Let's Play Hockey July 2020 issue

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USHERING IN A NEW ERA Kaprizov signs deal, Evason to lead Wild as bench boss ... page 28

IN THIS ISSUE JOSH LEVINE

ANDY NESS

Leadership during crisis and adversity ... pg. 6

Building an explosive start ... pg. 10

JACK BLATHERWICK

JOHN RUSSO

HIIT for endurance ... pg. 11

Coaching goaltenders ... pg. 7

2020-21 Tournament Calendar

KIM MCCULLOUGH Five ways to sabotage your summer training ... pg. 53

Starting on page 30

“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” John Wooden

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Hockey’s back: What you need to know about the NHL’s return to play Wild scheduled to begin its qualifying round series against Vancouver Aug. 2 in Edmonton

by DAN MYERS

@mnwildscribe / Wild.com

Excitement has been building for months about the potential return of NHL hockey this summer.

On Friday night, the resumption of the 2019-20 season became even closer to a reality.

While the League announced its intention to begin a 24-team postseason bracket, including a first-of-itskind qualifying round that will feature the Wild and Canucks, any return to play still needed to be officially agreed upon by both the NHL Players Association and the League’s Board of Governors.

That approval is finally official.

Each group voted – and passed – the NHL’s Return to Play plan, with Phase 3 training camps officially beginning on Monday and a return of game action (Phase 4) from two host cities commencing Aug. 1.

Minnesota will play Vancouver in Game 1 of its best-of-5 game qualifying round series on Aug. 2.

The 12 Western Conference teams will head to Edmonton’s Rogers Place and the dozen teams from the Eastern Conference will be in Toronto and play at Scotiabank Arena.

In addition to this summer’s Return to Play, the NHL and the NHLPA

agreed to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement which will provide for at least four years of labor peace between the sides, addressing any number of issues that will come up as the League climbs out from COVID-19 measures that promise to shake up the NHL’s financial outlook, at least in the short term.

In the meantime, the goal now is to get players, coaches and staff to their respective cities healthy and ready to resume play in just a couple of weeks.

Most members of the Wild are already back in the Twin Cities and have been taking part in Phase 2 training at TRIA Rink. But the Wild’s quest for a Stanley Cup Playoff return will begin on Monday with full team workouts and on-ice practices.

What is known is when the Wild will begin that quest. All games will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, with Vancouver serving as the “home” club for Games 1 and 2 on Aug. 2 and 4.

Minnesota will serve as the “home” team for Game 3 and Game 4 (if necessary) on Aug. 6 and 7, while the Canucks would be the “home” team for a potential Game 5, which would be played on Aug. 9.

All Wild games can be heard on flagship radio station KFAN 100.3 FM. The team’s local television broadcast schedule on FOX Sports North

will be announced at a later date.

Other return to play highlights, via the NHL: Games have been scheduled on a staggered basis, providing hours of continuous action. The start times for the 10 days of Stanley Cup Qualifiers in Toronto (Eastern Conference games) will be: Noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET. In order to maximize the viewing experience for fans across North America, the start times for the three game windows in Edmonton (Western Conference games) – 2 p.m.

ET, 6:30 p.m. ET and 10:30 p.m. ET – may fluctuate by up to 30 minutes during the qualifying round.

The Stanley Cup Qualifiers featuring the 16 teams that are contesting best-of-five series to determine the eight teams advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, commonly referred to as the qualifying round, will begin on Saturday, Aug. 1, with five games: three in Toronto (Carolina vs. NY Rangers, Florida vs. NY Islanders and Montreal vs. Pittsburgh) and two in Edmonton (Chicago vs. Edmonton, Calgary vs. Winnipeg).

The Stanley Cup Qualifiers featuring the top four teams from each conference to determine seeding in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, commonly referred to as the round robin, will begin on Sunday, Aug. 2, with two games,

one in each hub city: Boston vs. Philadelphia (at Toronto) and Colorado vs.

St. Louis (at Edmonton).

Broadcast Information A complete broadcast schedule will be released in the coming days.

Statistics For statistical purposes only, all games from the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers (round robin and qualifying rounds) are considered part of the 2020 postseason. Accordingly, all skater/goalie/team statistics accumulated in these games will be included in the 2020 player and team postseason stats. Achievements from these games and series will be included on Records.NHL.com. Teams participating in a best-of-five series during the Stanley Cup Qualifiers are considered to have made the postseason and participated in a postseason series.

NHL Draft Lottery Phase 2, NHL Draft Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery will take place between the Stanley Cup Qualifiers and the start of the First Round on Aug. 10. Phase 2 will assign the first overall pick for the 2020 NHL Draft to one of the eight qualifying round teams that fail to advance.

The 2020 NHL Draft is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10.

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Inside Minnesota Hockey www.minnesotahockey.org

Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. With over 67,000 registered players and coaches, it is the largest state governing body for amateur hockey in the United States.

Raising humble hockey players

by JESSI PIERCE It’s not uncommon these days to hear Minnesota kids name Plymouth’s Blake Wheeler or South St. Paul’s Alex Stalock among their list of hockey heroes. NHL pedigrees with the Winnipeg Jets (Blake) and Minnesota Wild (Alex), talent in their respective forward (Blake) and goalie (Alex) positions; what’s not to like?

But beyond Blake’s offensive capabilities and captaincy in Winnipeg, and behind Alex’s shutdowns and shutouts in Minnesota, you have two men who are exemplary human beings, too. Just ask the folks who know them best: mom and dad.

Jim and Pat Wheeler, and Brian Stalock shared their experiences on raising hockey players who had to navigate successes – and failures – all while keeping a level head and solid character.

Because in hockey, it’s far more than what you can do on the ice, but who and what you are off the ice that defines you as a person and player.

The Big Picture Humble people tend to come from humble beginnings.

“We raised them like we were raised,” explained Brian, who grew up in the same South St. Paul town Alex did. “A lot is different today than things were, but if you keep it simple and go back to some of the simple things – the fun, the focus on life experiences, the value of respect and treating people the way you want to be treated – you’re bound to have a kid who easily learns and retains what’s important.”

For the Wheelers, simple meant playing hockey just to be with friends – not to make it to the NHL. “We signed Blake up to play hockey because that’s just what you do in Minnesota,” said Pat, a Minnesota

native. “We wanted him to socialize.

It’s where he was going to meet and make friends. To us, especially here in Minnesota, that’s really what hockey is about.”

“Being successful wasn’t even a thought for any of us until well down the road,” added Jim. Play EVERYTHING While most research focuses on the benefits of playing multiple sports in terms of athletic development, the Wheeler and Stalock households quickly agreed that playing other sports were a key part of developing their kids into well-rounded individuals.

“When you play other sports, you develop other skills, not only physically but mentally,” said Brian. “You learn how to compete in different ways. When you’re developing your skills for one sport, sure you’re going to be skilled, but when you get to a point that you feel like you’re better than everyone, you lose that humility, and you lose that drive to compete at the same time.”

Keep It Simple While no one can fault any par-

ent for wanting the best for their kids, teaching kids to be content with what they have is also a valuable lesson.

“It was a lot of used equipment,” Brian said of Alex’s pads and gear. “A lot of Play-It-Again stuff and whatever we could find. There wasn’t a lot of personal training things or pressure to do this camp or that.”

“A stick isn’t going to make a player better,” Brian added. “But I think if you can provide what you can, you’re going to have a kid who appreciates you and the game and what they do have so much more.”

Let Them Fail Jim and Pat easily label Blake a late bloomer. The now 6-foot-5 staunch forward wasn’t always that big, and he wasn’t always the most talented, cut from various select camps at ages 15-17.

“He had a lot of adversity growing up through the ranks,” said Jim. “That in itself helps create a mature, humble athlete. Those who excel sooner than

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Train your brain this offseason

If you’re anything like us, you might already be anxiously waiting for the next season to begin. Thankfully, now is the perfect time to prepare to make the next year the most successful possible.

There’s a lot of ways you can do this, and they don’t all require tons of physical training.

Sure, now is a great time to work on your strength and cardio – but it could also be time to consider upping the cognitive side of your game (or your child’s or players’, if you’re a coach or parent).

First off, think about where you excel and where you can improve – and make a plan for taking your game to the next level. A fantastic way to achieve this and make the most of the stretch of off-time ahead is to add a cognitive training program to your training regimen to help train your whole hockey self.

Improving hockey IQ, also referred to as hockey sense, might seem like an elusive skill to build. It refers to the ability to predict game flow, set-up plays, find space, and overall have the ability to understand the ice. A strong cognitive game not only improves performance, but it’s also a valuable skill for safety thanks to increased understanding of the ice. But how does a player improve this element of their game?

This is where The Hockey Intelligym comes in.

The scientifically-backed program uses tech originally designed to train the brains of fighter pilots for combat. The result? Athletes see im-

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2020 Skill Clinic schedule released

Minnesota Hockey has announced a series of skill development clinics for this summer and fall. The skill sessions are designed to supplement the player development initiatives provided by our community-based associations and ensure Minnesota continues to be a leader in the development of all players.

Starting in late July, Minnesota Hockey will offer skill sessions focused on preparation for Bantams, defensive skills, goalie skills and girls only sessions.

Each of the practices will led by professional coaches who will design sessions that emphasize long term athlete development and maximize the number of high-quality repetitions each player receives.

For clinic details, including descriptions, schedules and how to register, visit www.minnesotahockey.org/playerdevelopment.

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Leadership during crisis and adversity tasks, and much more. Leadership in crisis must work toward action. A motivated state-of-mind is temporary and fleeting. It quickly fades as the muscles burn hot from exertion or setbacks arise. Disciplined action stands resolute in the face of adversity.

As our country and world faces one of the most difficult of times, we all can look to lead – in our homes, communities, and social circles. That leadership in the overwhelming majority of cases is in the practical actions we can encourage others to take.

When chaos seems to reign all around us, how much more lasting is the comfort that comes from disciplined action than motivational speeches?

by JOSH LEVINE

Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

We often think of extraordinary leadership during crisis as the monumental moment when a leader stands in front of the troops and rouses them to action. The leader’s words are elegantly conveyed, piercing the hearts of those listening, and igniting a fire within each to fight toward a common goal. The battle is won, so it seems, by the words of a rhetorically gifted speaker delivering them at the perfect time, overcoming the odds to avoid disaster.

This melodramatic view of leadership during crisis obfuscates the truth and puts pressure on aspiring leaders to “arise to the occasion” while neglecting the need to develop their leadership skills through the mundane and daily tasks that require their attention. Leadership in those rare moments of pivotal action or rhetoric is the end result of a long history that has cemented the respect between teammates and captain. It is not possible, obviously, without this history.

Imagine a fictitious situation in which a completely unknown captain is put into the locker room of a team facing the most uphill battle. What words could this leader possibly utter that would inspire the team to greatness?

Even the most inspiring of speeches would fail to connect.

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later and have that outstanding success early on, sometimes they get to an age where they don’t know how to deal with the adversity or expect everything to be handed to them. That wasn’t the case with Blake. It wasn’t always an easy ride for him, but he didn’t pout and quit. He just said, ‘I gotta work harder.’”

Brian said one thing that stands out to him about Alex is the fact he always welcomed a challenge that most shied away from.

“He wasn’t afraid to lose and he wasn’t afraid to fail,” said Brian. “That not only kept him humble, but it taught him that some of the best successes come from the greatest failures.”

Hard Work + Teamwork “We eliminated real early on, as

How then should leaders respond when adversity strikes? In Gates of Fire Steven Pressfield re-enacts the Battle of Thermopylae. The Spartan three hundred are on a suicide mission to delay the advance of the Persian army, numbered in the millions. There is no chance of surviving. Pressfield’s fictitious description of the Spartan King Leonidas’ leadership quite clearly summarizes the response leaders must have during crisis: “Leonidas sought to instill courage not by his words alone but by the calm and professional manner with

which he spoke them. War is work, not mystery. The king confined his instructions to the practical, prescribing actions which could be taken physically, rather than seeking to produce a state of mind, which he knew would evaporate as soon as the commanders dispersed beyond the fortifying light of the king’s fire.” (226) Leadership is work, not mystery.

Its romantic flare is made possible by the kindling – placing the team above oneself, serving rather than looking to be served, encouraging and lifting others up, instilling discipline, delegating

far back as Mites, that ‘I scored a goal’ type of talk in the locker room and car ride home,” said Jim. “We taught Blake that we are in a team-first type of situation, and as he grew older, that was ingrained in him that his success was the team’s success.”

“It taught him to work hard for not himself, but for his team,” added Pat. “He never was bigger than the team or the work in front of him.”

As a goalie, Alex worked extra hard for his spot, and for the guys in front of him.

“There’s always someone trying to take your spot, so you better give it your best every time you’re on the ice,” said Brian. “And Alex knew, if he wasn’t going to play for the guys in front of him, they weren’t going to play for him. It’s that brotherhood, that family, that’s what keeps a hockey player humble. That’s what keeps a person humble – remembering it’s about the others you’re in this life with and not just yourself.”

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continued from page 5 proved awareness, anticipation, decision-making ability, concentration, and execution, in turn improving their performance and reducing their chances of injury. Thousands of players of all levels have used it to get a leg up on the competition.

Dror Livnat, President of Applied Cognitive Engineering, who created the Hockey IntelliGym, says that around the age of 12 is the ideal time to start training.

“By age 12, kids have sampled many activities and have a greater sense of what they like. This is not to suggest they should specialize in one sport – merely that there is a tendency to narrow focus from many to a few activities around age 12. This period is the optimal to begin cognitive training – a point supported by the fact that the skills of perception and awareness develop throughout childhood and seem to stabilize around the ages of 12-13,” he said.

Josh Levine is the Assistant Coach of the Bloomington Jefferson Girls Varsity Hockey team and owner of The Fortis Academy. Fortis works with youth associations to implement skill development programs with all teams, from Mites to Bantams. The program includes parent education seminars, coaching clinics and Fortis skill-based practices. If you’re interested in learning more, shoot Josh an email at joshletsplayhockey@gmail. com. Follow Fortis on Facebook and Instagram: facebook.com/thefortisacademy and instagram.com/thefortisacademy.

The software program focuses on improving hockey I.Q. through 30-minute computer training sessions of a gamified program, ideally used two times a week during the season.

Hockey IntelliGym is currently used by over 25,000 hockey players aged 10 to 25. If a player trains twice a week, results show up on ice after about six to eight weeks. It’s also the official cognitive trainer of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

As Emily West, former USA Hockey ADM Manager for Female Hockey and now a Division I coach, puts it, a lot of hockey really relies on Hockey IQ and recognition skills.

“The players who have hockey awareness and hockey sense set themselves apart from the others. The IntelliGym is a platform that players of all ages can use to develop those crucial mental skills and it’s another tool our players can use to become better hockey players between the ears,” she said.

So as you look toward the off-season, it could be the ideal time to sign on with IntelliGym to raise your game to the next level. For more information and to sign up visit www.usahockeyintelligym.com.

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by JOHN RUSSO

The next two LPH editions will include goaltender material that I last put out in the 1990s – all still valid today.

The first is from Rob Little a guest writer and mentor to me over the years. The second one includes ideas I have formed over the years as a head

by ROB LITTLE coach.

Guest Writer

Prior to sharing these tips, I think it is important for me to share my philosophy on goaltending. I view the goalie as the foundation of the team.

As a coach, I expect consistency from my goalies. I do not expect them to win games by themselves, and I do not want them to lose games that my team plays well enough to win. Teams have confidence in consistent goalies, and that confidence is reflected in the team’s play. To be consistent, I feel there are four things a goalie needs to do: 1. Stay on his/her feet as much as possible.

2. Cut down the shooter’s angle.

3. Control and clear rebounds.

4. Concentrate.

The most consistent goalies are able to move quickly around the net to get their body in position to stop the puck. Skating and moving around the net area are the most important skills for a goalie to master.

Practice 1. A minimum of 10 minutes per

practice should be allocated for goalies to work on individual skills. Goalie specific skating, basic saves, and working on angles are all skills that need repetition to improve.

2. Goalie-specific skating must be a part of every practice. Movement around the goal crease area is the most important skill on which to work.

3. Some drills should be game-condition drills for the goalies. At times, drills should be slowed so that a goalie can use his/her movement skills to follow a shooter. Adding a rebound shot, a screen, or a tip more closely simulates game conditions for the goalies.

Using one puck in a drill, as opposed to each player having a puck, allows

Minnesota Wild, National Hockey League donate $100,000 to Matt Dumba’s rebuildminnesota.com initiative

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced they are donating a total of $100,000 in support of Wild defenseman Matt Dumba’s initiative to Rebuild Lake Street at rebuildminnesota.com.

The Wild and the NHL are donating $50,000 each to the cause.

“We are extremely proud to support Matt’s efforts in rebuilding our community,” said Wild owner Craig Leipold. “His passion and commitment to providing a voice and resources to people in need is remarkable and we are grateful for the positive impact he makes in the State of Hockey and beyond.”

“As brilliant as he is on the ice, Matt’s devotion to the game and his community off the ice are truly outstanding,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said.

“The NHL is honored to join the Minnesota Wild in supporting Matt’s initiative to Rebuild Lake Street and we admire his dedication to the great fans of the Wild and to everyone who lives and works in the Twin Cities.”

As part of the fundraiser, Dumba will match all donations up to $100,000. All donations to this initiative will benefit the Lake Street Council and ActionDignity.

For more information on the Lake Street Council please go to visitlakestreet.com and for more information on ActionDignity please visit actiondignity.org.

The first 1,000 donors will receive a custom George Floyd tribute t-shirt, and all donors will be entered for a chance to receive a pair of custom Air Jordan’s designed by Kyle Dumba to support the cause. Matt will also choose one lucky donor at random from the United States and one from Canada to spend an afternoon with him – get out on the ice – and have dinner at his favorite restaurant in Minneapolis or Calgary.

For more information please visit rebuildminnesota.com.

the goalie to work on movement, angles and clearing rebounds.

4. Try to have one drill each practice where the goalie has to stay on his/her feet. This encourages proper movement, positioning and angles.

Make sure you choose a drill in which your goalie can be successful staying up.

5. Spend time by the net with your goalies during practice. Positive remarks and constructive instruction show the goalie that the coach is interested. Your goalies will practice with more intensity if they know the coach is evaluating them.

Games 1. Communicate your expectations for your goalies. I believe consistency is the most you can ask for.

2. Communicate your plan for the goalies. Who will start? Will the starter play half the game or the whole game? Goalies who know their roles are able to prepare and focus better on the game.

3. A game warm up is important for goalies. Instill in your skaters the importance of shooting to warm up the goalie. Shots should be low, on the net and they should be from far out to begin. At least one passing drill where the goalie needs to move to maintain positioning is also important.

4. Be positive with your goalie during a game. A negative comment may affect your goaltender’s ability to concentrate 100 percent on the game.

5. Try to avoid placing undue pressure on your goalie. Pulling a goaltender from the game to fire up the rest of your team is never okay. I feel a youth goalie should only be removed from the game if the coach believes that keeping the goalie in the game will cause more harm to the confidence of the young goalie.

6. Talk with your goalies after the game. Evaluate their game. It is important to goalies that their contributions are not overlooked.

Coaches, remember that goalies deserve as much coaching as any other player on your team. I hope you can use these tips to develop your goaltenders.

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NAHL hosts combine at National Sports Center in Blaine

The North American Hockey league held their annual combine in Blaine last week at the National Sports Center (Super Rink). Dozens of prospects looking to play at the next level attended the combine with hopes of join the prestigious junior hockey league that has helped hundreds of players reach the college ranks.

The NAHL celebrated it’s 45th season recently and is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league, boasting 28 teams in 17 states from across North America.

The NAHL offers junior hockey players the opportunity to develop, learn, train, grow and succeed, while playing for free. The NAHL is unique in the fact that a vast majority of players begin their NAHL careers without an NCAA opportunity, but earn one through the course of their development in the league.

The NAHL’s dedication to player development is demonstrated by the league’s high-profile annual exposure events like the NAHL Showcase in September, the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in February and the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship in May, which have all evolved into hockey’s most prominent and popular of its kind and are a must-see for NCAA programs and NHL teams alike.

During the 2018-19 season, the NAHL set a new single-season record with 345 NCAA commitments, with over 68 percent of those being NCAA Division I commitments. In addition, six players with NAHL experience were selected in the 2019 NHL Draft. Over the course of the last five seasons, 1,500+ NAHL players have made NCAA commitments and 30 have been drafted into the NHL.

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UPDATE Granite City defenseman Bronson makes college commitment The Granite City Lumberjacks, proud members of the NA3HL, are pleased to announce that defenseman Billy Bronson has committed to play ACHA Division 1 hockey for Iowa State University of the Central States Collegiate Hockey League for the 2020-21 season.

Bronson, 19, played for the Lumberjacks in 27 games during the 2019-20 season, scoring one goal and 12 assists for 13 points and was a +9. Billy also had stops with the Willmar WarHawks (NA3HL) as well as Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) this past season.

“I really enjoyed my time playing for Granite City. Right away when I got there, it felt like home and everybody on the team was so welcoming. I had the most fun playing junior hockey with the Jacks,” stated Bronson this week upon news of his commitment.

Lumberjacks assistant coach Mat Hall stated, “Once we had the chance to trade for Bill, we [Jacks] jumped on it He was a rock on our blueline last season.

We couldn’t have asked for a better kid on and off the ice and we wish Bill the best of luck at ISU next season.”

Billy Bronson will join fellow Jacks alumni Jacob Schuldt (’99-Minnetonka, MN), Kearby Larson (’99-North St Paul, MN) and Matt Moran (’98-Sartell, MN) at Iowa State.

“I believe there is no team ran better than Granite City, it’s first class all the way through and the environment that the coaches and the ownership has created makes it really easy for us players to want to come to the rink each day. Also, the fans are second to none and it makes a really great atmosphere as well as advantage every home game” said Bronson.

2020 NAHL Entry Draft next week Will be conducted online at nahl.com

The 2020 NAHL Entry Draft will take place on Tuesday, July 21, at 1 p.m. (Central) and will be conducted online at nahl.com Fans and players will be able to follow the draft one of three ways: 1. Follow online at nahldraft.com 2. Follow each selection on twitter at: @NAHLHockey 3. Listen to a free live broadcast of the draft on HockeyTV Here are some important reminders and informational bits about the draft as it approaches: 2020 NAHL Entry Draft Order (minus any traded picks): 1. Wichita Falls Warriors 2. Odessa Jackalopes 3. St. Cloud Norsemen 4. New Mexico Ice Wolves 5. Springfield Jr. Blues 6. Corpus Christi IceRays 7. Maine Nordiques 8. Jamestown Rebels 9. Northeast Generals 10. Maryland Black Bears

11. Janesville Jets 12. Minnesota Magicians 13. Minnesota Wilderness 14. Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks 15. Kenai River Brown Bears 16. Chippewa Steel 17. Minot Minotauros 18. Austin Bruins 19. Shreveport Mudbugs 20. Kansas City Scouts 21. Bismarck Bobcats 22. Johnstown Tomahawks 23. Aberdeen Wings 24. New Jersey Titans 25. Fairbanks Ice Dogs 26. Amarillo Bulls 27. Lone Star Brahmas Who is eligible for the NAHL Entry Draft?

Amateur players less than 21 years of age on Dec. 31, 2020, who are not listed on an NAHL team roster or are listed on an NAHL team roster but played less than (10) NAHL regular season and/or playoff games during the 2019-20 season, did not accept a tender from an NAHL team prior to the 2020 NAHL Entry Draft, or who were not drafted in the 2020 NAHL Supplemental Draft are eligible for selection in the draft.

How many players can each team select in the NAHL Entry Draft?

The number of players each team is able to draft varies on that team’s current roster (protected list). Each team’s roster is comprised of veteran players, signed tenders, and players that were selected in the Supplemental Draft.

Do prospective NAHL players have to register for the NAHL Entry Draft?

No, there is no registration process to be eligible for the NAHL Entry Draft. It is largely based on a team’s scouting and camps throughout the 2019-20 season.

Are drafted players eligible to try out for other NAHL teams?

Unless agreed upon in writing by the two NAHL teams, tendered or drafted players are not eligible to try out for other NAHL teams.

Are drafted players eligible to try out for teams in other junior leagues?

Yes, all tendered and drafted players are eligible to try out for any team in any league other than the NAHL in the U.S. and Canada.

Will the results of the NAHL En-

try Draft be posted on NAHL.com?

Yes, the results of the NAHL Entry Draft will be posted on NAHLDraft. com in alphabetical order in its entirety upon completion.

Will the NAHL Entry Draft be broadcast?

Yes, the NAHL Entry Draft is scheduled to be broadcast with FREE live round-by-round coverage on HockeyTV, official broadcast partner of the NAHL. Hosts will be Alex Kyrias and Vinnie Pericelli.

Will all NAHL tenders signings be posted on NAHL.com?

No, all tender signings will not be posted on NAHL.com. NAHL teams may make their tender signings public, but are not required to do so. Tender signings for the NA3HL and NAPHL are public.

What if a prospective player is not drafted, but is still interested in playing the NAHL? Players not drafted but who still want to play in the NAHL are encouraged to attend individual team’s open tryout camps. NAHL tryout camp information Additional Notes: All NAHL rosters must be reduced to 25 players by Sept. 1.

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Building an explosive start

Developing a great quick start takes power, quickness, explosiveness and a lot of practice.

How does a skater become more explosive? There are certain on ice drills MN Wild Skating & that can help any Skills Instructor skater improve just this. I will explain a few drills that will help any skater become more explosive.

First, we should start with the skater over by the boards making sure he/she start a few feet away. The skater should then lean in to create the same angle that would take place when a skater is starting. One of the most important things a skater should remember is to turn their skates out so they are able to push against the ice. If their skates stay parallel, the skater will be pushing straight back on the flat of their blade, in a front to back running motion. This will not allow them to move forward. Explosiveness is created by force pushing against the ice to get the skater to move forward.

Once a skater is in the proper position by the boards, he/she can drive the opposite knee up towards the boards. This will give the skater the idea of pushing the load skate against the ice while getting the other skate (foot) some distance.

This simple step should be repeated using both the right and left skate.

My favorite drill in developing an

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explosive start is a drill we call the “net push”. One person will provide resistance against the net while the skater will try to push the net with 3-5 explosive steps. Again, make sure your feet are turned out so can apply force to the ice. If the feet are parallel, the skater will “slip” while trying to move the net and end not being able to move it at all. After 3-5 steps the skater should stop, load his/her feet again, and execute another quick start. This should be repeated for about 4-5 continuous reps up the ice.

This drill will really get the skaters tired so make sure they are recovered before the next set. It is important to remember to lean into the net and not to bend at the waist.

Finally, for younger skaters anything to get them chasing something will give them the optimum body lean that we are looking for. That is why a simple game in which the coach drops his/her stick will force the skater to move out of their comfort zone. Not only do the kids love doing this but we are also working

on them getting their feet moving faster than they are used to. A coach can challenge the skater by backing up or having two skaters race each other to try to catch the stick.

The final three photos you will be able to see some pros in action. Notice the explosive first step each skater has.

Working on these drills will help develop the explosiveness every skater is looking for. It will take a lot of work, effort, and energy to develop an explo-

sive start but can be done with the right technique.

Good luck.

puck and proceeds to the face-off location to execute the draw. On those rare men’s league icing occasions, the back official motions to the goaltender to shoot the puck toward the official who should already be standing next to the face-off dot. Basically, in the official’s particular state, there shall be no puck hand offs until the beginning of Phase III. Again, worked very well last night.

Safety procedure #3. The whistle. It is without doubt that droplets emanating from whistles cannot be allowed to continue during this state of virus. What to do? Simple. USA Hockey shall distribute to each official an electronic Fox40 whistle included with the testing package sent to all referees upon receipt of registration payment. Trust me, if I’m a player, I would absolutely demand this.

Tell you what. USA Hockey can drop any one of its numerous and outra-

geous referee registration requirements like fingerprinting and background checks and direct those savings to provide electronic whistles to all referees.

Twenty-five year officials like OS who already qualify for the gold-covered veteran rulebook shall of course receive a gold-colored whistle as a token of appreciation.

So there you have it. OS is always looking to serve the best interests of the veteran level 3 official, without which there is simply no organized hockey anywhere. And these recommendations are no-brainers, which can be instituted unilaterally by every referee, immediately.

Keep reading. And stay safe.

Questions and comments can be sent to editor@letsplayhockey.com, via Twitter @OSpeaking or through the Let’s Play Hockey Facebook page.

Andy Ness is the head skating and skill coach for the Minnesota Wild. He has also been an assistant skating instructor for the New Jersey Devils, the University of Minnesota men’s and women’s hockey teams and the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team.

Officially Speaking: OS’s official COVID rules

Thirty-four years. one is worried about catching That’s the last time OS the virus. Or the flu. Or even went 3-1/2 months between pneumonia for that matter. I skates. Not that a break wasn’t mean, you’ve got guys sweatdue. But even for OS, this was ing and breathing hard all over too much. the 200 x 100 sheet and the So last night was the droplets are probably everyfirst night back since the end where.

