Minnesota Wild

Catholic United Financial Raffle Wraps Up 15th Year of Fundraising, Celebrates Record-Breaking Success

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

To commemorate this achievement, Catholic United Financial Sprout Solutions SM sponsored a Grand Raffle Prize Ceremony held on March 7.

Key Points: 
  • To commemorate this achievement, Catholic United Financial Sprout Solutions SM sponsored a Grand Raffle Prize Ceremony held on March 7.
  • Since its inception, the Catholic United Financial Raffle has raised over $15.6 million for Catholic schools across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
  • Catholic United Financial provided promotional materials, raffle tickets, and prizes, allowing the schools to focus on fundraising efforts.
  • "We are thrilled to witness the enduring success of the Catholic United Financial Raffle over the past 15 years," said Mike Ahles, President and CEO at Catholic United Financial.

The Minnesota Wild Will Once Again Honor Minnesota's First Responders and The Front Line Foundation at Dec. 14 Game

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced, today that it has been once again selected to participate in the Minnesota Wild's annual Hometown Heroes Series game on Thursday, December 14, when the Wild host the Calgary Flames.

Key Points: 
  • The Wild's Hometown Heroes Series helps bring attention and recognition to Minnesota's 60,000 front line workers and first responders.
  • "It is an honor to be asked to be a part of this game and the meaning behind it," said Suzanne Holt, President and CEO of TFLF.
  • A portion of each ticket pack purchased will go to benefit the Front Line Foundation.
  • The Foundation also provides support in the purchase of tactical equipment for first responders which is not included in department budgets.

Smartpress Partners with Custom One & Minnesota Wild to Rebrand On-the-Glass Club

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com is expanding its marketing reach with a design collaboration with Custom One and the Minnesota Wild. By providing the rebranding assets for the On-the-Glass Club at the Xcel Energy Center, the employee-owned printer further cements its place as an innovative industry leader.

Key Points: 
  • CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com is expanding its marketing reach with a design collaboration with Custom One and the Minnesota Wild.
  • "The Xcel Energy Center and Minnesota Wild are thrilled with the renovation," said Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Minnesota Wild Carin Anderson.
  • "We seek partners like Smartpress [who] are like-minded in building solutions that provide sustainable, lasting outcomes for the community."
  • Smartpress Vice President Matt Chapman agrees: "The Minnesota Wild's commitment to their community aligns well with Smartpress' values.

DailyPay Extends Partnership With Oak View Group to 125 Venues Nationwide for Landmark Deal Including NBA and NHL Arenas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

DENVER, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries, and DailyPay, a leading financial technology company, today announced it has expanded the rollout of a first-of-its-kind OVG integration into venues across the U.S. The partnership will reach seven NBA and NHL sports teams and 125 venues across the country, and will bring DailyPay financial wellness benefits to all Oak View Group employees company-wide. The expansion comes following the regional-level launches of the program in select markets including UBS Arena at Belmont Park, NY, home of the NHL's New York Islanders; Xcel Energy Center, and the NHL's Minnesota Wild; and Toyota Center, and the NBA's Houston Rockets.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will reach seven NBA and NHL sports teams and 125 venues across the country, and will bring DailyPay financial wellness benefits to all Oak View Group employees company-wide.
  • OVG employees will also benefit from the platform's robust financial wellness tools, which include budgeting and savings features.
  • OVG, known for its exceptional management of world-class venues, including arenas, stadiums, and convention centers, is dedicated to enhancing the employee experience across its diverse portfolio.
  • In total, the partnership will reach approximately 65M+ fans in major venues across the U.S.

The Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League, signs Multi-Year Deal with Comscore to Access Instant Local Market Measurement

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

RESTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comscore, a global, trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media today announced the signing of a measurement license with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Coinciding with the start of the 2023-2024 season, the multi-year agreement provides the Wild with access to Comscore's cutting-edge local television measurement solution that provides instant access to local market audience data.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comscore, a global, trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media today announced the signing of a measurement license with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.
  • Coinciding with the start of the 2023-2024 season, the multi-year agreement provides the Wild with access to Comscore's cutting-edge local television measurement solution that provides instant access to local market audience data.
  • "The Comscore Local TV data allows our sales and marketing organization much greater visibility into market activity as we continue to expand our programming footprint."
  • Comscore's local TV solution combines real-world TV viewership information with advanced household-level consumer and demographic data, providing greater accuracy to customers' advertiser base.

