Matt Majka

THE MINNESOTA WILD’S CEO DETAILS, VIA EMAIL, WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO HAVE FANS BACK AT THE XCEL ENERGY CENTER, HOW BUSINESS HAS RECOVERED IN THE POST-COVID ERA, AND WHAT’S AHEAD IN 2024

WITH W. GRAEME ROUSTAN

AGE: 63 / TOP 100: 72 MINNESOTA WILD CEO W. GRAEME ROUSTAN: This year, 2023, was the first full calendar year post-COVID. How have your fans responded to being able to come to games in person again? MATT MAJKA: The passion for hockey in Minnesota is something special. Fans couldn’t wait to get back to Xcel Energy Center, and they are filling the building on a regular basis again. I have to admit I thought it would take longer than it did, and we’re grateful for the loyalty and support we’ve received through all these years. It’s just more proof of the fact that Minnesota is the ‘State of Hockey.’ WGR: How have your business operations been able to make the pivot back to pre-COVID operations? MM: Well, I would say that we’re not exactly…

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