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"Let's Play Hockey!" Call
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.
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The basics
About Grand Casino Arena
St. Paul arena known as a centerpiece of Minnesota’s “State of Hockey” culture.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- League
- NHL
- Nicknames
- The X
- Location
- St. Paul, MN
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
FormerlyXcel Energy Center
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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State of Hockey Identity
Fans proudly chant "State of Hockey!" during special moments, embracing Minnesota's identity as the birthplace of U.S. hockey.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 2000 expansion to the Kaprizov era and beyond.
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Greatest Wild Moments
The greatest moments in Wild history — from Gaborik's goals to Kaprizov's arrival.
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Herb Brooks Legacy
Herb Brooks — Miracle on Ice coach and the architect of Minnesota hockey excellence.
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Hockey Day Minnesota History
Hockey Day Minnesota history — the statewide tradition celebrating Minnesota hockey.
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Kirill Kaprizov Legacy
Kirill Kaprizov — Calder Trophy winner and the face of the modern Wild era.
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Marian Gaborik Legacy
Marian Gaborik — franchise scoring leader and clutch star of early Wild success.
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Mikko Koivu Legacy
Mikko Koivu — franchise captain and the greatest leader in Wild history.
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Minnesota Miracle History
Minnesota Miracle history — Herb Brooks and the 1980 Olympic team that inspired a state.
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Playoff History
Playoff history — every spring when State of Hockey believes in a Stanley Cup.
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State of Hockey History
State of Hockey history — why Minnesota produces more NHL players per capita than anywhere.
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Wild Expansion History
2000 expansion history — the Wild arrive and Minnesota returns to the NHL.
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Wild vs Blackhawks Rivalry
Wild vs Blackhawks rivalry — Original Six battles and Midwest hockey supremacy.
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Wild vs Jets Rivalry
Wild vs Jets rivalry — Central Division battles with Winnipeg.
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Zach Parise Legacy
Zach Parise — Minnesota native who returned home to captain the Wild.
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Nordy
Nordy — the beloved Wild mascot and symbol of State of Hockey on gameday.
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Let's Go Crazy
Let's Go Crazy — Prince's anthem blasting after Wild goals at Xcel Energy Center.
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Goal Horn Celebrations
Goal horn celebrations — horn, music, and crowd eruption after every Wild goal.
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Hockey Day Minnesota Events
Hockey Day Minnesota events celebrating statewide hockey culture at the arena.
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Concert at Xcel Energy Center
Attend a major concert at Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul entertainment beyond Wild gamedays.
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Downtown St. Paul
Explore downtown St. Paul before the game — Rice Park, Wabasha Street, and gameday energy.
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Green Out Crowd
Experience a Green Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in forest green for the playoffs.
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Herb Brooks Tribute
Visit the Herb Brooks tribute — Miracle on Ice coach and Minnesota hockey icon.
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Hockey Day Minnesota
Attend Hockey Day Minnesota — the statewide celebration of Minnesota hockey culture.
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Hockey Hall of Fame Night
Attend a Hockey Hall of Fame night honoring Minnesota hockey legends at Xcel Energy Center.
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Kirill Kaprizov Era Game
Attend a Kirill Kaprizov era game — the star who redefined Wild hockey in St. Paul.
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Let's Go Wild
Experience Let's Go Wild — the chant that rolls through one of hockey's loudest buildings.
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Let's Play Hockey
Experience Let's Play Hockey — the iconic pregame call when the entire arena answers.
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Minnesota High School Hockey Culture
Experience Minnesota high school hockey culture — the foundation of State of Hockey.
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Minnesota Hockey History
Visit Minnesota hockey history — the state that lives and breathes the game.
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One of America's Best Hockey Cities
Experience one of America's best hockey cities — St. Paul on a Wild gameday.
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Stanley Cup Playoff Series
Stanley Cup playoff series at Xcel Energy Center — deep spring runs in St. Paul.
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Wild Goal Horn
Experience the Wild goal horn — a blast that shakes the building after every Minnesota goal.
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Wild vs Avalanche
Western Conference rivalry when Colorado visits Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Blackhawks
Original Six rivalry when Chicago visits Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Jets
Central Division rivalry when Winnipeg visits Xcel Energy Center.
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Xcel Energy Center
Your first time walking into Xcel Energy Center — State of Hockey, goal horn, and St. Paul pride.
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Xcel Energy Center Tour
Behind-the-scenes Xcel Energy Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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Ryan Suter Legacy
Ryan Suter — Minnesota-born defenseman and cornerstone of the Parise-Suter era.
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St. Paul Hockey Legacy
St. Paul hockey legacy — the capital city's role in Minnesota's hockey tradition.
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Western Conference History
Western Conference history — Wild playoff runs and deep spring runs in St. Paul.
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Xcel Energy Center Legacy
Xcel Energy Center legacy — St. Paul's home for Wild hockey since 2000.
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Wild Ice Crew
Wild Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Wild alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Pregame Plaza Events
Pregame plaza events outside Xcel Energy Center before puck drop.
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Architecture
West Seventh Street Connection
Links the arena with Saint Paul's famous sports neighborhood.
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History
2022 Winter Classic
Celebrates outdoor hockey tradition.
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History
Marian Gaborik
Honors the franchise's early star.
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History
Mikko Koivu
Celebrates the longtime captain.
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History
Minnesota Hockey Heritage
Showcases the state's hockey tradition.
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History
Minnesota Wild Retired Numbers
Honors franchise legends.
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History
North Stars
Connects Minnesota hockey history.
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History
Wild Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The Wild scoring celebration.
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Experience
Growlers
The fan community experience.
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Experience
Minnesota Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with America's hockey state.
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Experience
Minnesota Wild Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
State of Hockey
The famous Minnesota hockey identity.
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Experience
Wild Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Statue
Herb Brooks Statue
Statue of Herb Brooks outside Xcel Energy Center — the Miracle on Ice coach and Minnesota hockey icon.
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Displays
State of Hockey Display
Display celebrating Minnesota as the State of Hockey — high school, college, and the Wild.
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Displays
Wild Hall of Fame
Honors Wild players, coaches, and the franchise’s first decades in St. Paul.
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Signature
Rice Park
Rice Park, the historic downtown St. Paul square a short walk from Xcel Energy Center.
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Legacy Wall
Wall tracing Wild history since the 2000 expansion.
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Signature
Hockey Lodge
The Hockey Lodge team store — the official Wild merchandise destination at Xcel.
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Frozen Pond Exhibit
Exhibit celebrating Minnesota’s outdoor-pond hockey culture and the State of Hockey.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Wild season at Xcel Energy Center.
Through the years
History
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- 2000-presentXcel Energy Center
Home teams
- 2000-presentMinnesota WildNHL
Getting there
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