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Iowa Wild prepare for new season under coach Stu Bickel

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Iowa Wild prepare for new season under coach Stu Bickel
Summary

The Iowa Wild held media day on September 30, 2026, ahead of their season opener against the Texas Stars on October 2. The team has undergone significant changes, including a new head coach, Stu Bickel, who aims to end a stretch of three consecutive losing seasons. Over the past three years, Iowa has recorded 27 wins each season while struggling with 45 losses across all competitions. Bickel emphasized the importance of developing a winning culture and improving offensive play as priorities moving forward.

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  • •Stu Bickel returns to Iowa as the new head coach.
  • •The Wild have not qualified for the playoffs in three seasons.
  • •Iowa begins the season with a game against the Texas Stars on October 2.
  • •Bickel focuses on creating a winning culture and enhancing offensive play.
  • •Iowa finished last season with a record of 27-36-9.
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  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from Iowa Wild media day ahead of the 2026-27 season
What they're saying
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Here are three takeaways from head coach Stu Bickel on media day, ahead of the Iowa Wild's AHL season opener against the Texas Stars on Oct. 2, 2026.

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