Let's Play Hockey September 2019 Issue

Volume XLVIII • Number 1 • Issue 1263

September 12, 2019

THE NAHL IMPACT

How the NAHL plays a pivotal role in the NCAA hockey landscape ... pages 22-23

IN THIS ISSUE KIM MCCULLOUGH

KEVIN HARTZELL

Watch and learn ... pg. 6

What I miss about coaching ... pg. 12

PETE WAGGONER

Remembering a Minnesota coaching icon ... pg. 7

DONATE YOUR USED HOCKEY EQUIPMENT ... pg. 10

JACK BLATHERWICK

I’ll take the smaller guys ... pg. 13

ANDY NESS

When can my kid start skating? ... pg. 15

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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.

Minnesota Hockey announces 2020 State Tournament locations

Minnesota Hockey has announced the host sites for the 2020 Minnesota Hockey State and Region Tournaments. For the seventh consecutive year, The Drive to State is presented by Chevy, and will be highlighted by 14 State Tournaments hosted by nine communities. Region Tournaments will be played February 28 through March 1, followed by State Tournaments being played March 13 through 15.

The 14 State Tournaments will be played at nine locations throughout Minnesota. The

Level Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam Bantam

AA AA AA AA A A A A B B B B

Region North South East West North South East West North South East West

2020 Minnesota Hockey State Tournaments Tournament Junior Gold A Junior Gold B Junior Gold 16U Bantam AA Bantam A Bantam B PeeWee AA

Location South St. Paul South St. Paul South St. Paul Edina Edina New Ulm Albertville

host sites will be Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul (Junior Gold A, Junior Gold B, Junior

Tournament PeeWee A PeeWee B Girls 19U Girls 15U A Girls 15U B Girls 12U A Girls 12U B

Gold 16), Braemar Arena in Edina (Bantam AA, Bantam A), New Ulm Civic Center in New

2020 Minnesota Hockey Region Tournaments

Host Duluth St. Louis Park Stillwater Anoka Proctor Marshall Shakopee Little Falls Cloquet La Crescent Shakopee Alexandria

Level PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee PeeWee

AA AA AA AA A A A A B B B B

Region North South East West North South East West North South East West

Host Grand Rapids Faribault Woodbury Buffalo Baudette Albert Lea Stillwater Anoka Moose Lake Luverne Minnetonka Benson

Location Monticello New Ulm TBD Moorhead Rochester Stillwater Rochester

Level 15U A 15U A 15U A 12U A 12U A 12U A 12U A 12U B 12U B 12U B 12U B

Region American National Olympic North South East West North South East West

Host Blaine Blaine Moorhead Greenway Faribault Richfield Richfield Thief River Falls Waseca Fairmont Lakeville

Ulm (Bantam B, Peewee B), STMA Ice Arena in Albertville (Peewee AA), Moose Sherritt Ice Arena in Monticello (Peewee A), Cullen Hockey Center in Moorhead (15U A), Rochester Recreation Center and Graham Arena in Rochester (15U B, 12U B) and St. Croix Valley Recreation Center in Stillwater (12U A). The 19U location will be determined soon. The 2019 Minnesota Hockey State Tournament locations are as follows: Minnesota Hockey’s Region Tournaments will expand to feature 35 tournaments at 29 locations across Minnesota this season as teams look to qualify for State. The Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors voted at its 2019 Summer Board meeting to approve the expansion of the 12U A and 12U B classifications to a four Region format in recognition of the impressive growth of girls’ hockey in the state.

The Metro Hockey League playdowns, which determine Junior Gold State participants, will take place at the Plymouth Ice Center. The 15U B Region Tournaments will be added if needed later this season.

Should my kid be playing up?

Hockey season is just around the corner, and like clockwork, the whispers about what level players should be at are growing louder by the day.

While it’s natural to assume playing up, or playing above your age (i.e. an 8- or 9year-old Mite playing with 10- and 11-yearold Squirts instead and so on), will benefit your child, the opposite is often true.

Just ask Mike Orn, father of three hockeyplaying boys, and current Associate Coachin-Chief for Minnesota Hockey District 10.

Orn, who played four years at Miami-Ohio University and was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars, warns that while players and parents might be drawn to the idea of “advancing,” it’s not usually in their child’s best interest.

“Every situation is unique, so you do need to look at it on a case-by-case basis, but in my opinion, I think it’s a rare occasion that

the player has the ability and skill to significantly benefit from moving up,” said Orn. “Most youth skaters are just not going to get enough benefit out of it from a development standpoint and, frankly, most youth aren’t mature enough, physically or mentally, to be ready for that either.”

Here are five questions to ask yourself, and your child, about playing up.

1. Who wants to make the move?

There’s no question, parents want what is best for their child. But in Orn’s experience, it’s not always a child-led drive to move up to the next age classification.

“To me, the most important thing to look at is doing what’s best for your child, not the parent,” he said. “It just seems like a lot of times, the parent is the driving force behind the move up decision, and the child may not be ready yet physically, mentally, emo-

tionally or socially to be playing with older kids. To me, that’s the biggest thing to consider.”

“I think most parents are really levelheaded and possess good common sense,” he continues, “but the minute someone else does something, they think that they have to accelerate their kid to keep up.

They’re worried about being left out or left behind and rational thinking goes out the door. I get it; you never want to deprive your child of an opportunity. I’ve raised three boys that played hockey and I know exactly where they’re coming from. But if you get into this habit of rushing things and rushing development you’re going to do more damage than good.”

Remember to keep those emotions in check and focus on what’s best for your child, not making those decisions based on what everyone else is doing or is most ap-

pealing for adults.

2. Is my child physically ready?

Hockey players come in all shapes and sizes. But expecting a 10-year-old to stack up against 12-year-olds is a stretch.

“Parents already cringe at some of the physicalness in our sport, but now you’re asking maybe a small 9-year-old to play with kids who can be up to two years older than him or her,” explained Orn. “That’s a lot for any kid to handle—whether they have hit a growth spurt or not.”

Even if young players have the hockey skills to keep up with older players, the differences in size and strength can inhibit young players’ confidence in competing for pucks and body position in tight areas, which is a critical component of player development.

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When to visit Orthopedic Urgent Care?

In the state of hockey, players are no strangers to injuries. From the cuts and scrapes to broken bones, it’s part of the game. It’s good to have a plan ahead of time of where to go when injuries arise. How do you know when to go to the ER or to the orthopedic urgent care? TRIA’s Orthopedic Urgent Care provides walk-in care for strains, sprains, broken bones and more.

We asked Larik Woronzoff-Dashkoff, MD, some common questions about TRIA’s Orthopedic Urgent Care to help you decide if it’s the right option for you.

What injuries are treated at Orthopedic Urgent Care? At our orthopedic urgent care locations we treat conditions including: • muscle injuries

• joint and bone injuries • knee pain • wrist pain • back pain • shoulder pain • more for patients of all ages, even kids.

Sometimes there are injuries or conditions better suited for other settings.

Visit an Emergency Room if: • Your bone is visible or there is an open wound over the fracture.

• Your bone or joint is severely crooked.

• You have a deep cut or laceration.

• You have a non-sports head injury.

• The area is burned.

Visit a traditional Urgent Care if: • You’re experiencing cold, flu, respiratory or stomach issues.

• Your condition is not related to bones, joints or muscles.

Do I need to make an appointment? No! No appointment needed!

What are your urgent care hours?

TRIA’s Orthopedic Urgent Care is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.

