Minnesota Wild and Bally Sports North Announce Date and Match-ups for 19th Annual "Hockey Day Minnesota"
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild, in conjunction with Bally Sports North, Minnesota Hockey and the Shakopee Local Organizing Committee, today announced the date for the 19th Annual Hockey Day Minnesota (HDM), presented by UnitedHealthcare. Valleyfair Amusement Park will serve as the venue for the 19th annual statewide hockey celebration on Saturday, January 25. Game times will be announced at a later date.
Minnesota Wild CEO Matt Majka expressed his enthusiasm for celebrating Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 in Shakopee, stating that the combination of the excitement from Valleyfair and the hockey festivities will make it an unforgettable day for all participants.
Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 Games
|
DATE |
GAME |
VENUE |
TELEVISED LIVE |
|
Wed., Jan. 22 |
Lakeville North vs. Rosemount – Girls |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Wed., Jan. 22 |
Eastview vs. Rosemount – Boys |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Thu., Jan. 23 |
Northfield vs. Orono – Girls |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Thu., Jan. 23 |
Girls’ basketball game between Prior Lake and Eden Prairie. |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Thu., Jan. 23 |
Shakopee vs. Brainerd – Girls |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Fri., Jan. 24 |
Orono vs. Delano – Boys |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Fri., Jan. 24 |
The boys’ game between Lakeville South and Prior Lake |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
No |
|
Sat., Jan. 25 |
Eden Prairie vs. Hibbing – Boys |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
Yes |
|
Sat., Jan. 25 |
The women’s basketball game between the University of Minnesota and Bemidji State University. |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
Yes |
|
Sat., Jan. 25 |
Shakopee vs. Maple Grove – Boys |
Valleyfair Amusement Park |
Yes |
|
Sat., Jan. 25 |
Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames |
6:00 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center |
Yes |
Stacey Langemo, Chair of Hockey Day Minnesota 2025, expressed her delight in unveiling the date and matchups for the event. She eagerly anticipates the intense hockey action that will take place over the weekend at one of Minnesota’s renowned locations.
Brett Edelson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Minnesota, expressed his gratitude for being chosen as the presenting sponsor of Hockey Day Minnesota, stating, “We feel privileged to be a part of an event that brings our state together through the love of hockey. This special day not only celebrates the sport but also highlights the importance of physical activity and community wellness.”
Randy Stephens, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally Sports North, expressed his enthusiasm for Hockey Day Minnesota, stating that it has become a significant event on their network calendar. He further mentioned that televising the event at Valleyfair would offer a unique and exceptional setting, and they are eagerly looking forward to this opportunity.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, Bally Sports North will present a broadcast event showcasing more than 16 hours of exclusive hockey programming. The lineup includes three live outdoor games held at Valleyfair Amusement Park, followed by a primetime Minnesota Wild game. Alongside showing highlights from all Hockey Day games happening over the weekend, the regional sports network will also cover the outdoor festivities occurring at Valleyfair Amusement Park.
Information and updates on Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 can be found at hockeydaymn.com.
About Hockey Day Minnesota
Hockey Day Minnesota originated in 2007 by the Minnesota Wild to celebrate the game that has made Minnesota the State of Hockey. It is produced in partnership with Bally Sports North, Minnesota Hockey and the respective local community that serves as host each year. Previous locations include Baudette Bay (2007, 2008), Phalen Park (2009), Hermantown (2010), Moorhead (2011), Minnetonka (2012), Grand Rapids (2013), Elk River (2014), Saint Paul (2015), Duluth (2016), Stillwater (2017), St. Cloud (2018), Bemidji (2019), Minneapolis (2020), Guidant John Rose MN Oval (2021), Mankato (2022), White Bear (2023) and Warroad (2024). Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee, Minn., will host Hockey Day Minnesota in 2025. For more information, visit wild.com/hockeyday.
About Valleyfair
Valleyfair is the largest amusement park in the Twin Cities and is situated on 125 acres in Shakopee, Minnesota. With over 75 rides, including eight thrilling roller coasters, it offers an adrenaline-pumping experience for visitors. The park also features Planet Snoopy, which consists of 15 children’s rides. Additionally, Valleyfair is home to Soak City, a seven-acre water park that includes slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and various water features for children to enjoy. Alongside its impressive attractions, Valleyfair hosts a variety of entertaining events such as the Grand Carnivale, Fourth of July Fireworks, Latin Days, Corn Fest, and Tricks and Treats. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is the proud owner and operator of Valleyfair.
About Bally Sports North
Bally Sports North – Diamond Sports Group-owned regional sports network presents more live, local sports programming than any other network or broadcast system in the market. Serving sports fans throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North and South Dakota, the regional network produces over 250 live professional sporting events every year. For more regional sports content, visit www.ballysports.com and follow @BallySportsNOR on Twitter, BallySportsNorth on Instagram and BallySportsNorth on Facebook.
