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Local boy signs with hometown Wild; hopes to earn NHL roster spot

FILE - Boston Bruins' Vinni Lettieri (95) shoots against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game Oct. 3, 2022, in Newark, N.J. The Minnesota Wild signed Lettieri to a two-year, two-way contract. The deal brings the grandson of hockey great Lou Nanne back to his home state. The 28-year-old Lettieri will make $750,000 in the NHL and $550,000 in the AHL. He spent most of last season with Boston’s minor-league affiliate. He had 23 goals and 26 assists in 48 games for Providence. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Overview

  • Vinni Lettieri, a right-shot forward and lifelong Wild fan, signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Wild.
  • Lettieri has had success in the minors and hopes to join the Wild full-time this season.
  • If Lettieri does not make the Wild out of training camp, he is prepared to start the season in the AHL.
  • Lettieri's two-way contract will pay him $775,000 per season in the NHL and $550,000 in the minors.
  • Lettieri is the grandson of Minnesota sports legend Lou Nanne, who also served as GM of the North Stars.