The Ralph benefits injured defenseman.

I wounder if this is what Ralph Englestad had in mind when they made the Ralph Engelstad Arena. I wounder if the Wild would consider training up here every year. I attended yesterday's practice and there was a pretty nice crowd on hand to watch a practice. I always love the opportunity to watch hockey in shorts.

Defenseman Kurtis Foster, rehabbing from a broken leg, is taking advantage of the spectacular training facilities at Ralph Engelstad Arena, which boasts a 10,000-square-foot fitness center and underwater treadmill.

Sunday, Foster, who has strengthened his upper body dramatically this summer, got into a weightlifting competition with Gaborik.

"In the long run, coming to Grand Forks was a great idea," Foster said. "You can't say enough good things about this facility. This is unbelievable."

Foster said getting away from the Twin Cities could be beneficial for a team with potentially eight to nine new faces.
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