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Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Bickel's appointment and his plans for the team are available from the source, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
A new head coach has been named for the Iowa Wild, the primary affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the American Hockey League. Stu Bickel, a native of Chanhassen, will take on the role. He has a background as a former NHL player.
Bickel joins the Iowa Wild from the Coachella Valley Firebirds, where he spent five seasons as an assistant. He is 39 years old. Further details about Bickel's appointment and his plans for the team are available from the source, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new head coach has been named for the Iowa Wild, the primary affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the American Hockey League. Stu Bickel, a native of Chanhassen, will take on the role. He has a…
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