North Star College Cup at the Xcel Energy Center

The University of Minnesota is hosting the the North Star College Cup. This tournament is featuring Minnesota’s five Division I men’s hockey programs, Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, St. Cloud State University and the University of Minnesota Duluth. The inaugural tournament will be Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, 2014.

The University of Minnesota will serve as the event’s permanent host with three of the other four institutions participating on a rotating basis over an initial four-year schedule. This is such a fun idea, I wish I thought of it!

Below is the schedule for the North Star College Cup at the Xcel Energy Center:

Friday, January 24, 2014
Game #1: Minnesota State-Mankato vs. Minnesota Duluth - 4 p.m.
Game #2: St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota - 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 25, 2014
Game #3: Consolation Game - 4 p.m.
Game #4: Championship Game - 7 p.m.

I'm Thankful for the Xcel Energy Center!

As Thanksgiving is coming up, I can't help but to think of all the things I'm thankful for. And after family, friends and my health, obviously the Minnesota Wild are at the top of the list! And they are playing their game this season which makes it even better. The Minnesota Wild are my hockey team and I will always be thankful for them and the Xcel Energy Center!

Xcel Energy Center Address

Do you need the address for Xcel Energy Center? We've got the hook up! The address to Xcel Energy Center, where the Minnesota Wild play, is 175 Kellogg Blvd W #501, St Paul, MN.

Get to Xcel Energy Center today and see the magic yourself. It's always the season to be a Wild fan. And with the Wild 3-2, we have big hopes for the season!

Upcoming Xcel Energy Events

Upcoming Xcel Energy Events:

Minnesota Wild

4/5 v Chicago Blackhawks

4/7 v Phoenix Coyotes

Barry Manilow

4/13 @ 730pm

Minnesota Swarm

4/14 v Washington Stealth

4/21 v Philadelphia Wings

4/28 v Colorado Mammoths

Check out these great Xcel Energy Events! They will be here before you know it!

Dallas Stars Come to Xcel Energy Center

Hey, Wild fans! Do not despair. Just because the Wild aren't playing as hot as they were in the beginning of the year, doesn't mean you can't catch a good game.

Fan favorite Dallas Stars will be coming to the Xcel Energy Center Tuesday, 3/13. Get your tickets! The Stars and Wild always share competitive games - its likely to be a good one!

Dallas Stars Minnesota Wild

Upcoming Xcel Energy Events

The Luke Bryan/Jason Aldean concert has come and gone, but don't worry - there are plenty of great events coming to the Xcel Energy Center! Take a peek:

Minnesota Wild

vs. LA Kings 2/28 @ 7pm

vs Colorado Avalanche 3/4 @ 6pm

vs Calgary Flames 3/11 @ 5pm

vs Dallas Stars 3/13 @ 7pm

Minnesota State High School Hockey

Class AA Quarterfinals 3/8 @ 11am & 6pm

Class AA Semifinals 3/9 @ 6pm

Class AA Championship 3/10 @ 4pm

Want to catch any of these great events? No problem, I know a guy.

Minnesota Wild Columbus Blue Jackets Game Review

R.J. Umberger scored a pair of goals, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. Ook... Wild, what is the game plan here? As you may recall, the Wild were at one point the leaders of the Western Conference. Take a look at the current standings:

1. Detroit

2. Vancouver

3. San Jose

4. St. Louis

5. Nashville

6. Chicago

7. Los Angeles

8. Phoenix

9. Calgary

10. Colorado

11. Dallas

12. Minnesota

This is completely not what Wild fans were hoping for.

Anyway, back to the game story. Devin Setoguchi scored for the Wild, while Niklas Backstrom earned 16 saves en route to the Wild's fourth straight loss.

Backstrom spoke out on the loss, "It sucks every time you lose. Winning is obviously more fun, but at least tonight we gave ourselves a chance to win." I hate to argue semantics, but losing 3-1 doesn't seem as though there was much of a chance. Maybe you had to be there?

Was anyone at the Wild Blue Jackets game that wants to fill me in? Leave a comment!

Minnesota Wild Take Over Xcel Energy Center

The Xcel Energy Center is welcoming back their major tennant from a long off-season, the MINNESOTA WILD!

Wild games are soon to be back in full swing at the Xcel Energy Center. The home opener will take place on October 8th against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Wild had a great preseason and made some exciting administrative and roster changes in the offseason, making this regular season look fantastic! Get your Minnesota Wild tickets before they sell out.

More of a concert fan than a sports fan? No worries. The Xcel Energy Center will still be hosting various concert and events throughout the hockey season. Here are some upcoming events:

10/18 Disney Live! Phineas and Ferb

10/23 Disney Live! Phineas and Ferb

11/18 Jeff Foxworthy & Bill Engvall

12/4 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

12/8-11 Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove

Don't miss out on the Minnesota Wild or the other great events at the Xcel Energy Center!

Great Minnesota Wild Games Xcel Energy Center

Top Minnesota Wild Hockey Game to Watch this Year!

1. Minnesota vs Edmonton 10/13
2. Minnesota @ San Jose 11/10
3. Minnesota vs Colorado 12/26
4. Minnesota @ Philadelphia 1/17
5. Minnesota vs Winnipeg 2/16
6. Minnesota @ Montreal 3/1
7. Minnesota vs Phoenix 5/7

As you can see, more than half of these super-exciting games take place at the Xcel Energy Center! I'll be there! Will you?

Mike Yeo Looks to Glorify Minnesota's Ice

With the exception of the Minnesota Twins, all of the major sports teams in Minnesota will be/are experiencing the transition that coincides with a new head coach.

The Vikings are 0-2 under new head coach Leslie Frazier. The Minnesota Timberwolves just hired Rick Adelman. And the Minnesota Wild... Mike Yeo. (Even the Gophers have a new boss)

Yeo has a reputation of holding a serious work ethic and pushing his players to have the same. Yeo has said this job with the Wild has been a long time coming, a story more than 20 years in the making. He started taking notes on coaching over two decades ago and has finally landed his goal position: an NHL head coach.

Yeo is looking to bring a strong defensive system to the Wild, applying tough pressure to the puck, forcing their opponents to think quickly - forcing erros. He recognizes there may be no quick fix for a team three years out of the playoffs, but is striving to bring glory back to the ice of Minnesota.

2011 Hockey Day Minnesota Complete Schedule

Hockey Day Minnesota is slated for February 12, 2011 this year. Like tradition, hockey will be on all day on FSN North as it will show Minnesota high school hockey, college hockey, AHL hockey, and NHL hockey.
High school games will start with outdoor games at Moorhead:
Game 1: Wayzata vs Roseau
Game 2: Moorhead vs Hill-Murray

AHL hockey

Houston Aeros vs. Peoria Rivermen at Xcel Center - 2:30 pm

NCAA hockey

Minnesota Gophers vs. Denver Pioneers - Mariucci Arena at 7pm

NHL hockey

Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues - Xcel Center 9 pm