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The Minnesota Wild will host a "Crazy Game of Hockey" charity event in collaboration with the band O.A.R. and Minnesota's own, Grammy-nominated guitarist Cory Wong on
July 7 and 8 in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The weekend activities will
consist of three events helping launch and promote the newly announced
Wild Alumni Association. On Friday, July 7, an exclusive VIP event will
kick-off the weekend at Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. The event will
be hosted by O.A.R.'s Marc Roberge and Cory Wong and include a
red-carpet entrance, musical acts Yam Haus and Tigirlily Gold, stand-up comedian Natalie Friedman,
food and beverage, and a live and silent auction. On Saturday, July 8, a
"Crazy Game of Hockey" charity game will be held at TRIA Rink, the Wild
practice facility in Saint Paul. The game will include three, 20-minute
periods with 16-minute intermissions. The weekend will conclude with a
concert at the legendary Armory in Minneapolis. O.A.R. and Cory Wong will play two full sets and collaborate with special guests for an incredible encore set.