Officially of winter. And here’s what Which is why OS has inSPEAKING stituted additional safety prochanged.

by MARK Not a whole lot. cedures for the veteran level 3 LICHTENFELD Okay, coming back after official. Safety procedures that 100 days to a butcher league should have been developed triple-header was probably not well before the most recent a good idea, but you don’t want to turn outbreak of respiratory illnesses. These down the assigner right off the bat. Beprocedures go beyond the new USA sides, a 7:00 p.m. start means OS gets Hockey directives precluding spitting out of the building before 11:00, even if and handshakes. (Spitting should have 50 percent of icings are actually called. been prohibited decades ago, but I diSo it’s 7:02 p.m., and both teams gress). are fully prepared except for one of the Safety procedure #1. The social disgoalies. Yup, nothing changes. tancing face-off procedure. Specifically, But not so fast. Sure, no one’s wearofficials should remain four to six feet ing face masks, the rink doesn’t have away from the dot whenever executing a any additional soap dispensers in the draw. From a full arm’s length, the puck lobby and the refs room is still fairly can still be safely dropped right into the unsanitary. Yet, most of the players soon red circle. And in addition to social disnoticed additional safety procedures for tancing from the two centers, it’s also a at least one class of participants. substantially better way to avoid being The veteran level 3 officials. The hit with a stick after releasing the puck. heart-and-soul of this column’s readerWorked great last night. ship.

Safety procedure #2. The puck Look, OS always gives you the real handoff, or during this current pandemskinny. So truth be told, and without enic, the non-handoff. Officials shall no croaching into the politics of this illegal longer hand off the biscuit to each othshutdown, in fact, officiating hockey is er with bare hands. Instead, the official probably not the safest line of work if blowing the play down picks up his own

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HIIT for endurance

Postpone the ‘Aerobic-Cardio’ workout till you retire from hockey

by JACK BLATHERWICK

Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

The word ‘Cardio’ has been added to a long list of words that have distracted hockey players and coaches from training young athletes intelligently (the word ‘young’ for this purpose means under 20 or so). Misleading words like ‘aerobic training’ are used to describe slow endurance conditioning, a commitment of time and effort that should be invested more wisely while you’re still young. ‘Anaerobic training,’ is also used incorrectly to describe high-intensity training. Those two words are not only a distraction, but are only accurate if, during the training you don’t breathe.

With that opening paragraph I might raise questions from faithful ‘Cardio’ proponents, but will more likely decrease my chances when I apply for a job. No problem. I’m not looking for a job.

I promise I won’t get into the depths of biochemistry and physiology to explain the opening paragraph – a project that would require volumes to write (thousands of pages). Instead, I’ll start from the point where a logical approach to HOCKEY ENDURANCE should start – but never has. Let’s ask “What does endurance mean in a hockey game?

What would a player like to maintain at the highest possible level for each shift, and then for an entire game?

HOCKEY ENDURANCE is the maintenance of skating speed, quickness, agility (changing directions efficiently), explosive strength, and of course, stick skills, decision-making, and grit or mental toughness.

If you didn’t see the word ‘slowness’ in that list, it’s because we aren’t defining endurance from a basic exercise physiology textbook, where we were told (not by hockey people but by scientists who hadn’t played a lot of hockey) that we have to establish an aerobic base before ‘conditioning’ our players.

Yes, we need an aerobic base, and

we need cardiovascular fitness. But young athletes want training to help them play at a higher level (this might mean college or pro hockey, but more immediately it might mean winning a championship this year, or just playing better than last season – a higher level of play).

If that’s the goal, it is essential to execute present and future skills at a faster pace. And the law of neuro-science that absolutely MUST guide our training is this: whatever you repeat often is hardwired into your Central Nervous System (CNS). This means you become what you repeat often. Do NOT repeat slowness, even if you call the repetitions ‘endurance conditioning.’

Slowness training – ‘aerobic conditioning’ – has to be left until you give up the chase.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the answer when you’re still young enough to improve. If programmed wisely, it will increase speed and all other qualities on the HOCKEY ENDURANCE list – and (take note !!!!!) we also increase cardiovascular fitness, respiratory function, vascular den-

sity (more blood vessels – capillaries – to deliver oxygen and other nutrients to muscles), more mitochondrial enzymes for efficient (aerobic) metabolism of oxygen and other nutrients.

HIIT also prepares the body for recovery, which is more important in hockey than in any other sport. Why do I say this? We have more opportunities for recovery in hockey: (1) during a shift when coasting is your smartest decision, because you’re headed in the right direction at the right speed; (2) between shifts while you sit; (3) Intermissions (we have two, most sports have just one).

Coasting (or decelerating) in hockey happens many times a shift, even in the most intense games.

In our sport (unlike soccer or basketball where jogging takes a lot of energy) these moments during a hockey shift are a convenient time for our bodies to burn lactate aerobically, the most efficient way to produce ATP for further muscle movement.

Dr. George A. Brooks was not believed by many other physiologists in the 1970s when he contended that lactic acid (or lactate) was not a metabolic poi-

son – not the cause of muscular fatigue as people before him believed. Today, he’s a hero in this field of respiratory physiologists – and would be a hero in hockey if we’d learn from his research.

If you Google him, you’ll find that he is cited by thousands of knowledgeable scientists.

Through a half-century of research, he has shown (and now, hundreds of others have as well) that indeed, lactate is the most abundant source of energy from the breakdown of carbohydrate.

He refers to the lactate shuttle – the way lactate results from the anaerobic breakdown of glucose (or muscle glycogen), and is then broken down further to produce ATP (energy) aerobically, either in the same muscle, or in other muscles or organs of the body.

The recovery intervals during HIIT training increase the mitochondrial (aerobic) enzymes in fast-twitch (FT or Type-2) muscle fibers, so they gain increased endurance capacity along with the speed, strength, and explosiveness we are ultimately training for.

Only HIIT training, and only FT muscle fibers can increase explosiveness, and thanks to Dr. Brooks, we know that HIIT training also increases aerobic-cardiovascuar-metabolic endurance.

We found this to be true in a pre-season study at Hamline University in 1981.

Three times per week for six weeks we did HIIT training off-ice for 60-90 minutes. There was no distance training or what folks would call ‘Cardio.’

All markers of speed and explosiveness (on the ice and off) improved significantly. In the lab, we found that important markers of endurance also improved – actually, to a greater extent than what is commonly shown after six weeks of aerobic conditioning.

In the next column a graph from that lab testing will show clearly that after six weeks of HIIT training, players have much greater cardiovascular and energy-use efficiency, plus greater total work capacity, which is a function of both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.

Minnesota Wild welcomes rescue dog Hobey to the team

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild announced it has adopted Hobey, a five-month-old Golden Retriever rescue dog from Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, on a one-year training contract. Hobey will be raised to become a future service dog and joins the Wild as part of the team’s Adopt-A-Dog Program, presented by PetSmart. The program’s mission is to give a local hero a hero of their own.

This marks the second time the Wild has adopted a dog from Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. Breezer, a Labrador Retriever, was adopted last August and is now training with Soldier’s 6, a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Minnesota that provides honorably discharged veterans, police officers, and fire fighters with specially trained K-9s.

“We’re excited to continue our Adopt-A-Dog Program and help another rescue dog become a service dog,” said Wayne Petersen, Minnesota Wild Director of Community Relations and Hockey Partnerships.

Minnesota Wild Chief Financial Officer Jeff Pellegrom and his wife, Mary, will foster Hobey and help facilitate ba-

sic obedience training until the summer of 2021. Following his tenure with the Wild, Hobey will pursue a career training with Soldier’s 6. At the conclusion of his specialized training, Hobey will be permanently placed with a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a “Battle Buddy” and will help guide

them through the difficult days in life.

Fans can follow Hobey’s journey with the Wild on Instagram and Twitter and at wild.com/Hobey.

Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue is a primarily volunteer-driven organization that welcomes dogs to rescue from unfortunate situations and houses them in

volunteer foster homes while preparing them for adoption placement. Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue focuses on evaluating each dog’s needs, providing high quality veterinary care, and working towards finding them a lifelong match with an adoption placement. Additionally, Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue strives to educate its community on the importance of rescue, specific rescue efforts, responsible pet ownership, and the difference each person can make on the lives of dogs in need. For more information about Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, visit www.cocosheartdogrescue.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Soldier’s 6’s mission is to provide honorably discharged veterans, police officers, and fire fighters with specially trained K-9’s. These special dogs will become their Battle Buddy and help guide them through the difficult days in life. The name Soldier’s 6 was chosen because that is what a service dog has, its Battle Buddy’s 6 (or back). For more information about Soldier’s 6, visit www.soldiers6.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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College Hockey report Mavericks announce 2019-20 individual award recipients

Mankato, Minn. – The Minnesota State men’s hockey team has named the recipients of its team awards for the 2019-20 season.

The award winners are listed below.

Unsung Player Award & Most Improved Player Award: Josh French (Sr., Center, Woodbury, Minn.) – Four-year letterwinner...Completed senior campaign with 5-8--13 in 37 games played...Ranked second on the team with 279 face-off wins...Did not have a penalty during course of season...Had three assists in 10-0 home league win over Alabama Huntsville Feb. 21...Three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete...

Three-time WCHA All-Academic...Finished college career with 149 games played and totaled 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points, along with 165 shots on goal, a +25 rating and 79 blocked shots.

Hardest Worker Award: Jared Spooner (Jr., Center, Bismarck, N.D.) – Threetime letterwinner...Posted a 9-10--19 stat line in 31 games played over the course of junior season...Ranked third on the Mavericks with 169 face-off wins...+18 tied for seventh on the team...Scored twice in 5-1 home win over Lake Superior State Dec. 6...Had three assists in 5-0 win at Ferris State Jan. 10...Had a pair of goals in 7-3 win over Northern Michigan on Feb. 7 and then had the game-winner in 1-0 triumph over NMU the next night......2018-19 WCHA Scholar-Athlete...2018-19 WCHA All-Academic.

Don Brose Leadership Award: Nicholas Rivera (Sr., Forward, Pacific Palisades, Calif.) – Four-time letterwinner served as team captain in 2018-19 and 201920...Including a pair of shorthanded goals, registered 10-3--13 in 35 games as a senior...Scored twice in 3-1 home win over the University of Alaska (Jan. 4)...Scored three times for first career hat trick in 8-0 home win over Alabama Huntsville Feb. 22...Three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete...Three-time WCHA All-Academic...Completed college career with 34-36--60, +35 rating, 262 shots on goal, eight game-winning goals, six shorthanded goals and two power play goals in 151 career games played.

Most Valuable Player & Three-Star Player of the Year: Marc Michaelis (Sr., Center, Mannheim, Germany) – Two-time team captain completed career with 7191--162 in 148 career games (tied for second on Minnesota State’s career scoring list (DI era) and established school career record for shorthanded goals with ten)...

Four-time All-WCHA First Team selection...2019-20 AHCA/CCM West First Team All-America...2019-20 WCHA Offensive Player of the Year...2019-20 All-WCHA First Team...Led Minnesota State in scoring in 2019-20 with 20-24--44...44 points tied for third in the country (despite missing seven games due to injury) and tied for second in the country in points per game (1.42)...Led the WCHA in goals per game (0.65), points per game (1.42), power play points (21), shorthanded goals (three) and game-winning goals (five). His shorthanded-goal total on the season (3) also tied for the national lead...Signed professional contract with Vancouver of the National Hockey League following season’s conclusion.

Minnesota State was 31-8-2 overall in 2019-20 and claimed this year’s WCHA regular-season championship with a 23-4-1 ledger.

Hookenson named CoSIDA Academic All-America for second time

Mankato, Minn. – Senior defenseman Edwin Hookenson has been named CoSIDA Academic All-America for the second time in his Minnesota State men’s hockey career.

A CoSIDA Second Team All-America selection this year, Hookenson was a Third Team Academic All-American last year.

Hookenson, a native of Lampman, Sask., was named the 2019-20 Western Collegiate Hockey Association Student-Athlete of the Year. An alternate team captain as a senior, Hookenson was a three-time Western Collegiate Hockey Association Scholar-Athlete award recipient and a three-time Western Collegiate Hockey Association All-Academic Team honoree. Named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week following two games at the University of North Dakota (Oct. 18-19, 2019), Hookenson ranked second in the country in blocked shots in 2018-19 with 97. Named Minnesota State’s Unsung Hero in 2018-19, Hookenson finished his college career with eight goals and 23 assists for 31 points, along with a +45 rating, 127 shots on goal and 205 blocked shots in 124 games played.

He graduated with a 3.97 grade point average while earning degrees in finance and accounting, and over the course of his four years at Minnesota State, the Mavericks won three WCHA regular-season titles, one WCHA postseason championship and made two NCAA tournament appearances.

Tuomie inks pro deal with Berlin of DEL

Mankato, Minn. – Parker Tuomie, a forward who completed his collegiate hockey career with Minnesota State in 2019-20, has agreed to terms with Berlin (Germany) of the Deutsche Eishockey League (DEL).

A four-time letterwinner with the Mavericks, Tuomie completed his college career with 45-87--132 in 152 career games to rank sixth on Minnesota State’s career scoring list. A two--time All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association Second Team selection, Tuomie ranked second on the Mavericks in scoring as a senior with 14-23-37 in 37 games played. He recorded 14 goals and 26 assists for 40 points and saw action in 36 games as a junior in ranking second on team in points.

In his four seasons with the Mavericks, the Bremerhaven, Germany native helped lead Minnesota State to three WCHA regular-season championships, one WCHA postseason tournament championship and a pair of NCAA tournament appearances.

Plante to return to Bulldog Men’s Hockey coaching staff

Derek Plante, who helped the UMD men’s hockey program win its first national championship, is returning once again to his alma mater as assistant men’s hockey coach.

“I am very excited to be joining Scott Sandelin’s staff for my third stint as a Bulldog. The program has clearly established itself as one of the top programs in all of college hockey over the last decade,” said Plante. “When coach Sandelin offered me the chance to come back and be a part of the program again I was honored and jumped at the opportunity.”

Plante added, “The challenge of recruiting to find the right mix of talented, high character, quality young players to join our program is very exciting to me and the adrenaline of getting back behind the bench and on the ice will be a blast. The fact that Dr. Suz Hoppe, Christian Koelling, Coach Brandt Nicklin, Chris Garner, and of course, Bulldog legend Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson are all still on staff as well as getting the chance to work with a former Bulldog Captain Adam Krause and strength guru Jason Aldrich couldn’t be more exciting. My family is a little older and in a different stage than last time I was coaching here and they are all fired up for me to be working with Bulldog Men’s Hockey again.”

Plante first joined the coaching staff at his alma mater on June 9, 2010, and 10 months later helped lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever NCAA national championship. During his tenure at UMD, the Bulldogs qualified for three NCAA playoff berths while transitioning from the Western Collegiate Hockey Association to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. In August 2014, Plante served as the head coach for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Slovakia and Czech Republic where he directed his troops to a third-place finish.

He handled an assistant coaching role with Team USA at that international eight-team event the previous season.

“I am very excited to welcome back Derek to the Bulldog coaching staff,” said UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin. “Derek was an integral part of our first National Championship in 2011 and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our program. He will step right in to continue the success we have had on and off the ice.”

During Plante’s hiatus from coaching with the Bulldogs, Derek served as a Player Development Coach with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL along with fellow Bulldog and current Assistant General Manager, Norm Maciver.

Plante, a member of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 2009), was a driving offensive force for the Bulldogs for four winters, culminating with a senior year in which he racked up an NCAA-leading 92 points. The Cloquet, Minn., product captained the Bulldogs to the 1992-93 WCHA regular season title and a berth in the NCAA Regionals and, in the process, was chosen as a Hobey Baker Memorial Award finalist, a first team All-American, the USA Hockey Male Athlete of the Year, and the WCHA Player of the Year. In addition, he was an All-WCHA first team honoree as a senior after receiving second team honors the previous winter. Planted closed out his collegiate career with 219 points on 96 goals and 123 assists in 138 outings which currently puts him in a tie for second place on the UMD’s all-time scoring charts. His career points per game average (1.58) trails only current Bulldog volunteer assistant coach Bill Watson (1.94 ppg), Keith “Huffer” Christiansen (1.92 ppg) and Brett Hull (1.60). During his final season, he paced the Bulldogs in points for the third winter in a row en route to landing UMD’s Most Valuable Player Award an unprecedented third consecutive time. Plante went on to enjoy an eight-year stint in the National Hockey League with Buffalo (1993-99), Chicago (1999-2000), Dallas (1998-99 and 19992000) where he won a Stanley Cup, and Philadelphia (2000-01), producing 96 goals and 152 assists for 248 points in 450 regular season games. Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1989 NHL draft (8th round, 161st pick overall), Plante also did time with the International Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves (1999-2000) and Michigan K-Wings (1999-2000) and the American Hockey League’s Philadelphia Phantoms (2000-01). He spent another seven seasons playing professionally in Europe and Japan before retiring following the 2007-08 season. He skated with Team U.S.A. at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships on seven occasions: 1992, 1993, 1996, and 2000-2004.

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College Hockey report St. Cloud State’s Clark Kuster named to 2019-20 CoSIDA Academic All-America team

St. Cloud State University men’s hockey player Clark Kuster (St. Louis, Mo.) has been selected to the College Sports Information Directors Association Academic All-America Division I Men’s At-Large Team. A graduate student from St. Louis, Mo., Kuster received Academic All-America Third Team honors for the Huskies in 2019-20.

The Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division I national governance structure to assist CoSIDA with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2019-20 Division I Academic All-America® teams program. The at-large program for the CoSIDA Academic All-America® program includes the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming and diving, tennis, water polo for both men and women; bowling, crew and field hockey for women; and volleyball and wrestling for men.

Student-athletes are nominated for this elite award by their school’s sports information department and they must have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average and be at least a sophomore or above to be eligible for nomination. This marks the fourth consecutive season that a student-athlete for the SCSU hockey team has received Academic All-America honors and the ninth time since 1998 that a Husky player has gained this honor.

Kuster is a psychology and educational administration major at SCSU and also served as a team alternate captain for the Huskies in 2019-20.

A five-time Academic All-NCHC award and NCHC Scholar-Athlete award recipient, Kuster played defense for the Huskies in 2019-20. He scored one goal and three assists for SCSU this past winter.

An NCAA Division I affiliate in men’s ice hockey, St. Cloud State is a member of the always rugged National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Huskies have won NCHC regular season titles in 2014, 2018 and 2019 along with the NCHC postseason tournament title in 2016. Since 2000, St. Cloud State has earned 12 NCAA tournament bids.

Gophers name Captains for 2020-21

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior Emily Brown, Grace Zumwinkle, Olivia Knowles, and Taylor Wente have been selected as captains of the Gopher women’s hockey team for the 2020-21 season, head coach Brad Frost announced. Brown and Zumwinkle will serve as co-captains while Knowles and Wente will serve as assistant captains.

“Emily, Grace, Olivia, and Taylor exemplify what it means to be Gophers,” Frost said. “They each bring something unique to our team, and we are ecstatic that they have been voted as captains. We have high standards for our captains, and we have no doubt that they will lead our team well. Each of them, along with our leadership group, will forge a path for our team this season.”

Brown enters her second season serving as a captain after being an assistant captain as a junior last season. Meanwhile, Zumwinkle, Knowles, and Wente all begin their first season as captains for the Maroon & Gold.

The Gophers return 15 players from last year’s 27-6-3 team, which qualified for the NCAA tournament before the season ended when the NCAA announced it was ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns. Minnesota returns three of its top four and 11 of its top-13 leading scorers from a year ago led by Zumwinkle, junior Taylor Heise, and junior Amy Potomak. Eight newcomers bolster Minnesota’s roster in Frost’s 14th season at the helm of the squad in 2020-21 as well.

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St. Cloud State’s Janine Alder nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year honors

St. Cloud State University senior Janine Alder (Zurich, Switzerland) has been selected as a nominee for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

A 2020 graduate of St. Cloud State University, Alder is a two-time Olympian for her home country of Switzerland and was a four-year standout on the women’s hockey team at SCSU. In four seasons as a goaltender for the Huskies, Alder played in 68 games during her college career. She charted a 2.53 goals against average and a .931 save percentage during her college career, which included 2,203 saves in 3864:10 minutes of play.

Alder also posted five shutouts during her college career. In 2019-20, Alder played in four games with one shutout to her credit before an early injury sidelined her for the remainder of the season.

Alder currently owns the team career record for best save percentage (.931) and best goals against average (2.53). She also holds the team record for most saves in a game with 59 vs. Wisconsin on Jan. 14, 2017. Alder is second in the team records for best goals against average in a season at 2.30 and her season save percentage of .935 in 2016-17 and 2017-18 ranks first in the team records.

At SCSU, Alder received WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors numerous times during her career and was selected to the WCHA All-Rookie Team in 2016-17. At the international level, Alder played goalie for Team Switzerland at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia and the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea. She also played for Team Switzerland at the IIHF World Championships in 2017 and 2019.

A mass communications major at SCSU, Alder earned All-WCHA Academic and WCHA Scholar-Athlete honors during her collegiate career and she was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America team in 2019. In 2019, Alder published a book relating to her recovery from health issues suffered at the World Championships. She is the daughter of Rolf and Gaby Alder.

NCAA member schools have nominated a record 605 female college athletes for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Rooted in Title IX, the NCAA Woman of the Year Award was established in 1991 to recognize graduating female student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.

The nominees represent all three NCAA divisions, including 259 nominees from Division I, 126 from Division II and 220 from Division III. Nominees competed in 24 sports, with multi-sport student-athletes accounting for 128 of the nominees.

Member schools are encouraged to honor their top graduating female college athletes each year by submitting their names for consideration for the Woman of the Year Award. Schools can recognize two nominees if at least one is a woman of color or international student-athlete.

Conference offices will select up to two nominees each from their pool of member school nominees. All nominees who compete in a sport not sponsored by their school’s primary conference, as well as associate conference nominees and independent nominees, will be considered by a selection committee. Then, the Woman of the Year selection committee, made up of representatives from the NCAA membership, will choose the Top 30 honorees – 10 from each division.

From the Top 30, the Woman of the Year selection committee will determine the top three honorees in each division and announce nine finalists. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics then will choose the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year, who will be named this fall.

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Hobey Baker Award Banquet slated for Aug. 6

Scott Perunovich

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Coach Rick Comley

The Hobey Baker Award will hold a combination golf outing and banquet on Thursday, Aug. 6 to honor the 2020 Hobey winner Scott Perunovich of the University of Minnesota Duluth. The event will take place at The Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minn. The event will also honor the Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey for 2020, coach Rick Comley.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of live entertainment including our originally scheduled banquet/golf outing for June. As the nation is slowly reopening, we are moving ahead with our plans and will have proper protocols in place for this event,” commented Hobey 2020 Chairman

Chuck Ranney.

In addition to honoring Perunovich and Comley, the golf/banquet outing will include the two other Hobey Hat Trick finalists: forward Jordan Kawaguchi from the University of North Dakota and goalie Jeremy Swayman from the University of Maine.

“When the sports world came to a screeching halt in mid-March, that included the NCAA Frozen Four championship tournament, where we usually announce our winner in a formal presentation. Since these three student athletes never had an opportunity to enjoy their national recognition, we wanted to honor all three finalists at this event,” added Ranney.

Following the college hockey season, Perunovich signed a pro contract with the St. Louis Blues and Swayman signed with the Boston Bruins. Kawaguchi has already announced his plans to return to North Dakota for his senior season.

Perunovich became the first defenseman to lead the NCHC in conference scoring and finished tenth overall in the nation while leading the country in assists by a defenseman with 34 in 34 games. Scott had also won two straight national titles in his first two seasons on campus and he and his Bulldog teammates were well positioned for a third straight title run.

Coach Comley guided three differ-

ent college programs over his 38-year career winning titles with Northern Michigan in 1991 and Michigan State in 2007. He had 738 career wins becoming only the fifth head coach to surpass 700 victories.

The Hobey Baker golf/banquet outing will also include a silent auction of sports memorabilia along with a cigar roller on site. The banquet will be held in an outdoor tent with limited seating at each table. Master of Ceremonies for the banquet presentation will be ESPN commentator Clay Matvick. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at hobeybaker.com/banquet.

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All Good Things

by DAN BAUER It might be as simple as the final page of a good book, or the last bite of prime cut rib eye steak. It could be as bittersweet as a high school graduation or a new job opportunity. Or it can be as painful as the loss of a family pet or the broken heart over the death of family member or friend. When you are young you don’t even realize it is happening, and then at some point, there is a moment when it comes into clear focus, all good things must come to an end.

Why did they have to be right about this one?

We abstractly talk about these moments in our life as doors closing and turning the page. We walk away; we move on, we finish a chapter. When what you are leaving behind is your college debt or a bad job, they can be times to celebrate. Never have I watched one of the “good things” in my life come to a close and said, well it’s about time. And while bad stretches can seem to last forever, the good things always close up shop earlier than we would like.

Everyone would probably agree that the worldwide pandemic has at the very least put a halt to many good things. Others it has indeed ended.

Making lists has become a favorite digital pastime as we search for ways to electronically connect to each other.

We could all easily put together one that includes all the things we miss and have taken for granted instead of being thankful for.

Opening new doors can be as difficult as closing old ones, and they are virtually tantamount in their existence.

One is always followed closely by the other. And as those doors swing, we are forced to embrace an intimidating

concept called change and the entire unknown that accompanies it. It becomes an emotional ping-pong game bouncing from the sadness of leaving and the anticipation of what is ahead.

Tom Brady, going through a change of his own recently said, “Changes and challenges are part of life. They’re supposed to happen. They need to happen sometimes.”

When faced with those life changing decisions we seek the right answer, but like a contestant on “Let’s Make Deal” nobody can provide it but you.

Surprisingly, there is no shortage of videos on this door dilemma tabbed, “The Monty Hall Problem.” Apparently it involves math, no wonder I struggle with it, and has baffled mathematicians for decades.

Eighteen years ago I closed a door and opened a new one by accepting a job at Wausau East and left behind Spooner and a Rails Hockey program I had been a part of for eleven years.

When I telephoned East athletic director Mike Younggren and told him yes, I was excited and it felt like the right decision. Four months later as I drove away from my house in Spooner for the last time, I felt physically ill and was convinced I had made a huge mistake.

A year later I still wasn’t convinced.

Like wading into a new movie there is uncertainty and every new character you meet is a stranger. Time disappears, you get pulled in and two hours, or twenty years pass, and as the credits roll you wonder where the time went. Reluctantly, Wausau became our home and my youngest daughters became the first in our family to start and finish in the same school district.

The pain was replaced by people who became colleagues, neighbors and lifelong friends. I built my own small business, welcomed my first two grandchil-

dren and walked my oldest daughter down the aisle. Layers of great memories have been painted over the previously strange blank canvas.

Now again, due to a job change that came with little warning, another door must reluctantly be closed. I spent time penning letters to all my players after I turned in my letter of resignation as head coach of the Wisconsin Valley Union. It was both a rewarding and emotionally draining task. When a good thing, like my time with the Union ends, I find myself still lamenting and second-guessing my decision.

The process of moving again is intimidating and the painful memories of leaving Spooner come rushing back.

The thought of packing up all I have accumulated both physically (a bit of a hoarder) and emotionally is overwhelming. And while the capacity of your house has a limit, your mind’s ability to store emotions is infinite. The door closes but the emotional suitcase comes with you.

The pandemic is physically forcing millions of doors to close, and as a society we are overwhelmed. In my mind, I felt the same crushing sense of doors slamming shut as I said goodbye to my players. Thankfully I know, and while I am not there yet, there is a silver lining ahead. Like the puppy or kitten that will be the next family member, the excitement of opening that new door awaits.

You know the new door will bring opportunity and a new challenge. The comfort zone you occupy will be replaced by the new normal you will forge. For me, the adrenalin of a new challenge has been the catalyst to move forward and resist the urge to look back. The experience and knowledge gained prompt confidence and eagerness to step through the new door and

discover the next good thing!

As I take a final look back, I am thankful for this chapter and the many doors that took me from Wausau East to the Central Wisconsin Storm to Waupaca and finally the creation of the Wisconsin Valley Union. In each experience there were dedicated players, supportive parents and unique journeys through each season. I met players who impacted me in a way I will never forget and dozens of parents who have changed my perceptions with their unwavering support. I will leave feeling great pride in the renaissance of the Lumberjacks, getting to the state tournament with my daughters, meeting the challenge in Waupaca and the creation of the “Sisterhood.” Great memories built by great players, coaches and parents.

Finally to my adopted “daughters,” thanks for making practice the best part of every day and for believing in and helping create the “Sisterhood.”

Thanks for teaching me about coaching girls and helping me realize that I can push you harder, communicate even better and let my passion for the game always shine through. I will miss you terribly and only the prospect of finding a new “hockey family” keeps me optimistic to find a new door. I care about each of you like you were my own daughters.

I know one day looking back there will be memories filled with smiles and laughter, but right now the hurt of seeing it end keeps my foot firmly stuck in the door.

Dan Bauer is a free-lance writer, retired teacher & hockey coach in Wausau, Wis. You can contact him at drbauer13@gmail.com

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NOTEBOOK Chicago Cougars All-Star Defenseman Mudd commits to St. Olaf College

by JIM DENHOLLANDER

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Sam Mudd pushed an already solid Chicago Cougars team to new heights with his arrival late in the season and he will take his act to St. Olaf College beginning this fall.

The 5-foot-9-inch, 200-pound defenseman from St. Louis, Mo., battled back from an early season injury while playing Tier-II hockey in Canada and joined the Cougars for their final dozen contests this season.

While anchoring an already stout defensive corps, the defenseman also picked up 27 points for his new team down the stretch. He was also named to the USPHL Premier Midwest East All-Star Team. Those accomplishments were noticed by the brass at St. Olaf, a perennial contender in the NCAA Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Mudd said he and former Cougars’ coach Brad Stoffers actually connected much earlier and stayed in contact.

“Brad Stoffers was interested in me my rookie junior year,” said Mudd in a telephone interview. “I started out in Springfield. He always had expressed his interest in me and finally, about halfway through the year in Kirkland Lake, it wasn’t really working out. I felt like I had to make a change as a player, try to get a change of scenery and I made the move and ended up loving it [in Chicago]. It really worked out.”

