Much of the excitement for the NHL Stadium Series centered around the alumni game featuring retired stars from the North Stars/Wild and Chicago Blackhawks.
An announced 37,922 fans were in attendance for the North Stars' 6-4 victory on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. The retired players added to the longtime rivalry by staging a fight in the opening minute when North Stars alum Dino Ciccarelli wrapped up Blackhawks' Denis Savard. The scuffle ended with both players smiling.Â
Here's a look at some of the sights and sounds from the alumni game, including the fight. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and now on Snapchat (username: StarTribune) for more behind-the-scenes coverage from this weekend's NHL Stadium Series that continues Sunday with the Wild hosting the Blackhawks.
Photos: Wild/North Stars beat Blackhawks 6-4 in outdoor alumni game @russostrib @stribsports https://t.co/qiiHJvnSDB pic.twitter.com/0yahuvMvHb
— Aaron Lavinsky (@ADLavinsky) February 21, 2016
Some highlights from #StadiumSeries alumni game. Check out full My Story on Snapchat, username: StarTribune. #mnwild pic.twitter.com/wNyYa5Zy96
— Jason Gonzalez (@JGonStrib) February 21, 2016
WATCH: Denis Savard and Dino Ciccarelli stage fight in Alumni Game -- https://t.co/vmEvHqzDe5 #HawksTalk pic.twitter.com/hrVKOP3qt5
— Comcast SportsNet (@CSNChicago) February 20, 2016
Sometimes taking a knee can blow up in your face
Final score 108-94. Yes, it was a high school football game
