Stouthockey.com is pleased to announce tailgating information for UW-Stout’s game vs. St. Olaf on January 23rd at the Xcel Energy Center.  Devils’ Advocates, parents, students, alumni and other fans are to meet at Cosetta’s Italian Market at 11:30 a.m. for a tailgate lunch.

Cosetta’s is an incredibly popular place in the Twin Cities and is often regarded as the best pizzeria in the cities, true New York style pizza sold by gigantic the slice.  Online reviews show it has 4 1/2 out of a possible 5 stars.  Here is a recent review from one customer:

“I used to go here only for the pizza, which is probably the best pizza in the twin cities.   I want to make sure that everyone knows about the rest of Cosetta’s as well.    Go there for the pizza, keep going back to try their pasta’s, and then become a regular customer when you start to discover all of the amazing products they have in their deli, like fresh baked bread, pizza dough to take home and make your own pizza’s, italian meats, cheeses, olives, pasta’s, oh my frickin goodness.” — Courtesy of Nicolas P via Yelp.com

Don’t worry if your not a pizza fan, Cosetta’s has tons of great true Italian food.  No processed or frozen food here, this is the real deal and you can taste the difference!  Best of all?  It’s priced quite cheap!

After the meal at Cosetta’s those of legal age are encouraged to walk across the street to McGoverns Patrick Pub for some pre-game drinks. McGoverns & Cosetta’s are both very popular hangouts for Minnesota Wild fans before home games.

Here is a map to help you.  As you can see, these great gems are within 1 block of the Xcel Energy Center!

The Minnesota Wild play the Columbus Blue Jackets later that evening at 8 p.m. and are making a special lower level discounted ticket offer available.  Fans can stick around St. Paul after the UW-Stout game and watch an NHL match-up at a very good price!  Discounted tickets can be purchased on the Minnesota Wild website here. The special offer code is:  STOUT

The Stout/St. Olaf match-up is believed to be the first NCAA Division III hockey game to be played at the Xcel Center.

The game between UW-Stout and St. Olaf on January 23rd, 2010 at the Excel Energy Center will be free for spectators.   You can find a Facebook event for the game here.  Spread the word and bring as many people as you can for this special event.

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What exactly is Hockey Day Minnesota?  Glad you asked!

Hockey Day Minnesota is a day in Minnesota run in cooperation with the Minnesota Wild and Fox Sports North that features at least two Minnesota High School Boys Hockey games, a Minnesota Gopher men’s hockey game, and a Minnesota Wild NHL game.  Many games are played outdoors on constructed rinks specifically for Hockey Day Minnesota.

2009 Highlights

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HAPPY HOLIDAY’S

Photos have been posted here from Saturday night’s game at Hunt Arena in River Falls, WI.

The Devils’ Advocates are planning a pre-game tailgate tomorrow, Friday December 4th, 2009 at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Eau Claire.  Fans should show up at 5:00 p.m. for the feast and plan on heading straight to Hobbs Ice Arena after the tailgate.  Bring your friends and appetite as you gear up for this weekends I-94 Interstate battle between UW- Stout and UW-Eau Claire!

You can find more information including maps to the arena and BWW on Facebook, here is the official event for this weekend

When: Friday, December 4th 2009 – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings – Eau Claire, WI

(Address: 4612 Keystone Xing, Eau Claire, WI)

Why: Tailgate party with some kickin’ wings!

Then What: Convoy to Hobbs Arena and take it down!!

(Address: 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI‎)