The Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff series between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche has shifted to St. Paul.
Gov. Mark Dayton declared it Go Wild! Day in Minnesota, and Minnesotans have responded.
“As Minnesotans, we are proud to live in the great State of Hockey,” said Dayton, in a statement. “The Wild have had two tough games in Colorado. Now they’re playing two games in Minnesota, where they can even up the series.”
Leading up to tonight’s Game 3 in the Xcel Energy Center, here is a look at the atmosphere.
Gearing up for playoff hockey tonight at @XcelEnergyCtr! #gowild pic.twitter.com/CiIHnHpzRj
— Blake McCoy (@Blakingnews) April 21, 2014
We truly have the best fans! Great #mnwild pre-game party turnout #itsplayoffseason pic.twitter.com/lFvhp5PRgg
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 21, 2014
A little face paint #winwild #becauseitsthecup pic.twitter.com/FhC4oiXgx8
— Jen Jimenez (@jenfjimenez) April 21, 2014
Ten mins. away from Wild Live as playoff hockey comes to St. Paul!! @hockeylogic and I are w/the fans on the plaza. pic.twitter.com/MoNUNxGARt
— Jamie Hersch (@JamieHersch) April 21, 2014
#playoffselfies are the best #mnwild #itsplayoffseason pic.twitter.com/txMT4Ocq3A
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 21, 2014
