Cody Mcleod

DES MOINES, Iowa — If you google Cody McLeod, what's likely to pop up is a picture of him flashing a smile with several teeth missing or a video of him getting into a scrap. Over his career, he's carved out a reputation for himself as a hard-nosed enforcer who never backs down from a fight.

Minnesota Wild fans will most likely remember Cody McLeod from his days playing for the Colorado Avalanche. His finest hour from this chippy rivalry came during a game in 2015 when the Wild had a 3-1 lead with eight seconds left in the match. Players were on edge most of the game, and Colorado head coach Patrick Roy decided to put his fourth line out for the final faceoff of the game.

Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Dylan McIlrath has been known throughout his career for the use of his fists, and Iowa Wild forward Cody McLeod got a first hand demonstration. McIlrath made quick work of McLeod tonight when the pair dropped the gloves:. McIlrath first came to the Red Wings in...