Hockey Day Minnesota originated in 2007 by the Minnesota Wild to celebrate the State of Hockey, grow the game, and raise money for communities across the state. In 2022, Mankato hosted the event at Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Blakeslee Stadium. Leveraging the stadium and local familiarity, ISG partnered with the Hockey Day Mankato Committee to participate in the event and provide planning and site layout to optimize flow and function for participants, spectators, vendors, and entertainment. Due to its success, future Hockey Day Minnesota events built upon the standards set by this impactful event.