St. Louis area activists in both parties are telling Political Fix that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will head this way after Friday morning’s rally in Springfield.

Rumor has it that The GOP vice presidential nominee — who prides herself as a “hockey mom” — will stop by Friday night’s Blues hockey game, and drop the puck. No word on any other possible public events locally, if the above report is correct.

The campaign of the GOP presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, said details would be available Thursday.

UPDATE: The St. Louis Blues has confirmed Wednesday night that Palin will be at Friday’s game, and will perform the first-dropped-puck honors.