2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship
The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years of age and the 29 games of the championship take place over 10 days. The 2026 event marks…
Saint Paul Puck Passport
Discover Iconic Saint Paul Hockey Spots
The Capital City of the State of Hockey welcomes the IIHF World Juniors Hockey Championship Tournament with open arms from December 26-January 5. To celebrate the abundance of this beloved sport in our city this season, visitors are invited to learn about our rich hockey history, discover local hotspots, and partake in tournament fun with our Puck Passport Hockey Tour.
Sign up for your free pass and get it delivered to your mobile device via text and e-mail. Make it your goal to discover these local hockey gems and answer the trivia questions correctly to earn points towards IIHF World Juniors exclusive merch.
Score Prizes
Each location type is worth a different number of points. The more trivia questions answered correctly upon visits, the more points you'll earn toward exclusive World Juniors and hockey-themed merch.
All prizes can be redeemed at our Visitor's Center located on the main floor of the Landmark Center during general business hours.
Directions to Visitor Center
Puck Passport Locations
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Bold North Breakaway: Saint Paul RiverCentreGet DirectionsFans can enjoy an immersive indoor hockey festival next to all the icy action. Explore hands-on exhibits, shop 40 vendors at the Hockey Moms Market by Mich, meet former World Junior players, experience a thrilling plunge at the Waggle Puck Drop Free Fall, watch live tournament games in the Explore Minnesota Watch Party Room, and so much more!
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Bold North Breakaway: Rice ParkGet Directions
The heart of Saint Paul will transform into a winter wonderland of hockey, holidays and hometown pride. Free and open to the public, this outdoor zone brings the spirit of the tournament to the streets with horse and carriage rides, bumper cars on ice, and a New Year's Eve fireworks show.
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Grand Casino ArenaGet Directions
Home to the Minnesota Wild, Frost, and the IIHF World Junior’s Team USA, this arena is the anchor of Downtown Saint Paul hosting more than 150 sport and entertainment events, welcoming 1.l7 million visitors each year.
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Herb Brooks StatueGet Directions
This 16-foot bronze statue by local Artist Nick Christensen depicts former U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Coach, Herb Brooks, celebrating Team USA’s victory at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
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Minnesota Wild Hockey LodgeGet Directions
Located inside of Grand Casino Arena, the Hockey Lodge is the official retailer of the Minnesota Wild hockey team, offering full line of products for the NHL's Minnesota Wild, AHL's Iowa Wild, various Minnesota college hockey teams, as well as vintage North Stars items and Minnesota Frost gear.
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Landmark CenterGet Directions
The Landmark Center, overlooking Rice Park, was featured in the Mighty Ducks scene where Coach Bombay and Charlie’s mom stroll through a winter festival and admire the ice sculptures. The building is home to the Schubert Club Music Museum, American Association of Wood Turners Gallery, and is a popular event center that hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year--including the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
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Land of 10,000 Rinks MuralGet Directions
Created by Ojibwe-Cree artist Shawna Boulette Grapentine of Warroad, Minnesota, the piece blends Indigenous teachings, Minnesota’s hockey heritage, and the natural beauty of the State of Hockey.
- The Ojibwe floral patterns represent healing and growth
- The Eagles are connection, freedom, and love
- The sun for renewal
- The braid + Wampum Belt for strength and shared journeys
- Pond hockey + Grand Casino Arena for the heart of Minnesota hockey
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TRIA Rink
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The World’s Largest Hockey Puck
Get DirectionsAt 22.2 feet long, 7.5 feet tall, and a whopping 5,000 pounds, the World's Largest Hockey Puck is here in the Capital City of the State of Hockey! Visitors can view the puck from December 26-January 5, during the Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival in Rice Park.
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Herbie’s on The ParkGet Directions
Puck fans will feel at home in this upscale tavern named after Saint Paul's own, Herb Brooks, who was the hockey coach of the famed Team USA’s Men’s Hockey team during the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Marvel at his Olympic ring on display alongside mural composites of his hockey history near the back entrance of the establishment.
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Mancini’s Char HouseGet Directions
This supper club is a Saint Paul tradition and features decorated walls adorned with portraits of notable athletes--as well as musicians and politicians--and each year St. Paul Athletes are inducted into the Mancini’s Sports Hall of Fame.
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Mickey’s Diner
Get DirectionsThis iconic diner has been dishing up All-American classics since 1939 and served as the local hangout and place of employment for Charli’s mom in all three of The Mighty Ducks films.
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Obb’s Sports Bar & GrillGet Directions
An Eastside staple since 1932, you'll find longtime regulars and new visitors at this all-American hangout with 19 televisions and sports memorabilia decorating the walls.
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The Eagle StreetGet Directions
The latest addition to Saint Paul’s hockey hotspots, The Eagle Street is a premier sports bar that features a rowdy fan atmosphere, great bar bites, and a convenient location across the street from Grand Casino Arena.
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Tiffany’s Sports LoungeGet Directions
Tiff's in Highland Park turns into an all-out Minnesota hockey bar on game days. With over 37 TVs and 3 big screens, plus booth seating with TVs on either side, it's a great place to catch all of the action.
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Tom Reid’s Hockey City PubGet Directions
This pub is owned by former NHL player and longtime Wild color commentator Tom Reid. The walls are adorned with over 400 pieces of hockey memorabilia, including jerseys, sticks, photos, and autographed items from the biggest names in the game.
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Zamboni’s on 7thGet Directions
Aptly named, this neighborhood pizza-joint across the street from Grand Casino Arena is the perfect pre- or-post puck drop location to fuel up.
About the Tournament
USA will compete this year for its third consecutive gold medal! Learn More
Games & Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival
This year, the tournament marks its 50th anniversary and the first time Minnesota has hosted the event since 1982.Fans can expect intense rivalries, future NHL superstars and unforgettable celly's as the best under-20 men's teams battle for gold over the course of 29 games in 10 days at Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci.
In addition to all of the action on ice, hockey fans can celebrate the spirit of Minnesota hockey with interactive games, live entertainment, iconic photo ops, and winter fun for all ages at this free 10-day fan fest in Rice Park and inside the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
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