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Wild Fan Wins Season Tickets With Center-Ice Shot

A fan identified as Colin scored through a puck-sized opening during Minnesota’s preseason game against Chicago.

AI + editorSep 20, 2026

A Minnesota Wild fan identified as Colin won season tickets by scoring from center ice during Saturday’s preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Grand Casino Arena, the NHL reported Sunday.

A board covered the net except for a puck-sized opening at the bottom center. Wearing a green Joel Eriksson Ek jersey, Colin stickhandled before sending the puck through the opening. He celebrated by sliding on one knee across the faceoff circle, then jumping into the boards.

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