The Cougars were already well on their way to a league-best 299 goals on the season and Mudd just gave the team another dimension pouring in the points from the blue line.

“I actually had an ankle injury [lateral ankle sprain] earlier on this year so I was kind of rebounding from that when I was there and when I got back in Chicago, I would say I was in the full swing of things,” said Mudd.

“I was feeling great. Getting to Chicago and just having my head coach and the players believing in me, it re-

ally boosted my confidence once I got there.”

Playing at St. Olaf allows Mudd a chance to take his game to the next level while staying in the Midwest.

“We were in contact with the Athletic Director prior to the Head Coach [Eddie Effinger] being hired there. I had a couple options to work around.

My family and I were wanting to find a place where I would do well academically,” said Mudd, adding they were all impressed with both the educational and hockey opportunities at the school.

“At St. Olaf, we saw what the school had to offer and what the team had to offer and we jumped right on it.”

The school visit is often when the player and school make the final link, but due to the current restrictions in place, Mudd never got that opportunity.

“It’s funny, I actually haven’t seen the campus in person yet,” said Mudd.

“I’m hoping to head up there sometime this summer to check it out. From what I have seen, pictures and whatnot, it looks like I’ll fit in very well there.”

A chance to play for Effinger, another St. Louis area native, is appealing to Mudd as well.

“We have a past connection. I think his junior coach was my U16 coach. It’s a small world. It’s kind of funny.

“Once I talked to Coach Effinger, he did a good job, I will say, he sold the school.”

Mudd is hoping to major in Economics and Effinger told him not only are there others on the team with the same or similar majors, but they generally will help the younger players having been through the classes already.

“We heard St. Olaf had a strong Economics area there and that’s what I wanted to study. Everything was just adding up.”

Mudd helped the Cougars wrap up a division title and then overcome a tough challenge from Fort Wayne to clinch a berth at Nationals. The Cou-

gars dropped its first game at the National championship but was far from out of it before the plug was pulled suddenly.

“We were really excited to go to Boston,” recalled Mudd. “It was kind of the mindset from when I got [to Chicago]. Let’s get to Boston and see what we can do there. Unfortunately, and I’m not going to make any excuses by any means, but losing that first game but with everything that was going on, I’m sure everyone’s heads were all over the place.”

Things were changing minute to minute on that opening day. After first announcing there would be no spectators at the games, the USPHL ultimately canceled the tournament early into Round Robin play.

“Unfortunately, we lost that game and then the tournament got canceled.

I thought we very well had a chance to make it past that first round robin.”

Despite the brief stay, Mudd has nothing but praise for the USPHL. “I’m pretty proud of the USPHL.

I think it is headed in the right direction. I like what they’re building,” said Mudd referring to a host of teams being added to the Premier League in the off-season.

The off-season has been challenging for some with no ice available in many places but Mudd has been able to get his workouts done in the St. Louis area.

“I’m actually blessed,” said Mudd who has been getting online training from a group he has been with for a few years. “I’m also lucky to have a home gym. I’m able to work out there. I’ve been able to get on the ice in St. Louis a couple times. It is tough though.

Other than that, I’ve been stickhandling and working out at home.”

The hard work Mudd is putting in now will likely making him prepared and able to fill a prominent role in his freshman season at St. Olaf.

The USPHL congratulates Sam Mudd, his family, the Chicago Cougars, and St. Olaf College for his commitment.

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NOTEBOOK 2020 NCDC Combine puts more than 200 players on display in Indiana

by JOSHUA BOYD USPHL.com

The 2020 NCDC Combine in Dyer, Indiana, wrapped up early on Sunday evening, re-opening hockey after three months away from the ice for USPHL teams, and for most players as well. Fifteen games and several hundred player-coach conferences took place at the Midwest Training and Ice Center in Dyer, Ind. There was representation by seven National Collegiate Development Conference teams at this first 2020 NCDC Combine – Utica Jr. Comets, Islanders Hockey Club, Northern Cyclones, New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs, Boston Junior Bruins, Boston Advantage and Twin City Thunder.

Overall, more than 35 different USPHL teams were in attendance scouting more than 200 prospects for 2020-21 and beyond, all born between the years 2000 and 2004. There was representation from all 10 of the divisions for the USPHL Premier in 202021, including from the new Western and Mountain Divisions.

The league held two seminars to teach the players about the United

States Premier Hockey League development model, from the NCDC to the Premier and beyond.

There are limited openings for the next NCDC Combine, scheduled for July 30-31 in Fraser, Mich. Go to USPHL.com/Combines for details.

Minnesota Moose’s Maximilian Haselbacher commits to Hamline University

by MINNESOTA MOOSE STAFF Austrian native and 1999-born goaltender Maximilian Haselbacher played 43 games with the Moose during his two years in Blaine, Minn.

As a goaltender, he averaged 2.49 GAA and a .903 save percentage (including a .922 save percentage during a 2018-19 All-Star season), which has earned him a spot on the Hamline University NCAA Division III Pipers hockey team.

Haselbacher recalls his time with the Moose fondly, stating that the experience was great and that he loved his time spent with the team and in the state of hockey.

It was being part of such a strong hockey-loving area that taught him important values such as community service and helping others. These values were so particularly sought after and he enjoyed his time in Minnesota so much that it played a huge role in his decision to attend Hamline University.

“I chose HU because of the great academics and their hockey program. It is also close to where I wanted to be so it’s a perfect fit,” added Haselbacher.

He also learned personal development while playing in the USPHL. “Junior hockey helps you understand how to be a better player and person every day. You bond with your teammates over a long season and that bond will never go away,” he added.

It is those same bonds of friendship and family that will never go away, even when Haselbacher moves on to play at the collegiate level.

As he goes on, he will remember fondly his time with the Moose. He acknowledges the great coaching staff and the program itself for helping to prepare him for the next step. Aside from his time on the ice, Haselbacher appreciated all his teammates that made his time with the team so special.

Haselbacher would like to thank all the coaches, his family and everybody that has helped him get to where he is today and where he will go in the future.

The Minnesota Moose take pride in being one of the top premier programs in advancing players to the next level whether it be NCAA, ACHA, NAIA or Tier 2 Juniors. Players interested in playing for the Minnesota Moose should contact Head Coach/GM Jon Jonasson at mnmoosecoach@gmail.com or 952457-0525.

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WCHA welcomes the University of St. Thomas to the league In 2021-22

NCAA Division III power will become the WCHA’s eighth program after making the jump to Division I BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association will grow by one member as the league’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome the University of St. Thomas as the league’s eighth program beginning with the 2021-22 season.

“On behalf of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, I am pleased to welcome the University of St. Thomas to our league,” WCHA Women’s League Board Chairman and University of Wisconsin Senior Associate Athletic Director Jason King said. “As we’ve gone through the membership process with St. Thomas, I have been impressed with their leadership at all levels, as well as their vision for their University, their athletics programs and their women’s hockey team. This is a big win not only for our league, but also for the sport of women’s hockey.”

Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas will join current WCHA member University of Minnesota as the second Division I athletic department in the state of Minnesota. In addition to its membership in the WCHA Women’s League, 19 of the school’s remaining 21 sports will join the Summit League while the school’s football program will join the Pioneer League. League membership for men’s ice hockey will be announced at a later date.

“We are thrilled to welcome the University of St. Thomas to the WCHA in 2021,” WCHA Commissioner Jennifer Flowers said. “St. Thomas is a

dynamic private institution that brings with it a history of excellence both academically and athletically. The addition of St. Thomas enhances the WCHA’s regional footprint and further diversifies our incredible league. We look forward to expanding our Twin Cities fanbase by welcoming the passionate Tommie fans. The WCHA is proud to be the women’s hockey home for the University of St. Thomas.”

Located in St. Paul, Minn., St. Thomas was a founding member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1920 and will mark a century of membership in the MIAC when its programs compete in the league for the final time during the 2020-21 academic year. With 6,173 undergraduate students, St. Thomas will be the first private school to compete in the WCHA and the sixth league member located in the state of Minnesota.

“St. Thomas’ mission – to educate students to be morally responsible leaders who advance the common good – calls us to make an impact, and our reclassification to Division I allows us to broaden that impact,” St. Thomas President Dr. Julie H. Sullivan said.

“We are thrilled to become part of the proud tradition of the Women’s League of the WCHA. Competing against these prominent women’s hockey programs will help St. Thomas extend its reach and, ultimately, advance our mission.”

The Tommies have emerged as one of the top programs in Division III women’s hockey. St. Thomas boasts a

357-171-52 (.660) all-time record after posting its 20th-consecutive winning season in 2019-20. St. Thomas has appeared in two Division III Frozen Fours, finished in the top-three in the MIAC 19 times in the last 20 seasons, claimed six MIAC regular season titles, six MIAC postseason crowns and earned six NCAA playoff berths since the program’s first season of NCAA competition in 1998-99.

“I want to thank Commissioner Flowers and the WCHA Board for their support of our efforts to reclassify to Division I,” St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten said. “We’re thrilled to join the country’s premier women’s college hockey conference and look forward to establishing new traditions and rivalries with some of the most historic hockey brands at any level. This decision aligns with our university’s bold vision to ever press forward. I am excited for the opportunity to compete at the Division I level, while keeping a watchful eye on ensuring conditions for our student-athletes to pursue comprehensive excellence.”

While working through the NCAA transition process, St. Thomas will be immediately eligible for the WCHA regular season and postseason championships in 2021-22.

The addition of St. Thomas will return the WCHA to eight member institutions in 2021-22. The league was an eight-team circuit from 2004-05 through 2016-17 before the discontin-

uation of the women’s hockey program at North Dakota.

University of St. Thomas Quick Facts Founded: 1885 Location: St. Paul, Minn.

President: Dr. Julie Sullivan Vice President/Director of Athletics: Dr. Phil Esten Undergrad Enrollment: 6,173 Nickname: Tommies Colors: Purple and Grey Hockey Arena: St. Thomas Ice Arena (Capacity: 1,000) First Year of NCAA Hockey: 1998-99 All-time Record: 357-171-52 (.660) Conference Regular Season Titles: 6 Conference Postseason Titles: 6 NCAA Division III Playoff Appearances: 6 NCAA Division III Frozen Four Appearances: 2 About the University of St. Thomas Located in St. Paul, Minn., the University of St. Thomas supports 22 varsity teams (11 men’s and 11 women’s) and more than 700 student-athletes.

With 16 team national championships, 68 individual/relay national titles, and 110 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, St. Thomas has established itself as one of the premier comprehensive NCAA Division III athletic departments in the country.

Dean Thibodeau promoted to Assistant Commissioner, Operations BLOOMINGTON, Minn.

– WCHA President and Men’s League Commissioner Bill Robertson and WCHA Vice President and Women’s League Commissioner Jennifer Flowers announced July 1 that WCHA Operations & Administration Manager Dean Thibodeau has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner, Operations.

“Dean Thibodeau has had a significant impact on WCHA operations in his two years with the league,” Robertson and Flowers said in a joint statement.

“His work in the areas of human resources, finance, league and event operations has improved the efficiency of both leagues and has resulted in a higher level of service for our member institutions.”

Thibodeau joined the WCHA Office as Operations and Administration Manager in July 2018 following eight seasons in various operations roles at

Minnesota, Wisconsin and his alma mater, St. Cloud State, and a stint at Twin Cities-based Cargill, where he served as an associate credit analyst.

Thibodeau manages the Association budget, accounting and payroll, human resources, vendor contracts and Association office operations, while serving as director for the men’s postseason tournament and the women’s WCHA Final Faceoff championship.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my contributions to the league that I have been committed to for over a decade,” Thibodeau said. “It is exciting to take the next steps with our members to preserve a long-standing tradition of hockey excellence.”

About the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s League The Western Collegiate Hockey Association, among the most historic,

tradition-rich and successful conferences in all of collegiate athletics, will mark its 69th season of men’s competition in 2020-21. The 10-team NCAA Division I conference consists of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (Chargers), the University of Alaska Anchorage (Seawolves), the University of Alaska (Nanooks), Bemidji State University (Beavers), Bowling Green State University (Falcons), Ferris State University (Bulldogs), Lake Superior State University (Lakers), Michigan Technological University (Huskies), Minnesota State University (Mavericks) and Northern Michigan University (Wildcats).

About the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Women’s League The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association will

mark its 22nd season in 2020-21. The nation’s premier women’s hockey conference, WCHA member institutions have won a record 17 national championships since the league’s inception in 1999 (including 16 of a possible 19 NCAA titles), while producing seven Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winners, 105 All-Americans and numerous Olympic and national team members.

The seven-team, NCAA Division I conference consists of: Bemidji State University (Beavers), the University of Minnesota (Golden Gophers), the University of Minnesota Duluth (Bulldogs), Minnesota State University (Mavericks), Ohio State University (Buckeyes), St. Cloud State University (Huskies) and the University of Wisconsin (Badgers).

For more information, visit wcha. com.

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Stuart from the Mayo Clinic on hockey’s return to the ice – NOTEBOOK – Dr. Michael Stuart, USA Hockey’s chief medical and safety officer, did his best to provide a simple answer to a complicated question: Is it safe to play hockey now?

“Yes, if done correctly,” said Stuart, orthopedic surgeon and co-director of sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

As Americans gradually return to more activities during the loosening of restrictions that are part of the ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Stuart discussed what is needed to make that return as safe as possible during an interview with USAHockey. com.

“The strategies to prevent transmission of infectious diseases have been around for a long time,” Stuart said of routines that have received increased emphasis in recent months. “It’s something that we all should practice and certainly will need to continue in the future.

“Wearing masks and social distancing are new, but frequent handwashing and sanitizing surfaces, etc., are important to reduce spread of influenza, colds and now COVID-19. That is the way of the future and it’s not going away.”

USAHockey.com: Is it safe to play hockey now?

Dr. Michael Stuart: Yes, I think

USA Hockey’s Chief Medical & Safety Officer says it’s safe to play hockey now

it’s safe to return to many activities, provided we follow the advice of our health-care professionals. Returning to hockey is no different than returning to many other aspects of our lives.

USAH: What can players do to make sure they’re staying safe once they get on the ice?

MS: The players need to adhere to the basic principles of personal hygiene, social distancing, protective equipment and a clean environment.

This includes frequently washing your hands, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and using personal water bottles and towels. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to it. So, we certainly want to avoid close contact with anyone who is sick. If they’re not sick even, you want to maintain a distance of six feet when possible by avoiding crowded locker rooms, getting dressed at home, putting on and taking off skates while sitting on chairs that are spaced out in the lobby.

Social distancing is more difficult when on the ice, but USA Hockey has done a wonderful job designing small group practices with novel drills that decrease close player contact. We discourage chalk talks, goal celebrations and post-game handshakes. There are other ways to congratulate and ac-

knowledge both teammates and opponents that don’t involve direct contact.

We should wear cloth-type masks in a public setting; for example, arrival and departure from the arena. Our hockey facilities are well aware of the principles of disinfecting surfaces and equipment after each use.

USAH: What are some specific things that the players and their parents need to understand about the ways they should be cleaning their equipment?

MS: Sanitize your hands as soon as you leave the ice, wipe down surfaces with disinfectants and clean your equipment, including stick, gloves and helmet. There may be some advantage in wearing a full shield that can block some droplets if people sneeze or cough. However, no currently available facial protection can prevent inhalation of aerosolized droplets.

USAH: Other than what we’ve already discussed, is there anything that parents should know when watching out for their children as they return to hockey and other sports?

MS: Parents should follow local and state guidelines. We should plan to stay home if we have any symptoms, such as cough, fever, loss of taste or smell. We should not assemble in large groups just yet. We are excited about

Hockey Doc:

Bucket-handle meniscus tear

Question: I injured my knee when I was checked into the boards during a college game and have a bucket-handle tear of my meniscus. Should I have it repaired or should I have it taken out so I can return back to playing hockey right away?

Answer: A bucket-handle tear of a meniscus happens when the meniscus is detached from its normal position in the back of the knee and flips to the front.

Essentially, it looks like the handle on a bucket, whereas instead of the main portion of the meniscus being on the back of the bucket, it is flipped to the front of the bucket. Because the meniscus is quite wide, when it does flip to the front, it prevents the knee from being able to be straightened out.

Thus, athletes who have an injury and cannot straighten out their knee have to be concerned about whether they have a bucket-handle tear of their meniscus.

The meniscus is the most important structure in the knee to prevent arthritis. It is essential for proper joint health. The meniscus acts both as a cushion to prevent the knee from being overloaded, and also helps to make the knee more stable, especially if there is a concurrent ligament tear.

There are two menisci within the knee. The medial meniscus is on the inside part of the knee and provides 50 percent of the cushioning for the inside part of the knee, whereas the lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee and provides 70 percent of

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the cushioning for the lateral compartment of the knee. When one loses either their medial meniscus or lateral meniscus, there is a very high risk for the development of arthritis, sometimes within as early as a few years.

Thus, it is essential in all but very unusual circumstances that patients, such as you, have a bucket-handle tear of their meniscus repaired. This is especially important for younger athletes or in high-level professional athletes because the lack of a meniscus not only leads to arthritis, it has also been shown in published studies to shorten one’s athletic career.

Meniscus repair techniques have greatly improved over the past decade. While historically many athletes would have their meniscus taken out to get back to play sooner, this has been shown to be very short-sighted because it not only leads to arthritis but also has been shown to shorten an athlete’s career. Thus, when a young or professional athlete has a bucket-handle tear of their meniscus, it should be repaired.

The best way to repair a bucket-handle tear is by using inside-out vertical mattress sutures. We have found that using the more sutures, the better it is to be able to have the

athlete return back to competition sooner and safely. Supplementing a meniscus repair with biologic healing factors, such as making holes in the middle of the knee to release stem cells (called a marrow venting procedure) or adding in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) has also been felt to increase the healing potential of a meniscus repair. In general, isolated meniscus repairs are kept non-weight bearing for six weeks to allow the meniscus to heal around the periphery where it is sewn and then athletes usually can start to resume full activities anywhere from four to six months after a bucket-handle meniscus tear repair.

Thus, in your case, it would be strongly indicated to perform a meniscus repair so you have your knee at a high level of functioning ability for the rest of your life. Taking out a bucket-handle tear would not be indicated because of the much higher risk of arthritis. As we understand more about the knee, a crusade to “save the meniscus” is being advocated by most surgeons to prevent the development of osteoarthritis.

Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D. is a complex knee and sports medicine surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina and Eagan, Minn. He is very active in research for the prevention and treatment of ice hockey injuries, from mini-Mites to the NHL.

getting our athletes back on the ice, but should avoid crowded lobbies or stands. Social distancing applies to everyone, not just the athletes.

USAH: For coaches, what are things they should be doing in the rinks?

MS: Coaches have to be aware that they may be more susceptible to COVID-19 than our young athletes.

The same personal hygiene, social distancing and personal protection applies to them. A coach may choose to wear a mask on the ice because they don’t have the same level of physical exertion as their players do.

USAH: The other part of the equation is the officials. What can officials do to protect themselves and what are some extra steps they might be able to take to keep all involved in the game safe?

MS: The same principles apply to our officials. There should be hand sanitizer on the benches, in the penalty box area and the scorer’s table so they can clean their hands during a break in the action. They should avoid touching their face after handling the puck. Officials are actively skating throughout the game, so it may be difficult to wear a mask.

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PHOTOS BY MIKE THILL 2020 MINNESOTA WILD TRAINING CAMP ROSTER Minnesota Wild goalie and Minnesota-born player Alex Stalock.

Kevin Fiala celebrates a goal with teammates. Fiala emerged as a top scoring threat of the Wild down the stretch, and will be a leading player in training camp as the Wild prepare for their Aug. 2 match up against Vancouver in the NHL playoffs.

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FORWARDS 6 Ryan Donato 7 Nico Sturm

HT WT SHOOTS BORN BIRTHPLACE 6-1 192 Left 4/9/96 Boston, Massachusetts 6-3 206 Left 5/3/95 Augsburg, Germany

9 Mikko Koivu 11 Zach Parise 12 Eric Staal 14 Joel Eriksson Ek 17 Marcus Foligno 18 Jordan Greenway 19 Luke Kunin 22 Kevin Fiala 23 J.T. Brown 26 Gerald Mayhew

6-3 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-6 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-19

27 Alex Galchenyuk 36 Mats Zuccarello 37 Kyle Rau

6-1 207 Left 5-8 178 Left 5-8 175 Left

2/12/92 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/1/87 Oslo, Norway 10/24/92 Eden Prairie, Minnesota

38 Ryan Hartman 41 Luke Johnson

6-0 189 Right 5-11 177 Right

9/20/94 Hilton Head Island, S.C. 9/19/94 Grand Forks, North Dakota

48 Sam Anas 49 Victor Rask

5-8 159 Right 6-2 193 Left

6/1/93 3/1/93

Potomac, Maryland Leksand, Sweden

DEFENSEMEN 20 Ryan Suter 21 Carson Soucy 24 Matt Dumba 25 Jonas Brodin 44 Matt Bartkowski 46 Jared Spurgeon 47 Louie Belpedio 59 Calen Addison 61 Brennan Menell

HT 6-1 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-0

BORN 1/21/85 7/27/94 7/25/94 7/12/93 6/4/88 11/29/89 5/14/96 4/11/20 5/24/97

BIRTHPLACE Madison, Wisconsin Viking, Alberta Regina, Saskatchewan Karlstad, Sweden Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Edmonton, Alberta Skokie, Illinois Brandon, Manitoba Woodbury, Minnesota

77 Brad Hunt

5-9 176 Left

GOALTENDERS 31 Kaapo Kahkonen

HT WT CATCHES BORN BIRTHPLACE 6-2 215 Left 8/16/96 Helsinki, Finland

32 Alex Stalock 40 Devan Dubnyk 42 Mat Robson

6-0 200 Left 6-6 224 Left 6-3 180 Left

INJURED 29 Greg Pateryn

HT WT SHOOTS BORN BIRTHPLACE 6-3 220 Right 6/20/90 Sterling Heights, Michigan

213 195 206 210 224 225 197 193 182 166

WT 206 210 180 194 198 167 196 180 175

Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Left Right Right

SHOOTS Left Left Right Left Left Right Right Right Right

3/12/83 7/28/84 10/29/84 1/29/97 8/10/91 2/16/97 12/4/97 7/22/96 7/2/90 12/31/92

Turku, Finland Minneapolis, Minnesota Thunder Bay, Ontario Karlstad, Sweden Buffalo, New York Canton, New York Chesterfield, Missouri St. Gallen, Switzerland Burnsville, Minnesota Wyandotte, Michigan

2019-20 TEAM Minnesota Iowa Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Iowa Iowa Minnesota Pittsburgh/Minnesota Minnesota Iowa

LGE NHL AHL NHL NHL NHL NHL NHL NHL NHL NHL NHL AHL AHL NHL NHL NHL AHL

GP 62 55 6 55 69 66 62 59 67 63 64 62 49 13 59 65 51

G 14 12 2 4 25 19 8 11 8 25 23 9 39 2 8 15 14

A 9 20 0 17 21 28 21 14 20 16 31 13 22 0 16 22 29

PTS 23 32 2 21 46 47 29 25 28 31 54 22 61 2 24 37 43

PIM 12 18 0 28 8 28 22 30 54 55 42 55 68 2 16 18 6

ACQ TRD/19 FA/19

Minnesota Iowa Minnesota Iowa Minnesota

NHL AHL NHL AHL NHL

69 42 3 63 43

9 18 0 20 5

11 13 0 50 8

20 31 0 70 13

69 43 0 10 6

FA/19 FA/19

LGE NHL NHL NHL NHL AHL NHL AHL WHL AHL NHL NHL

GP 69 55 69 69 55 62 62 50 57 5 59

G 8 7 6 2 2 12 5 10 5 0 8

A 40 7 18 26 16 20 15 42 42 0 11

PTS 48 14 24 28 18 32 20 52 47 0 19

PIM 12 18 41 24 55 18 102 51 36 2 6

ACQ FA/12 EN/13 EN/12 EN/11 FA/18 FA/10 EN/14 TRD/20 FA/17

W-L-OT 25-6-3 3-1-1 20-11-4 12-15-2 11-10-5

SO 7 0 4 1 1

GAA 2.07 2.96 2.67 3.35 2.97

SV% .927 .913 .910 .890 .901

ACQ EN/14

GP G 20 0

A 3

2019-20 TEAM Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Iowa Minnesota Iowa Lethbridge Iowa Minnesota 8/24/88 Maple Ridge, British Columbia Minnesota

7/28/87 St. Paul, Minnesota 5/4/86 Regina, Saskatchewan 3/26/96 Mississauga, Ontario

2019-20 TEAM Iowa Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Iowa 2019-20 TEAM Minnesota

LGE AHL NHL NHL NHL AHL LGE NHL

GP 34 5 38 30 26

EN/01 FA/12 FA/16 EN/15 TRD/17 EN/15 EN/16 TRD/19 FA/18 FA/19 TRD/20 FA/19 FA/17

FA/16 TRD/19

TRD/19

FA/16 TRD/15 FA/19

PTS PIM ACQ 3 6 FA/18

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2019 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7

Pick 34 39 47 102 110 131 132 146 148 163 173 196

Player Pos. Bobby Brink RW Jackson LaCombe D Drew Helleson D Aaron Huglen C Ryder Donovan C Rhett Pitlick LW Trevor Janicke C Mike Koster D Ethan Haider G Will Francis D Ben Brinkman D Bryce Brodzinski RW

2012 NHL Entry Draft Drafted By Philadelphia Anaheim Colorado Buffalo Vegas Montreal Anaheim Toronto Nashville Anaheim Dallas Philadelphia

Drafted From Sioux City (USHL) Shattuck-St. Mary’s U.S. Under-18 Team Roseau HS Duluth East HS Chaska HS Central Illinois (USHL) Chaska HS MN Magicians (NAHL) Cedar Rapids (USHL) Minnesota (B1G) Blaine HS

Hometown Excelsior Eden Prairie Farmington Roseau Duluth Chaska Maple Grove Chaska Maple Grove Shoreview Edina Ham Lake

Drafted By N.Y. Rangers St. Louis Anaheim Calgary Anaheim Philadelphia Tampa Bay Winnipeg Ottawa Minnesota

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team Minnesota Duluth (NCAA) Chicago (USHL) Edina HS Elk River HS U.S. Under-18 Team Sioux City (USHL) Waterloo (USHL) Minnetonka HS Tri-City (USHL)

Hometown Hopkins Hibbing Grand Rapids Edina Elk River Grand Rapids Hermantown New Prague Minnetonka Fridley

Drafted By Buffalo Montreal Dallas Winnipeg Nashville Pittsburgh San Jose Los Angeles Philadelphia Tampa Bay Washington Colorado Tampa Bay Minnesota Columbus New Jersey Chicago

Drafted From Eden Prairie HS St. Cloud State (NCAA) Boston University (NCAA) Hermantown HS U.S. Under-18 Team Fargo (USHL) U.S. Under-18 Team Waterloo (USHL) Stillwater Area HS Elk River HS Elk River HS Eden Prairie HS Edina HS Waterloo (USHL) St. Thomas Academy Sioux City (USHL) Lakeville South HS

Hometown Eden Prairie Lakeville Lakeville Hermantown Edina Edina Prior Lake Roseville Stillwater Elk River Elk River Eden Prairie Edina Lakeville St. Paul St. Louis Park Burnsville

Drafted By N.Y. Islanders Dallas Boston New Jersey Nashville Carolina Montreal Calgary Toronto Columbus Chicago

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team Blaine HS U.S. Under-18 Team U.S. Under-18 Team Muskegon (USHL) Chicago (USHL) Hill-Murray HS Grand Rapids HS Victoria (WHL) Aberdeen (NAHL) Denver (NCAA)

Hometown Edina Ham Lake Minneapolis Roseville Plymouth Medina Falcon Heights Grand Rapids Edina Minneapolis Elk River

Drafted By Vancouver Columbus Nashville Buffalo Tampa Bay Boston Minnesota

Drafted From Waterloo (USHL) Portland (WHL) Waterloo (USHL) Moorhead HS Sioux City (USHL) Mahtomedi HS Lakeville North HS

Hometown Burnsville Crookston St. Paul Moorhead Edina Mahtomedi Lakeville

Drafted By Columbus Nashville Winnipeg N.Y. Rangers St. Louis Los Angeles Winnipeg Washington Detroit Chicago N.Y. Rangers Florida Edmonton Washington Chicago

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team U.S. Under-18 Team U.S. Under-18 Team Portland (WHL) Tri-City (USHL) Omaha (USHL) Sioux Falls (USHL) U.S. Under-18 Team Wenatchee (NAHL) Eden Prairie HS Edina HS Edina HS Omaha (USHL) Eden Prairie HS Penticton (BCHL)

Hometown Bloomington Cottage Grove Golden Valley St. Louis Park St. Cloud Excelsior Forest Lake Chaska Andover Eden Prairie Edina Edina Rochester Eden Prairie Chanhassen

Drafted By Florida Buffalo St. Louis N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh Los Angeles Winnipeg Nashville San Jose Washington Anaheim Los Angeles San Jose Minnesota San Jose

Drafted From Waterloo (USHL) Edina HS Minnetonka HS Waterloo (USHL) Sioux City (USHL) U.S. Under-18 Team Omaha (USHL) Burnsville HS Muskegon (USHL) Sioux City (USHL) Benilde-St. Margaret’s HS St. Cloud State U.S. Under-18 Team Grand Rapids HS Sioux City (USHL)

Hometown Faribault Edina Minnetonka Plymouth Woodbury Apple Valley East Grand Forks Burnsville Ham Lake Cambridge Plymouth Ham Lake East Grand Forks Grand Rapids Maplewood