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Watch and learn

By Kim McCullough, M.Sc, YCS Video is a fantastic teaching and learning tool for young hockey players. Just think of how often in a given day players are watching videos on their phones or online. As parents and coaches, this technology simply wasn’t available to us growing up and so we might not be as attuned to it as our kids are. Most young people are visual learners so we need to teach them in a way that they’ll best absorb the information.

Many young players won’t truly understand a system, skill or drill unless they see it done. Similarly, many players can’t really understand what they did wrong or right on a particular play or shift unless they are able to watch themselves do it. They won’t believe it until they see it.

I’m sure you’ve heard of the power of visualization before and its impact on sports’ performance. Basically, visualization allows you to replay a certain skill or play over and over in your head before executing it on the ice. Visualizing the perfect shift or a particular play can be hard if you’ve never actually seen it happen before. However, if you have the video footage of yourself, a teammate, an opponent or a professional player doing that same skill, it becomes much easier for you to “watch” that video over and over again in your head.

Here’s an example: In an important league game last season, one of the younger players on my team made a great stick check in mid-ice to steal a puck and go down on a breakaway. She sniped it top-corner and popped the goalies’ water bottle off the net. Not bad for a kid with only one other goal all season. We got it on tape and we watched that clip a lot as a team and I watched it even more as a coach. And I can guarantee you the player who scored that amazing goal has it etched on her brain permanently.

So how can you incorporate video into your mental game this season?

Take clips of shootout moves and amazing plays from pros and show to your team.

There’s nothing like learning from the best.

Try to replicate those moves on and off the ice.

I recently found some great clips online on how to win face-offs. I took that video link and sent it directly to my team. Since most players have a smart phone (at least they do at the high school level), they could easily just click on the link and watch it right away without getting to a computer. I will be sending footage from our games, as well as amazing clips from the pros, this way throughout the season because it is so quick, easy and effective.

Get a parent, friend, or a professional to film a game of yours. You can then use that

footage in a variety of ways: If you don’t want to edit the video into smaller pieces, you can simply get the team together and watch one period together and stop the tape at key points along the way. It will take the players awhile to get used to watching themselves on tape so allow for the fact that they might be a little uncomfortable at the start - especially if they are the one making a mistake or being criticized.

If you’re a little more technically advanced, you can clip out specific aspects of your game the team is working on at the time, such as power-play or face-offs. These clips can be super quick - ideally, keep the video sessions to less than 10 minutes of footage (5 minutes is even more ideal) so that the players can stay focused.

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tives. You can make a video session entirely of highlight reel moments, or you can have clips that are more critical mixed in with positives. Try to find something positive in every clip - trust me, it’s there...even if it is the other team that is doing it.

On that note, use the other team to teach as well. If they have a great forecheck, show it. If their in-zone system breaks down on a goal you score against them, point that out too. When you use the opponent’s game as well as yours, you really have two games you can break down within one set of footage.

If you want to get really fancy, you can do video sessions by position. You can sit all your forwards down, your Ds or your goalies separately. You can also do video by line & D pair, and even by individual, but it’s a lot harder to break down unless you have a specific person in charge of (and excited about) editing video.

Whether you are using clips of your own team’s performance, or showing highlights from the pros, video is a terrific tool for enhancing a player’s mental game. Whether you are doing video sessions with your team, or searching for shootout goal highlights on your own, it’s so important to be able to see what high-level performance looks like and taking this mental aspect of your game to the next level.

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Remembering a Minnesota hockey coaching icon Greg Trebil won two state championships at Holy Angels and laid the groundwork for the 1990s Jefferson dynasty

This article originally appeared in the March 2, 2016 edition of Let's Play Hockey. It is being republished with some minor adjustments.

By Pete Waggoner Former Academy of Holy Angels head coach Greg Trebil guided his team to five state tournaments while earning championships in 2002 and 2005. He is the man stated by his players to have built the Bloomington Jefferson dynasty from the youth level that helped capture three straight state titles in high school from 1992-94. His Holy Angels teams were among some of the finest that have played in the new millennium.

Trebil suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and he passed away recently. When this story was originally published, the revered coach’s condition was such that he could not discuss hockey, yet the many that loved him and played for him are told his story.

Trebil graduated from Bloomington Kennedy High School and went on to attend Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, Minn. He settled in Bloomington with his wife, Nancy.

His oldest son, Greg Jr., began playing youth hockey in the Bloomington Jefferson program and Trebil began coaching him around the Squirt age in the late 1970s. Although the senior Trebil did not play much hockey, his passion for the game and coaching was ignited in those early days. It yielded a skilled, focused and passionate coach who has left a lasting imprint, not only on high school and youth hockey in Minnesota.

Trebil spent all of his youth coaching-time in the Jefferson program and was dedicated to improving players by promoting an unselfish team game that focused on fundamentals from skating to passing. His teams had an unmistakable quality of playing the game fast and thinking the game even faster, and were easy to spot for their polished play around the rinks. For a group of Jefferson kids and later for scores of Academy of Holy Angels players, his ability to deliver on those core components benefited them as players and in their lives beyond hockey to this day.

Early days Trebil was a coach in the inaugural year of the Jefferson in-house Mite program. He worked with Bob Lundeen and the two became close friends, with Trebil ultimately taking the coaching reins and Lundeen handling the management duties for the teams from Squirts to Bantams.

The foundation was being built for a special group of players in the Jefferson program, and the players that played for him came to the simple truth about Trebil as a coach. He had a demeanor and way about him that commanded respect even without saying a word. His presence on and off the ice was big to his hockey family, yet he is not a self-promoting man. Lundeen’s son, Cort, was a key component on those teams and was a benefactor of the environment created by his father and Trebil.

“Greg Trebil was a teacher,” Cort Lundeen said. “We worked on skills and skating, passing, puck handling. We were taught to be unselfish hockey players and we believed in the team concept. That is what I see a lack of in today’s hockey, it’s all about individual skills.

“We were running an overload power play in Squirt A’s. Nobody ran a power play at that age and we knew how to do it.”

Through Trebil’s focus on skills and his patience in allowing the players to stick with the plan, they were able to execute it at a very young age.

“He was ahead of his time in teaching systems,” Lundeen said. “Every one of us was

smarter than most of his professional caother kids we played reer in the ECHL. against. He developed “You just respected hockey sense where I him right away,” don’t think other kids Kilpatrick said. “That from other schools was the unique thing did. He read books, at that stage, to have went to conferences, so many upper echand he never played elon guys from the hockey. It consumed smaller programs. his life and he put us You had so many guys kids before anything.” that played so many Trebil’s three sons, minutes a night and Greg, Dan and Ryan, then there was only so were all benefactors much time on the of their father and his power play unit, so to coaching acumen. get 20 guys like that Dan said that his fato come together as ther lived and one, that’s impresbreathed coaching, sive to me.”

Greg Trebil was the head coach at Holy Angels from and watched a lot of 1997-2012. Photo: Tim Kolehmainen/Breakdown Sports USA Team ffir ir st = film while reading irst books and studying drills. It was a focused hockey IQ desire for Trebil to be the best he could be Trebil empowered his players to be confiand he forever was gaining knowledge. That dent and play the game with an open mind information he gathered was passed on to and as a team. Key to his success over the his players with a focus on the basics. years had a lot to do with how he instilled “As a coach, he was very focused on bring- confidence in individuals and as a team. ing everything down to the basics,” Dan “In general, anytime a player has confiTrebil said. “He was very focused on creat- dence and they believe in themselves, they ing unselfish players. Those things made are going to be a better player, they are gothings come together for players. If you’ve ing to be a great player,” Hillen said. “I got basic tools and you are thinking about struggled at the beginning of college and I the other players on your team, I think that forgot that I was a great player and finally naturally makes you better.” got some of that confidence back. I never struggled with that when I was in high school.

