{"id":518526,"date":"2026-03-23T14:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/518526\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:12:18","slug":"fans-celebrate-minnesota-wilds-popcorn-as-nhls-best-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/518526\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans Celebrate Minnesota Wild&#8217;s Popcorn As NHL&#8217;s Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who has the best popcorn in the National Hockey League? That\u2019s a question hockey writer Pete Blackburn recently answered on a local news station, and his pick might surprise you.<\/p>\n<p>According to Blackburn, the best popcorn in the entire NHL belongs to Grand Casino Arena, home of the Minnesota Wild!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WHO HAS THE CREDS TO CHOOSE THE BEST POPCORN IN THE NHL?<\/p>\n<p>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?<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s famous popcorn on TV. And we\u2019re not talking about your standard snack size.<\/p>\n<p>These were massive, overflowing bags\u2026 the kind that look big enough to feed an entire row!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/attachment-512.jpg\" alt=\"KDHL Radio logo\"\/>THOSE ARE SOME DARN BIG POPCORN BAGS!<\/p>\n<p>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?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d probably need to purchase an extra seat just for your popcorn.<\/p>\n<p>OTHER STORIES:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/minnesotasnewcountry.com\/protein-rich-morning-meals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simple Fast Food Options That Keep Breakfast Healthier<\/a>WHOSE THE MOST POPULAR PERSON AT THE GAME?<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, you\u2019d 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\u2019ve got them. (At least for the next few hours). Strangers? Also, your friends now. That guy three seats down? Yep\u2026 he\u2019s reaching in too.<\/p>\n<p>SOMETHING THAT WAS BORN TO BE SHARED<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the thing about great popcorn. It\u2019s meant to be shared. And when it\u2019s being called the best in the NHL, it starts to feel like more than just a snack. It becomes part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, it fits the whole vibe in St. Paul. Fans are still getting used to calling it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcasinoarena.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Casino Arena<\/a>, but the building has always been known for its electric atmosphere. Now, it\u2019s adding popcorn to the list of must-haves when you catch a game.<\/p>\n<p>So sure, go for the hockey. Just don\u2019t be surprised if you leave talking about the popcorn.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Stereotypes&#8230;or Not?  What are some of the things that are a stereotype, but also true?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These people from the St. Cloud area have competed at the Olympic Games<\/p>\n<p>16 Wildest Foods Sold in NFL Stadiums<\/p>\n<p>Pizza Burgers? Cotton Candy Burritos? Cannoli Nachos? It must be football season!<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Matthew Wilkening <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Who has the best popcorn in the National Hockey League? 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