(1967-1993)
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota
Relocated to Dallas, Texas
Played in Metropolitan Sports Center
Former players include Mike Modano, Brian Bellows, Jon Casey, Dino Ciccarelli, Bobby Smith, Bill Goldsworthy, J.P. Parise and Bill Masterton
Retired numbers include Bill Goldsworthy's #8 and Bill Masterton's #19

They lost both appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals.
They were the first team to have a predominantly green uniform.
Their owner Norm Green felt like the team wasn't profitable in the Twin Cities so he moved the team to Dallas, Texas for the 1993-94 season.
They were a perennial laughingstock for the majority of the 1980's.
They were blown out 8-0 in the final game of the 1991 Stanley Cup Finals.
Basil McRae and Mike Modano made a cameo appearance in 'The Mighty Ducks' while playing for the team.
They drafted future first round bust Brian Lawton with the 1st overall pick (1983).

They had a loyal fanbase who supported them during their lean years.
They drafted Mike Modano who went on to become a franchise player.
They became the first team below .500 to play in the Stanley Cup Finals (1991).
They had notable Minnesota natives Jon Casey and Neal Broten on the roster during the 1980's.
They were part of the NHL's 1967 expansion class.

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