2018 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 7 7

Pick 22 45 79 108 116 174 183 184 194 210

Player Pos. K’Andre Miller D Scott Perunovich D Blake McLaughlin LW Demetrios Koumontzis LW Jack Perbix RW Gavin Hain C Cole Koepke LW Jared Moe G Luke Loheit RW Sam Hentges C

2017 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7

Pick 8 25 26 43 61 93 102 103 137 169 182 187 200 209 210 214 215

Player Pos. Casey Mittelstadt C Ryan Poehling C Jake Oettinger G Dylan Samberg D Grant Mismash C Clayton Phillips D Scott Reedy C Mikey Anderson D Noah Cates LW Nick Perbix D Benton Maass D Nicky Leivermann D Sammy Walker C Nick Swaney RW Robbie Stucker D Matt Hellickson D Josh Ess D

2016 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 6

Pick 19 25 49 73 76 104 124 126 152 155 173

Player Kieffer Bellows Riley Tufte Ryan Lindgren Joey Anderson Rem Pitllick Max Zimmer Casey Staum Mitchell Mattson Jack Walker Peter Thome Blake Hillman

Pos. LW LW D RW C LW D C D G D

2015 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 3 4 5 7 7

Pick 23 38 85 92 150 195 204

Player Brock Boeser Paul Bittner Tommy Novak Will Borgen Ryan Zuhlsdorf Jack Becker Jack Sadek

Pos. RW LW C D D C D

2014 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7

Pick 47 51 69 85 110 120 129 134 136 141 142 143 153 159 208

Player Ryan Collins Jack Dougherty Jack Glover Keegan Iverson Austin Poganski Steve Johnson C.J. Franklin Shane Gersich Chase Perry Luc Snuggerud Tyler Nanne Miguel Fidler Tyler Vesel Steven Spinner Jack Ramsey

Pos. D D D C RW D LW C G D D LW C RW RW

2013 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7

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Pick 31 38 47 76 77 118 127 140 141 144 147 148 151 167 201

Player Ian McCoshen Connor Hurley Tommy Vannelli Taylor Cammarata Jake Guentzel Hudson Fasching Tucker Poolman Teemu Kivihalme Michael Brodzinski Blake Heinrich Grant Besse Jonny Brodzinski Gage Ausmus Avery Peterson Jake Jackson

Pos. D C D C/LW C RW D D D D RW C D C C

Rd 1 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 7

Pick 28 68 112 126 133 159 185 188 204

Player Brady Skjei John Draeger Zach Stepan Dom Toninato Logan Nelson Collin Olson Jake Bischoff Louie Nanne Judd Peterson

Pos. D D C C C G D LW C/RW

2011 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7

Pick 60 72 83 91 98 101 128 130 131 154 174 177 178 189 203

Player Mario Lucia Steven Fogarty Andy Welinski Kyle Rau Mike Reilly Joseph Labate Seth Ambroz Tony Cameranesi Nick Seeler Ed Wittchow Josh Archibald Travis Boyd Adam Wilcox Patrick Daly Max Everson

Pos. LW C D C D C RW C D D F C G D D

2010 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7

Pick 15 19 30 31 37 53 54 74 82 88 114 142 160 165 180 191 201 203

Player Derek Forbort Nick Bjugstad Brock Nelson Tyler Pitlick Justin Faulk Mark Alt Justin Holl Max Gardiner Jason Clark Max Gaede Joe Faust Caleb Herbert Tanner Lane Zane Gothberg Nick Mattson Mac Carruth Ben Marshall Christian Isackson

Pos. D C C C D D D C C/LW RW D C C G D G D RW

2009 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7

Pick 16 22 41 63 67 71 89 91 110 114 150 152 202

Player Pos. Nick Leddy D Jordan Schroeder C Zach Budish RW Ben Hanowski RW Josh Birkholz RW Troy Hesketh D Daniel Delisle C/LW Michael Lee G Nick Oliver C/LW Seth Helgeson D Nick Jensen D Anders Lee C Max Tardy C

2008 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 6 7 7

Pick 17 40 51 56 81 101 108 118 166 192 208

Player Jake Gardiner Aaron Ness Derek Stepan Danny Kristo Corey Fienhage Justin Jokinen Nick Larson Drew Olson Jeff Foss Joe Gleason Nick Pryor

Pos. D D C RW D RW LW D D D D

2007 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 7

Pick 12 25 29 50 57 68 81 96 113 120 131 133 142 176 185 192 201

Player Ryan McDonagh Patrick White Jim O’Brien Nico Sacchetti Mike Hoeffel Jake Hansen Ryan Thang Cade Fairchild Kent Patterson Ben Blood John Lee Joe Stejskal Andrew Conboy Taylor Matson Nick Larson Scott Kishel Justin Braun

Pos. D C C C F F LW D G D D D LW C C D D

2006 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3

Pick 1 7 8 20 32 63 80 81

Player Erik Johnson Kyle Okposo Peter Mueller David Fischer Carl Sneep Jamie McBain Michael Forney Mike Carman

Pos. D RW C D D D LW C

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Drafted By N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Nashville Toronto Buffalo Carolina N.Y. Islanders Minnesota Buffalo

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Duluth East HS Victoria (WHL) U.S. Under-18 Team Grand Rapids HS Edina HS Duluth Marshall HS

Hometown Lakeville Faribault Hastings Duluth Rogers Apple Valley Grand Rapids Edina Duluth

Drafted By Minnesota N.Y. Rangers Anaheim Florida Columbus Vancouver Columbus Toronto Minnesota Florida Pittsburgh Washington Tampa Bay New Jersey Toronto

Drafted From Wayzata HS Edina HS Green Bay (USHL) Eden Prairie HS Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Academy of Holy Angels Omaha (USHL) Wayzata HS Eden Prairie HS Burnsville HS Brainerd HS U.S. Under-18 Team Green Bay (USHL) Benilde-St. Margaret’s HS Edina HS

Hometown Plymouth Edina Duluth Eden Prairie Chanhassen Eagan New Prague Wayzata Eden Prairie Burnsville Brainerd Hopkins South St. Paul Victoria Edina

Drafted By Los Angeles Florida N.Y. Islanders Edmonton Carolina Carolina Chicago St. Louis N.Y. Islanders San Jose New Jersey Washington Atlanta Boston Chicago Chicago Detroit Buffalo

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team Blaine HS Warroad HS Minnesota State (NCAA) U.S. Under-18 Team Cretin-Derham Hall HS Minnetonka HS Minnetonka HS Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Woodbury HS Bloomington Jefferson HS Bloomington Jefferson HS Detroit Lakes HS Thief River Falls HS Indiana (USHL) Portland (WHL) Mahtomedi HS St. Thomas Academy

Hometown Duluth Blaine Warroad Centerville South St. Paul St. Paul Minnetonka Minnetonka Eden Prairie Woodbury Bloomington Bloomington Detroit Lakes Thief River Falls Chanhassen Shorewood Mahtomedi Pine City

Drafted By Minnesota Vancouver Nashville Pittsburgh Florida Edmonton Chicago Phoenix Nashville New Jersey Detroit N.Y. Islanders St. Louis

Drafted From Eden Prairie HS Minnesota (NCAA) Edina HS Little Falls HS Fargo (USHL) Minnetonka HS Totino-Grace HS Fargo (USHL) Roseau HS Sioux City (USHL) Green Bay (USHL) Edina HS Duluth East HS

Hometown Eden Prairie Prior Lake Edina Little Falls Maple Grove Chanhassen Arden Hills Roseau Roseau Faribault Rogers Edina Duluth

Drafted By Anaheim N.Y. Islanders N.Y. Rangers Montreal Buffalo Buffalo Calgary Columbus Nashville Chicago Anaheim

Drafted From Minnetonka HS Roseau HS Shattuck-St. Mary’s School U.S. Under-18 Team Eastview HS Cloquet HS Waterloo (USHL) Brainerd HS Rensselaer (NCAA) Edina HS U.S. Under-18 Team

Hometown Minnetonka Roseau Hastings Eden Prairie Apple Valley Cloquet Apple Valley Brainerd Moorhead Edina Woodbury

Drafted By Montreal Vancouver Ottawa Dallas New Jersey Columbus Nashville St. Louis Colorado Ottawa Florida Montreal Montreal Vancouver Washington Montreal San Jose

Drafted From Cretin-Derham Hall HS Grand Rapids HS Minnesota (NCAA) Virginia HS U.S. Under-18 Team White Bear Lake HS Notre Dame (NCAA) U.S. Under-18 Team Cedar Rapids (USHL) Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Waterloo (USHL) Grand Rapids HS Omaha (USHL) Academy of Holy Angels Hill-Murray HS Virginia HS Massachusetts (NCAA)

Hometown Arden Hills Grand Rapids Maplewood Virginia North Oaks White Bear Lake Edina Duluth Plymouth Plymouth Moorhead Grand Rapids Burnsville Mound Stillwater Virginia Vadnais Heights

Drafted By St. Louis N.Y. Islanders Phoenix Montreal Pittsburgh Carolina Atlanta Colorado

Drafted From U.S. Under-18 Team Des Moines (USHL) Everett (WHL) Apple Valley HS Brainerd HS U.S. Under-18 Team Thief River Falls HS U.S. Under-18 Team

Hometown Bloomington St. Paul Bloomington Apple Valley Brainerd Faribault Thief River Falls Apple Valley

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89 102 124 135 176 179 191 192 203

Aaron Marvin Kyle Medvec Andy Sackrison Alex Kangas Ryan Flynn Jordan Fulton Nick Oslund Chris Hickey Jay Barriball

F D F G RW C RW C F

2005 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 7 7 7

Pick 9 24 27 28 34 36 38 40 58 61 86 97 112 167 193 206 225 228

Player Pos. Brian Lee D T.J. Oshie C Joe Finley D Matt Niskanen D Ryan Stoa C Taylor Chorney D Jeff Frazee G Michael Sauer D Nathan Hagemo D Michael Gergen F Robby Dee F Chris VandeVelde C Alex Stalock G Joe Fallon G Tony Lucia LW Josh Meyers D John Wessbecker D Chad Rau C

2004 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 9

Pick 5 12 61 69 85 100 101 102 141 167 184 194 233 261 263 283

Player Blake Wheeler A.J. Thelen Alex Goligoski Casey Borer Brian Gifford J.T. Wyman R.J. Anderson Mike Lundin Jim McKenzie Rob Page Derek Peltier Chris Peluso Matt Greer Will Engasser Travis Morin Luke Beaverson

Pos. RW D D D C RW D D RW D D D F LW C D

2003 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 8 8 8 8

Pick 17 21 29 41 62 88 136 150 152 165 230 232 238 245

Player Zach Parise Mark Stuart Patrick Eaves Matt Smaby David Backes Zack Fitzgerald Mike Vannelli Tom Morrow Brady Murray Gino Guyer Jamie Hoffmann Joe Jensen Cody Blanshan Dustin Byfuglien

Pos. C D F D F D D D C C C C D D

2002 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 9

Pick 11 53 72 129 136 170 177 217 278

Player Keith Ballard Barry Tallackson Mike Erickson Tom Gilbert Andy Sertich P.J. Atherton Jake Taylor Tim Conboy Matt Gens

Pos. D RW RW D LW D D D D

2001 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 9

Pick 38 113 131 135 148 154 179 211 223 239 260

Player Tim Jackman Bryce Lampman Ben Eaves Colin Stuart David Klema Jake Brenk Andrew Alberts Sean Curry Brandon Bochenski Jake Riddle Bryan Perez

Pos. RW D C C C C D D RW LW F

2000 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 8

Pick 30 57 62 88 122 129 131 137 154 190 193 211 240 245

Player Jeff Taffe Matt DeMarchi Paul Martin Kurt Sauer Derrick Byfuglien Troy Riddle Matt Hendricks Mike Stuart Matt Koalska Josh Olson Joey Martin Joe Cullen Adam Berkhoel Dan Welch

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Pos. C D D D D F C D C LW D F G RW

Calgary Minnesota St. Louis Atlanta Nashville Calgary Detroit Minnesota San Jose

Warroad HS Apple Valley HS St. Louis Park HS Sioux Falls (USHL) U.S. Under-18 Team Breck School Burnsville HS Cretin-Derham Hall HS Academy of Holy Angels

Warroad Apple Valley St. Louis Park Rochester Lino Lakes Brooklyn Park Burnsville St. Paul Prior Lake

1999 NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By Ottawa St. Louis Washington Dallas Colorado Edmonton New Jersey N.Y. Rangers Carolina Pittsburgh Edmonton Edmonton San Jose Chicago San Jose Los Angeles Tampa Bay Toronto

Drafted From Moorhead HS Warroad HS Sioux Falls (USHL) Virginia HS U.S. Under-18 Team Shattuck-St. Mary’s School U.S. Under-18 Team Portland (WHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Breck School Moorhead HS Cedar Rapids (USHL) Vermont (NCAA) Wayzata HS Sioux City (USHL) Blake School Des Moines (USHL

Hometown Moorhead Warroad Edina Virginia Bloomington Hastings Burnsville Sartell Edina Hastings Plymouth Moorhead South St. Paul Bemidji Plymouth Alexandria Victoria Eden Prairie

1998 NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By Phoenix Minnesota Pittsburgh Carolina Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia Tampa Bay Ottawa Columbus Colorado Pittsburgh Columbus Phoenix Washington Florida

Drafted From Breck School Michigan State (NCAA) Grand Rapids HS St. Cloud State (NCAA) Moorhead HS Blake School Centennial HS Maine (NCAA) Sioux Falls (USHL) Blake School Cedar Rapids (USHL) Brainerd HS White Bear Lake HS Blake School Minnesota State (NCAA) Green Bay (USHL)

Hometown Plymouth Savage Grand Rapids Minneapolis Moorhead Wayzata Lino Lakes Apple Valley Woodbury Eden Prairie Plymouth Brainerd White Bear Lake Chanhassen Brooklyn Park Vadnais Heights

Drafted By New Jersey Boston Ottawa Tampa Bay St. Louis St. Louis Atlanta Buffalo Los Angeles Dallas Carolina Pittsburgh N.Y. Islanders Chicago

Drafted From North Dakota (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Boston College (NCAA) Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Lincoln (USHL) Seattle (WHL) Sioux Falls (USHL) Des Moines (USHL) Salmon Arm (BCHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Des Moines (USHL St. Cloud State (NCAA) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA) Prince George (WHL)

Hometown Faribault Rochester Faribault Minneapolis Spring Lake Park Duluth Mendota Heights Afton Faribault Coleraine New Ulm Maple Grove Eagan Roseau

Drafted By Buffalo New Jersey Minnesota Colorado Pittsburgh Tampa Bay N.Y. Rangers San Jose Vancouver

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Chicago (USHL) Greenway HS Cedar Rapids (USHL) Green Bay (USHL) Topeka (USHL) St. Cloud State (NCAA)

Hometown Baudette St. Paul Eden Prairie Bloomington Coleraine Edina Rochester Farmington Detroit Lakes

Drafted By Columbus N.Y. Rangers Pittsburgh Atlanta Phoenix Edmonton Boston Carolina Ottawa Minnesota N.Y. Islanders

Drafted From Minnesota State (NCAA) Omaha (USHL) Boston College (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Des Moines (USHL) Breck School Waterloo (USHL) Tri-City (WHL) Lincoln (USHL) Seattle (WHL) Des Moines (USHL)

Hometown Brooklyn Park Rochester Faribault Rochester Roseau Detroit Lakes Eden Prairie Burnsville Blaine Minneapolis Blaine

Drafted By St. Louis New Jersey New Jersey Colorado Ottawa St. Louis Nashville Nashville Nashville Florida Chicago Edmonton Chicago Los Angeles

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Elk River HS Spokane (WHL) Fargo-Moorhead (USHL) Des Moines (USHL) Blaine HS Colorado College (NCAA) Twin Cities (USHL) Omaha (USHL) Omaha (USHL) Colorado College (NCAA) Twin Cities (USHL) Minnesota

Hometown Hastings Bemidji Elk River Sartell Roseau Minneapolis Blaine Rochester St. Paul Roseau Buffalo Moorhead St. Paul Hastings

Rd 1 2 3 5 5 6 7 9

Rd 3 4 5 7 9 9 9

Pick 16 44 81 135 140 176 214 258

Pick 73 88 125 187 244 254 255

Player David Tanabe Jordan Leopold Adam Hauser Matt Doman Adam Johnson Doug Meyer Chris Hartsburg Brian Gornick

Player Pat O’Leary Kent Sauer Erik Wendell Erik Westrum Toby Petersen Matt Hussey John Pohl

Pos. D D G RW D LW RW C

Pos. C D C C C C C

1997 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 2 3 5 7 7 8 8 9

Pick 27 28 44 66 133 163 181 193 211 233

Player Ben Clymer Brad DeFauw Brian Gaffaney Josh Langfeld Aaron Miskovich Joe Dusbabek Mat Snesrud Jay Kopischke Doug Schueller Wyatt Smith

Pos. RW LW C RW C RW D LW D C

1996 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 2 3 5 5 6 7 7 7

Pick 7 35 41 79 114 134 153 167 178 180

Player Erik Rasmussen Matt Cullen Josh DeWolf Mark Parrish Brian Urick Luke Curtin A.J. Van Bruggen Dan Hinote Reggie Berg Mike Anderson

Pos. C C D RW RW LW RW C C RW

1995 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 7 8 8 9

Pick 38 169 194 201 225

Player Pos. Peter Roed C Jeff Heil G Ryan Kraft LW Casey Hankinson LW Scott Swanson D

1994 NHL Entry Draft Rd 5 6 7 8 9

Pick 128 142 180 208 232

Player Clint Johnson Jason Stewart Drew Palmer Craig Anderson Jason Godbout

Pos. LW C D D D

Drafted By Carolina Anaheim Edmonton Calgary N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh New Jersey Anaheim

Drafted From Wisconsin (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA) Greenway HS Minnesota (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Air Force (NCAA)

Hometown White Bear Lake Plymouth Bovey Sartell Coleraine Bloomington Edina St. Paul

Drafted By Phoenix Nashville Washington Phoenix Pittsburgh Pittsburgh St. Louis

Drafted From Robbinsdale Armstrong HS North Iowa (USHL) Maple Grove HS Minnesota (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Avon Old Farms HS Red Wing HS

Hometown Plymouth Sartell Maple Grove Apple Valley Bloomington Wayzata Red Wing

Drafted By Boston Carolina Pittsburgh Ottawa Colorado San Jose Anaheim Los Angeles Florida Phoenix

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) North Iowa (USHL) Lincoln (USHL) Grand Rapids HS Notre Dame (NCAA) North Iowa (USHL) North Iowa (USHL) Twin Cities (USHL) Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Bloomington Edina Alexandria Fridley Grand Rapids Faribault Cloquet Alexandria Inver Grove Heights Thief River Falls

Drafted By Buffalo Anaheim New Jersey Colorado Edmonton Colorado Washington Colorado Toronto Washington

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) St. Cloud State (NCAA) Twin Cities (USHL) St. Cloud State (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Kelowna (WHL) Northern Michigan (NCAA) Army (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown St. Louis Park Moorhead Bloomington Bloomington Minneapolis Roseville Wadena Elk River Anoka Bloomington

Drafted By San Jose N.Y. Rangers San Jose Chicago Washington

Drafted From White Bear Lake HS Des Moines (USHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Omaha (USHL)

Hometown White Bear Lake Bloomington Moorhead Edina Cottage Grove

Drafted By Pittsburgh N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Pittsburgh

Drafted From Duluth East HS Burlington (OPJHL) Seattle (WHL) Park Center HS Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Duluth St. Paul Wayzata Brooklyn Park Woodbury

Drafted By Philadelphia

Drafted From Harvard (NCAA)

Hometown Grand Rapids

Drafted By Dallas Buffalo Calgary Dallas Quebec Philadelphia Anaheim Washington Dallas Ottawa Pittsburgh Dallas Quebec

Drafted From Cloquet HS Phillips Academy Omaha (USHL) Cloquet HS Bloomington Jefferson HS Bloomington Jefferson HS Osseo HS St. Paul (USHL) Burnsville HS Bemidji HS Wayzata HS Bloomington Jefferson HS St. Paul (USHL)

Hometown Cloquet Rochester Minnetonka Cloquet Bloomington Bloomington Maple Grove Richfield Burnsville Bemidji Wayzata Bloomington Ham Lake

Drafted By Florida

Drafted From Maine (NCAA)

Hometown Birchdale

Drafted By Quebec New Jersey Pittsburgh Hartford Pittsburgh Minnesota Minnesota Edmonton St. Louis

Drafted From St. Paul (USHL) Bloomington Jefferson HS Duluth East HS Edina HS White Bear Lake HS Blaine HS Roseville HS St. Louis Park HS Duluth East HS

Hometown Edina Bloomington Duluth Edina White Bear Lake Blaine Roseville St. Louis Park Duluth

Drafted By Toronto

Drafted From St. Thomas (NCAA)

Hometown Stillwater

Drafted By Pittsburgh New Jersey Pittsburgh

Drafted From Duluth East HS Richfield HS Virginia HS

Hometown Duluth Richfield Virginia

1994 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Pick Player 10 Kirk Nielsen

Pos. RW

1993 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 3 3 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 11 11

Pick 35 64 70 136 137 140 160 173 191 209 234 269 283

Player

Jamie Langenbrunner

Ethan Philpott Dan Tompkins Rick Mrozik Nick Checco Mike Crowley Matt Peterson Dan Hendrickson Rob Lurtsema Toby Kvalevog Tim Harberts Cory Peterson John Hillman

Pos. RW RW LW D LW D C C LW G C D LW

1993 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Pick Player 4 Chris Imes

Pos. D

1992 NHL Entry Draft Rd 5 6 8 9 9 10 11 11 11

Pick 100 138 187 201 211 226 250 253 259

Player Pos. Charlie Wasley D Dan Trebil D Fran Bussey LW Greg Zwakman D Brian Bonin C Jeff Romfo RW Jeff Moen G Brian Rasmussen RW Wade Salzman G

1992 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Pick Player 5 Nick Wohlers

Pos. D

1991 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 4 4

Pick 38 77 82

Player Rusty Fitzgerald Brad Willner Joe Tamminen

Pos. C D LW

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Pick Player 4 Jim Bonner 14 Dan O’Shea

Pos. D F

1990 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12

Pick 29 33 35 48 61 69 73 79 87 90 117 137 160 167 168 171 176 193 207 213 223 235 236

Player Chris Gotziaman Craig Johnson Mike Muller Dan Plante Joe Dziedzic Jeff Nielsen Darby Hendrickson Chris Tucker Tony Burns Chris Marinucci Kurt Miller Chris McAlpine Todd Hedlund Shawn Murray John Gruden Tony Gruba Joe Biondi Greg Hanson Mark Kettelhut Brett Larson Brett Lievers Billy Lund Brian Bruininks

Pos. RW LW D RW LW RW C C D C LW D RW G D F C D D D C C D

Drafted By N.Y. Islanders Minnesota

Drafted From Michigan Tech (NCAA) St. Cloud State (NCAA)

Hometown Grand Rapids St. Cloud

Drafted By New Jersey St. Louis Winnipeg N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Toronto Chicago Detroit N.Y. Islanders St. Louis New Jersey N.Y. Rangers Calgary Boston Detroit Minnesota Philadelphia Montreal Detroit N.Y. Rangers Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Drafted From Roseau HS Hill-Murray HS Wayzata HS Edina HS Edison HS Grand Rapids HS Richfield HS Bloomington Jefferson Duluth Denfeld HS Grand Rapids HS Rochester (USHL) Roseville HS Roseau HS Hill-Murray HS Waterloo (USHL) Hill-Murray HS Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Bloomington Kennedy HS Duluth East HS Duluth Denfeld HS Wayzata HS Roseau HS Colorado College (NCAA)

Hometown Roseau St. Paul Edina Edina Minneapolis Grand Rapids Richfield Bloomington Duluth Grand Rapids Bemidji Roseville Roseau St. Paul Virginia St. Paul Warroad Bloomington Duluth Duluth Wayzata Roseau Wayzata

1990 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Pick Player 23 Shane McFarlane

Pos. C

1989 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 7 7 8 10 10 10 11 11 12

Pick 7 58 71 82 84 86 91 100 103 128 142 161 192 193 205 214 217 232

Player Doug Zmolek John Brill Brett Hauer Trent Klatt Ryan O’Leary Jace Reed Bryan Schoen Tom Nevers Tom Newman Jon Larson Pat Schafhauser Derek Plante Justin Tomberlin Joe Larson Greg Hagen Brad Podiak Tom Pederson Noel Rahn

Pos. D LW D RW C D G F G D D C C F RW C D C

Drafted By Buffalo

Drafted By Minnesota Pittsburgh Vancouver Washington Calgary N.Y. Islanders Minnesota Pittsburgh Los Angeles N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh Buffalo Toronto Winnipeg Pittsburgh Winnipeg Minnesota Quebec

Pick Player 4 Peter Hankinson 9 Jon Anderson

Pos. C LW

1988 NHL Entry Draft Rd 4 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 11 11

Pick 64 133 138 155 156 166 167 169 173 176 184 186 189 198 211 214 219 226

Player Jeff Stolp Jeff Kruesel Chad Erickson Jon Pojar John McCoy Shjon Podein Sean Hill Travis Richards Shorty Forrest Mark Hentges Jeff Blumer Jon Rohloff Brett Petersen Bret Hedican Grant Bischoff Cory Laylin Heath DeBoer Phil Neururer

Pos. G G LW D D D D RW D D D F D D

Pick Player 14 Mike McNeill

Pos. LW

1987 NHL Entry Draft Rd 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 11

Pick 66 80 87 90 96 100 107 112 121 135 142 156 160 164 176 178 184 187 193 201 221 231

Player Doug Torrel Kris Miller Sean Fabian Mike Vukonich Ken Gernander Darrin Amundson Ben Hankinson Damian Rhodes Joe Harwell Tim Hanus Tod Hartje Jake Enebak Jeff Saterdalen Will Geist Lance Werness Eric Burrill Jim Fernholz Mark Osiecki Larry Olimb David Marvin Craig Quinlan Jeff Pauletti

Pos. RW D D C RW F RW G D F C F RW RW D C D D

Hometown Warroad

Hometown Rochester Grand Rapids Richfield Robbinsdale Hermantown Grand Rapids Minnetonka Edina Blaine Roseau St. Paul Cloquet Grand Rapids Apple Valley St. Paul Plymouth Bloomington Edina

Drafted By Winnipeg Winnipeg

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Edina White Bear Lake

Drafted By Minnesota Los Angeles New Jersey Chicago St. Louis Edmonton Montreal Minnesota N.Y Islanders Chicago N.Y. Islanders Boston Calgary St. Louis Minnesota Pittsburgh St. Louis N.Y. Islanders

Drafted From Greenway HS Rochester John Marshall HS Warroad HS Roseville HS Edina HS Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Duluth East HS Robbinsdale Armstrong HS St. Cloud State (NCAA) Edina HS St. Thomas (NCAA) Grand Rapids HS St. Paul (USHL) North St. Paul HS Minnesota (NCAA) St. Cloud Apollo HS Spring Lake Park HS Osseo HS

Hometown Nashwauk Rochester Warroad Roseville Edina Rochester Duluth Crystal Blaine Edina St. Paul Grand Rapids Roseville North St. Paul Anoka St. Cloud Spring Lake Park Brooklyn Park

Drafted By St. Louis

Drafted From Notre Dame (NCAA)

Hometown Winona

Drafted By Vancouver Montreal Vancouver Los Angeles Winnipeg Winnipeg New Jersey Toronto Winnipeg Quebec Winnipeg Quebec N.Y. Islanders Montreal Chicago N.Y. Rangers Winnipeg Calgary Minnesota St. Louis Detroit Edmonton

Drafted From Hibbing HS Greenway HS Hill-Murray HS Duluth Denfeld HS Greenway HS Duluth East HS Edina HS Richfield HS Hill-Murray HS Minnetonka HS Harvard (NCAA) Northfield HS Bloomington Jefferson HS St. Paul Academy Burnsville HS Tartan HS White Bear Lake HS Wisconsin (NCAA) Warroad HS Warroad HS Hill-Murray HS Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Hibbing Bemidji St. Paul Duluth Coleraine Duluth Edina Richfield Minneapolis Excelsior Anoka Northfield Bloomington St. Paul Burnsville St. Paul White Bear Lake St. Paul Warroad Warroad St. Paul Hastings

1988 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Drafted From North Dakota (NCAA)

Drafted From Rochester John Marshall HS Grand Rapids HS Richfield HS Osseo HS Hermantown HS Grand Rapids HS Minnetonka HS Edina HS Blaine HS Roseau HS Hill-Murray HS Cloquet HS Greenway HS Minnetonka HS Hill-Murray HS Wayzata HS Minnesota (NCAA) Edina HS

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Washington Philadelphia

Pick Player 2 Dave Snuggerud

Pos. RW

1986 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 11

Pick 16 38 79 88 100 107 121 122 133 137 151 157 159 161 163 177 180 188 227

Player Pos. George Pelawa RW Dennis Vaske D Tom Quinlan RW Sandy Smith RW Scott Bloom C Robb Stauber G John Parker C Tony Schmalzbauer Jon Helgeson LW Steve Torrel Steve Rohlik LW Randy Skarda D Scott Matthias Marty Nanne RW Mark Olsen D Pat Scanlon Lance Pitlick D Blaine Rude F Dan Beaudette RW

