Brock Nelson discovered Violet Sorrengail for the first time while browsing a bookstore in Toronto with his former New York Islanders teammate Matt Martin. Similarly, Scott Wedgewood got hooked on the dragon-riding romantasy “Fourth Wing” while driving from Michigan to Denver.
Over 2,500 fans purchased special tickets for “Fourth Wing” night on Thursday at Ball Arena, eager to celebrate Rebecca Yarros’ debut novel in the “Empyrean” series. Many attendees hope to meet Yarros, a Colorado Springs resident and hockey mom.
“I’m pumped for that night, the jersey, having Rebecca there,” Nelson said. “I’m hoping I get to meet her. It’s cool to have that connection now. Last year, I remember somebody was like, ‘Hey, did you see the author of ‘Fourth Wing’ was at one of your games?’ I had no idea. Then I saw that she’s a huge fan. Fast forward to now with ‘Fourth Wing’ night, and it’s pretty cool.”
The Yarros family supports the Avalanche, though Rebecca’s husband is an East Coast native and a Rangers fan. They attended a Denver game last season when the idea came up for her to throw the first pitch at Fenway Park.
Summary: "Fourth Wing" night unites passionate fans, players, and author Rebecca Yarros for a unique celebration blending hockey culture and fantasy storytelling.