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Welcome to Saint Paul!Saint Paul is pleased to welcome the players, families, friends and fans of the 2013 Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five tournament to our city. This is our annual opportunity to showcase the capital city and make you feel at home in the “State of Hockey.” As you probably know, we take great pride in hosting this event every year and know you will enjoy the world-class attractions, neighborhood gathering spots and friendly people who will help you make the most of your stay. We encourage you to come back and visit us throughout the year for a concert, festival, river boat ride or tour of our many historic and cultural attractions. Make a weekend of it and you’ll find an incredible array of pubs, restaurants and shops to satisfy every taste. Enjoy your time here, have some fun and may the best team–your team–win!

Cordially, Mayor Chris Coleman

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Xcel Energy Center Information:www.xcelenergycenter.com 199 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 726-8240

Tournament Information:www.wcha.com Carol Labelle-Ehrhardt clabelle@wcha.com (303) 871-4491

Embassy Suites Saint Paul Downtown175 East 10th Street (651) 224-5400 www.embassystpaul.com Final Five Rate: Starting at $189 Requires a 1 night deposit at the time of reservation, with a 5 day cancellation policy.

Holiday Inn Saint Paul Downtown175 West Seventh Street (651) 225-1515 www.histpaul.com Final Five Rate: Starting at $159 King / $169 Doubles

Holiday Inn Saint Paul East2201 Burns Avenue (651) 731-2220 www.holidayinn.com/msp-i94east Final Five Rate: $109

DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul Downtown411 Minnesota Street (651) 291-8800 www.doubletree3.hilton.com Final Five Rate: $149 when booked by 2/21/13.

Team Host HotelsThe Saint Paul Hotel350 Market Street (800) 292-9292 www.stpaulhotel.com

Crowne Plaza St. Paul – Riverfront11 East Kellogg Boulevard (651) 292-1900 www.cpstpaul.com

Additional Hotels* For additional hotel rates, go to www.visitsaintpaul.com/wcha

Hotel InformationHotels in Saint PaulTake advantage of these great special offers on lodging presented to Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five hockey fans!

Redeem your fan friendly special offers by calling participating locations directly and asking for the Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five special. Offers are based on availability, subject to change and valid March 21-23, 2013. Not valid with any other offers. Tax not included.

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn Saint Paul161 St. Anthony Avenue (651) 227-8711 www.bestwesternstpaul.com Final Five Rate: $179

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Thursday, March 21 Great Waters Brewing Company426 St. Peter Street, (651) 224-2739 www.greatwatersbc.com. Happy hour drink specials 3 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. - close Thursday & Friday.

Friday, March 22 Joseph’s Bar and Grill140 South Wabasha Street, (651) 222-2435 www.josephsgrill.com. Joseph’s offers WCHA fans drink, appetizer, lunch and dinner specials. Valid only March 22, 2013.

Saturday, March 23 Dixie’s on Grand695 Grand Avenue, (651) 222-7345 www.dixiesongrand.com. Free tap beer or house wine with day of ticket stub. Free shuttle 30 min prior to game times.

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PARKINGXcel Energy Center is serviced

primarily by two ramps–RiverCentre and Kellogg–directly connected to the complex. There are 50+ parking ramps and lots within a short walk of the arena and more information is available at www.smart-trips.org/parking.

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1 Get down in Lowertown!

2 Pose with local legend Herb Brooks.

3 Soak in the city in historic Rice Park.

4 Tour history at the Minnesota State Capitol.

10 Pray for your team at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.

11 Enjoy a pre-game meal on West 7th.

12 Marvel at the mighty Mississippi River.

13 Shop ‘til you drop at Mall of America.

5 Enjoy cultural cuisine from Nepali to Somali.

6 Wander amongst the rich and famous along Summit Avenue.

7 Explore the wonders of the Science Museum of Minnesota.

8 Meander and mingle on Grand Avenue.

9 Enjoy the shops and stops along Selby Avenue.

The tradition of championship college hockey continues at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul.

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Dear WCHA & College Hockey Fans,

We are thrilled to again be bringing college hockey’s premier post-season tournament, the Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five, back to the spectacular Xcel Energy Center in March of 2013.

This will mark the 13th consecutive season we have held our championship at Xcel Energy Center and we are working diligently to ensure this will be the best one yet. Our successful and on-going partnership with Xcel Energy Center and the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, combined with your enthusiastic support and the wonderfully

welcoming City of Saint Paul, has made this showcase event an annual pilgrimage for hockey fans of all ages and you a true MVP(most valuable participant).

The arrival of the new season brings with it a great deal of anticipation and across the board, the WCHA promises to be ultra-competitive as teams battle each other over a 168-game conference slate to set the stage for another tremendous Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five. This season’s March 21-23 tournament will again feature the six-team, five game format that debuted a year ago, culminating with the Broadmoor Trophy championship contest on Saturday night.

