Where to See Hockey in Minnesota (2024)

By Caitlin Hannah

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GetWild in St. Paul

For some NHL action, cheer on the home team at theXcel Energy Centerin downtown St. Paul. Hockey returned to Minnesota in 2000 with theMinnesota Wild. Stroll through the arena to see nods to the history of the sport, snap a selfie with your favorite Charlie Brown characters and cheer for the “Team of 18,000.” The team includes a few Minnesota natives, too. If you’re in the mood for a bite to eat before or after the game, visitHerbie’s on the Park, which pays homage to Herb Brooks, orTom Reid’s Hockey City Pubthat is full of hockey memorabilia.

Celebrate Hockey Day Minnesota

Hockey fans from Minnesota and beyond take pride in their beloved sport at Bally Sports North's annual Hockey Day Minnesota. This Minnesota tradition began in 2007 and takes place in a different city every year. In 2024, the celebration will be in Warroad where hockey fans will gather to enjoy games of boys and girls high school hockey followed by a Minnesota Wild game.

Pay Homage to Hockey at the Hall of Fame

Year-round, hockey fans love discovering the history of the game at theUnited States Hockey Hall of Famein Eveleth. Try your skills on the replica rink, watch the final moments of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” game and learn about notable hockey players that hail from Minnesota. Just minutes away from the museum you will find the World’s Largest Hockey Stick. Hockey history is also on display inWarroad, dubbed Hockeytown USA, at the city's Olympic and Garden arenas.

Attend a Pond Hockey Tournament

Every year, hockey players from around the world gather at Lake Nokomis for theU.S. Pond Hockey Championshipsin hopes of winning the Golden Shovel. ESPN.com listed the event as one of “101 Things Sports Fans Must Experience Before They Die."

Other pond hockey tournaments can be found attheNorthwoods Pond Hockey Championshipon McKinney Lake in Grand Rapids, theGull Lake Frozen Forein the Brainerd Lakes Area, theAnthony Ford Pond Hockey Classicin North Mankato, and theSouthern Minnesota Pond Hockey Championship in Fairmont.

Skate the Country’s Longest Ice Path in Hockeytown USA

Lace up your skates and glide down the Warroad Riverbend Skate Path, which spans 5.2 miles throughout Warroad. If you do not have skates, you can rent them at Doc’s Harbor Inn. Skaters will find Christmas trees, hot cocoa, and other concessions along the way.

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