MN Lynx to Celebrate Military Night on Sunday vs. New York

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that they will be hosting the fifth annual Military Appreciation Night on Sunday, September 6 when they host the New York Liberty at 6 p.m. Minnesota will honor both active and veteran service members from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the game, while Lynx mascot Prowl will show his support by sporting military attire.

Prior to Sunday’s game, the Lynx Party Zone will have the 34th Infantry Division’s band playing a medley of patriotic songs and military standards as fans arrive. The first 500 fans to enter through the doors will receive an American-made American flag.

This year's celebration will also include an all-female color guard from the Waseca American Legion Auxiliary as well as a fifty-foot American flag on the floor during the national anthem, which will be performed by a bugler.

At halftime there will be a special presentation in which 16 individuals will be sworn into the Marines. There will be also recognition for Trista Matascastillo, the Chair of the Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative Working Group as a part of the Inspiring Women series presented by Land O’Lakes Inc.

Additionally, the Adidas “deal of the game” will feature a military-inspired shirt, which a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Women Veterans Initiative.

Following the game, Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson, who was raised in a military family, will be hosting a Q&A session with military members and veterans. Joining Brunson in the Q&A will be Colonel Johanna Clyborne, who is the current Commander of the 347th Regional Support Group.

The Lynx donated tickets and distributed them to active, reserve, and veteran service members of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces along with military families to attend Sunday’s game.

Discounted tickets are still available for military members and veterans by contacting Charlie Romans at Charlie.Romans@timberwolves.com  or calling 612-673-8400. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lynxbasketball.com/lynxtix.