Burnsville Minnetonka

Drafted By Buffalo

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Minnetonka

Drafted By Calgary N.Y. Islanders Calgary Pittsburgh Calgary Los Angeles Calgary N.Y. Islanders Vancouver Hartford Pittsburgh St. Louis Minnesota Chicago Calgary N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Philadelphia N.Y. Islanders

Drafted From Bemidji HS Robbinsdale Armstrong HS Hill-Murray HS Brainerd HS Burnsville HS Duluth Denfeld HS White Bear Lake HS Hill-Murray HS Roseau HS Hibbing HS Hill-Murray HS St. Thomas Academy Denver (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Cretin HS Robbinsdale Cooper HS Fergus Falls HS St. Thomas Academy

Hometown Bemidji Plymouth St. Paul Brainerd Burnsville Duluth White Bear Lake St. Paul Roseau Hibbing St. Paul West St. Paul Duluth Edina Burnsville St. Paul Minneapolis Fergus Falls St. Paul

Drafted By Boston

Drafted From Denver (NCAA)

Hometown New Hope

Drafted By Montreal Montreal Quebec N.Y. Rangers Montreal St. Louis Winnipeg New Jersey Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Hartford St. Louis New Jersey St. Louis St. Louis

Drafted From Minneapolis Southwest HS Robbsindale Armstrong HS White Bear Lake HS Hastings HS Hastings HS St. Thomas Academy Burnsville HS Burnsville HS Rochester Mayo HS Burnsville HS Hibbing HS Miami (NCAA) Minnetonka HS International Falls HS Hopkins HS Minnetonka HS

Hometown Minneapolis Crystal White Bear Lake Hastings Hastings St. Paul Burnsville Burnsville Rochester Burnsville Hibbing Edina Minnetonka International Falls Hopkins Minnetonka

Drafted By Calgary Edmonton N.Y. Islanders N.Y. Rangers Los Angeles Winnipeg N.Y. Islanders N.Y. Rangers Quebec New Jersey Minnesota Pittsburgh New Jersey Minnesota Pittsburgh Toronto Chicago Minnesota N.Y. Rangers N.Y. Islanders Minnetonka

Drafted From Edina HS Hill-Murray HS Rochester Mayo HS Roseau HS South St. Paul HS Colorado College (NCAA) Minnetonka HS Willmar HS Simley HS Hill-Murray HS St. Paul Johnson HS Hill-Murray HS Greenway HS Stillwater HS Moorhead HS Ohio State (NCAA) Simley HS Edina HS Brady HS Virginia HS Simley HS

Hometown Edina St. Paul Rochester Roseau South St. Paul Rochester Minnetonka Willmar St. Paul St. Paul St. Paul St. Paul Hibbing Stillwater Moorhead Edina St. Paul Edina West St. Paul Virginia Inver Grove Heights

Drafted By Washington Minnesota Calgary N.Y. Islanders Minnesota Montreal Hartford Los Angeles N.Y. Rangers N.Y. Islanders Quebec N.Y. Rangers Minnesota N.Y. Islanders Vancouver Pittsburgh Los Angeles Washington Minnesota Vancouver N.Y. Islanders Montreal Los Angeles Minnesota

Drafted From Thief River Falls HS Cloquet HS Virginia HS Detroit Lakes HS St. Paul Academy Edina HS Silver Bay HS Virginia HS Rosemount HS Hermantown HS East Grand Forks HS St. Cloud Tech HS Cretin HS Cloquet HS Minnetonka HS Cloquet HS White Bear Lake HS Minneapolis Washburn HS Hibbing HS Maine (NCAA) Warroad HS Hibbing HS Roseau HS Edina HS

Hometown Thief River Falls Cloquet Virginia Detroit Lakes St. Paul Edina Silver Bay Virginia Apple Valley Hermantown East Grand Forks St. Cloud St. Paul Cloquet Minnetonka Cloquet White Bear Lake Minneapolis Hibbing Apple Valley Warroad Hibbing Roseau Edina

Drafted By Buffalo Buffalo Montreal Montreal N.Y. Rangers Minnesota

Drafted From South St. Paul HS North St. Paul HS Edina HS Hibbbing HS Cloquet HS Edina HS

Hometown South St. Paul Maplewood Edina Hibbing Cloquet Edina

1986 NHL Supplemental Draft Rd 1

Pick Player 1 Chris Olson

Pos. G

1985 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 4 5 5 5 5 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 12

Pick 16 33 78 91 96 100 102 129 153 155 156 173 180 192 222 243

Player Tom Chorske Todd Richards Davis Espe Brad Stepan Tom Sagissor Dan Brooks John Borrell Kevin Schrader Ross Johnson Mike Luckraft John Hyduke Greg Dornbach Jeff Urban Terry Shold Ron Saatzer Dave Jecha

Pos. LW D D LW C D LW G LW

1984 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Pick 38 63 70 77 87 93 125 161 162 170 181 189 190 201 210 213 215 222 223 228 242

Player Paul Ranheim Todd Norman Doug Wieck Paul Broten David Grannis Scott Schneider Jim Wilharm Brian Nelson Jyrki Maki Mike Roth Duane Wahlin Steve Hurt Mike Peluso Mike Orn Jim Steen Mike Wurst Bill Brown Tom Terwilliger Tom Lorentz Russ Becker Mike Nightengale

Pos. LW C W RW LW C D C D D RW RW D C C LW F D C D D

1983 NHL Entry Draft Rd 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12

Pick 75 76 77 84 96 98 104 107 113 117 132 133 136 137 150 163 167 175 176 190 217 218 227 236

Player Tim Bergland Brian Durand Bill Claviter Bob Caulfield Rich Geist Dan Wurst Brian Johnson Dave Lundmark Bob Alexander Darin Illikainen Craig Mack Steve Orth Sean Toomey Jim Sprenger John Labatt Marty Ketola Bruce Fishback Dave Cowan Paul Pulis Roger Grillo John Bjorkman Jeff Perpich Chad Johnson Paul Roff

Pos. C C LW RW C D D D D LW D C LW D C RW C LW RW D C D C RW

1982 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 2 2 3 3

Pick 6 26 33 40 57 59

Player Phil Housley Mike Anderson David Maley Scott Sandelin Corey Millen Wally Chapman

Pos. D C LW D C C

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John DeVoe Scott Brydges Tim Mishler Jeff Parker Ernie Vargas Todd Carlile Jim Johannson Jay Ness Mickey Krampotich Guy Gosselin Paul Miller Todd Okerlund Matt Christensen Tom Ward Pat Michelletti Brian Ahern Rick Erdall Jim Plankers Scott Knutson Pat Goff Pete Smith Stan Bautch Mark Vichorek Bill Brauer

RW D C D C D C D C D D RW C D C LW C D C D G G D D

1981 NHL Entry Draft Rd 2 2 4 4 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 11

Pick 33 34 68 76 117 135 141 144 145 166 169 172 177 181 187 192 202 211

Player Tom Hirsch Dave Preuss Tony Kellin Jim Malwitz Bill Schafhauser Mike Guentzel Rick Heppner Peter Sawkins Tom Kurvers Paul Gess Greg Dick Jeff Poeschl Paul Reifenberger Scott Bjugstad Scott Ferguson John Johannson Steve Kudebeh Dave Kirwin

Pos. D RW D C D D D D D LW G G C C D C G D

1980 NHL Entry Draft Rd 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 10

Pick 62 77 79 82 98 100 106 135 152 170 184 187 209

Player Jay North Kurt Kleinendorst Mark Huglen Jeff Teal Scot Kleinendorst David Jensen Aaron Broten Mike Lauen Bruce Raboin Eddie Christian Bob Lakso John Schmidt John Bader

Pos. C C D C D D LW RW D C LW D LW

1979 NHL Entry Draft Rd 1 2 2

Pick 11 40 42

Player Mike Ramsey Dave Christian Neal Broten

Pos. D C C

1978 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2 3 6 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 14

Pick 24 49 87 133 152 154 155 159 164 168 185 189 195 205 212 216

Player Pos. Steve Christoff C Rob McClanahan C Bob Bergloff D Eric Strobel C Paul Joswiak G Kevin Constantine G Mike Seide LW Jeff Jensen LW Glenn Van D Don Lucia D John Sullivan RW Steve Barger RW Jim Olson C Carl Bloomberg G Jeff Mars RW Joe Casey D

1977 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2 5 5 6 6 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 13

Pick 35 73 82 92 180 137 139 140 143 145 148 150 177

Player Tom Gorence Jim Korn Curt Christofferson Dan Lempe Bill Himmelright Keith Hendrickson Mike Greeder Mike Reilly Don Micheletti Keith Hanson Tim Harrer Tim Bauer Stan Palmer

Pos. RW D D C D D D RW LW D RW LW D

1976 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2 3 3 3 5 5

Pick 22 39 53 54 75 79

Player Reed Larson Don Jackson Craig Hanmer Bill Baker Phil Verchota Cal Sandbeck

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Montreal New Jersey Winnipeg Buffalo Montreal Minnesota Hartford Chicago Hartford Winnipeg Minnesota N.Y. Islanders St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota St. Louis Calgary Buffalo Minnesota N.Y. Islanders St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal

Edina HS White Bear Lake Mariner HS East Grand Forks HS White Bear Lake Mariner HS Coon Rapids HS North St. Paul HS Rochester Mayo HS Roseau HS Hibbing HS Rochester John Marshall HS Crookston HS Burnsville HS Aurora-Hoyt Lakes HS Richfield HS Hibbing HS Sibley HS Minnesota (NCAA) Cloquet HS Warroad HS Alexander Ramsey HS Maine (NCAA) Hibbing HS Sioux City (USHL) Edina HS

Edina White Bear Lake East Grand Forks White Bear Lake Coon Rapids St. Paul Rochester Roseau Hibbing Rochester Crookston Burnsville Hoyt Lakes Richfield Hibbing West St. Paul Minneapolis Cloquet Roosevelt Roseville New Hope Hibbing Moose Lake Edina

Drafted By Minnesota Minnesota Washington Minnesota Chicago N.Y. Rangers Calgary Los Angeles Montreal Montreal Winnipeg Hartford N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Montreal Colorado Minnesota Winnipeg

Drafted From Minneapolis Henry HS St. Thomas Academy Grand Rapids HS Grand Rapids HS Northern Michigan (NCAA) Greenway HS Mounds View HS St. Paul Academy Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Bloomington Jefferson HS St. Mary’s (NCAA) Northern Michigan (NCAA) Anoka HS Minnesota (NCAA) Edina West HS Wisconsin (NCAA) Breck School Irondale HS

Hometown Minneapolis White Bear Lake Grand Rapids Grand Rapids St. Paul Coleraine St. Paul Minneapolis Bloomington Bloomington Minneapolis St. Paul Anoka New Brighton Edina Rochester Mounds View New Brighton

Drafted By Buffalo N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Montreal N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Colorado Winnipeg Washington Winnipeg Minnesota Montreal Buffalo

Drafted From Bloomington Jefferson HS Providence (NCAA) Roseau HS Minnesota (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Michigan Tech (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Warroad HS Aurora-Hoyt Lakes HS Notre Dame (NCAA) Irondale HS

Hometown Bloomington Grand Rapids Roseau Rochester Grand Rapids Crystal Roseau Edina International Falls Warroad Aurora St. Cloud New Brighton

Drafted By Buffalo Winnipeg Minnesota

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Minneapolis Warroad Roseau

Drafted By Minnesota Buffalo Minnesota Buffalo N.Y. Islanders Montreal Minnesota Colorado Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Montreal St. Louis

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) RPI (NCAA) Bloomington (US/MWHL) Lake Superior State (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Boston College (NCAA) St. Paul (US/MWHL) St. Louis (NCAA) Michigan (NCAA) Boston College (NCAA)

Hometown Richfield St. Paul Bloomington Rochester Mahtomedi International Falls St. Anthony Plymouth West St. Paul Grand Rapids Bloomington Farmington St. Paul Bloomington Duluth Minneapolis

Drafted By Philadelphia Detroit Atlanta Colorado Montreal Montreal Philadelphia Montreal Washington Minnesota Atlanta Philadelphia Montreal

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) St. Paul (MWJHL) Colorado College (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Austin (MWJHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)

Hometown St. Paul Minnetonka St. Paul Grand Rapids Bemidji Virginia Mahtomedi Roseville Hibbing Bemidji Bloomington Bloomington Bloomington

Drafted By Detroit Minnesota Philadelphia Montreal Minnesota California

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Mohawk Valley (NAHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Denver (NCAA)

Hometown Minneapolis Bloomington St. Paul Grand Rapids Duluth International Falls

6 7 7 9 9 11

93 110 115 124 125 128

Dave Delich Jeff Barr John Rothstein Dave Dornseif Bruce Horsch Dan Hoene

C D RW D G RW

1975 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 10 11 11 11 11 11 13 14 16 16

Pick 31 58 77 97 108 126 128 131 133 141 142 171 176 177 178 184 186 200 207 212 214

Player Russ Anderson Steve Jensen Mike Wong Tom Ulseth Paul Holmgren Dana Decker Joe Baker Steve Carlson Paul Jensen Bill Reber Craig Norwich Kevin Nugent Dave Hanson Earl Sargent Rob Larson John McMorrow Tom Goddard Steve Roberts Bob Fish Tom Funke Don Madson

Pos. D LW C RW RW LW D C D RW D RW D RW D C RW D LW LW C

1974 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 3 3 3 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 15 17 21 23

Pick 42 46 48 81 92 93 96 98 100 111 112 114 117 123 142 160 175 211 219 221 222 229 241 245

Player Pete LoPresti Dick Spannbauer Gary Sargent John Taft John Shewchuk Tom Sundberg John Sheridan Buzz Schneider Bill Moen Tom Anderson Dave Langevin Dave Heitz Jack Carlson Joe Micheletti Steve Short Pete Roberts Peter Waselovich Brad Morrow Craig Arvidson Dave Otness Jeff Hymanson Mike Dibble Warren Miller Jim Warner

Pos. G D D D C C C LW G D D G LW D LW C G D LW C D G RW RW

1973 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 4 4 7 9 10

Pick 53 56 108 141 155

Player Dean Talafous Alan Hangsleben Bob Young Steve Alley Mitch Brandt

Pos. C D D LW D

1972 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 3 4 5 8 10

Pick 42 61 66 124 150

Player Bob Krieger Tom Peluso Bill Nyrop Bob Lundeen Dave Arundel

Pos. C LW D D D

1971 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2 5 5 7 7 12

Pick 16 58 68 87 93 113

Player Henry Boucha Earl Anderson Dean Blais Bill Green Dale Smedsmo Mike Antonovich

Pos. C RW LW D LW C

1970 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 7 10

Pick Player 93 Bob Fowler 112 Jeff Rotsch

Pos. RW D

1969 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 5 5 7

Pick 57 60 73

Player Pos. Wally Olds D Mike Baumgartner D Bob Collyard C

1967 NHL Amateur Draft Rd 2

Pick Player 12 Gary Wood

Pos. D

Minnesota Minnesota Chicago St. Louis Montreal St. Louis

Colorado College (NCAA) Michigan State (NCAA) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Michigan Tech (NCAA) Michigan (NCAA)

Eveleth Bloomington Grand Rapids Edina Red Wing Duluth

Drafted By Pittsburgh Minnesota Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Philadelphia Kansas City Detroit Chicago Los Angeles Montreal Boston Detroit Minnesota Detroit N.Y. Rangers Los Angeles N.Y. Rangers Los Angeles N.Y. Rangers Montreal

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) Michigan Tech (NCAA) Montreal (QMJHL) Wisconsin (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Michigan Tech (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Johnstown (NAHL) Michigan Tech (NCAA) Vermont (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) Providence (NCAA) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL)

Hometown Minneapolis Plymouth Burnsville Moorhead St. Paul Brooklyn Center White Bear Lake Virginia Crystal Edina Edina Edina North St. Paul Bemidji Roseville Edina Thief River Falls Edina Warroad Duluth Grand Rapids

Drafted By Minnesota Atlanta Los Angeles Detroit Kansas City California Minnesota Pittsburgh Atlanta California N.Y. Islanders Minnesota Detroit Montreal Philadelphia Boston Boston Philadelphia Philadelphia N.Y. Islanders Minnesota N.Y. Islanders N.Y. Rangers N.Y. Rangers

Drafted From Denver (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL) Wisconsin (NCAA) St. Paul (MWJHL) St. Paul (MWJHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) St. Paul (MWJHL) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Fargo-Moorhead (MWJHL) Marquette (USHL) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (MWJHL) St. Cloud (MWJHL) North Dakota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA) St. Cloud (MWJHL) Wisconsin (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Minnesota (MWJHL)

Hometown Eveleth St. Paul Bemidji Minneapolis South St. Paul St. Paul Minneapolis Babbitt Proctor St. Paul St. Paul Minneapolis Virginia Hibbing Roseville Warroad International Falls Anoka St. Paul Edina Anoka Minneapolis South St. Paul St. Paul

Drafted By Atlanta Montreal Buffalo Chicago Detroit

Drafted From Wisconsin (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) Denver (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA) Denver (NCAA)

Hometown Hastings Warroad St. Paul Anoka Roseau

Drafted By Detroit Chicago Montreal Minnesota Detroit

Drafted From Denver (NCAA) Denver (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA) Wisconsin (NCAA)

Hometown Edina Grand Rapids Edina Minneapolis Minneapolis

Drafted By Detroit Detroit Chicago Vancouver Toronto Minnesota

Drafted From Team USA North Dakota (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA) Notre Dame (NCAA) Bemidji State (NCAA) Minnesota (NCAA)

Hometown Warroad Roseau International Falls Roseville Roseau Calumet

Drafted By Montreal St. Louis

Drafted From Estevan (WCHL) Wisconsin (NCAA)

Hometown Minneapolis Minneapolis

Drafted By Detroit Chicago St. Louis

Drafted From Minnesota (NCAA) North Dakota (NCAA) Colorado College (NCAA)

Hometown Baudette Roseau Hibbing

Drafted By California

Drafted From Fort Frances (TBJHL)

Hometown International Falls

1963-66 NHL Amateur Drafts No Minnesota natives selected

Compiled by Kevin Kurtt. For changes or additions, e-mail editor@letsplayhockey.com.

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USHERING IN Unleashed: Kaprizov finally signs with Wild

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN

Let’s Play Hockey Publisher

The Minnesota Wild will turn 20 years old whenever the 2020-21 season begins.

It will be a special anniversary for the franchise that came to the State of Hockey in 2000. But it might be a 23-year-old Russian kid who makes it extra special.

After much anticipation and plenty of waiting, the Wild signed prized prospect Kirill Kaprizov to a two-year contract this week with the expectation he will be donning a #97 Wild uniform this upcoming season.

The announcement came shortly after the Wild also stripped the interim tag from Dean Evason and named him their full-time bench boss.

The two of them are ushering a new era of Wild hockey, creating a buzz amongst Wild fans who anticipate not just good, but great things to come.

Evason, who has only seen Kaprizov on video, lauded not just his skills, but his aggressive play and tenacity. When asked what stood out about Kaprizov, Evason said: “his compete level.”

“The videos I have watched, it was a lot of highlights of him scoring goals,” said Evason. “But what I was most impressed with was when he went into the corners for a 50/50 puck and he came out with those pucks. If he didn’t, he was competing his butt off to do so.”

7 things to know 1. He led the Kontinental Hockey League in goals the past two seasons, scoring 30 goals in 2018-19 and 33 last season for 66 goals in 114 games.

2. He stands 5’10 and 201 (some sites say 194) pounds and is known as a goal scorer and playmaker with high offensive skills.

3. He can muck it up in the corners. Wild head coach Dean Evason loves his compete level, saying: “What I was most impressed with was when he went into the corners for a 50/50 puck and came up with those pucks... and when he didn’t he was competing his butt off to do so.”

4. He was a KHL All-Star from 2016-2020.

5. The Wild drafted him in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL entry draft, 135th overall. Kaprizov was 18 at the time.

6. He was the youngest player on the Russian Olympic team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Korea.

7. He will wear No. 97 for the Wild.

PHOTO BY ANNA SERGEEVA/GETTY IMAGES Kaprizov was a fifth round pick by the Wild in the 2015 NHL entry draft.

The season prior he was the No. 1 overall pick in the Kontinental Hockey League, Russia’s top league. In August 2015 he signed a three-year contract extension with Metallurg Novokuznetsk and was later traded to Salavat Yulaev Ufa in May 2016.

His first season with Metallurg he tallied just four goals and four assists in 31 games. But he was just 17 years old. The following season he tallied 11 goals and 16 assists in 53 games.

His game emerged at age 20 where he notched 42 points (20g-22a). For the past three seasons he has played for CSKA Moscow where he has continued to ratchet up his game by scoring 78 goals and adding 76 helpers for 154 points in 160 games.

Scouting Report Scouts rave over Kaprizov’s game.

One scout said he is the as about as close to an every day NHL’er as anyone his age. Kaprizov turned 23 in April and should be able to step in and make an impact with the Wild immediately.

Is he the next McDavid? Likely not, but he does possess elite offensive skill although he doesn’t have the speed of a McDavid where he can blow by defenders. Think of him more of a Granlund than a Gaborik, but perhaps a hybrid of both because Kaprizov, like Gaborik, has a knack for putting the puck in the net with a lethal shot, but just doesn’t have Gaborik’s speed, according to scouting reports.

His 1-to-1 goal-to-assist ratio makes him as much of a scorer as a playmaker. If there is a knock on his game, from scouting reports, it is his lack of that explosive speed, although he is rated as a very good skater.

At 5’10” he isn’t going to be an intimidator, but more of a pest. As Evason stated, his compete level is something that makes him stand out.

He wins loose puck battles and creates turnovers with his hustle, according to

Statistical Profile Year

League Team

GP G A PTS PIM +/-

2014-15 KHL Metallurg

31 4 4 8

6 -4

2015-16 KHL Metallurg

53 11 16 27 10 -4

2016-17

KHL

Salavat

49 20 22 42

66

9

2017-18

KHL

CSKA Moskva 46 15 25 40

14

22

2018-19

KHL

CSKA Moskva 57 30 21 51

16

34

2019-20

KHL

CSKA Moskva 57 33 29 62

10

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TOTALS: GP 293, G 113, A 118, PTS 231, PIM 124, +/- plus-89 scouting reports.

Kaprizov has led the KHL the past two season in goals, not an easy honor.

How that translates to the NHL is yet to be seen.

The future Kaprizov will join the Wild training camp but will not be able to participate in games until next season, whenever that is. Therefore, he will not make an impact in this year’s playoff format which begins Aug. 2 against the Vancouver Canucks.

But having him in camp is a big step, said Wild General Manager Bill Guerin.

“We are excited to have Kirill in the mix,” said Guerin during a zoom press conference Monday. “We are working with his agent right now to get him the proper visas and to get him here.”

Once here, Kaprizov will join a team that has a solid mix of youth and experience. Evason is excited about bringing another young impactful player into camp.

“We have a lot of young guys coming up and some very young exciting hockey players currently on our club,’

he said. “We have a good mix of both (veterans and youth) in our lineup and our line combinations will show that.

We have experience and that youthful excitement those young guys bring to the table.”

Undoubtedly, there will be a transition period for Kaprizov, which is why it is so important for him to come to camp this summer.

“This is the best league in the world with the best players in the world,” said Guerin. “He will have time to transition.”

Getting to know his teammates and coaches will be a huge first step for what Wild fans hope is the Wild’s next big thing. Adding Kaprizov to a lineup that includes an emerging Kevin Fiala is creating a consistent buzz throughout the State of Hockey.

“We are jacked to get him over here and see him for real,” said Coach Evason.

Guerin echoed Evason’s statement: “It’s an exciting day for many reasons for the Minnesota Wild and Wild fans.”

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N A NEW ERA Wild’s new Bench Boss

Evason’s communication with players during pause swayed Guerin’s decision

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN

Let’s Play Hockey Publisher

When Dean Evason took over the Wild bench and locker room as the interim head coach after the firing of former coach Bruce Boudreau, the Wild were on the outside looking in at a playoff spot.

Twelve games later and the Wild went on an 8-4 run to creep into the playoffs where they now have a chance at two very important things when it comes to success in the NHL. They have a chance to win the Stanley Cup and they have a 12.5 percent chance of garnering the top draft pick if they were to lose in the first round to the Vancouver Canucks.

Call it a “chip and a chair” in both battles.

And leading the way is Coach Evason. Many in the Wild fan base and certainly in the hockey industry were looking for the Wild to conduct a thorough search to find Boudreau’s replacement while Evason held court until it happened. But Wild GM Bill Guerin had a different plan in mind. After seeing the team’s success in those 12 games under Evason’s tutelage and then seeing how Evason conducted himself and communicated with players during the Covid shutdown, Guerin got to thinking that maybe he didn’t need to conduct a search at all and the best candidate was right there with him in the same building.

“All along I planned on a full search,” said Guerin. “I was up front and honest with Dean about that from the start.”

Then came what Guerin calls “the pause” and that was when he saw how valuable Evason was. He didn’t question his knowledge of the game or his bench skills. It was the way he interacted with players during the shutdown that raised his eyebrows.

“When the pause started I could see Dean’s communication with the players and how good it was,” said Guerin. “That was the type of guy we were looking for.”

Evason enjoyed a very good NHL career. After being drafted in the fifth round of the 1982 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals, the Winnipeg

native went on to play 803 games five teams and amassed 139 goals, 233 assist and 1002 penalty minutes.

As a Kamloops Junior Oiler he set the league on fire as an 18 and 19-yearold, scoring 71 goals and 164 points in the WHL in 198283 and 49 goals and 137 points the following season in just 57 games.

And that was also where he started his coaching career during the 19992000 season. He eventually climbed the coaching ladder and was named an assistant for the Washington Capitals in 1999-2000.

It was the same year the Minnesota Wild franchise began its franchise in St. Paul. In 2018-19, Evason was named an assistant to the Wild staff and now three years later is the head coach.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity,” Evason said. “Is it a relief? I don’t know. It’s just extremely exciting to have the opportunity and I am excited to get going.”

Evason stepped back on the ice post-Covid pause on Monday, July 13, and said it felt great not only to be on the ice, but to be there as the new head coach of the Wild.

“Stepping on the ice felt great,” he said. “It was great to be back out there.”

Guerin said he made his decision about a month ago, but gave it time and talked to Wild owner Craig Leipold.

“The more I talked with others about it the more confident I was it was the right decision,” Guerin said. “This is something Dean has worked long and hard for and he’s earned it.”

Having been on the bench for the past three seasons will give Evason a head start as a new head coach. He knows the players well and the players

PHOTO BY MINNESOTA WILD/BRUCE KLUCKHOHN

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity. Is it a relief? I don’t know. It’s just extremely exciting to have the opportunity and I am excited to get going.”

– Dean Evason respect him.

“I have always liked him,” said Wild emerging star Kevin Fiala. “He’s a great communicator and a great coach who knows the game. I am very happy he is with us.”

Fiala said Evason has been instrumental in his development. Fiala’s game seemed to thrive even more once Evason took the reigns.

“He’s been a huge part of my success,” he said. “Off the ice and on the ice. He trusted me and I trusted him. He has confidence in me and that helps me be who I am and play how I want. He gave me a lot of ice time and I appreciate that very much. I want to give back.”

Evason sees a team that has a good

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mix of youth and experience, and one that has potential, not just in this year’s playoffs, but next season and beyond.

“We need to slide right back in to where we left off,” he said. “We felt we gained some good ground and were playing well as a team. We were close.

We were tight.”

Is Evason going to be the glue the Wild needs to come together, stay together and play together?

“The players are committed,” he said. “I put high expectations on myself to be the best coach I can and lead the group. Wins and losses are most important, but the way the guys have come together is what has been most exciting to our staff.”

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All invitational tournaments held in Minnesota must first go through a district tournament coordinator before being sent to the Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinator, Tim Sweezo, for final approval.

The list below is of Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinators for each district. Please call them if you need information about a certain tournament.

District 1 Tom Mickus (651) 248-3075; District 2 Jake Reinseth (651) 274-9023; District 3 Chad Nicholls (952) 544-0808; District 4 Kris Hohensee (507) 360-6787; District 5 Jeff Carlen (320) 274-3509; District 6 Brad Hewitt (952) 250-6431; District 8 Zac Dockter (612) 735-9703; District 9 Troy Marquardt (507) 384-7386; District 10 Mark Osmondson (612) 747-8308; District 11 Clark Coole (218) 590-0703; District 12 Craig Homula (218) 744-5566; District 15 Cyndi Young (218) 731-5899; District 16, Mark Dragich (218) 791-0229; Senior Women, Nancy Wefler (763) 537-7837.

Tournament entrants from outside Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota: Be informed that Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam teams will likely have some players up to six months older than the USA Hockey age guidelines for those classifications. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are using a July 1 age cut-off date while USA Hockey is using a January 1 age cut-off date. If you are concerned about this issue, you should contact the tournament director immediately to determine whether or not you should register for the tournament.

JULY 2020 17-19 Duluth, MN: 15th Annual Northern Exposure AAA Hockey Tournament, 2003/04-2010/11; Contact Kasey Yoder (651) 432-1840 or kaseyyoder@gmail.com or visit www.northernexposureaaahockey.com 24-26 Aston, P: OneHockey Philadelphia: AAA – 20U, 18U, 16U, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

31-Aug 2 Sioux Falls, SD. Combat Cup. Boys Open 2011-2012, 2010, 2009. Contact Randy Peake at randy@northlandhockeygroup.com. Register at www.aaatournaments.com.

7-9 Twin Cities, MN. AAA Combat Cup. Boys Open 20012/11, 2010, 2009, 208, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004. Contact Randy Peake at randy@northlandhockeygroup.com. Register at www.aaatournaments.com.

