Event Details

Xcel Energy Center will host the final pre-Olympic matchup on U.S. soil between the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team and archrival Team Canada on Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m. With a number one world ranking, potential for gold and national pride on the line, the game promises to be a night of intense competition and brilliant hockey.

Come cheer on Minnesota natives Natalie Darwitz and Jenny Potter as they lead their team in the Qwest Tour in preparation for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

Get in the game and follow the team through weekly text messages that will deliver player quotes, game scores, training tips and information on team appearances. To sign up for weekly text messages, simply text QTOUR to 95294 (msg & data rates may apply).

This will be the fifth time Xcel Energy Center has hosted the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team in preparation for the Olympics. Team USA and the WCHA Women’s All-Stars recently played on Sept. 25, 2009. The U.S. Women's National Hockey Team also played at Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 30, 2005, and Dec. 30, 2005, as part of their training for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. On Oct. 6, 2001, Team USA faced off against the WCHA All-Stars in preparation for the Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

Group tickets (10+) are available by calling 651-312-3486.
Special offer for Girl Scouts: www.xcelenergycenter.com/girlscouts