Please make your plans today to again be part of this truly magnificent weekend of college hockey. From great rivalries, fanatic jersey-clad fans, the fun-filled Fan Fest and Dance Mania to three days of end-to-end action, pep bands and fight songs, dining at great restaurants and seeing old friends, the Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five is indeed the place to be.

Please plan to be part of our flagship event in March of 2013. In 2014, the new Big Ten conference holds its inaugural championship at Xcel Energy Center, and then be ready for another scintillating WCHA Final Five in March 2015 when the WCHA Conference Championship returns to Saint Paul.

Warmest Regards,Bruce M. McLeod, WCHA Commissioner

Friday, March 22 & Saturday, March 23 Iron Range Grill (Xcel Energy Center/Gate 4) 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five with live music, interactive games, food & beverages and more! Cheerleaders, mascots and WCHA pep bands will rock the house with the school songs that lead their teams to victory! Microsoft Store WCHA Fan Fest is free and open to the public!

Live music Enjoy the sounds of local live music before the games on Friday and Saturday nights as these bands rock inside Gate 4 at the Iron Range Grill as part of the Microsoft Store WCHA Fan Fest.

Friday, March 22, 4:30 p.m.

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Saturday, March 23, 4:30 p.m.

Playback www.playbackrocks.com

Dance Mania presented byBring your dance moves and shake what your momma gave you at the 2013 Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five Dance Mania Contest! Throughout the tournament, get up and dance when you hear the designated song! The person who shakes it the best throughout the entire tournament will walk away with $250 from Visit Saint Paul and tickets to the 2014 WCHA Final Five.Costumes encouraged!

Pick Your Final FiveGet in on the action at this year’s 2013 Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five with the Pick Your Final Five Sweepstakes! Pick the teams you think will be part of the 2013 Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five and you may go to the 2014 Final Five with

three friends for FREE! For additional details, visit www.xcelenergycenter.com/wcha

GAMES DATE TIME LCU UPPERGame 1 – Quarterfinal Thur, Mar 21 2 p.m. $26 $21Game 2 – Quarterfinal Thur, Mar 21 7 p.m. $31 $21Game 3 – Semi-final Fri, Mar 22 2 p.m. $41 $21 Game 4 – Semi-final Fri, Mar 22 7 p.m. $46 $21Game 5 – Championship Sat, Mar 23 7 p.m. $46 $21

LCU = Lower, Club & Upper (Side) Levels UPPER = Upper (End) Levels

Event DetailsSEASON TICKET HOLDERS All tournament package holders for the Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five receive discounted ticket pricing, the right of first refusal to their seats in 2015 at Xcel Energy Center, seating upgrade opportunity (based on availability), and the ability to add additional packages. Season tickets will be mailed in February 2013.

TOURNAMENT PACKAGES Reserve your tournament packages now to receive the best seats available following the season ticket holder renewal process. All tournament packages are $165 for lower level, club level and upper level side sections and $80 for upper level end sections. Each tournament package includes five tickets, one ticket to each of the five games of the tournament.

GROUP TICKETS Group tickets (10+) are available for tournament packages and individual games beginning December 10. Call (651) 312-3486.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS Single game tickets (if available) go on sale to the public Monday, March 11, 2013. Purchase tickets in person at the Xcel Energy Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

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Stay & Play SaturdayAs you prepare for the championship game at 7 p.m. on Saturday, take time to enjoy all there is to do around Saint Paul. Hop on the FREE shuttle to Mall of America from the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Take in the Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks at 1 p.m. or check out local hot spots like Lowertown, Grand Avenue and the West 7th District.

MALL OF AMERICA SHUTTLE 520 Stores; Indoor Amusement Park. A FREE ride from Crowne Plaza Hotel Saturday, March 23 (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.)

EXPLORE SAINT PAULFind your way to Lowertown, Grand Avenue or the West 7th District for food, entertainmentand shopping!

SPECIAL WILD TICKET OFFER For Red Baron™ WCHA Final Five season ticket holders. Visit www.xcelenergycenter.com/wcha or call (651) 726-8240.

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Take time to stop at the Saint Paul Visitors Center for more information on things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Take time to stop at the Saint Paul Visitors Center for more information on

things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Located in Landmark Center75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102(651) 292-3225 info@visitsaintpaul.com

Visitor InformationCenter

Take time to stop at the Saint Paul Visitors Center for more information on

things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Located in Landmark Center75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102(651) 292-3225 info@visitsaintpaul.com

Visitor InformationCenter

Take time to stop at the Saint Paul Visitors Center for more information on

things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Located in Landmark Center75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102(651) 292-3225 info@visitsaintpaul.com

Visitor InformationCenter