Bell Bank and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association have announced a new partnership for the upcoming 2025 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff, to be held March 7-8 at AMSOIL Arena and hosted by the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
This new partnership will enhance the promotion of the 2025 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff through the integration of Bell Bank’s branding across marketing materials and collaborative social media engagement. Bell Bank is the largest family- and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest and one of the largest in the nation.
“We’re beyond excited about this opportunity to partner with the WCHA,” said Tim McShane, Bell Bank’s Twin Ports market president. “As a banking team, we are very involved in the community – and we’re proud of our team’s passion for the good of the community. Events like this are fantastic for Duluth and the surrounding area, and we’re happy to be involved.”
WCHA Commissioner Michelle McAteer is also enthusiastic about the partnership with the local bank.
"Bell Bank is visible and active in its community, and we are delighted to receive their support," said WCHA Commissioner Michelle McAteer. "Tim McShane is from Duluth and committed to giving back. People like Tim demonstrate Duluth is a special community that rallies and supports local events, and we appreciate that Bell Bank is eager to support the 2025 Kwik Trip Final Faceoff."

ABOUT BELL BANK
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, N.D., Bell Bank [bell.bank] is one of the nation’s largest family- and employee-owned banks, with more than 2,000 employees and $13 billion in assets. Bell, which offers personal and commercial banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance, has full-service bank locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Arizona as well as mortgage offices in multiple states.
Since 2008, Bell Bank’s unique Pay It Forward initiative has empowered more than $30 million in employee-driven giving to people and organizations in need. Among numerous awards, Bell has been named to USA Today’s Top Workplaces and People magazine’s list of 100 Companies That Care.
Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Products and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value | Not A Deposit | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.
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