Cal Petersen Named Starting Goalie for Preseason Opener
In St. Paul, Minnesota, the Wild hockey team has declared Cal Petersen as the starting goalie for their preseason opener against the Dallas Stars this Sunday. This matchup is particularly significant as the Stars are set to deploy a lineup filled with experienced players, providing Petersen a substantial challenge right out of the gate.
Petersen’s Background and Performance
Petersen, who recently joined the Wild on a one-year contract valued at $775,000, has an interesting background. Last season, he played with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL, where he recorded a 13-15-3 record, along with a 3.14 goals-against average (GAA) and a .885 save percentage over 31 games. The 30-year-old goaltender hails from Iowa and has amassed experience through 106 NHL games over six seasons, tallying an overall record of 46 wins, 44 losses, and 10 overtime losses, coupled with a career GAA of 2.96, a .903 SV%, and four shutouts to his name.
Team Strategy and Player Updates
Petersen’s acquisition serves as a precautionary measure for the Wild, especially in light of potential injuries to fellow goalies Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt. For the Dallas game, Gustavsson is set to serve as Petersen’s backup.
In addition, the Minnesota Wild are navigating various headlines, including star player Kirill Kaprizov discussing contract negotiations amid reports he turned down an impressive eight-year, $128 million offer. Though the team faces concerns, including injuries to players like Mats Zuccarello and insights from training camp on Nico Sturm’s recovery, they remain focused as they prepare for the season ahead.
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