Kiersted, 27 (4/14/98), has tallied two shots on goal in two games with Iowa this season. He recorded one assist in six games with Minnesota last season. He also collected 12 points (4-8=12), 115 shots on goal and 38 PIM in 49 games with Iowa and ranked first on the team with a plus-2 rating and was fifth in shots on goal. The 6-foot, 181-pound native of Elk River, Minnesota has tallied eight points (2-6=8) in 45 career NHL games in parts of five seasons with the Florida Panthers (2020-25) and Minnesota (2025-26). He has also notched 97 points (20-77=97), 488 shots on goal, 239 PIM and a plus-59 rating in 284 career AHL games with Charlotte (2021-25) and Iowa (2025-26) while posting 12 points (1-11=12) in 30 career Calder Cup Playoff games. He was signed as a free agent by Minnesota on July 2, 2025, and wears sweater No. 26 with the Wild.
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