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.
Scenes from North Stars-Blackhawks alumni game, including the fake fight
The NHL Stadium Series alumni game started out with Wild alum Dino Ciccarelli and Chicago Blackhawks alum Denis Savard locking up in a scuffle that got fans excited early.
By jason.gonzalez
February 21, 2016 at 4:48AM
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.
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