When the notorious Norm Green tore out the hearts of Minnesota hockey fans in 1993 by moving the Stars franchise to Dallas, many thought NHL hockey was history in the Gopher State. But you can't take the love of hockey out of the State of Hockey! Within a decade, Minnesota not only had a franchise back, they had a new arena, good ownership, brilliant management, and a Stanley Cup contender. This fantastic DVD, from NHL Productions, is the perfect celebration of hockey in Minnesota, going back to the North Stars years, and the first three seasons of the Wild franchise. With a 52-minute feature film, plus 90 minutes of amazing DVD extras, this is a must for any true fan. A fantastic addition to your hockey DVD collection!

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BORN TO BE WILD - Welcome to the State of Hockey
Sports fans are known for being passionate about the teams they root for, but for the residents of Minnesota there has always been one game that unites them all...hockey. The State of Hockey took that unmatched level of passion to new heights when it was announced that the NHL was coming home for the 2000-01 season. The Wild have now proven beyond doubt that they, and the State of Hockey, belong in the NHL. From inception through the magical playoff run in 2003 the Wild have been a smashing success on and off the ice. Through candid interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage viewers will see how the franchise was built and relive the Wild ride that Minnesota hockey fans have been taken on since the team's inception. State of Hockey is a must-have for Minnesota fans of the game at all levels.

Special Features: 2003 Playoff Overtime Games 6 and 7 vs. Colorado (from ESPN Broadcasts); Day in the Life of Darby Hendrickson; Fishing with the Wild; Mic'd up (Wild players sound-off in their 2003 Skills Competition); NHL Cool Shots host Dan Moriarity tries out for the Wild; All-Access with the Wild on the road; Statistics.