Hockey is for Everyone

Everyone means everyone. 

With that in mind, the Minnesota Wild is pleased promote Hockey is for Everyone, an initiative focused on promoting and creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all who cherish this great game. The State of Hockey welcomes fans, players, coaches and families from every community and proudly supports the following organizations as part of this effort. Each group will be honored during the Minnesota Wild season.

Native American Heritage Night

The Minnesota Wild will host its Native American Heritage game on Friday, November 29, when the Wild take on the Chicago Blackhawks at 1 p.m.

In alignment with the Minnesota Wild’s Native American Heritage game on Friday, November 29, the Wild Foundation will host a Native American Heritage Celebration auction. The auction will feature Native American Heritage themed memorabilia including new, unworn jerseys, locker room nameplates, baseball hats and mini helmets autographed by the members of the 2024 Minnesota Wild. Go to www.wild.com/onlineauctions or text NAH2024 to 76278. The Wild Foundation will also offer Native American Heritage themed mystery pucks on sale in-game only at section 104 from the time gates open and while supplies last. A $30 Mystery Puck purchase guarantees you a themed puck autographed by a member of the 2024-25 Minnesota Wild. Proceeds will benefit the Wild Foundation. America Indian Family Center will be the designated Split the Pot Raffle beneficiary for the Native American Heritage night game as well with proceeds supporting their mission and community members.

Black History Celebration

Celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m., when the team hosts the New York Islanders. The organization will celebrate Black History Month throughout the game, including many in-game elements.

Pride Night

The Minnesota Wild will host its Pride Night on Thursday, March 13, when it hosts the New York Rangers at 7 p.m. The LGBTQ+ community will be highlighted throughout the game, and many of the in-game elements will incorporate the Pride theme.

A special Pride Night ticket package is available that includes an exclusive Minnesota Wild Pride Night Cross Body Bag. A portion of each ticket purchased through this special ticket package will support Twins Cities Pride.

Diversified Hockey

Minnesota Diversified Hockey enables athletes to participate with other skaters with similar interests and abilities in the disciplines of: Blind Hockey, Deaf/HOH Hockey, Special Hockey, Sled Hockey, and Warrior Hockey. Each of these programs incorporate elements that are unlike the typical sport of hockey, but at their core, they are designed to ensure hockey truly is for everyBODY by:

  • Providing adaptive equipment to allow individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play the sport. 
  • Modifying rules to allow individuals with intellectual disabilities the ability to participate with their peers.
  • Providing an environment where veterans can play the game they love while joining a supportive community