The Minnesota Twins will honor some local sports heroes during upcoming games at Target Field.

The 2018 NCAA Championship winning UMD men's hockey team will be recognized on-field prior to the game against the Cardinals at 7:10 pm on May 21st.

U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey goalie and former UMD goalie Maddie Rooney will throw out the first pitch on May 19th when the Twins play the Milwaukee Brewers at 6:10 pm.

The Twins will also honor the following:

  • Gold medalist Cross-Country skier and Afton, MN native Jessie Diggins on May 15th
  • Gold medal Paralympic snowboarder and St. Cloud native Mike Schultz on May 18th
  • On May 21, prior to the Twins game vs. Detroit at 7:10 p.m., the Twins will celebrate the Minnesota United FC Theme Night with United team captain Francisco Calvo throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

Tickets for these games are still available and you can get them here.

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