Rally up for this WILD hockey season!

7 Ways To Get Wild For The Wild

It's hockey season once again in the state (and capital city) that does it best. Here's how we get fired up for the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul.

Green Carpet Player Arrival and Pregame Party

Head to the Saint Paul RiverCentre to see current Minnesota Wild players, alumni, and celebrities strut across the green carpet ahead of the home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, October 10 at the Xcel Energy Center. Fans can also enjoy a sporty party filled with tasty food, activities, and live music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Engage Your Competitive Side

The Wild has to be on its A-game every time the players step on the ice and, as members of the team of 18,000, we need to match their mindset. Luckily, there are a few local gems that can help you prime this mentality. Stop by The Nook for a round of bowling (and a juicy lucy). Or take on bubble hockey and skeeball at Rival House.

Fuel up

Just because you're not hitting the ice doesn't mean you can't carbo-load. Luckily, Saint Paul is well-stocked when it comes to pregame spots. Join us and the rest of Wild nation at popular spots like Tom Reid’s, New Bohemia, Seventh Street Truck Park, Cossetta’s, and Herbie's before, during and after the game—yelling "Let's Go Wild" is not only acceptable but encouraged. For a complete list of our favorite game day spots, check out the Where to Watch the Wild blog.

Casper & Runyon's Ranham Bowling Center

Discover Wild Beauty

Grab some fresh air while exploring the 26.2 miles (the most of any city along the Mississippi) of the Mississippi River and Recreation Area—a national park that stretches through Saint Paul.

Hang with Nordy’s cousins

Nobody knows what kind of animal Nordy is. According to his official roster biography, the mullet-rocking hockey fanatic was first discovered skating open lakes near Eveleth, Minnesota. However, you can spend some time with Nordy’s cousins of the animal kingdom at Como Zoo and Conservatory.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Remember, We're Daring!

If you aren’t familiar with Saint Paul’s daredevil past, now is a great time to learn about the city’s adventurous history. Gangsters used Saint Paul as a safe haven from law enforcement in the 1930s, some robbing banks in Minneapolis before returning to safety in Saint Paul. So, when you're wondering if the Wild can actually make a run, just remember—crazier things have happened here in the Capital City.

Raise One Up

Regardless of how the season ends, we'll always be the State of Hockey. Make a trip to one of Saint Paul’s many breweries and raise a pint to going wild for the Wild.