Brock Nelson was browsing through a bookstore in Toronto with former New York Islanders teammate Matt Martin when he first learned of Violet Sorrengail.

Scott Wedgewood was driving from Michigan to Denver when he got hooked on the world-building, dragon-riding romantasy phenomenon known as “Fourth Wing.”

More than 2.500 fans purchased special tickets for “Fourth Wing” night Wednesday at Ball Arena, and all will be eager to take part in a celebration of Rebecca Yarros’ first novel in the “Empyrean” series. They won’t be the only ones in the building excited to potentially 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. My wife wants to meet her. It’s cool to have that conne

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