Minnesota Wild’s Popcorn Earns Top NHL Honors

Who has the best popcorn in the National Hockey League? That’s a question hockey writer Pete Blackburn recently answered on a local news station, and his pick might surprise you.

According to Blackburn, the best popcorn in the entire NHL belongs to Grand Casino Arena, home of the Minnesota Wild!

WHO HAS THE CREDS TO CHOOSE THE BEST POPCORN IN THE NHL?

Honestly, he would know. Blackburn travels to arenas all over the league, sampling everything from the on-ice action to the concessions. Who knew he was also a popcorn connoisseur?

After the arena earned the top spot, local announcers were seen celebrating in the most fitting way possible: by digging into giant bags of the arena’s famous popcorn on TV. And we’re not talking about your standard snack size.

These were massive, overflowing bags… the kind that look big enough to feed an entire row!

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THOSE ARE SOME DARN BIG POPCORN BAGS!

Apparently, Grand Casino Arena leaned into the honor, putting together oversized bags for broadcasters to try. And it raises a pretty great question. What if fans could actually buy one of those at a game?

You’d probably need to purchase an extra seat just for your popcorn.

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WHOSE THE MOST POPULAR PERSON AT THE GAME?

On the flip side, you’d instantly become the most popular person in your section if you decided to share. Imagine walking through the concourse carrying a three-foot bag of popcorn. Friends? You’ve got them. (At least for the next few hours). Strangers? Also, your friends now. That guy three seats down? Yep… he’s reaching in too.

SOMETHING THAT WAS BORN TO BE SHARED

That’s the thing about great popcorn. It’s meant to be shared. And when it’s being called the best in the NHL, it starts to feel like more than just a snack. It becomes part of the experience.

Honestly, it fits the whole vibe in St. Paul. Fans are still getting used to calling it Grand Casino Arena, but the building has always been known for its electric atmosphere. Now, it’s adding popcorn to the list of must-haves when you catch a game.

So sure, go for the hockey. Just don’t be surprised if you leave talking about the popcorn.