St. Paul’s Seventh Street will be temporarily renamed “97th Street” to honor Kirill Kaprizov’s NHL record eight-year, $136 million contract deal with the Minnesota Wild. His jersey number is 97.
A temporary sign renaming the street will be on top of the traffic signal at the intersection of Kellogg Boulevard, West Seventh Street and Eagle Street.
“Kaprizov didn’t just sign a record-breaking deal, he chose Saint Paul, he chose Minnesota,” St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said in a statement. “We’re excited for the upcoming hockey season and to build momentum with the Wild and Grand Casino Arena, solidifying Saint Paul as the capital city of hockey.”
Preseason for the Wild ends Oct. 3. The team will begin its regular season on the road. Their first home game will be at the newly renamed Grand Casino Arena on Oct. 11.
City officials note that fans interested in taking pictures of the temporary sign should comply with safety measures and traffic laws.
Originally Published: September 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM CDT