Largest Outdoor Celebration of AHL Hockey to Take Place During 20th Anniversary of Hockey Day Minnesota at United Heroes League Complex – January 23 at 5:30 PM ET
AUSTIN, TX – (January 20, 2026) – For only the 13th time in AHL history, two teams will take to the ice for an outdoor game in front of thousands as the Iowa Wild take on the Milwaukee Admirals at the Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic. The must-see event will be held during the 20th anniversary of Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 in Hastings, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 PM ET, broadcast live exclusively on FloHockey and the FloHockey 24/7 FAST Channel available on Prime Video (US only), Fubo (US and Canada), and Bell Fibe TV on Channel 3201 (Canada only).
Emotions will be high and the temperature may be the lowest in professional hockey history, as the Iowa Wild take the ice in front of a home crowd, while Milwaukee, currently one of the best teams in the league, hopes to make a statement as contenders for the AHL’s Calder Cup. Hastings is preparing for a fun-filled weekend for 80,000 hockey fans with thrilling outdoor hockey, community pride, and unforgettable moments during its Hockey Day celebration.
Produced by FloSports, the broadcast team for the game includes Ben Gislason, Voice of the Iowa Wild, who will call play-by-play with Mark Parrish (Analyst) and the debut of FloHockey’s Robert Babiak (Rinkside Reporter). The special broadcast will also feature prominent guests from the AHL and NHL including: Jeff Taffe, United Heroes League Chief Development Officer and NHL/AHL alumnus; Matt Hendricks, Iowa Wild General Manager; Scott Howson, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer; and FloHockey’s Chris Peters.
FloHockey’s coverage of the Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic will reach the widest audience possible across the FloSports platform and distribution partners. The company will support the live stream with round-the-clock social coverage led by Devon Horan and Lizz Child to capture all the moments on and off the ice.
FloHockey streams tens of thousands of games annually from the AHL, ECHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, SPHL, Swedish Hockey League, and top college and junior leagues. Last season, it reached more than 6 million total viewers and over 21 million video views on social media. FloHockey is available via web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and Smart TV platforms including Roku, Samsung, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, LG, and VIZIO.
About the Broadcasters
Parrish, a native of Bloomington, Minn., recorded 387 points (215-172=387) and 246 penalty minutes (PIM) in 722 NHL games across 12 seasons with the Florida Panthers (1998-2000), NewYork Islanders (2000-06), Los Angeles Kings (2005-06), Minnesota Wild (2006-08), Dallas Stars (2008-09), Tampa Bay Lightning (2009-10), and Buffalo Sabres (2010-11). Parrish also posted 123 points (52-171=123) in 169 AHL games with the Beast of New Haven (1997-99), Bridgeport Sound Tigers (2008-09), Norfolk Admirals (2009-10), Portland Pirates (2010-11), and Binghamton Senators (2011-12). Parrish represented the United States at two IIHF World Junior Championships, three IIHF World Championships, and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Prior to his professional career, Parrish played for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL (1997-
98) and St. Cloud State University (1995-97) and attended Bloomington Jefferson High (Minn.).
Babiak, a native of Belleville, Ontario, has served as a VP of Hockey Operations (Lincoln Mavericks, 2016-17), Director of Player Development (Port Huron Prowlers, 2017-18), General Manager (Tottenham Steam, 2018-19), and Assistant Coach (Watertown Wolves, 2019-20. Babiak currently works as a content creator, posting content to YouTube (@RippingPuck), Instagram and TikTok (@theotherbabs).
Iowa Wild hockey is presented by Kwik Star. For more information on Iowa Wild hockey, please
visit www.iowawild.com. Season tickets for 2026-27 are on sale now. Fans can purchase season tickets for the upcoming season at https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365.
Visit http://www.iowawild.com/pressbox for the latest news and information from the team
including press releases, game notes, multimedia content, and daily statistics. Iowa Wild home games are played at Casey’s Center. Iowa Wild games are now streaming on AHLTV on FloHockey. Fans can visit FloHockey.tv now to create a free account, purchase subscriptions for the 2025-26 season, and watch all Iowa Wild games online.
About FloSports
FloSports is a global sports media company committed to spotlighting the sports and athletes traditional media leaves behind. Founded in 2006, the company has become the digital home for die-hard communities in sports — delivering live and on-demand coverage, award-winning original programming, and advanced data solutions to passionate fans worldwide.
Flo’s portfolio spans more than 25 sports and includes the leading destinations for devoted audiences, including motorsports, hockey, wrestling, cycling, Jiu-Jitsu , track & field, cheer, a range of NCAA sports, and more.
Through strategic partnerships with NASCAR, USA Wrestling, Varsity Spirit, High Limit Racing, the American Hockey League (AHL), Tour de France, Wanda Diamond League, and 18 NCAA conferences, FloSports streams over 50,000 events annually to a global subscriber base. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.
About Bell
Bell is Canada’s largest communications company, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.