SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with Minnesota Hockey, the Minnesota Hockey Officials Association and USA Hockey, will host a First-Year Youth Hockey Referee Seminar and Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Minnesota Wild offices located at 317 Washington Street in downtown Saint Paul. Participants must be 23-years-old or younger to register for this event.

This event will provide new officials with the opportunity to complete their seminar requirement for the USA Hockey Level 1 certification. The $45 registration fee includes access to the clinic, lunch and one ticket to the Minnesota Wild preseason game vs. the Colorado Avalanche at 5 p.m. on Sept. 21. Participants will also have the opportunity to skate at TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center and meet with NHL referees before the preseason game.

To register for the Minnesota Wild First-Year Youth Hockey Referee Seminar and Clinic click here. For more information, please email Kalli Funk at kalli.funk@wild.com.

All participants must submit a 2019-20 USA Hockey membership number during event registration. For more information on USA Hockey officiating requirements, click here.

Participant's game ticket will be handed out upon completion of the clinic. A limited supply of additional tickets to the Sept. 21 preseason game are available for attendees to purchase. For all additional tickets, please reference the confirmation email for purchase.

Minnesota Wild single-game tickets for the 2019-20 season will go on sale on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office and at 10 a.m. on wild.com and ticketmaster.com. For information about Season Tickets, including 11-game, half season and full season plans, please visit tickets.wild.com or contact a Wild Ticket Sales Representative by calling or texting 651-222-WILD.

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