7-1 East Metro MN and Western WI. Blaze Cup. 2012 through 2005 boys birth years & U-16 Boys. Contact Dan Gilkerson 715-222-2448 or email: dgilkerson@somersethockey.com. www. blazehockey.net 14-16 Sioux Falls, SD. Combat Cup. Boys Open 2008, 2007, 206. Contact Randy Peake at randy@northlandhockeygroup.com. Register at www.aaatournaments.com.

14-16 Woodbury and Stillwater, MN. Combat Cup. Girls Open 10U, 12U, 14U. Contact Randy Peake at randy@northlandhockeygroup.com. Register at www.aaatournaments.com.

14-16 Summer Round-Up AA. U16 Boys, Boys 2005-2012. Girls U8-U14. Contact dan@midwesthockey.net. www.midwesthockey.net.

14-16 Alexandria, MN. Summer Round-Up. Girls U10-U14. Contact dan@midwesthockey.net. www.midwesthockey.net.

21-23 Summer Round Up. Boys 2005-2012.

Girls U10 and U12. Contact dan@midwesthockey. net. www.midwesthockey.net.

28-30 Blaine, MN. Combat Cup. Boys and Girls High School Prep. Contact Randy Peake at randy@ northlandhockeygroup.com. Register at www.aaatournaments.com.

SEPTEMBER 2020 4-6 Columbus, OH: OneHockey Columbus: AA- 18U/16U/14U. A – 14U/12U/10U. B – 14U/12U/10U. A/B/Gretzky – 8U half Ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

OCTOBER 2020 23-25 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A/ AA and PeeWee A/AA Scrimmages. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com.

Register at www.hcyha.org/tournaments 30-1 Cottage Grove, MN: Wolfpack Pumpkin Bash. B1 PeeWee and Bantam. Contact Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 or tournaments@cghockey. com. Register at CGhockey.com/tournaments

AUGUST 2020 6-9 Edina and Burnsville, MN. Rumble at the Rink. Boys 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Contact: Adam Hauser adamh@mnmadehockey.com or 952641-6887. Register at www.mnmadehockeytournaments.com.

7-9 Alexandria, MN. Summer Round-Up. Boys 2008-2010. Contact dan@midwesthockey.net. www.midwesthockey.net.

NOVEMBER 2020 6-8 Albert Lea, MN: Girls U12-A Tournament. Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com

12-15 Wayzata, MN: Wayzata Sniper Classic.

PeeWee B2, PeeWee C, Bantam B2, Bantam C. Contact: tournaments@wayzatahockey.org. Register at www.wayzatahockey.org 13-15 Barron/Chetek, WI: Bantam Tournament. Wisconsin Levels: 4A, 3A, 2B, 1C. Minnesota Levels: B2/C (or equivalent). Contact Eric Janz (715) 790-2625 or janze61@yahoo.com. Register at www.bcyha.org/page/show/4615021-tournaments 13-15 Duluth, MN: Tommy Williams Tournament. Bantam AA. Contact Troy Olson: troyolson9@ gmail.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 13-15 Duluth, MN: Gales of November Tournament. PeeWee AA. Contact Steve Berry: smberry@d.umn.edu. Register at duluthhockey.com/ hockeytournaments 13-15 Eden Prairie, MN: Season Premiere Kick Off. Bantam A. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 13-15 Fairmont, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

Contact Tom Chapman (507) 848-0923 or tomchapmanjr@yahoo.com. Register at https://fairmont. pucksystems2.com 13-15 Faribault, MN: Bantam A/B Tournament.

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Squirt/Bantam. Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@gmail.com. Register at mcmohawkhockey.com 13-15 Moorhead, MN: YHH Blue Ox - Bantam AA/A. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey. com/tournaments 13-15 Northfield, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

For info/registration contact the tournament director at tournamentdirector@northfieldhockey.net. www. northfieldhockey.net 13-15 Osseo/Maple Grove, MN: PeeWee AA, A, B1 Tournament. Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha. com. Register at https://www.omgha.com/page/ show/74-omgha-tournament-information-and-registration. www.omgha.com 14-15 Sioux Falls, SD: Squirt A (MN A/B1) Jamboree. Contact Aimee Chase (605) 929-0039. www.siouxfallsflyers.com 19-22 Anoka, MN: Bantam Tournament.

Bantam A/AA, B1, B2. Contact Kristi Robideau at anokatournaments@gmail.com. Register at anoka. pucksystems2.com 19-22 Bloomington, MN: Bantam Winter Classic. All levels. Email questions to bahatourneys@ gmail.com. Register at www.bloomingtonhockey. com 20-22 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam A Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 20-22 Duluth, MN: Portman Thanksgiving Tournament. Squirt A & B. Contact Shawn Roed: roedwarrior13@gmail.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 20-22 Fergus Falls, MN: 12UB Tournament.

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20-22 Grand Rapids, MN: PeeWee B2 Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 20-22 Little Falls, MN: Girls 12U A & B Tournament. Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari. anne.houle@gmail.com. Info/register at https://littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com/page/show/51280-tournaments 20-22 Mankato, MN: Girls U10B & U12B Tournament. Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com. Register at www.mankatohockey. com 20-22 Marshall, MN: Winter Cup. Girls 10U/12U. Contact Christian Guenther (573) 2484445 or guenthercg@gmail.com. Register https:// marshall.pucksystems2.com 20-22 Moorhead, MN: Bantam B and PeeWee B Tournaments. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 20-22 River Falls, WI: Ponytail Classic. U10 & U12. Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament. reg@gmail.com. Register at https://riverfalls. pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information 20-22 Roseau, MN. Girls 12UA Tournament.

Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 20-22 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm On Ice. Bantam B2. $1150. Contact Connie Pesta (320) 3333860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com. www.saukrapidshockey.org 20-22 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Stampede.

PeeWee B1 & B2. Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or Pete@SportsContentManagement. com. Register at stillwaterhockey.net 20-22 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic Bantam A & B Tournament. Contact Joe Wisocki (559) 2133683 or jwisocki@pga.com. Register at www.willmarhockey.com and click on the Tournaments tab.

21-22 Inver Grove Heights, MN: U12 A/B2 Tournament. Contact Kari Miller (612) 309-1923 or ighhatourney@gmail.com. Register at www.ighha. org 25, 27-29 Burnsville, MN: Burnsville Thanksgiving Tournament. Squirt A, Peewee A, Bantam A. Contact Dennis Dukart at tournaments@burnsvillehockey.com. Register at blazehockey.com/tournaments.

27-28 Lakeville, MN: Turkey Cup Mite/U8 Jamboree. Contact Bob Smith at robert1smith1@ hotmail.com. www.lakevillehockey.org 27-29 Albert Lea, MN: PeeWee A Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 27-29 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B2 Tournament.

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For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 27-29 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

PeeWee A, B and C. Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 27-29 Brooklyn Park, MN: Thanksgiving Pirate Classic. Squirt B1, B2, C, Bantam B. Contact Amanda Naylor: tournamentdirector@nmyha.com.

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All Levels • $15.00 per skater

PEEWEE A/B & B/C TOURNAMENT Jan. 15-17, 2021

AWI/BMN and BWI/CMN 8 teams each • $775/team

MITES SHAMROCK SHOOTOUT March 12-14, 2021 Levels 3 and 4 $225.00 per team

For more info, email Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail.com

https://riverfalls.pucksystems.com/page/ show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information

AUSTIN PACKER CLASSIC TOURNAMENTS

Austin, MN

TYLER BRADY CHRIS FISCHER MEMORIAL MEMORIAL PEEWEE A, B, C BANTAM B TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT

Jan. 22-24, 2021 Entry Fee: $900

Jan. 29-31, 2021 Entry Fee: $1000

SQUIRT A, B, C TOURNAMENT

Feb. 26-28, 2021

Entry Fee: $900

• Trophies will be awarded • Games will be played at Riverside and Packer Arenas •

$50 DISCOUNT if registration and payment received before Oct. 1, 2020.

• NO GATE FEES at all tournaments

Contact Dave Lagerstedt at 507.438.2256 or email dave@farmtech.com

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 27-29 Champlin, MN: Champlin Park Rebels 2020 Thanksgiving Classic PeeWee B2 Tournament. Contact: cpyhatournament@gmail.com. Additional info/registration at www.cpyha.com 27-29 Chaska and Victoria, MN. CCHA Brick City Classic. Squirt B1/B2/C, PeeWee C, 12UB2.

Contact Beth Johnson (763) 772-4795 or bfjohnson5@gmail.com. Register at https://www.cchockey.org/ccha-tournaments.

27-29 Cottage Grove, MN: Turkey Tourney.

A/B1/B2/C Squirts. Contact Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 or tournaments@cghockey.com. Register at CGhockey.com/tournaments 27-29 Detroit Lakes, MN: Thanksgiving Classic. Bantam B. Contact Troy & Abby Pettit (218) 234-9193, (218) 234-5068 or email: abbypettit80@ gmail.com. https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/page/ show/203545-dlyha-tournament-information

27-29 Eden Prairie, MN: First Test of the Best.

Bantam AA & PeeWee AA. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 27-29 Edina, MN: Tradition CakeEater Classic Tournament. 15A, 15B, 12A, 12B1, 12B2, 10A, 10B1, 10B2. Contact Janae Hentges (612) 8121136 or janae@sportscontentmanagement.com.

Register at www.edinatourney.com 27-29 Grand Forks, ND: Angels 10UA, 12UA, 15UA Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 7870316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 27-29 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee AA Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com

27-29 Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis Cup Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament. Bantam B1, B2, C, PeeWee B1, B2, C and Squirt B1, B2, C. For Info/ registration, visit www.mplshockey.com 27-29 Moorhead, MN: Girls 10UA and 10UB Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 27-29 Mounds View, MN: Thanksgiving Tournament. Squirt A, B1, C / PeeWee A, B1, C / Bantam AA, B1, C. Info/registration at mvihockey.org 27-29 Roseau, MN. Aaron Broten Bantam B Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com

DECEMBER 2020

Northfield Hockey Association

2020-2021 TOURNAMENTS Bantam B Nov. 13-15, 2020 8 Teams Girls 10UB Dec. 18-20, 2020 8 Teams PeeWee B Jan. 8-10, 2021 8 Teams To register or for more info, contact the Northfield Tournament Director at tournamentdirector@northfieldhockey.net

www.northfieldhockey.net

Girls10UB 10UB Girls Girls 12UB 12UB Girls

3-6 Anoka, MN: Anoka-Rogers Girls Classic.

Girls 10UA, 10UB1, 10UB2, 12UA, 12UB. Contact Kristi Robideau at anokatournaments@gmail.com.

Register at anoka.pucksystems2.com 3-6 Circle Pines, MN: Centennial Girls Chill.

Contact Kathy Gould (651) 216-5768. Register at www.centennialhockey.org 3-6 Osseo/Maple Grove, MN: Lucas Decker Ultimate Showdown. Peewee B2, C. Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha. com. Register at https://www.omgha.com/page/ show/74-omgha-tournament-information-and-registration. www.omgha.com 3-6 West Saint Paul/Mendota Heights, MN: Salute to Hockey. Squirt A, Squirt B. Contact Rick Lopez at rlopez1724@yahoo.com. Register at https:// www.sibleyareahockey.org/page/show/12029-2020salute-to-hockey-tournament-squirt-a-and-squirt-b 4-6 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 4-6 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Squirt B2 Tournament. Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

Girls 10UB Girls 12UB *Indoor Ice Only

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4-6 Apple Valley/Eagan, MN: Valkyrie Lightning U10A and U10B2 Tournament. Info/registration visit www.eastviewhockey.net/tourneys.

4-6 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B1 Tournament.

Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 4-6 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Bantam A & B. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 4-6 Cloquet, MN: Squirt A Tournament. Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 4-6 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Face Off. PeeWee B1 & B2. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 4-6 Eveleth, MN: 35th Annual Sam Lopresti Bantam A Tournament. Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 4-6 Fairmont, MN: Girls 12UB Tournament.

Contact Tom Chapman (507) 848-0923 or tomchapmanjr@yahoo.com. Register at https://fairmont. pucksystems2.com 4-6 Forest Lake, MN: Girls 15UA Tournament. Contact Brandon Ferngren (612) 986-1453 ortournaments@flhockey.org. Info/registration at www.flhockey.org 4-6 Grand Forks, ND: Angels 10UB, 12UB, 15UB Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 7870316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 4-6 Grand Rapids, MN: PeeWee B1 Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 4-6 Hastings, MN: Sugar & Spice Girl’s Tournament U10 / U12. Levels U10B1 & U10B2 / U12B1 & U12B2. Contact Tiffany Newton at tournaments@ hastingshockey. www.hastingshockey.com 4-6 Hermantown, MN: Girls U12A & U15A Tournaments. Contact Amber Manion (218) 7295493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey.com

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Weather permitting, teams will play games on both Indoor and Outdoor Ice Surfaces for the Squirt and PeeWee Tournaments.

Concessions are available in both locations, spacious parking, heated bleacher area (indoors), vendors and fun contests all weekend.

Only 20 minutes from Grand Casino Hinckley.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

However, Mora Youth Hockey will offer a refund if the tournament would be cancelled due to restrictions or limitations set by Minnesota Hockey, USA Hockey, state or local governments.

For more information or to register please contact: Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 morahockey@yahoo.com

Check out our website for pictures of previous tournaments!

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HoliDangle Classic Dec. 11-13, 2020 PeeWee A

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https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/ page/show/203545-dlyhatournament-information

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 4-6 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: 10UB and 12UB Tournaments. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www. hcyha.org/tournaments 4-6 Hoyt Lakes (Mesabi East), MN: Mike Kangas Memorial Squirts Tournament. Register at www.meyha.com 4-6 Hutchinson, MN: PeeWee A and B Tournament. Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or Caleb.M.Paulson@wellsfargo.com. Register at www.hutchhockey.org 4-6 La Crescent, MN: PeeWee B Tournament. Info/registration at www.lacrescenthockey. com 4-6 Lakeville, MN: Prowler Classic. Junior Gold U16. Contact Bob Smith at robert1smith1@ hotmail.com. www.lakevillehockey.org 4-6 Little Falls, MN: Squirt A & B Tournament. Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari. anne.houle@gmail.com. Info/register at https://littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com/page/show/51280-tournaments 4-6 Mankato, MN: Bantam B1 Tournament.

Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail. com. Register at www.mankatohockey.com 4-6 Monticello, MN: Moose Cup. Squirt A. Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or moosehockeytournaments@gmail.com. www.mooseyouthhockey.org 4-6 Moorhead, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 4-6 Moose Lake, MN: Bantam B Tournament. Contact Heidi Oswald at (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com. Register at https://www.mlaharebels.com/page/show/198092-tournaments 4-6 New Hope, MN: Squirt B1, Squirt B2 and Squirt C Tournament. Contact Susie Melynchuk: smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 4-6 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Squirt B/C Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 2765612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm. pucksystems2.com 4-6 Owatonna, MN: Girls U10B and U12B Tournament. Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or Director@owatonnahockey.com. Register at www. owatonnahockey.com

4-6 Paynesville, MN: Squirt C Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 4-6 River Falls, WI: Blackcat Classic. U14.

Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@ gmail.com. Register at https://riverfalls.pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information 4-6 Rochester, MN: Squirt A Tournament.

Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com.

Register at www.RYHA.net 4-6 Roseau, MN. Center Ice Club Bantam A-AA Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 6890636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 4-6 Sioux Falls, SD: Squirt A & B (MN B/ B1 & MN B2/C) Tournament. Contact Aimee Chase (605) 929-0039. www.siouxfallsflyers.com 4-6 Somerset, WI: PeeWee B1 (WI A) & PeeWee C (WI B) Tournament. Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com 4-6 Wayzata, MN: Wayzata Fire on Ice. Squirt B2 and Squirt C . Contact: tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org. Register at www.wayzatahockey.org 4-6 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic Girls 10UB & 12UB Tournament. Contact Joe Wisocki (559) 213-3683 or jwisocki@pga.com. Register at www.willmarhockey.com and click on the Tournaments tab.

9-11 Faribault, MN: Girls U10B, U12B Tournament. Contact Michal Munoz at fhatournaments@ gmail.com. Register at www.faribaulthockey.com 10-13 Eden Prairie, MN: Prelude to the Playoffs. 15U A & 15B. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 11-13 Albert Lea, MN: PeeWee B Tournament. Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 11-13 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole U10A & U10B Tournament. Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

11-13 Amery, WI: Bantam Tournament. WI 3A/2B/1C and MN B. Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com. www.ameryhockey.com 11-13 Baldwin, WI: U10/U12 Girls. Contact Jodi Volgren (715) 308-9667 or jodivolgren@gmail. com. Register at https://baldwin.pucksystems2.com/ page/show/26105-tournament-information

11-13 Barron/Chetek, WI: PeeWee Tournament. Wisconsin Levels: 4A, 3A, 2B, 1C. Minnesota Levels: B2/C (or equivalent). Contact Mark Bell (715) 205-7903 or bellmc78@hotmail.com. Register at www.bcyha.org/page/show/4615021-tournaments 11-13 Bemidji, MN: Girls U10A & U12A Tournament. Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 11-13 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Jr Gold B. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers. com 11-13 Cloquet, MN: Squirt B Tournament. Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 11-13 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: PeeWee B Tournament. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@ gahamn.org. For more info visit www.gahamn.org 11-13 Cottage Grove, MN: Mite Jamboree. U6 Boy/Girls through Mite 4 Boy/Girls. Contact Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 or tournaments@cghockey.com. Register at CGhockey.com/tournaments 11-13 Detroit Lakes, MN: HoliDangle Classic. PeeWee A. Contact Troy & Abby Pettit (218) 234-9193, (218) 234-5068 or email: abbypettit80@ gmail.com. https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/page/ show/203545-dlyha-tournament-information 11-13 Duluth, MN: Head of the Lake Tournament. PeeWee B1 & Bantam B1. Contact Shawn Burns: shawn.burns@hotmail.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 11-13 Edina, MN: Cornerstone Tournament.

Squirt A, Squirt B1. Contact Janae Hentges (612) 812-1136 or janae@sportscontentmanagement. com. Register at www.edinatourney.com 11-13 Fergus Falls, MN: PeeWee B2 Tournament. Questions, email FFHAtournaments@gmail. com. For info and to register, visit https://fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com/page/show/48928-tournaments 11-13 Grand Rapids, MN: 12UA Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 11-13 Hermantown, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey.com 11-13 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Squirt B Tournament. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.hcyha. org/tournaments

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11-13 Hutchinson, MN: Girls 10UB/12UA Tournament. Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or Caleb.M.Paulson@wellsfargo.com. Register at www.hutchhockey.org 11-13 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Bantam B1/C Tournament. Contact Kari Miller (612) 309-1923 or ighhatourney@gmail.com. Register at www.ighha. org 11-13 Marshall, MN: Battle at the Baron. Bantam A & B. Contact Christian Guenther (573) 2484445 or guenthercg@gmail.com. Register https:// marshall.pucksystems2.com 11-13 Moorhead, MN: Squirt A & B Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey. com/tournaments 11-13 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: PeeWee B Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 2765612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm. pucksystems2.com 11-13 Owatonna, MN: Bantam A/B Tournament. Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or Director@owatonnahockey.com. Register at www.owatonnahockey.com 11-13 Paynesville, MN: Squirt A Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 11-13 Richmond, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 11-13 Rochester, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com.

Register at www.RYHA.net 11-13 Roseau, MN. Neal Broten Squirt B and Girls 12U B Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 11-13 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm On Ice. Squirt C. $950. Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com. www.saukrapidshockey. org 11-13 Siren, WI: Junior Gold Tournament. Level: WAHA HS B/C. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 8435634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www. burnettyouthhockey.com 11-13 Somerset, WI: Bantam B1 (WI A) & Bantam C (WI B) Tournament. Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com

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Fairmont Cardinals

2020/2021 Invitational Tournaments

A Rich Tradition of Hockey and Fun !

2020-2021 HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS A great experience for the players and fans!

Sugar & Spice Girl’s Tournament U10 / U12 December 4 - 6, 2020 Sponsored by:

Registration Fee: $1100.00 Levels: U10B1 & U10B2 / U12B1 & U12B2 Format: Two 6 team round robin and Two 8 team brackets

10U B

The Big Chill Bantam A/AA & Bantam B1 Sponsored by:

January 7 - 10, 2021 Registration Fee: $1500.00 Levels: Bantam A/AA & Bantam B1 Format: Each level will be an 8 team bracket New for 2021– 4 Game Guarantee

The River Rumble Peewee C & Bantam C February 5 - 7, 2021

Sponsored by:

Registration Fee: $1150 Levels: Peewee C & Bantam C Format: Each level will be an 8 team bracket Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games

Team & Individual Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd • Team Award for Consolation All Games are Played at the Hastings Civic Arena - 2 sheets of Ice Web Updates Throughout Each Tournament

*Sugar and Spice/River Rumble 3 Game Guarantees *Big Chill Tournament 4 Game Guarantee

Fastest Skater Tournament for Each Bracket

For more information contact Tiffany Newton at Tournaments@HastingsHockey.com

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Dec. 18-20, 2020

PeeWee B

Nov. 13-15, 2020 Cost $750

12U B

Dec. 4-6, 2020 Cost $750

Cost $750

Squirt B Jan. 8-10, 2021 Cost $750

Mite Jamboree Jan. 23-24, 2021 Cost $150

Fairmont is a great place to come to a Hockey Tournament!

Contact Tom Chapman at 507-848-0923 or Email: tomchapmanjr@yahoo.com

For more info or to register, visit https://fairmont.pucksystems2.com

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2020 BORDER BATTLE/ BLAZE CUP TOURNAMENTS

S T N E M A N R U O T 1 2 0 2 0 2 PeeWee B1 (WI A) & PeeWee C (WI B) Dec. 4-6, 2020

Contact Jim Urquhart 763-218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com

Bantam B1 (WI A) & Bantam C (WI B) Dec. 11-13, 2020

Contact Jim Urquhart 763-218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com

Mite Jamboree Dec. 19, 2020

Contact Dan Gilkerson 715-222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com

Squirt B1 (WI A) & Squirt C (WI B) Jan. 8-10, 2021

Contact Jim Urquhart 763-218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com

Mite Jamboree Jan. 16, 2021

Contact Dan Gilkerson 715-222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com

Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16 Feb. 12-14, 2021

Contact Jim Urquhart 763-218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com

Senior Men’s No Check Tournament March 26-28, 2021

Contact Dan Gilkerson 715-222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com

•Low Entry Fees •Easy Commute from Twin Cities •Online Registration

For more information and to register, visit

www.somersethockey.com

2020

August 7-9 August 28-30 Somerset and Vadnais Heights

U-16 Boys (04/05) & U-18 Boys (02/03)

Somerset, Hudson, Woodbury, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights

U-10 Girls, U-12 Girls, U-14 Girls 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Boys

www.blazehockey.net For more information and to register, contact Dan Gilkerson 715.222.2448 dgilkerson@somersethockey.com

Cottage Grove Hockey Association

2020-21 TOURNAMENTS All games played at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena

WOLFPACK PUMPKIN BASH

YEAR END BASH

B1 PeeWee and Bantam

B2/C PeeWee and Bantam

Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2020 Pool Play – 8 teams/level • 4 games Fee: $1,250

TURKEY TOURNEY Nov. 27-29, 2020 A/B1/B2/C Squirts

A/B1/B2 bracket – 8 teams/level • 3 games C pool – 12 teams • 3 games (possible 4th) Fee: $1,150

MITE JAMBOREE Dec. 11-13, 2020

U6 Boy/Girls through Mite 4 Boy/Girls

3 half ice games • Fee: $300

Dec. 31, 2020Jan. 3, 2021

Bracket play – 8 teams/level • 3 games Fee: $1,200

SKATING WITH THE WOLVES Jan. 8-10, 2021 10B1/10B2/12B

12B pool – 8 teams/level • 4 games 10B1/10B2 bracket – 8 teams/level • 3 games Fee: $1,150

NO GATE FEES

For more information or to register, go online at:

CGHOCKEY.COM/TOURNAMENTS Tournament Director: Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 tournaments@cghockey.com

2021 Winona Tournaments

Squirt C Jan. 15-17, 2021

PeeWee B / Squirt B Jan. 29-31, 2021

Mite Jamboree Jan. 24, 2021

PeeWee C Feb. 19-21, 2021

Fee: $900/team 8 Teams Each Level

Fee: FREE

Fee: $900/team 8 Teams

Fee: $900/team 8 Teams Each Level

NO GATE FEES! Weather permitting, Winona's tournaments will include games on the outdoor, regulation size rink that overlooks the Mississippi River.

Tournament Director: Ditlev Larsen dlarsen@winona.edu

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 11-13 South St. Paul, MN: Squirt B & C Tournament. Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@ gmail.com.

11-13 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Bantam A Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 11-13 Two Harbors, MN: Bantam B2 Tournament. Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 11-13 Virginia, MN. “Battle by the Bridge.”

PWB2 Tournament. Contact Davis Lampaa at vaha. reg@gmail.com. Register at www.virginiabluedevilhockey.com 11-13 Warroad, MN: Bantam A Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage

11-13 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic Squirt A & B Tournament. Contact Joe Wisocki (559) 213-3683 or jwisocki@pga.com. Register at www.willmarhockey.com and click on the Tournaments tab.

12 La Crescent, MN: Mite Jamboree. Info/ registration at www.lacrescenthockey.com 12 Walker, MN: Mini/Mite Jam. To register email Nate Gustafson, nwgustaf@hotmail.com 12-13 Mason City, IA: Mite Jamboree. Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@gmail.com.

Register at mcmohawkhockey.com 12-13 Moose Lake, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament. Contact Heidi Oswald at (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com. Register at https://www.mlaharebels.com/page/show/198092-tournaments 12-13 River Falls, WI: Mites Holiday Extravaganza. All levels. Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha. tournament.reg@gmail.com. Register at https:// riverfalls.pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information

South St. Paul 2020 - 2021

Cowtown Classic Tournaments

Squirt B & C Dec. 11-13, 2020

PeeWee B1 & C Jan. 15-17, 2021

$1150/team per tournament

*If any of the tournaments are canceled due to COVID-19 full refunds will be given.

Please contact SSPYHA at: South St. Paul Youth Hockey Attn: Dan Nerka - Tournaments 141 6th Street S, Suite 1, South St. Paul, MN 55075 Email: sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com

17-20 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Shootout.

Squirt A, B1 & B2. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 18-20 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt A Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 18-20 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole PeeWee B & PeeWee B2 Tournament. Register online at www. alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

18-20 Bloomington, MN: PeeWee Showdown.

All levels. Email questions to bahatourneys@gmail. com. Register at www.bloomingtonhockey.com 18-20 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 18-20 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: Dean Rajala Memorial Tournament. PeeWee B. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit www.gahamn.org 18-20 Duluth, MN: Lake Superior Classic.

PeeWee A & Bantam A. Contact Steve Berry: smberry@d.umn.edu. Register at duluthhockey.com/ hockeytournaments 18-20 Fairmont, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament.

Contact Tom Chapman (507) 848-0923 or tomchapmanjr@yahoo.com. Register at https://fairmont. pucksystems2.com 18-20 Fergus Falls, MN: 10UB Tournament.

Questions, email FFHAtournaments@gmail.com.

For info and to register, visit https://fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com/page/show/48928-tournaments 18-20 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B1 Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 18-20 Grand Rapids, MN: 15UA Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 18-20 Hermantown, MN: Squirt A Tournament.

Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey.com 18-20 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee B and PeeWee B2 Tournaments. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.hcyha.org/tournaments 18-20 Moorhead, MN: Bantam A Tournament.

Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments

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18-20 Mora, MN: Girls 10UB/Girls 12UB Tournament. For info/registration contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com. Visit www.mayrasports.com 18-20 Northfield, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament.

For info/registration contact the tournament director at tournamentdirector@northfieldhockey.net. www. northfieldhockey.net 18-20 Proctor, MN: Squirt B Tournament. Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey. com 18-20 Rochester, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com.

Register at www.RYHA.net 18-20 Roseau, MN. Paul Broten PeeWee A-AA Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 18-20 Siren, WI: Girls 14U/15U Tournament.

Level: WI A / MN B. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 8435634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www. burnettyouthhockey.com 18-20 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Girls 10U and Girls 12U Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 18-20 Two Harbors, MN: PeeWee B2 Tournament. Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 18-20 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Squirt C Tournament. To register contact Mitch Loomis, loomis@shoresofleechlake.com 18-20 Warroad, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage 19 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree. Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com 27-31 Edina, MN: Tradition Invitational Tournament. Bantam AA, Bantam A, Bantam B1, PeeWee A, PeeWee AA, PeeWee B1. Contact Janae Hentges (612) 812-1136 or janae@sportscontentmanagement.com. Register at www.edinatourney.com

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46th Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament

Minneapolis Cup Nov. 27-29, 2020

2020

Bantam B1, B2, C PeeWee B1, B2, c SQUIRT B1, B2, C d e t i m i L y t i l i b a l i a v A

– $975 all levels – Parade Ice Garden – Richfield Ice Arena – St. Louis Park Arena

Presented by Minneapolis Hockey Association Information and Registration

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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS HOCKEY 2020-21 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER ARENA INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS Date Nov. 13-15 Nov. 20-22 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 11-13 Dec. 18-20 Jan. 8-10 Jan. 15-17 Jan. 22-24 Jan. 29-31 Feb. 5-7 Feb. 19-21

Tournament 12U B PeeWee B2 PeeWee B1 12U A 15U A Bantam B Bantam AA Squirt A PeeWee A/AA Squirt B 10U B

NO GATE FEES

Teams 12 8 8 8 8 8 12 8 8 12 12

U12 A/B2

Games 4 or 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 or 5 4 4 4 or 5 4 or 5

Cost $1450 $1450 $1450 $1450 $1550 $1550 $1550 $1450 $1450 $1450 $1450

ALL 12-TEAM TOURNAMENTS: 4 OR 5 GAME GUARANTEE

GRAND RAPIDS, MN

For more info, contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com

Go to our website to register online: grhockey.com (click on the registration link, under the tournaments tab)

U10 A/B1/B2

Nov. 21-22, 2020

Jan. 15-17, 2021

Bantam B1/C

Squirts B/C

$1150 Entry Fee

$1150 Entry Fee

$1095 Entry Fee

$1095 Entry Fee

Feb. 5-7, 2021

Dec. 11-13, 2020

PeeWee B1/C

Bantam, Pee Wee, & U12 Games 15 Minute Stop Time

Jan. 8-10, 2021

Squirts & U10 12 Minute Stop Time

$1150 Entry Fee

Conveniently located minutes from local hotels & restaurants 15 minutes from the Mall Of America & downtown St. Paul

Bracket Play - 3 Game Guarantee

Visit www.ighha.org for online tournament registration

Contact Tournament Coordinator, Kari Miller, at 612.309.1923 or email: ighhatourney@gmail.com

Forest Lake

HOCKEY Tournaments Registration Opens June 19th!

