It has been weird without fans for obvious reason but I think the boys have been doing a good job. Crowd noise will be piped in and captured on the TV broadcast. But unlike the constant roar that greeted the team during the team's prior seasons, the team is going for authentic acoustics. The team also hopes to work in familiar cheers such as "Let's Go North Stars," and other chants. The team is collaborating with the players to determine what music blasts during the lead-up to puck drop, in between whistles, and when players return from intermission. The pre-puck drop "Let's Play Hockey" chant and flag-bearer will be done virtually, and the team is working to showcase how fans are watching the North Stars from home. Front-line workers also will be honored on Friday.

"The open of the game hopefully will feel pretty similar," Last-Name said.