Mystery man I was pretty confident in my ability and that “Quite honestly, I was scared of him,” is a credit to Greg and Guy Olson and the former Jaguar and University of Minnesota whole coaching staff there who made playstar Mike Crowley said of his coach. “The ers feel good about themselves just by letkids certainly were, but the parents were as ting them be creative on the ice.” well back in the day – until later in life. He’s Lundeen looked back on it and noted his a great guy.” team was always prepared. Because Trebil Crowley, who went on to a stunning high had the players focus on team and passing school and college career, was a two-time drills, players were able to create and get to Hobey Baker award finalist at the Univer- open space, therefore increasing their rink sity of Minnesota, and played for the Ana- awareness. heim Ducks in the NHL. “The preparation even back then was “The part of the mystique about him that above and beyond what people were domade him such a great coach was the re- ing,” Lundeen said. “I am not saying scoutspect wasn’t just from the kids, the parents ing other teams. He was worried about us were scared of him – not in a bad way,” and were we prepared. We played Jefferson Crowley said. “If you were late for practice, hockey and we shared the puck, there was you had to skate as a team and as a 10-year- no individualism. It wasn’t allowed and you old, you are late because of your parents.” wouldn’t get taken on the next team if you “He never yelled,” Cory Peterson said. “If were a selfish player.” he gave you a look, you knew you either The sum of the team fueled the individual made a mistake or he would come down success. As the team improved and mainand whisper in your ear what you did wrong.” tained an unselfish approach, the individuFor players that had him in high school, als began to get better. such as Jack Hillen at Holy Angels, much the “The things we did in practice were all same was recalled on his past coach: “I was about moving the puck and it wasn’t about a little 8th or 9th grader. I can remember individuals having success,” Crowley said. doing his summer camp and I was pretty “That was instilled in all of us. Everyone intimidated. He didn’t say a whole lot, but I do remember he came up to me and said, ‘You are going to be a great player,’ and that’s all he really said to me. It meant the world to me and it just gave me a lot of confidence. I think he did that with a lot of players. He didn’t say a lot, but when he did, you listened.

I think that is one of his best attributes.”

Hillen went on to star at Colorado College and played eight seasons in the NHL. Jimmy Kilpatrick played for Trebil from 2001-03 and was a member of the state championship team in 2002.

“He was almost intimidating,” Kilpatrick said. “But it was more on the respect side of it in how he talked to you. It was more humble and he was never a yelling coach.

He had that aura about him running a successful program and I respected him more than anything.”

Kilpatrick was like a number of other players that attended AHA who came from small towns and may have been their team’s best player. Like Hillen, he went on to play for Colorado College and played the majority

pushed each other but wanted to be a good teammate and help the team win, and we had individual success to some degree due to that mentality.”

Trebil’s players said that his way in teaching the team game increased hockey IQ. It’s something the former players said is missing in today’s game. The team-to-coach and player-to-coach relationship was built on trust through respect. They may have sought Trebil’s respect, but they were well-aware that he approved of their game as a team because they delivered it everywhere he coached.

“You wanted to be good because you wanted to be,” Peterson said. “Not because you were scared or anything like that, it was you wanted it. It comes back to respect, and he commanded it.”

“No one appreciated how good of a coach he was until you were done,” Hillen said.

“We had so much talent on that team and he got everyone to play together as a team.

If you watch high school hockey today, the talented players try to do it all themselves and stickhandle through everybody. There is no hockey sense in today’s game, and I feel like he created that hockey sense in our game. We didn’t even know he was doing it just by allowing us to play and to play as a team. We had the most skill, but we also passed the puck better than any team and our skating was better. That is a credit to him and we worked on those things every day in practice. If we didn’t pass or play as a team, he wouldn’t have it any other way. If we were selfish, we just wouldn’t play.”

Consist ency Consistency ency,, communication, competitive According to Hillen, Trebil never overcoached. He stayed true to his concepts and kept the game simple while giving creative freedom to his players. As a sum of the whole, those things were better than other teams because they worked hard on the skills of skating, passing and most importantly, thinking. Along with that came the intangibles of keeping egos in check, not only on the ice, but in the stands.

“I never knew this when I was playing, but my dad told me that Greg would take one phone call per year from parents,” Hillen said. “If your kid was in trouble or whatever, you could always call, but when it comes to playing time, there was one phone call and that was all you got. That nipped a lot of things in the bud. We had a lot of talent on that team and our JV team had a lot of players that would have played varsity in a lot of other programs. He managed that the best he could. He did what he thought was right and he stuck by it. “ Continued on page 2 4 24

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Elite League opens 2019 season

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Both the boys’ and girls’ Upper Midwest High School Elite Leagues have opened the 2019 season, providing player development opportunities for high school players in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Entering its 18th season, the Elite League has evolved into the nation’s top showcase for boys’ and girls’ high school hockey. One of the measures of its success is the number of Elite League participants who earn opportunities to play college hockey.

Coaches and scouts from virtually every NCAA men’s and women’s hockey program consider the league to be one of the best venues for evaluating future collegiate talent. The rosters for Elite League teams read

like a who’s-who of college hockey recruits.

The Elite League operates an eight-week season, from Labor Day weekend through the first weekend in November, preceding the start of the high school season by two weeks. The top boys’ and girls’ players from the region are selected to compete with their peers and against many of the most highly regarded programs in the world.

The Elite League is a regular stop for scouts to evaluate prospects for the NHL Draft. Elite League players selected by NHL teams in 2019 included Bobby Brink (Minnetonka), Ben Brinkman (Edina), Ryder Donovan (Duluth East), Ethan Haider (Maple Grove), Jackson LaCombe (Shattuck),

Aaron Huglen (Roseau), Mike Koster (Chaska) and Rhett Pitlick (Chaska).

The US National Team Development Program (NTDP), which participates in the Elite League each year with their Under-17 team, had eight first-round selections in the 2019 NHL Draft, including former Team Wisconsin forward Cole Caulfield.

Elite League alumni are abundant in the NHL, including Anders Lee, Blake Wheeler, Ryan McDonagh, Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews – all team captains.

The Elite League has evolved into a proving ground for the best female players in Minnesota to compete and develop.

The rosters for Team USA’s Under-18,

Under-22 and National Team are filled with Elite League alumni, including 2018 Olympic gold medalists Hannah Brandt (Burnsville), Dani Cameranesi (Blake), Kelly Pannek (Benilde-St. Margaret’s) and Lee Stecklein (Roseville).

Elite League alumnae were also prevalent in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), the top professional league in North America with 27 players on 2018-19 rosters. This list included Sydney Baldwin (Minnetonka), Corinne Buie (Edina), Jonna Curtis (Elk River), Sadie Lundquist (Cloquet), Milica McMillen (Breck), Amy Schlagel (Blaine), Lexi Slattery (Roseville), as well as the four Olympians mentioned above.

