UND Hockey to wear special jerseys Saturday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. –The University of North Dakota hockey team will wear special jerseys to commemorate Military Appreciation Night during Saturday’s exhibition game against the United States Under-18 Team at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

The home white jersey will feature camouflage lettering and numbering. Each of the game-worn jerseys will be auctioned online at a later date at SiouxShop.com, with all proceeds benefitting the hockey program’s summer school scholarship fund. Additionally, two non-game-worn jerseys, autographed by the entire 2017-18 team, will be silent-auctioned during Saturday night’s game.

The silent auction will take place at the booth located adjacent to Section 116 on the main concourse. Bids will be accepted until 10 minutes remain in the third period.

Saturday’s game gets underway at 7:07 p.m. and general admission tickets remain available. Military personnel can also purchase discounted tickets for $20 each for themselves and up to four dependents. Tickets can be purchased at the UND Box Office at Ralph Engelstad Arena or online at UNDsports.com/tickets.

Timberwolves Host Fan Appreciation Day

Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves will thank fans for their support by hosting Fan Appreciation Day on Wednesday, April 13, as they play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center in the 2015-16 season finale.

Fans can enjoy a special halftime performance from Grammy-nominated rapper Skee-Lo, known for his hit single “I Wish,” and as a former VJ for MTV’s The Beach House. “I Wish” had a number one MTV video that won several nominations from VMA Awards worldwide and his debut album of the same title earned him two Grammy nominations.

The day will kick off with a Fan Appreciation breakfast in Mayo Clinic Square Skyway from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The breakfast will include complimentary coffee and donuts, and chances to win a variety of giveaways throughout the morning. The celebration will also include appearances from Crunch and the Timberwolves dancers.

Fans in attendance at the game (tip 7:10 pm) will have opportunities to win a variety of prizes throughout the night. Prizes include Timberwolves autographed items, seat upgrades and gifts from partners including a $100 gift card to The Pint, free Papa John’s pizza for a year, a one-night stay at Loews Hotel and vouchers for free CherryBerry at select retail locations. Players will share thank you messages and there will be special performances by the Timberwolves entertainment groups.

The game also marks the final bobblehead night of the year, with the first 5,000 fans through the doors receiving a Gorgui Dieng bobblehead. Five lucky fans will receive autographed sets of the entire 2015-16 bobblehead collector series with Woodchuck collector stand.

The Wolves ProShop, located in the skyway level of Target Center, will be celebrating all day long with a special 2 for $30 offer on all T-shirts.

Timberwolves tickets with no fees are available at www.timberwolves.com/wolvestix.