MN Daily: Bjugstad returns to Minnesota

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per the Daily:

With the Minnesota North Stars already relocated to Texas, Nick Bjugstad didn’t spend too much time dreaming of playing in the NHL growing up.

His ultimate goal was playing for the Gophers, where his uncle Scott Bjugstad starred in the early 1980s.

Selected 19th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Bjugstad contained his excitement for that opportunity knowing many players get drafted and never make it to the big time.

But now, he’s there.

Bjugstad, who’s in his second full season in the NHL, returns to Minnesota on Thursday night as his Florida Panthers square off against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center.

“My whole family will be there watching, and I’m sure my U of M buddies will be watching,” Bjugstad said. “I’m really excited.”

http://www.mndaily.com/sports/mens-hockey/2015/02/11/bjugstad-returns-minnesota-0

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