BOYS ELITE LEAGUE Results • Schedule • Standings • Leaders Week 1 TDS Transportation 7, Twin Cities Orthopedics 2 SIT Mutual Funds vs. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine MAP South Hockey vs. Blue Army (Wednesday)

Week 2 New Hope Ice Arena • Sept. 17 Twin Cities Orthopedics vs. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine MAP South Hockey vs.TDS Transportation

Hobbs Ice Arena • Eau Claire • Sept. 13-15 MAP South vs. Team Wisconsin MAP South Hockey vs. Team Wisconsin TDS Transportation vs. Team Wisconsin TDS Transportation vs. Team Wisconsin

Shattuck-St. Mary’s • Faribault • Sept. 18 Sit Mutual Funds vs. Shattuck-St. Mary’s

Mars Lakeview Arena • Duluth • Sept. 13-15 SIT Mutual Funds vs. Corner Home Medical Corner Home Medical vs. Sit Mutual Funds Corner Home Medical vs. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Mpls.St.Paul Magazine vs. Corner Home Medical Farmers Union Insurance Center • Fargo • Sept. 13-15 Blue Army vs. Power Sanford Health Power Sanford Health vs. Blue Army Twin Cities Orthopedics vs. Power Sanford Health Twin Cities Orthopedics vs. Power Sanford Health

New Hope Ice Arena • Sept. 21-22 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine vs. Team Wisconsin Twin Cities Orthopedics vs. SIT Mutual Funds Power Sanford Health vs. MAP South Hockey Shattuck-St. Mary’s vs. Corner Home Medical Mpls.St.Paul Magazine vs.Twin Cities Orthopedics MAP South Hockey vs. Team Wisconsin Sit Mutual Funds vs. Corner Home Medical TDS Transportation vs. Power Sanford Health Shattuck-St. Mary’s vs. Corner Home Medical Power Sanford Health vs. Team Wisconsin

Standings Team Sit Mutual Funds TDS Transportation Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Power Sanford Health Twin Cities Orthopedics MAP South Hockey Corner Home Medical Shattuck-St. Mary’s Team Wisconsin

GP 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 0 3

W 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 3

T 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Pts 6 6 4 3 3 2 2 0 0

Pct 1.000 .750 .667 .500 .375 .333 .333 .000 .000

GF/GA 12/7 24/11 18/16 11/12 15/23 12/15 9/13 0/0 6/10

Points Name Luke Levandowski Jack Reimann Blake Mesenburg Luke Kron Nick Pierre Jackson Blake Shane Donovan

High School Rosemount Blaine Benilde-St. Margaret’s Andover Hill-Murray Eden Prairie Northern Lakes

Team TDS TDS TDS MSP MAP TCO SIT

Yr 11 11 12 12 10 10 12

Pos. F F F F F F F

GP 4 4 3 3 3 4 3

High School Moorhead Hill-Murray Benilde-St. Margaret’s Chanhassen Marshall

Team PSH WIS SIT TDS SIT

Yr 12 12 11 12 12

Mins 60:00 81:18 120:00 120:00 60:00

W-L-T 1-0-0 0-1-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0

G 5 3 2 3 3 5 0

A 4 5 5 4 4 1 6

Pts 9 8 7 7 7 6 6

GAA 1.00 1.48 2.00 2.50 3.00

SV% .966 .951 .945 .929 .927

Save Percentage Name Hudson Hodges Remington Keopple Carson Limesand Josh Weyandt Dominik Caspers

GIRLS ELITE LEAGUE Results • Schedule • Standings • Leaders Week 1 MSP U16 Black 5, MSP U16 White 1 MSP U16 Black 4, Team Gemini 2 MSP U16 Grey 7, Tradition U19 Red 1 MSP U16 Grey 9, Team Wisconsin U16 2 MSP U16 Grey 4, Tradition U19 Red 4 MSP U16 White 8, Team Wisconsin U16 3 Team Gemini 6, MSP U16 White 3 Team Gemini 4, MSP U16 Red 3 Team Wisconsin U19 5, Tradition U19 Red 5 Tradition U19 Black 2, Tradition U19 White 0 Tradition U19 White 8, Team Wisconsin U19 1 Tradition U19 White 6, MSP U16 Grey 1 Week 2 • Sept. 13-15 Schwan Super Rink Team Wisconsin U19 vs. Northern Elite U19 Team Wisconsin U16 vs. Northern Elite U16 Team Wisconsin U16 vs. MSP U16 Black Team Wisconsin U19 vs. Gentry Northern Elite U19 vs. Tradition U19 Black Northern Elite U16 vs. Madison Capitols U16 Team Wisconsin U16 vs. MSP U16 White

Team Wisconsin U19 vs. MSP U16 Grey Northern Elite U16 vs. MSP U16 Black Northern Elite U19 vs. Tradition U19 White Team Gemini vs. Madison Capitols U16 Fogerty Ice Arena Team Wisconsin U19 vs. Tradition U19 Black Team Wisconsin U16 vs. Team Gemini Northern Elite U19 vs. Tradition U19 Red Northern Elite U16 vs. MSP U16 Red Edge vs. Team Kewl Tradition U19 Red vs. MSP U16 White MSP U16 Grey vs. Gentry Team Gemini vs. MSP U16 Red Shattuck-St. Mary’s Shattuck-St. Mary’s U19 vs. Tradition U19 White Shattuck-St. Mary’s U19 vs. Tradition U19 Black New Hope Ice Arena Madison Capitols U16 vs. MSP U16 Black

Standings Team MSP U16 Grey MSP U16 Black Tradition U19 White Team Gemini Tradition U19 Black MSP U16 White Tradition U19 Red Team Wisconsin U19 Team Wisconsin U16 MSP U16 Red Team Kewl

GP 4 2 3 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 0

W 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

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L 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 2 1 0

T 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

Pts 5 4 4 4 2 2 2 1 0 0 0

Pct .625 1.000 .667 .667 1.000 .333 .333 .250 .000 .000 .000

GF/GA 21/13 9/3 14/4 12/10 2/0 12/14 10/16 6/13 5/17 3/4 0/0

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Wanted: Used hockey gear Donate your pads, skates and sticks to the 11th Annual Used Hockey Equipment Drive

More than 20,000 pieces of hockey gear have been donated in 10 years of the Used Hockey Equipment Drive.

The Minnesota Wild, Let’s Play Hockey and Minnesota Hockey will partner for the 11th straight year for the annual Used Hockey Equipment Drive across the Twin Cities. Berger Transfer will place drop-off boxes at select arenas and hockey shops starting Friday, Sept. 13 through Thursday, Oct. 10.

From 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 12, thousands of pieces of donated equipment will be distributed free to hockey associations and individuals at Xcel Energy Center. Goalie equipment, sticks and helmets are always the most in need.

Drop-off locations this year include: Ames Arena (Lakeville), Apple Valley Sports Arena, Bloomington Ice Garden, Braemar Arena, Burnsville Ice Center, Eagan Civic Arena, HealthEast Sports Center (Woodbury), Minnetonka Ice Arena, Super Rink (Blaine), St. Croix Valley Recreation

Center (Stillwater), St. Louis Park Recreation Center, Tartan Arena, White Bear Lake Sports Center and Westwood Sports in Apple Valley.

“There are a lot of families out there who could really utilize gently used equipment that other families no longer need,” said Bryan Zollman, publisher of Let’s Play Hockey. “Our goal is to help give as many kids as possible the opportunity to play this great sport. The used hockey equipment drive helps families get involved and stay involved in the game.”

Sponsors and partners for the program include: Berger Transfer, Herb Brooks Foundation, Let’s Play Hockey, Minnesota High School Hockey Coaches Association, Minnesota Hockey, Minnesota Ice Arena Managers Association, Minnesota Wild, and Westwood Sports.

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What I miss about coaching

By Kevin Hartzell Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

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Just recently, my wife and I attended backto-back wedding celebrations. On the first night, a young person asked me if I missed hockey. I told him I didn’t miss hockey but missed the many great students/players I was fortunate to be entrusted to coach. The next night, I was asked by a White Bear Lake father about my experience as a volunteer coach with the White Bear Lake High School girls for two-plus years. I shared with him that I loved the experience. This following story addresses both questions.

