For many NHLers, the off-season presents a time to go back to their hometown and stay connected with their roots.

The Wild got themselves a real one. It's one thing for a pro hockey player to drop by and visit his hometown rink, it's another for them to come by and help keep the place in tip-top condition.

See, now you know why the Wild wanted to lock down Suter for 13 years. Okay, okay...mostly has to do with his talent. But actions like these certainly don't hurt!