Scenes from North Stars-Blackhawks alumni game, including the fake fight

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. 

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.

 

Beautiful sunset over TCF Bank Stadium & the #StadiumSeries outdoor hockey alumni game. The #mnwild & North Stars topped the #Blackhawks alum 6-4. Photo by @jgonstrib. #startribune #minneapolis #minnesota #nhl @startribune

A photo posted by Star Tribune Sports (@stribsports) on Feb 20, 2016 at 5:55pm PST

Photos: Wild/North Stars beat Blackhawks 6-4 in outdoor alumni game @russostrib @stribsports https://t.co/qiiHJvnSDB pic.twitter.com/0yahuvMvHb

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Some highlights from #StadiumSeries alumni game. Check out full My Story on Snapchat, username: StarTribune. #mnwild pic.twitter.com/wNyYa5Zy96

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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