Tuesday which was ran by Associate Coach Jack Cupano. Filip Gustavsson, Jesper Wallstedt, Joel Eriksson Ek, David Spacek and Nico Sturm were all on the ice as they returned from the Olympics. The Wild also recalled Matt Kiersted and Ben Jones from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). USA players Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes and Matt Boldy are still away from the team. Along with head coach John Hynes who was USA's assistant coach. The Wild play a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday before they return home on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues]. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*100me45*_ga*MTA5MzI2ODIxLjE3NjUzMjk0MDY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjkwMDM1NTMkbzE2MiRnMSR0MTc2OTAwNjQyNiRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com. RECENT WILD STORIES ‘I’m Usually Seeing Ghosts’: Wild's Quinn Hughes Embraces Viral Stare Reputation [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8e85452f-31ba-407a-a2ba-cbb3ee8f3002.jpeg] ‘I’m Usually Seeing Ghosts’: Wild's Quinn Hughes Embraces Viral Stare Reputation The viral stare that captivated hockey fans finally has an explanation straight from the Wild defenseman himself. He's "usually seeing ghosts." [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/i-m-usually-seeing-ghosts-wild-s-quinn-hughes-embraces-viral-stare-reputation] - Wild Goalie Prospect Steals The Show In Slovakia's Upset Win In Olympic Opener. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-goalie-prospect-steals-the-show-in-slovakia-s-upset-over-finland-in-olympic-opener] - Wild Stand Pat As Olympic Break And Trade Freeze Arrive. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-stand-pat-as-olympic-break-and-trade-freeze-arrive] - From The Crease: Gustavsson On The 'Swagger' Quinn Hughes Has Brought. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/from-the-crease-gustavsson-on-the-swagger-quinn-hughes-has-brought-to-the-wild] - Quinn Hughes Breaks Franchise Record In 18th Game. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/newly-acquired-defenseman-quinn-hughes-breaks-franchise-record-in-18th-game] - 'We Want To Compete For The Stanley Cup': Why Bill Guerin Went All In. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/we-want-to-compete-for-the-stanley-cup-why-bill-guerin-went-all-in-and-why-he-has-no-regrets]
