Minnesota Wild Sign Defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to a two-year entry-level contract starting in the 2025-26 season. Gustafsson Nyberg, a 22-year-old native of Stockholm, Sweden, recently played for the Iowa Wild in the AHL, where he recorded an assist, two penalty minutes, and a plus-1 rating in two games. He also had a successful season at the University of Connecticut, tallying 11 assists, 47 shots, and 26 penalty minutes in 37 games. Gustafsson Nyberg led UConn in plus/minus rating and was a key contributor to the team's success in reaching the Hockey East Championship game and the NCAA Tournament. During his time at UConn and Northern Michigan, he accumulated a total of 21 points, 83 shots, 53 penalty minutes, and 113 blocked shots.
Before his college career, Gustafsson Nyberg played for Leksands IF J20 in the Swedish Junior League, where he showcased his skills as a defenseman and served as an alternate captain. He will wear jersey number 6 for the Minnesota Wild. The team is set to face the Dallas Stars tonight at 8 p.m. CT, with the game broadcasted on ESPN+ / Hulu and KFAN FM 100.3. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena on wild.com, but availability is limited due to high demand and priority access for Season Ticket Members. To secure playoff tickets, fans are encouraged to join the Season Ticket Member Community for exclusive benefits and access. Stay connected with the latest news and updates from the Minnesota Wild by following @mnwildPR on social media and visiting the team's official website for press releases, game notes, player interviews, and daily statistics.