ARCTOS PARTNERS AND OAK VIEW GROUP JOIN FORCES TO LEAD INDUSTRY-WIDE CLIMATE ACTION

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Monday, November 6, 2023

DENVER and DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GOAL sustainability platform, founded by Oak View Group (OVG), the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Fenway Sports Group, and green building expert Jason F. McLennan, today announced a strategic partnership with Arctos Partners ("Arctos" or "the Firm"), to expand the tracking performance of the GOAL sustainability program and increase sustainable operations in venues around the country.

Key Points: 
  • Arctos Partners and Oak View Group's GOAL sustainability platform join forces to lead industry-wide Climate Action.
  • They join the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Wild, and New Jersey Devils as other Arctos portfolio teams that joined GOAL over the last year, in addition to founding partner Fenway Sports Group.
  • "Arctos believes in the importance of driving sustainability efforts in the sports industry and a data science-driven approach is critical to establishing and measuring best practices," said Jordan Solomon, Partner at Arctos Partners.
  • "GOAL is an ideal platform to advance this effort alongside Oak View Group and our professional sports franchise partners, while also enhancing performance across a network of world-class venues."

ORORO Heated Apparel is Proud to Present Minnesota Wild's Outdoor Skate for Third Year

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel announces it will be presenting NHL's Minnesota Wild's free, open-to-the-public outdoor practice for a third year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel announces it will be presenting NHL's Minnesota Wild's free, open-to-the-public outdoor practice for a third year in a row.
  • The outdoor skate will be held Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Recreation Outdoor Center at the St. Louis Park Rec Center (3700 Monterey Drive) in St. Louis Park.
  • ORORO team members will be on-site to guide fans on the heated apparel experience, while they enjoy their team's practice.
  • ORORO Heated Apparel is the Official Heated Apparel Partner of the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild Partners with Marketing Agency Gravity Global

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Wild , Minnesota's St. Paul-based National Hockey League team, has partnered with global marketing consultancy Gravity Global for the launch of its newest brand strategy initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Wild , Minnesota's St. Paul-based National Hockey League team, has partnered with global marketing consultancy Gravity Global for the launch of its newest brand strategy initiatives.
  • The Minnesota Wild and Gravity Global will primarily focus on expanding the core fanbase and engaging the broader community.
  • "Gravity Global understands our unique needs and desire to grow the universe of Wild fans in new ways."
  • Since its first season in 2000, the Minnesota Wild have been a focal point of excitement for the state.

StubHub's 2023 NHL Preview: Sales up across the league and internationally; Expansion teams are trending up and lead demand

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter the 2023-24 NHL season, StubHub releases ticket trends to reveal the top in-demand and trending teams, most popular games, and more. Overall sales for the league are trending nearly double last season's start, with expansion teams experiencing a rapid boost in demand - the Vegas Golden Knights claim the title as the most in-demand team and the Seattle Kraken are the top trending team of the season, reaping the biggest jump in sales from last season. 

Key Points: 
  • International demand for the NHL is on the rise: sales for the 2023 NHL season are being driven by buyers from 44 countries, up from 28 countries this time last year.
  • Sales for the four NHL Global Series games are outselling last year's series by 2.5x, and buyers are traveling from 22 countries.
  • The Golden Knights are the #1 team for the fourth time with sales up nearly 3x compared to last season.
  • "Rest assured, the Original Six teams still dominate league sales, with the Maple Leafs, Bruins and Rangers not far behind the Golden Knights in overall demand."

Winmark - the Resale Company Announces Sponsorship of NHL® Player Matt Boldy

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Boldy will represent Winmark during the event.

Key Points: 
  • Boldy will represent Winmark during the event.
  • "Matt Boldy has demonstrated that he is an extremely talented and gritty player during his first two years as a professional," stated Brett Heffes, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Whether it is on the ice or on the links, Matt has demonstrated a competitive spirit and a passion for excellence.
  • "I am excited to partner with Winmark this summer", said Matt Boldy.