Meet The 6-Foot-8 Goalie The Minnesota Wild Just Signed

Jul 16, 2026

The Minnesota Wild continued adding to their prospect pipeline this week, signing goaltender Filip Ruzicka to a three-year, entry-level contract.

At 6-foot-8, Ruzicka immediately becomes one of the tallest goaltending prospects in the NHL and gives the Wild another intriguing project to develop over the coming years.

Minnesota selected Ruzicka in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft after an impressive season with the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings.

Filip Ruzicka brings a massive frame and raw athleticism to Minnesota’s pipeline, signing an entry-level deal to anchor the organization's long-term future behind the pipes.

thehockeynews.comMeet The 6-Foot-8 Goalie The Minnesota Wild Just SignedFilip Ruzicka brings a massive frame and raw athleticism to Minnesota’s pipeline, signing an entry-level deal to anchor the organization's long-term future behind the pipes.

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