Wild statement on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl tragedy

The Minnesota Wild released a statement on Wednesday regarding the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl tragedy that claimed the life of former Wild player, Pavol Demitra:

"The Minnesota Wild organization joins the rest of the hockey world in mourning the tragedy involving the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey club. Pavol Demitra was a valuable member of our team for two seasons and helped the Wild claim its first-ever Northwest Division title in 2008. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Demitra family as well as all of the families that lost loved ones today."

— Minnesota Wild