Abby DeLaRosa is going to be a freshman defenseman this year at Bemidji State. I expect her to do well, if not right away, certainly over the tenure of her four-year career.

I was lucky to coach Abby her freshman, sophomore and into her junior year, before I resigned halfway through her junior season. She was quite the role model. When it came to applying skills such as setting a great gap, how to angle, how to compete for pucks, how to support the attack, how to practice, really just about everything, Abby could be counted on to show all how to apply one’s skill and execute these various skills properly. A bit on the quiet side, she let her superior play do most of her talking.

She was truly a joy to coach.

Her junior year, we had three senior captains. I thought it was a mistake not to have Abby named as our captain, or at least as an assistant captain. But sometimes in the high school world, there are allowances for seniors to take their turn in the leadership progression. So Abby played on without the designation of being a captain. The season

Abby DeLaRosa was a two-time MGHCA All-State honorable mention defenseman at White Bear Lake.

started OK, but our schedule was about to get stronger.

The highest expectations in some time were being placed on the Bears’ program.

The Bears were sporting a very good team, their best in years. The team was blessed with a goaltender in Calla Frank who could win games by herself (Calla will be a freshman this year at Minnesota State) a very good all-around forward in Claudia Verkerke (a sophomore this year at Bemidji State) and a future Gopher, Syd Shearan, the team’s leading scorer. There was a decent supporting cast, and of course, Abby.

Just a handful of games into the season, we won the Tuesday game right before Thanksgiving. The team was on a good track, but in my eyes for the first time in over two years, Abby was not playing well.

After this Tuesday win as I was walking out of the locker room, I did something I had not done with Abby in our two years together. I called her out. In front of her teammates. As the coaches finished their postgame remarks and we were departing the locker room, I said, “Oh, and Abby…, you are going to have to play much better.” Out the room I went, not even looking for a reaction from her. A seed had been planted and I was hopeful it would get her thinking.

The next day, Wednesday, we had the opportunity to watch video before practice, and I had a plan. Video, and then an on-ice test for Abby. I was confident she would pass the test.

I gathered our entire D corps. I hadn’t spoken further to Abby since the previous night.

Our D group of a half dozen gathered in a lobby area where all could sit together. I opened up the laptop to get started. My initial words to the group went something like this, as I turned my words directly to Abby: “As Abby knows, and many of you are about to know, if I had a vote for captain, my vote would have gone to Abby. But as you all know, I don’t get a vote. Abby, you know how highly I think of you. But this video we are about to watch isn’t the Abby I know and appreciate. This is not a good version of you, and we are all going to learn from it.

More disturbing, however, is while this is not the typical you, it is the current you, it is also the way you have been practicing so far this year. I don’t know what is going on, but if you are going to be our leader, the leader I think you are, we have to fix this.”

As I spoke, I could see the emotions in her eyes. I had never seen her lack detail in practice. It was obvious to me and I aimed to fix it. But I also aimed for the whole group to learn something here.

We watched the video. Abby at times seemed to fight back a tear. We watched her not at her best. It was emotional for her as I suspect she had never been singled out for poor play. But I also believed strongly that not only was she about to respond like the leader she is, but that this lesson, not just for her, but for the whole group, was going to be invaluable. We will all be held to account.

If Abby is held to account, so too will everyone else. Now to part two of the day’s test.

I had lobbied head coach Jerry Kwapick

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for the on-ice portion. We would warm up, then spend the entire practice playing cross ice 3-on-3, but different than in the past.

This day, we played the best three against the best three only. Then, the next group of six would take their turn, and so on. All groups would play for 25 push-ups to the losers. As we said often, “it pays to win.”

Abby and two of her top defenders, would go head-up against our top three forwards, two of which would be headed to Division I colleges. It was quite a strong group of competitors.

You can guess what happened. Abby dominated. After all of 20 minutes of 3-on3, she and her two D teammates threw a shutout. I believe Abby’s team won their competition 4-0. It was an impressive performance by Abby and her two teammates.

The day after Thanksgiving, we traveled to Grand Rapids to play in their weekend tournament. Night one, we would play a stubborn, tough Grand Rapids’ team. About an hour before the game, I asked Abby to join me in the lobby. We sat and chatted. I asked her if she thought the Wednesday 3on-3 practice after the video session, was a coincidence.

“Probably not,” she answered.

“Right! And what happened?” I asked.

“I pretty much dominated some pretty good players,” she said.

“Yes you did!” I said. “What I also hope you saw is how your good play, your enthusiasm, elevated the play of your two teammates that day. You made them better as well. That’s what leaders can do. That’s what you can do. For that one day, Wednesday, you were our captain and leader again.”

I told her how proud I was of her, but it was just one day.

To no surprise, she, in my opinion, was easily the best player on the ice that Friday night in Grand Rapids. At the end of the game, I went over to her and softly said, “Now you’ve been our leader and captain for two straight days, let’s make it three tomorrow.”

The team was on its way to a double digit win streak, certainly not just because of Abby, but she played her part in it well.

That’s what a coach and teacher misses.

Young talent is fun, but when it is combined with coachability, resilience and even toughness, that’s more fun! I remain one of Abby’s biggest fans. I am so excited for her to rejoin her Bears’ teammate Claudia Verkerke in Bemidji. I don’t wish for them that it go perfectly. It’s in the “bumps in the road” that we often learn the most about ourselves.

Abby will hold herself to account. In the end, I am confident Bemidji State will be grateful for her presence, both on the ice and off.

Memories like these, are what make me miss coaching.

A St. Paul native and forward for the University of Minnesota from 1978-82, Kevin Hartzell coached in the USHL from 198389 with the St. Paul Vulcans and from 200512 with the Sioux Falls Stampede. He was the head coach of Lillehammer in Norway’s GET-Ligaen from 2012-14. His columns have appeared in Let’s Play Hockey since the late 1980s. His book “Leading From the Ice” is available at amazon.com.

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So would Isaac Newton, because he understood physics

By Jack Blatherwick Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

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Let’s look at some facts, not myth: Smaller players are NOT at a disadvantage in hockey except at two times in their lives: 1) Bigger PeeWees and Bantams have developed earlier, and the physiological-sociological maturity is an advantage, 2) Scouts make preliminary decisions as they walk in the arena, pick up the roster and put an asterisk by the names of the biggest players before the game even starts.

After watching the High School Elite League a few years ago, I report – from biased eyes, of course – that the most effective player was a short defenseman. He played consistent, aggressive defense and passed brilliantly to make every forward on his team a little better. However, I’m betting he didn’t get the scouts’ asterisk on the roster prior to the game because he lacks one criterion: height.

The reality is there are some actual physical advantages to being shorter. A sports car beats a Jeep in contests of agility (changing directions at high speed) because of the lower center of gravity. This occurs more often than physical battles, but keep

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight. It’s the size of the FIGHT in the dog.

in mind that even the important physical battles are for puck possession, where body position matters more than a player’s size.

Agility is the reason NFL running backs are not tall – they dodge and cut more ef-

Jack Blatherwick to receive 2019 Lester Patrick Trophy

Physiologist & LPH columnist will be honored Dec. 12 for work in training NHL, college, U.S. Olympic teams The National Hockey League announced that Dr. Jack Blatherwick has been named the recipient of the 2019 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.

The annual award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was presented to the National Hockey League by the New York Rangers in 1966. It honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 years in hockey as a player, coach and general manager and was a pioneer in the sport’s development.

