Cody Wild (born June 5, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.
Playing career
Wild was born in Limestone, Maine, however, he grew up in North Providence, Rhode Island and attended North Providence High School. Wild was selected in the 5th Round (140th overall) by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. 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 Boston Bruins for Matt Marquardt.
On August 5, 2013, Wild signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with ECHL club, the Orlando Solar Bears.
On July 2, 2014, Wild signed his first contract abroad in the United Kingdom agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL.