The Wild on Friday released the game schedule for this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota festivities in Hastings, including an outdoor game between the AHL teams for Minnesota and the Nashville Predators.

The 20th iteration of Hockey Day will be played at United Heroes League’s outdoor rink in Hastings with a weekend schedule beginning Jan. 23 with a 5 p.m. puck drop between the Iowa Wild and Milwaukee Admirals.

Saturday’s schedule includes three high school outdoor games, as well as the Wild’s 8 p.m. game against defending NHL champion Florida at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

Hockey Day Minnesota

All games at United Heroes League outdoor rink, Hastings except where noted:

Friday, Jan. 23

Iowa Wild vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24

Hastings vs. Park Cottage Grove girls, TBA

Hastings vs. East Ridge boys, TBA

Rock Ridge vs. St. Thomas Academy boys, TBA

Minnesota Wild vs. Florida Panthers, Grand Casino Arena, 8 p.m.

— Staff report