Cody Wild (born June 5, 1987) is an American former professional

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Playing career

Wild was born in

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, however, he grew up in

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and attended North Providence High School. Wild was selected in the 5th Round (140th overall) by the

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in the

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. Wild played college hockey for three years for the Providence College Friars until he left after his junior season to sign with Edmonton Oilers. On March 2, 2010, the Edmonton Oilers traded Wild to the

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for Matt Marquardt. On August 5, 2013, Wild signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with ECHL club, the

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. On July 2, 2014, Wild signed his first contract abroad in the

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agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wild, Cody 1987 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Edmonton Oilers draft picks Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) players Ice hockey people from Maine Ice hockey players from Rhode Island Nottingham Panthers players Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) players People from Limestone, Maine People from North Providence, Rhode Island Providence Bruins players Providence Friars men's ice hockey players Reading Royals players Springfield Falcons players Stockton Thunder players Wheeling Nailers players Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players