MATT BOLDY LOVES playing hockey in Minnesota. The way the community supports the sport at all levels. The thousands of fans who watch the Minnesota Wild in warm-ups. And, if he's being honest, the level of celebrity an NHL player can attain after just 47 games in the show.
"It's crazy. Everyone's a huge fan," the 21-year-old told ESPN. "Can't really go anywhere without getting recognized, which is pretty cool in a lot of ways."
Of course, scoring 39 points in those 47 games can get one noticed. Being the rookie who helped power the Wild to their most successful regular season in franchise history will earn that recognition.