PeeWee B2 & PeeWee C

Nov. 13-15, 2020 $1100 (No Gate Fee) 3 Game Guarantee 8 Teams Per Division

2020-21 TOURNAMENTS PEEWEE A AND B TOURNAMENT

Girls 15U A

December 4-6, 2020

$1500 (No Gate Fee) 4 Game Guarantee • 8 Teams

GIRLS 10UB/12UA TOURNAMENT

FlakeJam Mite Tournament

Cost: $850 - Early Registration cost $750 if registered by 8/31/20

Dec. 4-6, 2020

Jan. 15-17, 2021

Squirt B2 & Squirt C Jan. 29-31, 2021 $1100 (No Gate Fee) 3 Game Guarantee

8 Teams Per Division

Cost: $900 – Early Registration cost $800 if registered by 8/31/20

December 11-13, 2020

SQUIRT A, B and C TOURNAMENT January 8-10, 2021 (Starts early on Friday)

Cost $850 - Early Registration cost $750 if registered by 8/31/20

BANTAM A AND B TOURNAMENT January 29-31, 2021

Cost $1150 - Early Registration cost $1050 if registered by 8/31/20 All Tournaments: 4 Game Guarantee • No Gate Fees

Contact Brandon Ferngren tournaments@flhockey.org 612-986-1453

For more info and to register, contact Caleb Paulson at 320-292-4512 or email Caleb.M.Paulson@ wellsfargo.com

www.flhockey.org

Online Registration:

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 31-3 Bemidji, MN: Paul Bunyan International.

PeeWee AA/A. Register at paulbunyanhockey.com.

For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji. com 31-3 Cottage Grove, MN: Year End Bash.

B2/C PeeWee and Bantam. Contact Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 or tournaments@cghockey. com. Register at CGhockey.com/tournaments

JANUARY 2021 1-3 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Bantam B & Bantam B2 Tournament. Register online at www. alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

1-3 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Squirt A & B. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 1-3 Cloquet, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 1-3 Duluth, MN: Up North Tournament. PeeWee A & Bantam A. Contact Clare Markley: markleyclare@gmail.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/ hockeytournaments 1-3 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee B2 Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com 1-3 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee A Tournament. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www. hcyha.org/tournaments 1-3 Lakeville, MN: Squirt Showdown. Squirt B1. Contact Bob Smith at robert1smith1@hotmail. com. www.lakevillehockey.org 1-3 Moorhead, MN: Junior Gold B and Girls 15UA Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments

1-3 Osseo/Maple Grove, MN: Squirt Extravaganza. Squirt A, B, B2, C. Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha. com. Register at https://www.omgha.com/page/ show/74-omgha-tournament-information-and-registration. www.omgha.com 1-3 Proctor, MN: Girls 12UB Tournament.

Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey.com 1-3 Richmond, MN: Bantam A Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 1-3 Roseau, MN. Stan Ostby Bantam AA Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 1-3 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Jr. Gold Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 1-3 Two Harbors, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 2-3 Amery, WI: Mites Cross-Ice Jamboree.

Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@ yahoo.com. www.ameryhockey.com 2-3 Baldwin, WI: Bantam U14. Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or cutebagsmichelle@icloud.com. Register at https://baldwin. pucksystems2.com/page/show/26105-tournament-information 2-3 Hoyt Lakes (Mesabi East), MN: Mesabi East Mites Jamboree. Register at www.meyha.com 2-3 Monticello, MN: Wild Moose Jamboree.

Mite A/B/C. Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or moosehockeytournaments@gmail.com. www. mooseyouthhockey.org 2-3 Moose Lake, MN: Mite 1 (Cross-Ice) & Mite 2 (Full-Ice) Jamboree. Contact Heidi Oswald at (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com.

Register at https://www.mlaharebels.com/page/ show/198092-tournaments 7-10 Anoka, MN: PeeWee Tournament. PeeWee A/AA, B1, B2, C. Contact Kristi Robideau at anokatournaments@gmail.com. Register at anoka. pucksystems2.com 7-10 Bloomington, MN: Squirt Shootout.

A,B,C. Email questions to bahatourneys@gmail. com. Register at www.bloomingtonhockey.com

Champlin Park Rebels 2020 Thanksgiving Classic

PeeWee B2 Tournament Nov. 27-29, 2020 $1100 (includes gate fee) 16 teams

Contact: cpyhatournament@gmail.com Additional info and registration form available at:

www.cpyha.com

Location: Champlin Ice Forum (12165 Ensign Ave N, Champlin, MN)

7-10 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Showdown.

12U A, 12U B1 & 12U B2. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 7-10 Edina, MN: John E. Reimann Tournament. Jr Gold B, U16. Contact Janae Hentges (612) 812-1136 or janae@sportscontentmanagement. com. Register at www.edinatourney.com 7-10 Hastings, MN: The Big Chill Bantam A/ AA & Bantam B1 Tournament. Contact Tiffany Newton at tournaments@hastingshockey. www.hastingshockey.com 7-10 Mounds View, MN: New Year’s Tournament. U15A, U15B, U12B, U10A, U10B. Info/registration at mvihockey.org 8-10 Albert Lea, MN: Girls U10-B Tournament. Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 8-10 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole U12A & U12B Tournament. Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

8-10 Baldwin, WI: Mite Jamboree. Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or cutebagsmichelle@icloud.com. Register at https://baldwin. pucksystems2.com/page/show/26105-tournament-information 8-10 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic. Mite A & B. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 8-10 Cloquet, MN: Bantam AA-A Tournament. Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@ hotmail.com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 8-10 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: “Misky” Memorial Tournament. Squirt B. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit www. gahamn.org 8-10 Cottage Grove, MN: Skating with the Wolves. 10B1/10B2/12B. Contact Sheila Bellinger (651) 295-3408 or tournaments@cghockey.com.

Register at CGhockey.com/tournaments 8-10 Detroit Lakes, MN: State of Hockey Invitational. PeeWee B. Contact Troy & Abby Pettit (218) 234-9193, (218) 234-5068 or email: abbypettit80@gmail.com. https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/ page/show/203545-dlyha-tournament-information 8-10 Duluth, MN: DAHA Mid-Winter Classic.

PeeWee C & Bantam C. Contact Bailey Olson: bailey@duluthhockey.com. Register at duluthhockey. com/hockeytournaments

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8-10 Fairmont, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Tom Chapman (507) 848-0923 or tomchapmanjr@yahoo.com. Register at https://fairmont. pucksystems2.com 8-10 Faribault, MN: PeeWee A/B Tournament. Contact Michal Munoz at fhatournaments@ gmail.com. Register at www.faribaulthockey.com 8-10 Fergus Falls, MN: Squirt B2 Tournament. Questions, email FFHAtournaments@gmail. com. For info and to register, visit https://fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com/page/show/48928-tournaments 8-10 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 8-10 Grand Rapids, MN: Bantam B Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 8-10 Hermantown, MN: Bantam B2 Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com 8-10 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A Tournament. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.hcyha. org/tournaments 8-10 Hutchinson, MN: Squirt A, B & C Tournament. Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or Caleb.M.Paulson@wellsfargo.com. Register at www.hutchhockey.org 8-10 Inver Grove Heights, MN: PeeWee B1/C Tournament. Contact Kari Miller (612) 3091923 or ighhatourney@gmail.com. Register at www. ighha.org 8-10 La Crescent, MN: Bantam B Tournament. Info/registration at www.lacrescenthockey. com 8-10 Little Falls, MN: PeeWee A & B Tournament. Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari. anne.houle@gmail.com. Info/register at https://littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com/page/show/51280-tournaments

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Lakeville Hockey Association

2020-21 TOURNAMENTS

Turkey Cup Mite/U8 Jamboree Nov. 27-28, 2020 $345

2020-2021 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

Prowler Classic Junior Gold U16 Dec. 4-6, 2020

YOUTH TOURNAMENTS

$1,350 (includes gate fees)

Squirt Showdown Squirt B1 Jan. 1-3, 2021

$1,200 (includes gate fees)

Panther Classic PeeWee B1 Jan. 22-24, 2020 $1,200 (includes gate fees)

Cougar Classic Bantam B1 Feb. 5-7, 2021

LEVEL

DATES

Bantam AA-A Bantam B PeeWee AA-A PeeWee B Squirt A Squirt B

Jan. 8-10 Jan. 1-3 Jan. 22-24 Dec. 18-20 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 11-13

GIRLS TOURNAMENTS 12UB 10UB

JAMBOREES

$1,250 (includes gate fees)

8U Girls Mite 1 Mite 2

•12 Team pool play •Championship game and 3rd place game •Live Scoring for all games on our NGIN tournament webpage and Live Streaming from some games •Player stats tracked for the tournament •Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place •Miscellaneous Vendors • Concessions •Medics at each rink

Contact Bob Smith robert1smith1@hotmail.com

FEE

$975 $975 $975 $975 $900 $900

Feb. 5-7 Jan. 29-31

$975 $900

Jan. 30-31 Feb. 13-14 Feb. 13-14

$225 $225 $250

Register today at

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For more information, please visit:

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M A N R U TO

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3 game guarantee!

All Tournaments (except Mites)

$650 ENTRY FEE PLUS $150 GATE FEE

(Register by Oct. 1 and Save $150)

Mite Jamboree $325 (no gate fee)

For additional info, please contact Ashley Page (tournament director) at mchockeytournament@gmail.com or register at

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 8-10 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: PeeWee A Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 2765612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm. pucksystems2.com 8-10 Northfield, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

For info/registration contact the tournament director at tournamentdirector@northfieldhockey.net. www. northfieldhockey.net 8-10 Owatonna, MN: PeeWee A/B Tournament. Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or Director@owatonnahockey.com. Register at www.owatonnahockey.com 8-10 Paynesville, MN: PeeWee B1 Tournament. Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey.com 8-10 Proctor, MN: PeeWee B Tournament.

Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey.com

8-10 Richmond, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 8-10 Roseau, MN. Dave Wensloff Squirt A Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 8-10 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Icebreaker Tournament. Squirt B & C. Contact Katie Murphy: spcha. ops@gmail.com. Register at StPaulCapitalsHockey. com 8-10 Sioux Falls, SD: Bantam A & B (MN B/ B1 & MN B2/C) Tournament. Contact Aimee Chase (605) 929-0039. www.siouxfallsflyers.co 8-10 Siren, WI: Squirt Tournament. Level: WI 3B/4A - MN C. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 8435634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www. burnettyouthhockey.com 8-10 Somerset, WI: Squirt B1 (WI A) & Squirt C (WI B) Tournament. Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com. Register at www. somersethockey.com

Brookings, South Dakota 2020-2021 Tournaments

Tired of playing those same old teams?

PLAN A ROAD TRIP! Great teams and Great experiences in South Dakota!

Three games guaranteed, often four No Gate Fees MN A/B1 teams = SD A teams MN B2/C teams = SD B teams

PEE WEE A & B & C

NOV 27-29

$1050

BANTAM A & B

DEC 4-6

$1100

JR GOLD B

DEC 11-13

$1300

SQUIRT A & B

JAN 1-3

$800

MITE A & B

JAN 8-10

$600

TERMITE JAMBOREE

JAN 9-10

$200

GIRLS 14U B

JAN 15-17

$800

JR GOLD A

JAN 22-24

$1300

GIRLS 19U A & B

FEB 5-7

$1050

Register online

www.brookingsrangers.com or contact

tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com

8-10 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake PeeWee A Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 8-10 Walker, MN: City on the Bay PeeWee B2 Tournament. To register contact Mitch Loomis, loomis@shoresofleechlake.com 8-10 Warroad, MN: Girls 12U Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage 8-10 Wayzata, MN: Wayzata Freeze. Squirt B1 and Squirt B2. Contact: tournaments@wayzatahockey.org. Register at www.wayzatahockey.org 9-10 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Termite Jamboree. Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 9-10 Two Harbors, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament. Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 15-17 Albert Lea, MN: Girls U12-B Tournament. Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 15-17 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole PeeWee AA/A & Bantam AA/A Tournament. Register online at www. alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

15-17 Apple Valley/Eagan, MN: Play for Patrick Bantam AA Tournament. Info/registration visit www.eastviewhockey.net/tourneys.

15-17 Baldwin, WI: U14 Girls. Contact Jodi Volgren (715) 308-9667 or jodivolgren@gmail.com.

Register at https://baldwin.pucksystems2.com/page/ show/26105-tournament-information 15-17 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B1 Tournament.

Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 15-17 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Girls 14UB. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers. com 15-17 Brooklyn Park, MN: January Pirate Classic. PeeWee B & C. Contact Amanda Naylor: tournamentdirector@nmyha.com. Register at www. nmyha.com under “Tournaments” 15-17 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: Buzz Guyer Memorial Tournament. Bantam A. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit www.gahamn.org

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.15-17 Duluth, MN: St. Luke’s Duluth Icebreaker Girls Invitational. U10B, U10A, U12B, U12A, U15B, U15A. Contact Clarke Coole (218) 590-0703 or cooleclarke@gmail.com. Register at www.duluthgirlshockey.org 15-17 Eden Prairie, MN: Border Battle. Jr Gold B. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/ tournaments 15-17 Eveleth, MN: 34th Annual John Mariucci PeeWee A Tournament. Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 15-17 Fergus Falls, MN: Bantam B2 Tournament. Questions, email FFHAtournaments@gmail. com. For info and to register, visit https://fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com/page/show/48928-tournaments 15-17 Forest Lake, MN: FlakeJam Mite Tournament. Contact Brandon Ferngren (612) 986-1453 ortournaments@flhockey.org. Info/registration at www.flhockey.org 15-17 Grand Forks, ND: Squirt Classic. Squirt A, B1, B. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 15-17 Grand Rapids, MN: Bantam AA Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey. com 15-17 Hermantown, MN: Bantam A Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com 15-17 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam B2 Tournament. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www. hcyha.org/tournaments 15-17 Hoyt Lakes (Mesabi East), MN: In The Stix PeeWee B Tournament. Register at www.meyha.com 15-17 Inver Grove Heights, MN: U10 A/B1/B2 Tournament. Contact Kari Miller (612) 309-1923 or ighhatourney@gmail.com. Register at www.ighha. org 15-17 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Squirt A Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm.pucksystems2.com

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Jan. 29-31 $1300

Dec. 18-20 $1150

Feb. 5-7 $1150

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Feb. 19-21 $400

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Player gifts

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Concessions

New hotels

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Contact us at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or by calling Michelle at 952-484-5479

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FARIBAULT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

2020-2021 Tournaments BANTAM A/B Nov. 13-15, 2020

SQUIRT A/B Feb. 5-7, 2021

U10B, U12B Dec. 9-11, 2020

SQUIRT C

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Feb. 26-28, 2021 All Tournaments: $950 (Mite Mania $150) Includes Gate Fee

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State of the Art Facility | 1st Class Hospitality Premiere Fan Experience

on Saturdays & Sundays on our Reinhart Rink Each team is guaranteed at least one game live streamed on Saturday with the potential of a second on Sunday if they play in the 1st or 3rd place games.

GIRLS 10U/12U

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Nov. 20-22, 2020

Feb. 5-7, 2021

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MITES & MINI-MITES

“Battle at the Baron” Dec. 11-13, 2020

“Tiger Classic”

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March 12-14, 2021

“Prairie Shootout” Jan. 15-17, 2021

Bantam, PeeWee & Squirts have a 4 game guarantee.

Games start Friday afternoon.

To register go to https://marshall.pucksystems2.com

Red Baron Arena & Expo 1651 Victory Drive Marshall, MN 56258

www.redbaronarenaandexpo.com

Contact Christian Guenther: 573-248-4445 • guenthercg@gmail.com

THIEF RIVER FALLS AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS 2020–2021 TOURNAMENTS BANTAM A

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DECEMBER 11-13

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DECEMBER 18-20

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS • Max of 10 Team Pool Play with a 4 game guarantee – Bantams • Max of 12 Team Pool Play with 4 game guarantee – Squirts & PeeWee • Max of 6 Team Pool Play with 4 game guarantee – 10 UB & 12 UB • Play in the Ralph Engelstad Arena* • Some teams may get 5th game • 15 minute stop time periods • Friday game could start as early as 2pm • Minnesota Hockey Sanctioned • Cost: $1000 (All Entry Fees Include Gate Fees!) *We’ll try our best to get all teams at least one game in the Ralph Engelstad Arena if the schedule allows, except the SQB Tournament!

*EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION* REGISTER BEFORE 9/14/2020 & SAVE $100 ON REGISTRATION FEE

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 15-17 Marshall, MN: Prairie Shootout. PeeWee A & B. Contact Christian Guenther (573) 248-4445 or guenthercg@gmail.com. Register https://marshall. pucksystems2.com 15-17 Moorhead, MN: Squirt C Tournament.

Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 15-17 New Hope, MN: U10B1, U12B1 & PeeWee C Tournament. Contact Susie Melynchuk: smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 15-17 Proctor, MN: PeeWee A Tournament.

Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey.com 15-17 River Falls, WI: PeeWee A/B & B/C Tournament. A (WI)/B (MN) and B (WI)/C (MN). Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail.com.

Register at https://riverfalls.pucksystems.com/page/ show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information

15-17 Rochester, MN: Bantam A Tournament.

Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com.

Register at www.RYHA.net 15-17 Roseau, MN. Dick Johnson PeeWee AA Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 15-17 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm On Ice. Squirt B2. $950. Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com. www.saukrapidshockey. org 15-17 Siren, WI: PeeWee Tournament. Level: WI 3B/4A - MN C. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 8435634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www. burnettyouthhockey.com 15-17 South St. Paul, MN: PeeWee B1 & C Tournament. Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com.

15-17 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Round-Up. Squirt C & PeeWee C. Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or Pete@SportsContentManagement.com. Register at stillwaterhockey.net

2020-2021 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye

TOURNAMENTS Dec. 4-6, 2020 Squirt B/C Dec. 11-13, 2020 PeeWee B Jan. 8-10, 2021 PeeWee A Jan. 15-17, 2021 Squirt A

Jan. 22-24, 2021 Bantam B Jan. 29-31, 2021 Girls 10UB/12UB Feb. 6-7, 2021 Mite Jamboree

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FEE

•$900 for Squirt and 10U •$1000 for PeeWee, Ban tam and 12U •$250 for Mite Jambor ee

No Gate Fee Pool Play • 8 Team Lim it • 4 Game Guarantee

Contact Alissa Griebel, Tournament Director, for more info 507-276-5612 • bagriebel12@gmail.com

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15-17 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake PeeWee B Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 15-17 Warroad, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage 15-17 Wayzata, MN: Wayzata JGA High School Invitational. Jr. Gold A. Contact: tournaments@wayzatahockey.org. Register at www.wayzatahockey. org 15-17 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic PeeWee A & B Tournament. Contact Joe Wisocki (559) 2133683 or jwisocki@pga.com. Register at www.willmarhockey.com and click on the Tournaments tab.

15-17 Winona, MN: Squirt C Tournament. Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu. Register at www.winona.pucksystems2.com 16 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree. Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com 21-24 Stillwater, MN: Skate for the Roses. 10U AB, 12U AB, 15U AB. Email Adrienne Schmidt at skate4theroses@gmail.com. Register at stillwaterhockey.net 22-24 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 22-24 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole U15A & U15B Tournament. Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

22-24 Austin, MN: Tyler Brady Memorial PeeWee A, B, C Tournament. Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or email dave@farmtech.com. austin.pucksystems2.com 22-24 Bemidji, MN: Squirt B Tournament. Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 22-24 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic.

Jr. Gold A. Contact tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers. com 22-24 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee AA-A Tournament. Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@ hotmail.com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 22-24 Devil’s Lake, ND: VFW PeeWee Hockey Tournament. Levels A/B1 & B. Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or email twallacedlpb@gondtc. com. www.dlparkboard.org

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22-24 Duluth, MN: Skate on the Edge Tournament. Squirt B. Contact Shawn Roed: roedwarrior@ gmail.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 22-24 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B1 Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 22-24 Grand Rapids, MN: Squirt A Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 22-24 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: 8U/6U Girls Jamboree. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.hcyha.org/ tournaments 22-24 Hoyt Lakes (Mesabi East), MN: Cody Vreeland Memorial Bantam B Tournament. Register at www.meyha.com 22-24 Lakeville, MN: Panther Classic. PeeWee B1. Contact Bob Smith at robert1smith1@hotmail. com. www.lakevillehockey.org 22-24 Mankato, MN: PeeWee B2 and Squirt B2 Tournament. This date may be subject to change due to Hockey Day Minnesota. Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com. Register at www. mankatohockey.com 22-24 Minneapolis, MN: U10B and, U12B, Tournament. Info/register at www.mplshockey.com 22-24 Mora, MN: Squirt B2 & PeeWee B2 Tournament. For info/registration contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com. Visit www.mayrasports.com 22-24 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Bantam B Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm.pucksystems2.com 22-24 Osseo/Maple Grove, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic. U12 A, B, B2. Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha. com. Register at https://www.omgha.com/page/ show/74-omgha-tournament-information-and-registration. www.omgha.com 22-24 Owatonna, MN: Squirt C Tournament.

Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or Director@owatonnahockey.com. Register at www.owatonnahockey. com

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Grand Forks, ND 2020 - 2021 Youth Hockey Tournaments ANGELS “A” TOURNAMENT Nov. 27-29, 2020 10UA 12UA 15UA ANGELS “B” TOURNAMENT Dec. 4-6, 2020 10UB 12UB 15UB PEEWEE B1 TOURNAMENT Dec. 18-20, 2020 PeeWee B1 BANTAM B TOURNAMENT Jan. 8-10, 2021 Bantam B SQUIRT CLASSIC Jan. 15-17, 2021 Squirt A 16 Teams Squirt B1 16 Teams Squirt B 16 Teams BANTAM B1 TOURNAMENT Jan. 22-24, 2021 Bantam B1 16 Teams

16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams 16 Teams

PEEWEE B TOURNAMENT Jan. 29-31, 2021 PeeWee B 16 Teams PEEWEE A/BANTAM A TOURNAMENT Feb. 12-14, 2021 PeeWee A 16 Teams Bantam A 16 Teams 4 Game Guarantee in Every Event Registration Fee $1,000 Gate Fee $350 No Admission Fees at the Door

To register, contact Jessie Close at (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or register online:

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2020-2021 38th Annual North Metro Youth Hockey Association Tournaments All games held at Brooklyn Park Community Center 5600 85th Ave North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

THANKSGIVING PIRATE CLASSIC Nov. 27-29, 2020

Squirt B1 – Squirt B2 – Squirt C

8 Teams per level, 3 game guarantee Team Registration Fee: $1200

Bantam B

8 Teams, 3 (90 minute) game guarantee Team Registration Fee: $1250

JANUARY PIRATE CLASSIC Jan. 15-17, 2021 PeeWee B

8 Teams, 3 game guarantee Team Registration Fee: $1200

PeeWee C

16 Teams, 4 game guarantee Team Registration Fee: $1200

No Gate Fees!

All Tournaments Include: • Welcome Gift • Full Concession Stand • One Arena – Two Sheets of Ice • Pre-Sale T-Shirts • Team Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Consolation

Registration information online at

www.nmyha.com under “Tournaments”

Tournament Director - Amanda Naylor: tournamentdirector@nmyha.com

Hotel Hotline: 877-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com

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Tournaments – walker, MN –

Mini/Mite Jam – Dec. 12 Squirt C – Dec. 18-20 Peewee B2 – Jan. 8-10 Squirt B2 – Jan. 29-31

2020-21 TOURNAMENT SERIES LEVEL

DATES TEAMS/COST GAMES

Bantam A/AA Scrimmage Peewee A/AA Scrimmage 10UB Tournament 12UB Tournament Squirt B Tournament Peewee B Tournament Peewee B2 Tournament Peewee A Tournament Bantam A Tournament Bantam B2 Tournament 8U/6U Girls Jamboree Mite Jamboree (Half Ice) Mini-Mite Jamboree (Cross-Ice)

Oct. 23-25 Oct. 23-25 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 11-13 Dec. 18-20 Dec. 18-20 Jan. 1-3 Jan. 8-10 Jan. 15-17 Jan. 22-24 Feb. 5-7

8 - $650 8 - $650 8 - $850 8 - $1050 16 - $850 8 - $1050 8 - $1050 8 - $1050 8 - $1150 8 - $1100 8 - $150 16 - $150

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•Quality ice •Experienced Referees •State-wide competition •All efforts will be made for each team to play in our historic 5,000-seat Memorial Building

•Four game format • 15-minute stop-time • Player names and game events announced over the P.A. • Music and lots of fun during the tourney!

$900 including gate no other fees! Mite Jam is Free

To register for tourneys email: Mitch Loomis, loomis@shoresofleechlake.com To register for Mite Jam (free) email: Nate Gustafson, nwgustaf@hotmail.com

GREENWAY AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

2020-21 TOURNAMENTS PeeWee B: Dec. 11-13, 2020

Mini-Mite Jamboree: Jan. 23-24, 2021

PeeWee A: Dec. 18-20, 2020

Registration Fee $100

8 Teams/4 games • Registration Fee $850

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $850

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $750

Darrell Leen Memorial

Dean Rajala Memorial

Bantam B: Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2021

Squirt Misky: Jan. 8-10, 2021

Mite Jamboree: Feb. 20-21, 2021

“Misky” Memorial

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $650

Bantam A: Jan. 15-17, 2021 Buzz Guyer Memorial

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Registration Fee $150

All games played at Hodgins-Berardo Arena

All tournaments include gate fees

Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit

www.gahamn.org

WAYZATA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2020-2021 Wayzata Hockey Tournament Calendar All games played in Plymouth, MN

- Gate Fee included for all tournaments -

On-Line Tournament Registration at ​www.wayzatahockey.org Questions please email: ​Tournaments@wayzatahockey.org

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 22-24 Paynesville, MN: PeeWee A Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 22-24 Proctor, MN: Bantam A Tournament. Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey. com 22-24 Richmond, MN: PeeWee B2 Tournament. Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 22-24 River Falls, WI: Squirt A/B/C Tournament.

A (WI)/B (MN), B (WI)/C (MN), and C (WI or equiv.).

Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail. com. Register at https://riverfalls.pucksystems.com/ page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information 22-24 Rochester, MN: Bantam B1 and B2 Tournaments. Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@ yahoo.com. Register at www.RYHA.net

22-24 Roseau, MN. John Wensloff PeeWee B Tournament. Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 22-24 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Heartbreaker Tournament. Girls 10U A & B, Girls 12U B. Contact Katie Murphy: spcha.ops@gmail.com. Register at StPaulCapitalsHockey.com 22-24 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Bantam B and Girls 14U Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 22-24 Two Harbors, MN: Girls 12UB Tournament. Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 22-24 Warroad, MN: PeeWee A Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage

22-24 Wayzata, MN: Wayzata Junior Gold Classic. Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16U. Contact: tournaments@wayzatahockey.org. Register at www. wayzatahockey.org 23-24 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: Darrell Leen Memorial. Mini-Mite Jamboree. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit www.gahamn.org 23-24 Fairmont, MN: Mite Jamboree. Contact Tom Chapman (507) 848-0923 or tomchapmanjr@ yahoo.com. Register at https://fairmont.pucksystems2.com 23-24 Faribault, MN: Mite Mania Tournament.

Contact Michal Munoz at fhatournaments@gmail. com. Register at www.faribaulthockey.com 23-24 Moose Lake, MN: PeeWee B Tournament. Contact Heidi Oswald at (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com. Register at https://www.mlaharebels.com/page/show/198092-tournaments 23-24 Waseca, MN. Al Kunz Memorial Tournament. Mites/8U Girls. Contact whatournamentdirector@gmail.com. Regsiter at www.wasecahockey. org.

23-25 Monticello, MN: Iceberg Classic. Squirt B/C. Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or moosehockeytournaments@gmail.com. www. mooseyouthhockey.org 24 Winona, MN: Mite Jamboree. Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu. Register at www.winona.pucksystems2.com 27-31 Bloomington, MN: Cupid Classic. 15U, 12U, 10U. Email questions to bahatourneys@gmail. com. Register at www.bloomingtonhockey.com 28-31 Eden Prairie, MN: Winter Classic.

Bantam B2 & C. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 29-31 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Squirt A & Squirt C Tournament. Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

29-31 Austin, MN: Chris Fischer Memorial Bantam B Tournament. Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or email dave@farmtech.com. austin. pucksystems2.com 29-31 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B2 Tournament.

Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 29-31 Cloquet, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament.

Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org

2020-2021 Little Falls

TOURNAMENTS

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Nov. 20-22, 2020 Squirt A & B Dec. 4-6, 2020 PeeWee A & B Jan. 8-10, 2021 Bantam A & B Jan. 29-31, 2021

3 Game Guarantee For All Tournaments!

Registration is $1200/team (includes $250 gate fee)

For more information and to register contact Kari Houle at (320) 282-1434 or kari.anne.houle@gmail.com

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29-31 Detroit Lakes, MN: Fill the Net Fest.

Bantam A. Contact Troy & Abby Pettit (218) 2349193, (218) 234-5068 or email: abbypettit80@ gmail.com. https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/page/ show/203545-dlyha-tournament-information 29-31 Duluth, MN: Zenith City Invitational.

PeeWee B2 & Bantam B2. Contact Clare Markley: markleyclare@gmail.com. Register at duluthhockey. com/hockeytournaments 29-31 Forest Lake, MN: Squirt B2 & Squirt C Tournament. Contact Brandon Ferngren (612) 9861453 ortournaments@flhockey.org. Info/registration at www.flhockey.org 29-31 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 29-31 Grand Rapids, MN: PeeWee A/AA Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 29-31 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee A Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com 29-31 Hutchinson, MN: Bantam A and B Tournament. Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or Caleb.M.Paulson@wellsfargo.com. Register at www.hutchhockey.org 29-31 La Crescent, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Info/registration at www.lacrescenthockey.com 29-31 Little Falls, MN: Bantam A & B Tournament. Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari. anne.houle@gmail.com. Info/register at https://littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com/page/show/51280-tournaments 29-31 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee A and Girls 12UB Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 29-31 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Girls 10UB/12UB Tournament. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https:// newulm.pucksystems2.com 29-31 Paynesville, MN: Girls 12UB Tournament. Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey.com

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Rochester Youth Hockey Association 2020-21

ROCHESTER INVITATIONALS All tournaments will have a 4 game guarantee • $900 Registration • $300 Gate

SQUIRT A

BANTAM A

8 teams

8 teams

Dec. 4-6, 2020

Jan. 15-17, 2021

PEEWEE B

BANTAM B1

8 teams

8 teams

Dec. 11-13, 2020

Jan. 22-24, 2021

SQUIRT B

BANTAM B2

12 teams

8 teams

Dec. 18-20, 2020

Jan. 22-24, 2021

Shannon Cup tournament Jan. 29-31, 2021

Girls 10A, 10B, 12A, 12B *Levels subject to chan ge based on what levels Roches ter has 10A - 4 teams • 10B 8 teams 12B - 8 teams • 15A 4 teams

$800 Registration • $3

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2020-2021

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

St. Croix Valley Recreation Center – All Games Live Streamed

STILLWATER STAMPEDE PeeWee B1 & B2 November 20-22, 2020 Registration: $1,400 (no gate fees) 4 game guarantee

STILLWATER ROUND-UP Squirt C & PeeWee C January 15-17, 2021

BANTAM A Dec. 11-13, 2020 GIRLS 10U Dec. 18-20, 2020 GIRLS 12U Dec. 18-20, 2020 JR GOLD Jan. 1-3, 2021 PeeWee A Jan. 8-10, 2021 PeeWee B Jan. 15-17, 2021

BANTAM B Jan. 22-24, 2021 GIRLS 14U Jan. 22-24, 2021 JR GOLD Feb. 12-14, 2021 SQUIRT B Feb. 19-21, 2021 MITE Feb. 26-28, 2021

Registration: $1,250 (no gate fees) 3 game guarantee

Superior Amateur Hockey Association

Tournament Contact: Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or email: Pete@SportsContentManagement.com

For more information and to register, please visit the tournament tab at

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LEX A A + N Y D E R K I A C O H A GREAT HOCKEY = EXPERIENCE Big Ole Boys and Girls 2020-2021

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

BOYS TOURNAMENTS DEC. 4-6

SQUIRT FULLB2

16 teams ($1,250 entry fee)

DEC. 18-20 PEEWEE B (1 spot left) & PEEWEE FULLB2 8 teams each ($1,400 entry fee)

BANTAM FULL B & BANTAM FULL B2

Mite Jamboree Feb. 12-13, 2021

All tournaments are a 4 game guarantee with the Peewee/U12 and Bantam/U15 tournaments adding a semi-final game for a possible 5th game

GIRLS TOURNAMENTS DEC. 11-13

U10A (2 spots left) &FU10B ULL

JAN. 15-17 PEEWEE FULLAA/A & BANTAM FULLAA/A

JAN. 8-10

U12A (3 spots left) &F U12B ULL

JAN. 29-31 SQUIRT A (5 spots left) & SQUIRT FULLC

JAN. 22-24

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JAN. 1-3

8 teams each ($1,400 entry fee) 8 teams each ($1,400 entry fee) 8 teams each ($1,250 entry fee)

8 teams each ($1,250 entry fee) 8 teams each ($1,400 entry fee) 8 teams each ($1,400 entry fee)

Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 29-31 Proctor, MN: Bantam B Tournament.

Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or pahatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.proctorhockey.com 29-31 Richmond, MN: Girls 10UB Tournament.

Contact Michelle (952) 484-5479 or email riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. www.riverlakeshockey. com 29-31 Rochester, MN: Shannon Cup Tournament. Girls 10A, 10B, 12A, 12B. Levels subject to change. Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@ yahoo.com. Register at www.RYHA.net 29-31 Roseau, MN. Girls 10U A/B Tournament.

Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636. www.roseauhockeyonline.com 29-31 Sioux Falls, SD: PeeWee A & B (MN B/ B1 & MN B2/C) Tournament. Contact Aimee Chase (605) 929-0039. www.siouxfallsflyers.com 29-31 Siren, WI: Bantam Tournament. Level: WI 3B/4A - MN C. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 8435634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www. burnettyouthhockey.com

29-31 Two Harbors, MN: Bantam A Tournament. Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834.8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 29-31 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Squirt B2 Tournament. To register contact Mitch Loomis, loomis@shoresofleechlake.com 29-31 Warroad, MN: Squirt A Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey.com/tournamentspage 29-31 Winona, MN: PeeWee B and Squirt B Tournament. Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu. Register at www.winona.pucksystems2. com 30-31 Cloquet, MN: 8U Girls Jamboree. Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 30-31 Hoyt Lakes (Mesabi East), MN: Geno Olds Pops Jamboree. Mini-Mites/“Pops”. Register at www.meyha.com

WARROAD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS 2020 - 2021 BANTAM A – DECEMBER 11-13 PEEWEE B – DECEMBER 18-20 GIRLS 12U – JANUARY 8-10 BANTAM B – JANUARY 15-17

PEEWEE A – JANUARY 22-24 SQUIRT A – JANUARY 29-31 GIRLS 10U – FEBRUARY 5-7 SQUIRT B – FEBRUARY 12-14

30-31 Moose Lake, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Heidi Oswald at (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com. Register at https://www.mlaharebels.com/page/show/198092-tournaments 30-1 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: Bantam B Tournament. Squirt B. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn.org. For more info visit www. gahamn.org

FEBRUARY 2021 4-7 Osseo/Maple Grove, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic. U10 A, B, B2. Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha. com. Register at https://www.omgha.com/page/ show/74-omgha-tournament-information-and-registration. www.omgha.com 4-7 Edina, MN: Bob O’Connor Tournament.

Bantam B2, Bantam C, PeeWee B2, PeeWee C, Squirt B2, Squirt C. Contact Janae Hentges (612) 812-1136 or janae@sportscontentmanagement. com. Register at www.edinatourney.com 5-6 Eveleth, MN: 10th Annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Squirt B Tournament. Contact egyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 5-7 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt C Tournament.

Contact darcy@drascases.com. Register at albertlea.pucksystems2.com 5-7 Bemidji, MN: Squirt C Tournament. Register at bemidjiyouthhockey.org. For lodging, call (877) 250-5959 or go to visitbemidji.com 5-7 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic. Girls 19U A & B. Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com. Register at www.brookingsrangers.com 5-7 Cloquet, MN: Girls 12UB Tournament.

Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 5-7 Detroit Lakes, MN: Polar Fest Freeze.

U12B. Contact Troy & Abby Pettit (218) 2349193, (218) 234-5068 or email: abbypettit80@ gmail.com. https://www.dlyouthhockey.com/page/ show/203545-dlyha-tournament-information

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5-7 Devil’s Lake, ND: John and Pat Olsen Memorial Squirt Tournament. Levels A/B1 & B. Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or email twallacedlpb@gondtc.com. www.dlparkboard.org 5-7 Duluth, MN: Jr. Gold B Tournament.

Contact Bailey Olson: bailey@duluthhockey.com.

Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 5-7 Faribault, MN: Squirt A/B Tournament.

Contact Michal Munoz at fhatournaments@gmail. com. Register at www.faribaulthockey.com 5-7 Grand Rapids, MN: Squirt B Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 5-7 Hastings, MN: The River Rumble Peewee C & Bantam C Tournament. Contact Tiffany Newton at tournaments@hastingshockey. www. hastingshockey.com 5-7 Hermantown, MN: Girls U10B Tournament. Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey. com 5-7 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Mite (Half Ice) and Mini-Mite (Cross-Ice) Jamborees. Contact Jr Albrecht at hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail. com. Register at www.hcyha.org/tournaments 5-7 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Squirt B/C Tournament. Contact Kari Miller (612) 309-1923 or ighhatourney@gmail.com. Register at www.ighha. org 5-7 Lakeville, MN: Cougar Classic. Bantam B1. Contact Bob Smith at robert1smith1@hotmail. com. www.lakevillehockey.org 5-7 Marshall, MN: Squadron Classic. Squirt A & B. Contact Christian Guenther (573) 248-4445 or guenthercg@gmail.com. Register https://marshall.pucksystems2.com 5-7 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee AA and Girls 12UA Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 5-7 New Hope, MN: PeeWee A & Bantam A Tournament. Contact Susie Melynchuk: smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 5-7 River Falls, WI: Bantam B (WI)/C (MN) Tournament. Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail.com. Register at https://riverfalls. pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information

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Devils Lake, North Dakota

2020-21 HOCKEY

TOURNAMENTS Dec. 11-13, 2020 DARREN LINDE MEMORIAL BANTAM HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

For more info and to register, contact Terry Wallace 701-662-8243 Email: twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com or visit our website www.dlparkboard.org

Levels B & B1 Cost: $350 plus $200 gate fee

Jan. 22-24, 2021 VFW PEEWEE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Levels A/B1 & B Cost: $350 plus $200 gate fee

Feb. 5-7, 2021

JOHN AND PAT OLSEN MEMORIAL SQUIRT TOURNAMENT

Levels A/B1 & B Cost: $300 plus $200 gate fee

Feb. 19-20, 2021 MIKAL WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL MITE JAMBOREE Levels A, B & C Cost: $200 plus $200 gate fee

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 5-7 Warroad, MN: Girls 10U Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage 5-7 Waseca, MN. 12UA/10UB Girl Tournament. Contact whatournamentdirector@gmai l.com.

Register at www.wasecahockey.org.

6-7 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Mite Jamboree. Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com. https://newulm.pucksystems2.com 12-13 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Mite Jamboree.

Register online at www.alexhockey.org under the tournaments tab.

12-14 Amery, WI: PeeWee A/B Tournament. WI 3A/2B/1C and MN B & WI 3B/4A and MN C. Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo. com. www.ameryhockey.com 12-14 Duluth, MN: Squirt B Tournament. Contact Lynden Medlin: aemduluth@yahoo.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 12-14 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Madness.

Squirt C & PeeWee C. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 12-14 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee A, Bantam A Tournament. Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or Jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com. Register at grandforksyouthhockey.com 12-14 Hermantown, MN: Mite I Jamboree.

Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey.com 12-14 Mason City, IA: J2K Tournament. PeeWee/Bantam. Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@gmail.com. Register at mcmohawkhockey.com 12-14 Somerset, WI: Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16 Tournament. Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com 12-14 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Jr Gold Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com

12-14 Warroad, MN: Squirt B Tournament.

Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com. Register at www.warroadhockey. com/tournamentspage 13-14 Cloquet, MN: Mite 1 & Mite 2 Jamboree.

Contact Justin Harriman at cloquethockey@hotmail. com. Register at www.cloquethockey.org 13-14 Sioux Falls, SD: Mite Falls Freeze Tournament. Contact Aimee Chase (605) 929-0039. www.siouxfallsflyers.com 19-20 Devil’s Lake, ND: Mikal Wakefield Memorial Mite Jamboree. Levels A, B & C. Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or email twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com. www.dlparkboard.org 19-20 Duluth, MN: Mite 2 Jamboree. Contact Bailey Olson: bailey@duluthhockey.com. Register at duluthhockey.com/hockeytournaments 19-21 Baldwin, WI: Squirts Tournament.

Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or cutebagsmichelle@icloud.com. Register at https:// baldwin.pucksystems2.com/page/show/26105-tournament-information 19-21 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Meltdown.

10U B1 & 10U B2. Contact Shelly Heggestad: EPHAEPHAtournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com/tournaments 19-21 Eveleth, MN: 25th Annual Nick Vincent Memorial Mite Jamboree. Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 19-21 Grand Rapids, MN: 10UB Star of the North Tournament. Contact Colleen Forrest: grhockey55744@yahoo.com or register at grhockey.com 19-21 Hermantown, MN: Mite II Jamboree.

Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org. www.hermantownhockey.com 19-21 Owatonna, MN: Squirt A/B Tournament.

Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or Director@ owatonnahockey.com. Register at www.owatonnahockey.com 19-21 River Falls, WI: Bantam A (WI)/B (MN) Tournament. Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail.com. Register at https://riverfalls. pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information

19-21 Siren, WI: Junior Gold Tournament. Level: WI 3B/4A - MN C. Contact Steve Rohde (877) 843-5634 or steverohde@sirentel.net. Register at www.burnettyouthhockey.com 19-21 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Squirt B Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com 19-21 Virginia, MN. “Marwick Tournament.”

Squirt B. Contact Davis Lampaa at vaha.reg@ gmail.com. Register at www.virginiabluedevilhockey.com 19-21 Winona, MN: PeeWee C Tournament.

Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu. Register at www.winona.pucksystems2.com 20-21 Coleraine (Greenway), MN: Mite Jamboree. Contact Mark Gibeau at president@gahamn. org. For more info visit www.gahamn.org 26-28 Amery, WI: Squirt A/B Tournament. WI 3A/2B/1C and MN B & WI 3B/4A and MN C. Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo. com. www.ameryhockey.com 26-28 Austin, MN: Squirt A, B, C Tournament.

Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or email dave@farmtech.com. austin.pucksystems2.com 26-28 Baldwin, WI: PeeWee Tournament.

Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or cutebagsmichelle@icloud.com. Register at https://baldwin.pucksystems2.com/page/show/26105-tournament-information 26-28 Faribault, MN: Squirt C Tournament.

Contact Michal Munoz at fhatournaments@gmail. com. Register at www.faribaulthockey.com 26-28 Fergus Falls, MN: 8U Jamboree. Questions, email FFHAtournaments@gmail.com. For info and to register, visit https://fergusfallshockey. pucksystems.com/page/show/48928-tournaments 26-28 Moorhead, MN: Bantam C and PeeWee C Tournament. Info/registration at moorheadyouthhockey.com/tournaments 26-28 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Mite Tournament. For info/registration visit the tournament tab at sahahockey.com

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MARCH 2021 12-14 Barron/Chetek, WI: Squirt Tournament.

Wisconsin Levels: 4A, 3A, 2B, 1C. Minnesota Levels: B2/C (or equivalent). Contact Mark Thompson (715) 418-9812 or thompson.m.a1981@gmail.com. Register at www.bcyha.org/page/show/4615021-tournaments 12-14 Marshall, MN: Tiger Classic. Mites & Mini-Mites. Contact Christian Guenther (573) 2484445 or guenthercg@gmail.com. Register https:// marshall.pucksystems2.com 12-14 River Falls, WI: Mites Shamrock Shootout. Levels 3 & 4. Contact Becca Hoeft at rfyha.tournament.reg@gmail.com. Register at https:// riverfalls.pucksystems.com/page/show/31208-rfyha-tournament-information 26-28 Somerset, WI: Senior Men’s No Check Tournament. Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com

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LA CRESCENT HOCKEY WHY LANCER HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS?

▶ Game Announcers ▶ Ample Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping and Entertainment in the area ▶ Comfortable Facility with Bleacher Heaters

▶ Online Registration ▶ Online Brackets & Scoring ▶ Printed Rosters ▶ 4 Game Guarantee ▶ Certified Officials

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FOR REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.LACRESCENTHOCKEY.COM

March 5-6, 2021 • St. Paul RiverCentre The largest consumer hockey show in the WORLD!

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YOUTH HOCKEY 2020-2021 Tournaments Located at St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center

SQUIRT B

PEEWEE B

BANTAM A

Entry Fee: $900

Entry Fee: $1050

Entry Fee: $1200

Dec. 18-20, 2020 1:00pm start time Dec. 18

Jan. 8-10, 2021 2:30pm start time Jan. 8

Jan. 22-24, 2021

PEEWEE A

BANTAM B

Entry Fee: $1000

Entry Fee: $1050

Entry Fee: $1100

2:30pm start time Jan. 1

Jan. 15-17, 2021 9:00am start time Jan. 15

No Spectator Admission Fees

Dec. 4-6, 2020 ............. Girls U10B & U12B Dec. 11-13, 2020 ................... Bantam A/B Jan. 8-10, 2021 ..................... PeeWee A/B Jan. 22-24, 2021 ......................... Squirt C Feb.19-21, 2021 .......................Squirt A/B

12:00pm start time Jan. 22

GIRLS 12UB Jan. 1-3, 2021

2020-2021 Tournament Schedule

Jan. 29-31, 2021 2:30pm start time Jan. 29

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Contact Chris Simonson, Tournament Director, at pahatournaments@gmail.com or 218-310-1338

Squirt Tournaments

$975 Registration Fee – 3 Game Guarantee

Girls Tournaments

$1075 Registration Fee – 4 Game Guarantee

All Tourneys are 4 Games Guaranteed!

Register Online at www.proctorhockey.com

Bantam/PeeWee Tournaments

$1075 Registration Fee – 4 Game Guarantee

Register online at

www.owatonnahockey.com For further information on the tournaments contact Pat Cullen,Executive Director, at 507-363-6594 or email: Director@owatonnahockey.com

WILLMAR HOCKEY

Y E K C O H TS

2020-2021

N E M A N R U O T

BANTAM A & B GIRLS 12UB GIRLS 10UB SQUIRT A SQUIRT B PEEWEE A & B

Discounted hotel rates have been negotiated

We offer some of the lowest rates in the state, and NO gate fees!

NOV. 20-22, 2020 DEC. 4-6, 2020 DEC. 4-6, 2020 DEC. 11-13, 2020 DEC. 11-13, 2020 JAN. 15-17, 2021

$975 $950 $925 $925 $925 $950

Register at www.willmarhockey.com and click on the Tournaments tab

Tournament Director: JOE WISOCKI 559-213-3683 • jwisocki@pga.com

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KNOCKDOWN AT NEW HOPE JANUARY 15-17, 2021 U10B1, U12B1, PeeWee C

8 teams per level • 3 game guarantee for U10B1, 4 game guarantee for U12B1 and PeeWee B2 • U10B1 $1050 per team, U12B1 and PeeWee B2 $1250 per team • Some teams may play a Friday “day” game

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Many Spots Left!

NEW HOPE CLASSIC

Squirt B1: 2 Spots Left • Squirt B2 and Squirt C: FULL 8 teams per level • 3 game guarantee • $1050 per team

UAL

Nov. 20-22, 2020

Bantam B

Dec. 4-6, 2020 8 teams/4 game guarantee (registration $1000*)

NEW HOPE INVITATIONAL

PeeWee B and Squirt B

FEBRUARY 5-7, 2021

Jan. 22-24, 2021

PeeWee A: 1 Spot Left • Bantam A: FULL

**This date may be subject to change due to Hockey Day Minnesota PWB: Four game minimum 8 teams/ 4 game guarantee (registration $800*) SQB: 8 teams/3 game guarantee (registration $700*)

– No AA teams allowed – 8 teams per level • 4 game guarantee • $1300 per team

Registration now open!

Please note: We will offer full refunds if we need to cancel due to COVID-19.

For more information please contact Susie Melynchuk: smelynchuk@comcast.net

www.armstrongcooperhockey.org

18th Annual

Girls U10B & U12B U10B: 8 teams/3 game guarantee (registration $700*) U12B: 8 teams/4 game guarantee (registration $800*)

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Tournament Information Gate Fee $300 for all

• All tournaments are guaranteed gate tournaments (see below) • The Registration amount stipulated must accompany your registration form to save a spot • An additional $300 check must be presented at tournament check in, which will cover all entry costs for the weekend (I.E., no one pays at the door) noted by the *

• Mankato tournaments follow Minnesota age guidelines

For more info, email Jenny Pierskalla, Tournament Chair & Registrar at mankatotcr58@gmail.com

To register, please visit www.mankatohockey.com

Stillwater Area Hockey Association

SKATE FOR THE ROSES JAN. 21-24, 2021 STILLWATER, MN

10U AB, 12U AB, 15U AB N O I T A R T REGIS

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10U AB: 3 games, $1,000 12U AB: 4 games, $1,350 15U AB: 3 games, $1,200

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SQUIRT A JAMBOREE

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Monticello, MN Moose Youth Hockey Association

2020-21 HOCKEy Tournaments

BANTAM A & B TOURNAMENT

Squirt “A”

(MN B/B1 & MN B2/C)

“Moose Cup” Hockey Tournament

Nov. 14-15, 2020

Jan. 8-10, 2021

$700 • 4 game guarantee

$950 • 4 game guarantee

Dec. 4-6, 2020

PEEWEE A & B TOURNAMENT

Mite “A/B/C”

(MN A/B1)

SQUIRT A & B TOURNAMENT

Dec. 4-6, 2020

Jan. 29-31, 2021

$825 • 4 game guarantee

$875 • 4 game guarantee

MN B/B1 & MN B2/C

(MN B/B1 & MN B2/C)

NO GATE FEES For All Tournaments

MITE FALLS FREEZE TOURNAMENT

Feb. 13-14, 2021 A & B Divisions Half Ice Format

$350 • 4 game guarantee

Registration for each tournament can be completed through

www.siouxfallsflyers.com Tournament Director: Aimee Chase, 605-929-0039

8-12 Team Pool Play $1250 Per Team

“Wild Moose Jamboree” Jan. 2-3, 2021

20 Teams Total Cost $400 (Gate Fee Included) 4 Game Guarantee 5 Pools With 4 Teams Per Pool 1/2 Ice With Divider Boards 45 Minute Periods

Squirt “B” / Squirt “C”

“Iceberg Classic” Hockey Tournament Jan. 23-25, 2021

8 Team Pool Bracket At Each Level $1250 Per Team

For more info and to register, call Sean Lawrance, Tournament Director, at 612-290-8547 or email moosehockeytournaments@gmail.com

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2020-2021 OSSEO MAPLE GROVE HOCKEY

TOURNAMENTS All Tournaments played at Maple Grove Community Center and Osseo Arenas

SQUIRT A, B, B2, C SQUIRT EXTRAVAGANZA January 1-3, 2021

PEEWEE AA, A, B1 November 13-15, 2020

PWA: 8 teams • PWB1: 16 teams 4 game guarantee (15 min periods), $1,400/team

PEEWEE B2, C LUCAS DECKER ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN December 3-6, 2020

12 teams per division, pool play, 4 game guarantee (15 min periods) - $1,400/team

Squirt A/B: 8 teams per division • B2/C: 12 teams per division 3 game guarantee (12 min periods) - $1,300/team

GIRLS CABIN FEVER CLASSIC U12 A, B, B2 January 22-24, 2021 8 teams per division, 4 game guarantee (15 min periods) - $1,400/team

U10 A, B, B2 February 4-7, 2021

8 teams per division, 4 game guarantee (12 min periods) - $1,300/team

For more info and to register, contact Sara Grant, OMGHA Tournament Chair, at 763-442-7259 (email: tournamentchair@omgha.com) or go to https://www.omgha.com/page/show/74-omgha-tournament-informationand-registration

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Five ways to sabotage your summer training

will only taken so much intense training before they give out. You are much better off taking the time to rehab properly and get everything back to 100 percent instead of trying to fight against soreness, tightness and pain all summer.

by KIM MCCULLOUGH

Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

Players who aspire to play at the highest level of hockey “get it”. You have to put in the hard work off the ice in the off-season or else you get left behind. While more young hockey players are training than ever before, many of them will not get the payoff they deserve once they hit the ice in the fall because of self-sabotage. Here are five of the most common ways players sabotage their summer training. Make sure to avoid these if you want to be your best in September and all season long.

1. Not Setting Goals The majority of players do not set specific goals when it comes to their office training. Saying that you are going to “work hard” and “push yourself” is fine, but what exactly do you want to achieve between now and training camp? Do you want your shot to be harder in the fall? Then you had better be working on your upper body and core strength, in addition to practicing your shot. What are you going to do today, this week and in the next eight weeks to move you closer to your hockey dreams?

2. Missing Workouts You do not need to be working out every single day this summer in order to get faster, stronger and fitter. But many players make the mistake of thinking that playing another sport in the summer, such as soccer or lacrosse, is a substitute for proper off-ice training. It is not. Playing another sport is cross-training and will help to increase your overall athleticism, but it won’t address your specific strength, speed, quickness and fitness needs as a hockey player. Great athletes are made away from the playing field or rink – they are made while training. You may be playing another sport four or five days a week this summer, which is great, but you still need to fit in at least two or three off-ice training workouts if you really want to dominate on the ice in the fall.

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Setting goals and sticking to them is one way to set yourself apart form the competition.

3. Not Eating Well A good friend of mine always says, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” And he is 100 percent right. If you are doing all the right things in your off-ice training, but eating all of the wrong things the rest of the time, you will not be rewarded for all your hard work. This is not about losing weight or packing on muscle, this is about fueling your body so that you can perform your best. We all know that eating a whole pizza one hour before training is a bad idea, but eating that same pizza after a hard workout isn’t much better. The general rule of thumb is to eat for what you are doing next.

If you have a hard workout in three hours, make sure to eat a balanced meal that will

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give you enough energy to excel. If it’s 9 o’clock at night and what you are doing next is going to sleep, you won’t be using up the energy you take in from that large pizza. Performance nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated, but you do need to have a plan.

4. Not Addressing Injuries Hopefully by this point in the off-season you have taken the time to get any nagging injuries checked out by a healthcare professional and have put a plan in place to get back to 100 percent. If not, all of the hard work you do off the ice will only result in you building upon a shaky foundation.

A weak knee or chronically sore low back

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5. Not Taking Time Off This might sound a little strange given the point about missing workouts, but at the other extreme from players who decide to slack-off are the ones who never take a day off. I was one of those players and I really felt as though I was gaining a huge mental and physical edge by training every single day. But nagging soreness turned into minor injuries which turned into chronic pain and an entire career filled with frustration. You get better when you rest – your body needs to recuperate and recover between workouts so that you can improve upon your past performances. I typically recommend at least two days off per week during summer training, but it really depends on the intensity. Some weeks we only train three days and others we train six days in a row.

Listen to your body and if you feel like you got run over by the Zamboni when you get up in the morning, take the day off.

You can work really hard off the ice this off-season and only see minimal results if you sabotage your efforts. Stay focused on your goals and listen to your body and you’ll be well on your way to having your best season ever starting in September.

For four more ways players sabotage their summer visit http://totalfemalehockey. com/sabotage.

Kim McCullough, M.Sc., YCS is a highly sought-after expert in the development of aspiring hockey players and has played and coached at the highest level of women’s hockey in the world for the last decade. She is a former NCAA Division 1 captain, strength and conditioning All-American and played in the NWHL/ CWHL for seven years. She is the Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey and is currently coaching the Toronto-Leaside Jr Wildcats of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).

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hosted by Eastview & Eagan Hockey Associations

January 15-17, 2021 Apple Valley Sports Arena Hayes Arena | Eagan Civic Arena Each player will receive: ♥ A free heart screening ♥ Play for Patrick Tournament T-Shirt ♥ Trophies for top placing teams ♥ $1600/team (no gate fees) ♥ Up to 16 teams

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U10A and U10B2 Hockey Tournament December 4-6, 2020

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Proceeds benefit the Play for Patrick Heart Foundation

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To register, go to:

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All teams guaranteed 4 games, plus each player will receive a Valkyrie t-shirt!

$1200 Tournament Fee (Due immediately to confirm team entry)

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HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2020-2021

Hockey 8 Teams Per Level

Tournaments 12UB Nov. 20-22, 2020

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College Hockey’s Most Prestigious Award for 40 Years

Thursday, August 6, 2020 Royal Golf Club, Lake Elmo, Minnesota Cocktails and Registration: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Presentation: 7:00 p.m. (All seating will be outdoors.)

HONORING 2020 Award Recipient SCOTT PERUNOVICH University of Minnesota Duluth

AND THE

2020 Legend of College Hockey RICK COMLEY

38 years as a Division I head hockey coach with 783 wins BANQUET TICKETS for Dinner: $125 per adult • $50 per child 13 & under Reserve your tickets at www.hobeybaker.com/Banquet As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hobey Baker Committee has combined the 2020 Award Banquet with a 40th Anniversary Golf Classic. The annual banquet will be held outside at The Royal Club in Lake Elmo, MN on August 6, 2020 following the afternoon golf tournament. We will be celebrating our 40th year of the award in honoring Scott Perunovich, our 2020 award recipient, and Rick Comley, our 2020 legend of college hockey.

For questions or information: banquet@hobeybaker.com