Blatherwick, a Ph.D. sports physiologist who is widely recognized as one of hockey’s top physiologists and innovative thinkers, will be honored as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Marquis. Ticket information is available at www.ushockeyhalloffame.com.

“Dr. Jack Blatherwick is an iconic figure in United States hockey history and a man responsible for the training and development of hundreds of amateur and professional players across the country,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “While a force outside of the public’s view, where ‘Cardiac Jack’ preferred to be, his impact on the training profession cannot be overstated. Dr. Blatherwick’s long career, including his time with three NHL clubs, is an inspiration and his contributions to the growth of our game in the USA make him incredibly deserving of this honor.”

NHL, college and Olympic coaches have long sought Blatherwick’s advice and guidance on how to train and develop players.

Nicknamed “Cardiac Jack,” Blatherwick worked closely with Herb Brooks to train the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team by studying film, developing drills and creating practice plans with the head coach of the famed gold medal winning team.

Blatherwick later served in a similar capac-

ity with the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, the University of Minnesota and five more U.S. Olympic teams, including the U.S. Women’s gold medal-winning team in 2018.

In addition to his years in the collegiate and professional ranks, Blatherwick’s work in Minnesota high school hockey spans over five decades. His first high school coaching position was at Breck School, where he served as the head coach for the Mustangs for 11 seasons. He later guided teams at Wayzata, Hamline University, Hopkins and Minnehaha Academy.

Blatherwick joined the staff of BenildeSt. Margaret’s in 1997 as an assistant coach for eight seasons – where he worked as the Director for Athletic Development.

During that time, Benilde-St. Margaret’s won two Class A State Championships. He was inducted into the Minnesota High School Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009.

A prolific writer, Blatherwick is a published author on hockey training topics and is a longtime regular columnist for the publication Let’s Play Hockey.

Blatherwick has left a meaningful and lasting imprint on the world of hockey and all those touched by his years of tireless service. In addition to honoring Blatherwick with the Lester Patrick Trophy, Gary Bettman, Brian Gionta, Neal Henderson, Tim Thomas and Krissy Wendell will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Dec. 12. More information is available at www.ushockeyhalloffame.com Past winners of the Lester Patrick Trophy include Jim Johannson (2018), Peter Lindberg & Dave Ogrean (2017), Mark Howe & Patrick J. Kelly (2016), Jeremy Jacobs & Bob Crocker (2015), Bill Daly & Paul Holmgren (2014), Kevin Allen (2013), Bob Chase-Wallenstein & Dick Patrick (2012).

fectively than a tall running back would. NFL scouts select on the basis of factual reality, not mythical tradition. Football is not exactly a game devoid of physical battles, and the lower center of gravity also helps a shorter running back shed tackles while maintaining balance. This is true for hockey, of course. It’s simple physics.

There are certainly advantages to size in NHL hockey, but when examined objectively, it’s obvious they are more related to intimidation than to the objectives of speed, agility, puck possession, goal-scoring and defending. The latter objectives always dominate the last half of every playoff series and game when teams get serious about winning, and stop running around trying to intimidate.

In the spring of 2014, the Minnesota Wild opened a lot of eyes around the NHL in winning the Avalanche playoff series. Zach Parise’s skillful-tenacious style spread like a virus and became the team identity. This was a group of forwards who didn’t compare in stature to many in the league, but they swarmed all over the opposing D like a bunch of hungry mosquitos. It was as much fun playing against the Wild at playoff time as trying to filet walleye in the deep woods of our northern wilderness. Welcome to Minnesota.

Another winning factor was the brilliant puck movement by Wild defensemen, led

by Ryan Suter. One of the most effective D was also the smallest in the league, Jared Spurgeon, who came up with big goals and assists at critical moments. However, that was not his most important contribution. It was the quick fakes and pivots with the puck, leaving hard-charging forecheckers to chase nothing but air. This agility gave Spurgeon a little extra space to make quick, accurate passes on the breakout.

The ability of the D to move the puck up quickly on the counter-attack has become super-important in the playoffs, as many teams spin their hopes on a dump-andchase style. That forecheck fails if the D can avoid the pressure and pass like Spurgeon. In the 2008 draft, 155 picks

were made before he was selected. Today, 30 NHL teams would love to have him.

Speaking of oversight, Martin St. Louis was never drafted, not the first year of eligibility, not ever. That’s a lot of draft picks, and a lot of “no’s” by the scouts. Obviously, 5-8 mattered to the scouts more than other factors, so Marty enrolled at the University of Vermont, where he scored 266 points in four years, and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker award THREE times! Without doing a lot of research, I’m guessing that’s an alltime record.

But still no NHL team wanted him, so he scored mega-points in the minors for a couple of years until Calgary gave him a trial.

The Flames didn’t like what they saw, because they were apparently looking over the top of his head for some big guys to hit people and keep their losing ways alive. So he was traded to Tampa Bay where he became one of the top players in the NHL. As an assistant in Washington for a couple of years when he played for Tampa, I can assure you St. Louis was the most effective player in the league against the Capitals.

Crosby was good, but too pre-occupied with Ovechkin to be at his best against us. Marty seemed to have the puck the whole game, even when they were killing penalties. He had an uncanny ability to use his (too-small) body to protect the puck until he could make a brilliant pass to linemates, who then became wealthy superstars.

In 2004, Marty won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer, and then led Tampa to the Stanley Cup Championship.

NHL writers did a better analysis than the scouts had done previously, as they voted him the league’s Most Valuable Player. Not bad for a player no one wanted, because SIZE was valued above skill, creativity, goalscoring, play-making, defensive effectiveness, puck control, courage and a burning desire to succeed against all odds.

How about a fantasy hockey game based on historical facts? You take 15 big guys from the entire NHL history (players over 60). I draft anyone else, and let’s get it on.

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When can my kid start skating?

By Andy Ness This is a question we receive time and time again. When is the right time to start my son or daughter into skating or even into hockey? I have received requests for skaters from the age of 2 up to the age of 75, and everything in between. The big question is, when is a child ready to start skating? Is getting them started early going to give them a leg up on everyone else? How much time do they need on the ice? Should they start hockey first or learn to skate first?

Finally, should they learn in a structured environment or an unstructured environment?

I would like to answer some of these questions and hopefully give the new parent to hockey or skating some advice. First, we have to examine when a child is ready. If a youngster just lays on the ice or cries the entire time, this is really doing no one any good. Try this for starters: Lace up your little one’s skates and have them walk back and forth on the rubber matting. If a child doesn’t have the strength or balance to walk on skates, then it’s not going to get any better on the ice. If the skater’s ankles wobble or tip inwards, they clearly don’t have the strength to get on the ice yet. Being stable on skates off the ice is the first key helping a skater get going. This age may be different for every youngster. A current Minnesota Wild player’s child is 3. He is now mobile on the ice. Others may start at 5, 6 or 7.

There is no exact time to start. It really depends on the individual kid.

The most important thing when teaching

youngsters is that every time a skater leaves the ice, you want them to have a smile on their face. This way, the next time they are going to go skating, they will be excited. With this said, many skills can be turned into games. Anything that gets the skater completely engaged is the key. Fantastic coaching with younger skaters is getting the skater to do the skills you want them to do without them even knowing. For example, kids can pretend they’re driving cars (skating and turning) around and when you blow the whistle they have to park in a garage (practice stopping). Being creative, making up games and making sure the kids are engaged is going to feed the passion for skating, which is what we want.

This leads right into the next aspect for the younger skater – duration of time on the ice. Whether it is our camps or just skill sessions, with younger skaters we always

want them leaving the rink wanting more.

