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'U' to Host Fan Appreciation Weekend

2/25/2020 8:51:00 AM | Men's Hockey

MINNEAPOLIS – The Gopher men's hockey program will celebrate Fan Appreciation Weekend as the Maroon & Gold host Michigan this weekend in the regular-season finale. The series opens on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. CT with the weekend finale set for Saturday, Feb. 29 at 5:00 p.m. CT. 

Discounted concession items will be offered throughout the entire weekend, including $2 popcorn and $2 fountain sodas.  In addition, fans will have the chance to win autographed items and Gopher Hockey prizes through Lucky Seat, Lucky Row, and Golden Ticket T-shirt Toss surprises.

Get to the rink early on Friday as the first 1,000 fans will receive a FREE "You Betcha" t-shirt.  Shirts will be available for pick-up behind Sections 12 & 24 while supplies last.  Limit one per person.

Stick around following Saturday's game for autographs on the concourse with select players AND participate in FREE Chuck-A-Puck for a chance to win a Gopher Hockey jersey, Gopher gear, autographed items, and MORE!  Pucks can be picked up behind Section 24, while supplies last.  Pucks to participate are FREE.  Limit one per person.  
 
University of Minnesota students are encouraged to arrive early prior to both games to take advantage of FREE concessions items.  On Friday, the first 500 students will receive a FREE souvenir cup and fountain soda.  On Saturday, the first 500 students will receive a FREE hot dog.  Students must show a valid U Card behind Section 14 to receive a voucher to redeem.

Cub Family 4 Packs are a great way to bring the family out to 3M Arena at Mariucci for a game and are available for both games this series.  Take advantage of the family-friendly start time of 5:00pm on Saturday and purchase a Cub Family 4 Pack today!

Up Next: Regular-Season Finale against Michigan at 3M Arena at Mariucci
The Gophers continue the 99th season of Pride on Ice next weekend with their final regular-season series, hosting Michigan at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The series opens on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. CT (TV: Big Ten Network; Stream: FOX Sports App/TSN; Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM/103.5 FM) before concluding on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 5:00 p.m. CT (TV: FOX Sports North; Stream: FOX Sports Go/TSN; Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM/103.5 FM). 
 

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