Links the arena with Saint Paul's famous sports neighborhood.
Features · History
2022 Winter Classic
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates outdoor hockey tradition.
Marian Gaborik
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise's early star.
Mikko Koivu
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the longtime captain.
Minnesota Hockey Heritage
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases the state's hockey tradition.
Minnesota Wild Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends.
North Stars
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects Minnesota hockey history.
Wild Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Features · Experience
Goal Horn
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Wild scoring celebration.
Growlers
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The fan community experience.
Minnesota Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with America's hockey state.
Minnesota Wild Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
State of Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Minnesota hockey identity.
Wild Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Traditions
"Let's Play Hockey!" Call IconicMust experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before every home game, a celebrity, military member, or local hero delivers the famous "Let's Play Hockey!" announcement instead of a traditional puck-drop introduction.
State of Hockey Identity IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans proudly chant "State of Hockey!" during special moments, embracing Minnesota's identity as the birthplace of U.S. hockey.
"Crowd Chant" Goal Song IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every Wild goal, fans enthusiastically participate in the team's signature goal celebration music and chants.
"Greenway" Horn Response IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following the goal horn, fans answer with coordinated "Let's Go Wild!" chants that echo throughout Xcel Energy Center.
Playoff Green Towel Wave IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
During the Stanley Cup Playoffs, fans wave green rally towels creating a sea of Wild colors.
History & timeline
Franchise Timeline IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 2000 expansion to the Kaprizov era and beyond.
Greatest Wild Moments IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Wild history — from Gaborik's goals to Kaprizov's arrival.
Herb Brooks Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Brooks gallery
Herb Brooks — Miracle on Ice coach and the architect of Minnesota hockey excellence.
Hockey Day Minnesota History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Hockey Day wing
Hockey Day Minnesota history — the statewide tradition celebrating Minnesota hockey.
Kirill Kaprizov Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Kaprizov gallery
Kirill Kaprizov — Calder Trophy winner and the face of the modern Wild era.
Marian Gaborik Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Gaborik gallery
Marian Gaborik — franchise scoring leader and clutch star of early Wild success.
Mikko Koivu Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Koivu gallery
Mikko Koivu — franchise captain and the greatest leader in Wild history.
Minnesota Miracle History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Miracle wing
Minnesota Miracle history — Herb Brooks and the 1980 Olympic team that inspired a state.
Playoff History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff exhibit
Playoff history — every spring when State of Hockey believes in a Stanley Cup.
State of Hockey History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, State of Hockey wing
State of Hockey history — why Minnesota produces more NHL players per capita than anywhere.
Wild Expansion History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion exhibit
2000 expansion history — the Wild arrive and Minnesota returns to the NHL.
Wild Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Wild Hall of Fame — every immortal from Gaborik to Kaprizov.
Wild vs Blackhawks Rivalry IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Wild vs Blackhawks rivalry — Original Six battles and Midwest hockey supremacy.
Wild vs Jets Rivalry IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Wild vs Jets rivalry — Central Division battles with Winnipeg.
Zach Parise Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Parise gallery
Zach Parise — Minnesota native who returned home to captain the Wild.
Ryan Suter Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Suter gallery
Ryan Suter — Minnesota-born defenseman and cornerstone of the Parise-Suter era.
St. Paul Hockey Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, St. Paul hockey wing
St. Paul hockey legacy — the capital city's role in Minnesota's hockey tradition.
Western Conference History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, conference exhibit
Western Conference history — Wild playoff runs and deep spring runs in St. Paul.
Xcel Energy Center Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, arena history wing
Xcel Energy Center legacy — St. Paul's home for Wild hockey since 2000.
Entertainment
Nordy IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Nordy — the beloved Wild mascot and symbol of State of Hockey on gameday.
Let's Go Crazy IconicMust experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, after Wild goals
Let's Go Crazy — Prince's anthem blasting after Wild goals at Xcel Energy Center.
Goal Horn Celebrations IconicMust experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, after Wild goals
Goal horn celebrations — horn, music, and crowd eruption after every Wild goal.
Hockey Day Minnesota Events IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, Hockey Day gameday
Hockey Day Minnesota events celebrating statewide hockey culture at the arena.
Wild Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Wild Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Alumni Meet & Greets Iconic
Alumni Event · Team store and concourse, special events
Meet-and-greet events with Wild alumni and Hall of Fame members.
Pregame Plaza Events Must experience
Fan Festival · Arena plaza, pregame
Pregame plaza events outside Xcel Energy Center before puck drop.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Wild season at Xcel Energy Center.
Experiences
Concert at Xcel Energy Center IconicMust experience
Concert · Xcel Energy Center, special events
Attend a major concert at Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul entertainment beyond Wild gamedays.
Downtown St. Paul IconicMust experience
Entertainment District · Downtown St. Paul, pregame
Explore downtown St. Paul before the game — Rice Park, Wabasha Street, and gameday energy.
Green Out Crowd IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience a Green Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in forest green for the playoffs.
Herb Brooks Tribute IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Brooks tribute wall
Visit the Herb Brooks tribute — Miracle on Ice coach and Minnesota hockey icon.
Hockey Day Minnesota IconicMust experience
Special Event · Xcel Energy Center, Hockey Day gameday
Attend Hockey Day Minnesota — the statewide celebration of Minnesota hockey culture.
Hockey Hall of Fame Night IconicMust experience
Special Event · Xcel Energy Center, special tribute game
Attend a Hockey Hall of Fame night honoring Minnesota hockey legends at Xcel Energy Center.
Kirill Kaprizov Era Game IconicMust experience
Special Event · Xcel Energy Center, Kaprizov gameday
Attend a Kirill Kaprizov era game — the star who redefined Wild hockey in St. Paul.
Let's Go Wild IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience Let's Go Wild — the chant that rolls through one of hockey's loudest buildings.
Let's Play Hockey IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, pregame
Experience Let's Play Hockey — the iconic pregame call when the entire arena answers.
Minnesota High School Hockey Culture IconicMust experience
Special Event · Main concourse and St. Paul, gameday
Experience Minnesota high school hockey culture — the foundation of State of Hockey.
Minnesota Hockey History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Minnesota hockey wing
Visit Minnesota hockey history — the state that lives and breathes the game.
One of America's Best Hockey Cities IconicMust experience
Special Event · Xcel Energy Center and St. Paul, gameday
Experience one of America's best hockey cities — St. Paul on a Wild gameday.
Stanley Cup Playoff Series IconicMust experience
Special Event · Xcel Energy Center, postseason series
Stanley Cup playoff series at Xcel Energy Center — deep spring runs in St. Paul.
White/Green Rally Towels IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience white and green rally towels waving when the Wild chase the Cup.
Wild Goal Horn IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, after Wild goals
Experience the Wild goal horn — a blast that shakes the building after every Minnesota goal.
Wild vs Avalanche IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Xcel Energy Center, Wild vs Avalanche
Western Conference rivalry when Colorado visits Xcel Energy Center.
Wild vs Blackhawks IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Xcel Energy Center, Wild vs Blackhawks
Original Six rivalry when Chicago visits Xcel Energy Center.
Wild vs Jets IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Xcel Energy Center, Wild vs Jets
Central Division rivalry when Winnipeg visits Xcel Energy Center.
Xcel Energy Center IconicMust experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Xcel Energy Center
Your first time walking into Xcel Energy Center — State of Hockey, goal horn, and St. Paul pride.
Xcel Energy Center Tour IconicMust experience
Tour · Xcel Energy Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Xcel Energy Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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