The Wild have signed a hometown prospect to a new deal.

It would appear that the Minnesota Wild are taking a chance on a local boy.

The Wild signed collegiate defenseman Nick Seeler to a two-year, entry-level contract Saturday.

A native of Eden Prairie, Minn., the defenseman spent this season with the University of Minnesota, where he recorded 10 points in 36 games.

The 22-year-old redshirted in 2014-15 due to NCAA transfer rules after playing two seasons with the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

The Wild made Seeler a fifth-round pick in 2011. His deal is set to begin at the start of next season.

Good on you local kid!

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