The sounds of scraping skates and tapping sticks echoed through the frosty air hanging over Lindenwood Park this Saturday.

Frostival’s free Kickoff Party returns to Fargo on Friday night, Jan. 31, at Lindenwood Park with live music, beer, skating, and campfires, launching the nine-day winter festival.

Easton Floberg of the Blueline Bombers pushes the puck to the goal as Landry Swoboda of the Zambronis follows closely behind ...