Expect to see a lot of Minnesota Wild jerseys in the IDS building's Crystal Court on Friday. The Wild are hosting a playoff pep rally from noon until 1 p.m.
Wild mascot Nordy, former Wild captain Wes Walz and others will fire up hockey fans. The first 500 people will get Round 2 rally towels. One lucky fan will win a Zach Parise autographed jersey. Fans can start getting free raffle tickets for the jersey at 11 a.m.
The Wild take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City on Friday night at 8:30 p.m.
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