Sometimes parents will tell me that their 6year-old had a 90-minute “structured” practice. Most of the time when this happens, about halfway through the practice the youngster usually asks, “When is this over?”

IIt can tend to be too much.

Consistency is much more important than duration. For example, would it be better for an adult to do a three-hour workout just once a week or 45-minute workouts four days a week? It’s a no brainer. Consistency iis king. The process of going day after day iis what will reap the rewards. Even if you get a 20-minute skate, your youngster is getting more in the long run.

That brings me to the big debate: structure vs. unstructured. In short, I believe both are extremely important. However, you cannot have the unstructured until you have some structure. They work together. If you

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bring a beginning skater out on the ice, there is only so much “laying on the ice” a little one is going to do before they cry and want to get off the ice. Whether it is a coach or a parent, someone is going to have to help a skater get up, repeatedly. Marching, turning, stopping and gliding can all be aided by a good instructor. A good instructor will not only teach and help a youngster, but make it fun as well. With that said, a youngster, once mobile, can skate on their own. This is when you’ll see skaters go and play outdoors for hours on end. The mix between both structured ice time and unstructured ice time is the perfect recipe for improvement.

So what’s my answer to the question, “When can my kids start skating?” The best answer I can give is, “When they’re ready.”

Each kid may be ready at different times, and they’re not going to fall behind if they don’t start at 2 years old. You want your kids to enjoy it and not have it be a chore to go to the rink.

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: Admitting mistakes The USA Hockey referee videos and officiating manuals consistently advise zebras to incorporate humility into their repertoire and admit mistakes.

That works both ways.

Case in point, OS just expended two hours and three minutes completing the open book test. Because of OS’s national platform, it is imperative to my credibility to always obtain 100% on the open book exam, which is why I research every question and cross-check it with my 25-year gold-covered rulebook to ensure I provide the correct answer.

Today’s score: 49/50.

That’s according to USA Hockey. And for the benefit of you Level 3 veterans and other reasonable persons viewing this column, here is the “missed” question: Question 13. Incorrect. Flag Question.

During a game, a coach uses an iPad to capture game video to coach his players.

After a big hit, the coach calls the referee over to the bench to discuss the hit and show him the video. After receiving a bench minor penalty, the coach is allowed to continue to use the iPad on the bench.

True X False That’s right. OS answered erroneously.

Or maybe not. In fact, OS’s answer was indeed correct. Need proof? How about the USA Hockey Casebook.

Situation 5 A team has been found to be in violation of the “electronic device” rule. Does the device need to be physically removed by the officials?

No. Rule Reference 308(c).

It would not be practical to expect the officials to confiscate an expensive electronic device that is the personal property of the coach. As long as the

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equipment is turned off and either removed from the bench, or set to the side, the requirement of the rule has been met and play should be allowed to continue.

However, if the device were to be used illegally at a later time, the team would be subject to additional penalties according to the rules.

Clear enough?

Not for USA Hockey. See, OS immediately emailed Colorado Springs and received a response within five minutes. Here is what it said: “What about Situation #3 and or the last sentence of the Situation you cited? Both suggest that the coach would be allowed to use the device for the purpose of coaching the team and can do so as long as they do not use it to challenge the officials. The spirit and intent of the question is to drive home the fact that even though a coach may have been penalized for violating this rule, it does not mean that he cannot continue to use the device for the purpose of coaching his team. If he were to violate the rule again, he would be assessed another penalty.”

Huh? Suggest? You mean like suggesting that a bank robber doesn’t violate the law when he gives the money to a local soup

kitchen? So like a law school professor, OS researched Situation#3. Here’s the text: The coach is using an electronic device to diagram plays and instruct the players on the players’ bench. Is this permissible?

Yes. Rule References 308(a) and 308(b).

The intent of this rule is to prohibit the use of electronic devices to communicate with players on the ice while participating in play. A coach that uses an electronic “whiteboard” or rink diagram to demonstrate a play or teach the players while they are on the bench does not violate the intent of this rule. USA Hockey recognizes that there are newer devices developed on a regular basis that are designed to replace the old fashioned clipboard or rink board.

OK, now every high-school player that’s about to take his or her ACT test, follow this reasoning closely. Here’s the dialogue: OS: Thank you for the quick response!

Situation #3 is not applicable because there was no penalty for electronic devices. In the question on the exam, there was a penalty.

That makes all the difference. Once there has been a violation, the device must be turned off and or set aside per the

Casebook. Therefore, Situation #5 controls.

NATIONAL: We can agree to disagree – reality in technology is going to advance faster than the printing of a rule book every four years and the spirit and intent of any given rule also has to be considered and Situation #3 does address much of the spirit and intent of the rule and electronic devices in general.

Objection, non-responsive answer.

Seriously, the national office could not even address the question.

What about humility?

How about admitting your mistakes per the online modules?

See, this is why referees hate the USA Hockey registration process. It’s OS’s 30th year and for decades, the open book questions are often illogical, incomprehensible and as this scenario illustrates, just plain wrong.

The rulebook is there for a reason. And objective rules must be followed.

Veteran Level 3s everywhere, remember this next time your association tries to throw you under the bus for misapplying a rule.

Deliberate substitution under two minutes left in the game? Don’t bother calling a penalty shot. Just ensure that a minor is called. The intent is simply to penalize.

Hand pass in the offensive zone? Doesn’t apply in beer league. That wasn’t the intent.

Electronic devices turned off and/or removed from the bench or set aside after a penalty? Just let the coach continue to use his iPad. After all, the organization paid for it.

Yup, nothing means what it says.

And even if you’re wrong, there’s definitely no need to admit your error.

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

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It only took Andrew Luck one reason to walk away

By Dan Bauer Andrew Luck had about 64 million reasons to keep playing football. That is roughly the paycheck he is walking away from in his decision to retire.

It only took one reason to make him walk away.

“It’s (my injuries) taken the joy out of the game,” said Luck in his press conference following a preseason game against the Bears on August 24.

For the Colts fans who booed him, the media barkers who are criticizing him and ESPN’s Adam Schefter who broke the story, shame on all of you. When it comes to getting the “scoop” today, there are no rules and no consideration for the consequences.

Luck earned the right to make that announcement himself. Someone who has covered the NFL for so long knew better, but making those phones ping was more important. It showed a complete lack of respect for Luck.

Battling through injuries is one of the most frustrating, isolating and enduring challenges athletes must face. It requires a level of perseverance most fans cannot even begin to comprehend. The relentless pressure to return and the guilt of letting your team down are psychologically debilitating. And let’s not forget, in many cases, the physical pain of the injury and the grueling rehabilitation.

This was not a guy who casually decided it was too much. This is a player who has been through, in his own words, “Four years of the injury, pain, rehab cycle.” Four years in the prime of his life. He is the son of a coach, who was himself an NFL player.

Football and sports have been a part of his life since he was born.

Deciding to walk away, was, according to Luck, the “hardest decision of my life.” No sane person would question his decision.

With all of the financial reasons and intrinsic pressure to keep fighting through the injury cycle to find his way back to the game he loves, his decision was sealed when the “joy” of the game was gone. Not even the legitimate expectations of a run at a Super Bowl could overshadow the reality that the road to the game was no longer enjoyable. It is the fundamental element that lures us to the game as youngsters – fun. And when it disappears, regardless of age, it is the primary reason why we quit playing.

A long time ago on a football field in central Wisconsin, I learned that same lesson. I grew up a typical Packers’ fan and absolutely fell in love with the game. We even challenged the gang from across town to a game, and won decisively 174-6. You can’t make that up, and if you are keeping score at home, that is 29 touchdowns. Pretty certain we have some Super-8 footage in the Bauer archives. I knew then, in our backyard games, exactly what Luck means by the “joy” of the game.

