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Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
The 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant ...
Key takeaway The 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach.
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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? Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
The 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant ...
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