Kathy Ross Pavek

Wife + mom + publicist. At home on the water or at a hockey rink.

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

The IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship is coming BACK to the U.S. in 2027 🇺🇸 #U18MensWorlds heads to Duluth, Minnesota, April 21-May 2, where the game’s future stars will battle for gold at AMSOIL Arena.

Details: https://t.co/UZMWoV5pB0

[Kathy Ross Pavek @krossfromroso]

Exciting times ahead Minnesota!!! 🏈🏈

[NFL @NFL]

The 2028 #NFLDraft is heading to Minnesota!

[Kevin Seifert @SeifertESPN]

Nothing is official, but in league circles Minnesota's bid is considered the favorite to be awarded the 2028 NFL draft. Would be centered in and around U.S. Bank Stadium.

[Frederick Melo, Reporter/Axolotl @FrederickMelo]

The International Ice Hockey Federation skated into town for 11 days. How much money did the World Juniors bring in, really? https://t.co/VtTz9eVseR

[Minnesota Vikings @Vikings]

We went to Pittsburgh to find out what it takes to host the @NFL Draft.

Minnesota is ready. #Skol

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

The numbers are in 🧵

$71.5M economic impact
247K+ attendees
385 jobs supported
$4.8M in tax revenue

Here’s what the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships delivered for Minnesota ↓

#WorldJuniorsMN26

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

$71.5 million in total economic impact.

A global event that delivered real results for Minnesota.

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

$4.8M in state and local tax revenue generated.

A direct return that benefits communities across Minnesota.

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

73% of the economic impact was driven by visitors.

When the world comes to Minnesota, it shows up in a big way.

#StateOfHockey

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

385 jobs supported
$21.1M in labor income created

Real impact for workers, businesses, and communities.

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

247,000+ fans attended games and fan events.

From packed arenas to Bold North Breakaway, the energy showed up.

[KFAN1003 @KFAN1003]

🎟️Team USA tickets?? We've got them!

TUNE IN TONIGHT to @ZachHalverson & @alexismirjana on the call following the Wild Game for your shot at Group A Quarterfinal tickets, including to see Team USA on Friday!

🎧: https://t.co/2PimaguqQc

[IIHF @IIHFHockey]

USA, Canada, and Sweden are locked in for the Quarter-Finals! 🔒 Stay tuned for more!
🎟️ Get your tickets now ➡️ https://t.co/ttKsbZWX4q

#WorldJuniors #IIHF

[FloHockey @FloHockey]

It takes a little bit extra to get USA goaltender Brady Knowling to practice at the World Juniors 😂

@USAHockeyNTDP | @usahockey | @USHL
#WorldJuniors #WJC #IIHF #TeamUSA

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

An update on Cole Hutson. #WorldJuniors

[Mike Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL]

What a surreal portrait of USA forward Cole Eiserman (NYI) holding the hand of defenseman Cole Hutson (WSH) while he awaits medical attention after getting hit with the puck midway thru the 2nd period. The picture courtesy Getty photographer David Berding.

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

It’s official! 🇺🇸

Today, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act was signed into law, honoring the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team with the Congressional Gold Medal for lifting the nation, inspiring generations and helping shape the future of hockey in the U.S.

[Pioneer Press @PioneerPress]

St. Paul: World Juniors hockey event brings Bold North festival downtown https://t.co/tYhwWkWpnb

[Phil Housley @philhousley6]

Only 50 days until the @IIHFHockey #WorldJuniors2026 — right here in Minnesota! 🏒

Hard to believe it’s been over 40 years since I played in this tournament back in 1982 — it launched my career. To see it coming home to the #StateOfHockey for its 50th anniversary is so special!

[Minnesota Sports & Events @MNSportsEvents]

Four MN cities. Ten national teams. One epic lead-up to the 2026 World Juniors 🏒

Catch the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series presented by Delta Dental before the puck drops!

Bemidji 🇨🇿🇱🇻🇸🇰 | Duluth 🇺🇸🇫🇮🇩🇪 | Mankato 🇨🇦🇨🇭🇩🇰 | Rochester 🇸🇪🇨🇭🇩🇰

🎟️ https://t.co/If1zlxSE9l