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Wild Sign 6'8' Czech Goalie Ruzicka | Minnesota Wild News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
The Minnesota Wild just snagged a giant goalie, Filip Ruzicka, in the fifth round of the draft—yes, he’s 6’8” and only 18. Signed to a three-year deal, he’s already making waves with a 26-14 record in 42 games for the Brandon Wheat Kings. Ruzicka says his size is his secret weapon, naturally blocking more shots—and he even admits the coldest part of his Canadian move? Showing up in Birkenstocks, no socks. He’s sticking around in Brandon for another year to keep growing, then heading into the Wild’s minor league system. Teams are hunting for edge players like him—and we’ll be watching to see if he can translate that size into NHL success. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eafd06d1e07657bf