NMU Hockey Pre-Game Gathering in Mankato
NMU Hockey Pre-Game Gathering
Join your fellow alumni and friends for a lively pre-game meet-up at Pub 500 before the NMU vs. Minn. State showdown in Mankato on February 27. Fuel up, catch up, and bring the Wildcat energy as we get ready to cheer on NMU!
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. CST
WHERE: Pub 500 (500 S Front Street, Mankato, MN)
Registration for the pre-game gathering will be available soon.
To purchase tickets for the game, click here to complete the registration and you will be taken to the ticketing selection. Orders are due by 8 a.m. on February 25. Tickets will be at will-call day of the game, and the seats are in the NMU Fan section.
Pre-Game Before NMU Night at the Green Bay Gamblers
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Central
Join us for a pre-game meet-up before NMU Night with the Green Bay Gamblers! Connect with fellow Wildcats, alumni, and friends at The Stadium View before we head over to the Resch Center for NMU Night in Green Bay. Enjoy great company, grab a bite or drink, and get energized for a fun night of hockey and Wildcat pride!
You do not need a game ticket to attend the pre-game gathering. If you'd like to purchase a ticket to the Gamblers game, click here.
NMU Night at the Green Bay Gamblers
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:05 p.m. Central
Join your fellow Wildcats for Northern Michigan University Night at the Green Bay Gamblers! Get ready for an action-packed night with your Wildcat family. Watch the Gamblers take on Youngstown, and don't miss the thrill of the Wiener Dog Race in between periods! Join us for an unforgettable evening of hockey, fun, and Wildcat pride.
NMU Hockey 50th Reunion
Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
Join your fellow Wildcats to celebrate 50 years of NMU hockey with a special reunion next summer in Marquette! More details to follow.
We don't have everyone's email address, so please pass this along to your teammates and encourage them to update their information with the NMU Alumni Office (nmu.edu/alumni; alumni@nmu.edu; 906-227-2610)
Save the Date: Homecoming 2026
Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Save the Date! Homecoming 2026 is set for September 18-19. Get ready to come together, celebrate traditions, and show your Wildcat pride! From the parade and tailgating to the big game, it's a weekend filled with connection, memories, and plenty of spirit. More details to come.
Reunions
Throughout the year, NMU alumni staff assist groups with planning reunions of classes, athletic teams, student organizations, fraternities and sororities and more. Planning a reunion? Contact us to see how we can assist: alumni@nmu.edu or call 906-227-2610 and Check out our Reunion Planning Guide for helpful tips to make your reunion a success.
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