It wasn’t until as a 90-pound freshman that I got my first taste of organized football. I got absolutely destroyed every day on the practice field and tormented in the locker room. Slowly, begrudgingly, my love for playing football disappeared. I believe I had two or three concussions, I can’t remember for certain, as the upperclassmen took joy in punishing me. We had this springloaded running back gauntlet machine we had to run through. I got stuck in it day after day. It even sounds funny to me today, but back then it was humiliating. I started looking for every excuse possible to miss practice – to miss something I thought I loved to do. Suddenly, without warning, there was no joy in football anymore. In fact, it was painful and embarrassing.

I never played again after my freshman year.

Do I regret that decision? I do. Did I grow up to be a quitter? I did not. I don’t blame anyone – athletics and how we coached were different back then. Everything that happened to me was considered status quo. My parents didn’t intervene, didn’t try to get the coach fired and didn’t shame me for not playing again. It just happened that football in a small town where everybody

practiced together wasn’t really built for me.

I am sure other small players endured, but for me I had learned that the game was fun, and when that disappeared and was replaced with pain and embarrassment. I moved on.

In the gladiator culture of football, where physical domination is encouraged and applauded, backing away is seen as a sign of weakness. Some national pundits, searching for a knee-jerk reaction, are criticizing Luck for being too soft and deserting his teammates. The cliché “no pain, no gain” just doesn’t resonate here.

This is a quality of life choice that should be respected, not chastised.

Along Luck’s journey, he discovered a second very important lesson. “Something I learned last year,” he said, “that if my worth as a human was going to be tied into how I did – the result of a performance in a football game – then I was going to have, pardon my French, a real s****y life.”

Unfortunately for millions of professional sports fans across the country, that is a concept they have yet to grasp. The athletic prowess of our children is an accepted measuring stick we conveniently use to validate ourselves as parents and shamefully for some the worth of our children. Winning can then become the fuel that when abused is a wildfire that incinerates the “joy” of the game and burns out athletes. The process can become such a big part of our life that we can forget how to separate the game from who we are.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, who recruited Luck, knows the toll the game can Continued on page 19

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NOTEBOOK

By Jin DenHollander USPHL.com The newest Minnesota Moose defenseman knows something about overcoming obstacles.

Defenseman Josh Hampel (‘01/ Waterdown, Ont.) met Moose head coach Jon Jonasson playing at a Tier-1 Combine earlier this off-season.

Born without a left hand, leaving him with a third of his forearm below the elbow, Hampel has worked hard and been something of a pioneer at playing with a prosthetic that connects to both his glove and his stick.

Hampel has worked with others to create the prosthetic which sees a different grip on the stick. He appears to hit it from the top of the shaft, but after years of fine tuning, it’s difficult to pick him out on the ice. It’s made things a little tougher, but Hampel has been up to the challenge since he was a youngster. The Moose noticed that right away.

“He and a few other scouts were watching me at the Combine. He gave me a call and said he really liked the way that I played and we just continued to talk after that,” said Hampel. Jonasson invited Hampel to another Showcase event in the Detroit area and they exited that event sold on each other.

“He offered me a spot with the Moose and I jumped at it right away,” recalled Hampel. The pair appear to have a great coach-player chemistry out of the gate and Hampel is counting the minutes until the Moose camp opens.

“I think the best offer I got out of the Detroit Showcase was to come to the Minnesota Moose in the USPHL Premier Division,” summed up the 6-foot, 194-pound blueliner.

Hampel began playing youth hockey at the age of four, and played most of his youth hockey in his hometown, Waterdown, near Hamilton, Ont. He later moved on to play prep hockey at Blyth Academy in Toronto.

He made his Junior B debut last season with the Whitewater Kings of the Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL), but has opted to move south of the 49th Parallel in order to achieve his goal – playing at an NCAA Division 1 school.

“Yeah, my goal is definitely to play in the NCAA. I’ve more than done my homework on U.S.A. hockey in general,” said Hampel.

“From Tier 1 to Tier 3 and the USPHL, it’s a great avenue. Basically, it’s the route any player should take if they want to get to an NCAA Scholarship.”

Hampel said he was described at the Tier-1 camp as a dynamic two-way defenseman who is a good shut-down guy in his own zone and a great fourth guy on the rush.

“Best of both worlds if you will,” said Hampel, with a chuckle.

Playing in the State of Hockey is a great way to leave his mark.

“I’m just so excited, I can’t wait to get there and get started,” said Hampel. “Jon is a great coach and a great guy. I couldn’t have asked to be in a better place.”

The young defenseman clearly made a big impression on Jonasson as well and the feat is amplified when spectators real-

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ize (or don’t realize in most cases), that Hampel plays the game without the use of one hand.

“Yeah, it’s definitely been an issue,” said Hampel. “From coaching selection at certain tryouts. I’ve actually been cut from the same team four years in a row. Last cut [was] because I have one hand, so it’s a little bit of a kick in the teeth, but I’ve always found ways to get around that and see the positive side.

“As a whole, hockey in the U.S. has been great to me. A lot of the opportunities I’ve gotten in the U.S.A. from [the various leagues, including the USPHL] have been absolutely incredible. I can’t wait to start my U.S. junior hockey career.”

“Me and my Dad just cut out the palm of a regular hockey glove and put the prosthetic into the glove. The only additional equipment is my prosthetic, that’s it.”

So, it may look a little different on the ice,

but after years of perfecting it, Hampel says there is no shot he can’t take.

“I shoot 80-plus miles per hour for sure,” said Hampel, adding he attended a Tier-2

main camp this year and the head coach said, “The only reason I didn’t make the team this year was because of numbers.

They had six returning defensemen this season. In terms of stickhandling, shooting, anything you do with your hands, there’s just not a problem.

“Slapshot, snapshot, wrist shot, onetimer, backhand, there’s no limit to what I can do on the ice.”

If he happens to be on the ice when a stick breaks, there is a release that will allow the stick to fall away, so no penalties for holding a broken stick. Hampel has thought of everything.

Hampel said he has worked hand in hand with engineers in the Hamilton area to come up with the prosthetic that has not only allowed him to play the game he loves, but to compete at the top levels.

The young defender expects a lot of himself and he could be an integral part of the Minnesota Moose who begin their quest in the weeks ahead for a third straight USPHL Premier Midwest West Division title.

2018-19 Midwest West NCAA Commitments Player

USPHL Team

College

Emil Norrman

Dells Ducks

SUNY-Buffalo State

Wyatt Knipfer

Hudson Havoc

Anna Maria College

Ben Lamm

Hudson Havoc

Chatham University

Case Moioffer

Hudson Havoc

Anna Maria College

Philip Schader

Minnesota Blue Ox

Finlandia University

Alex Timm

Minnesota Blue Ox

Finlandia University

Eric Worre

Minnesota Blue Ox

Concordia College

Tyler Jensen

Minnesota Moose

Lawrence University

Ryan Kropp

Minnesota Moose

Lake Forest College

Eric Malcarney

Minnesota Moose

Lebanon Valley College

Jake Peterson

Minnesota Moose

University of St. Thomas

Joe Brophy

Minnesota Mullets

Nazareth College

Nate Holm

Minnesota Mullets

Northland College

Mason Lovich

Minnesota Mullets

Gustavus Adolphus College

Tyler Morrison

Minnesota Mullets

Northland College

Parker Swanson

Rum River Mallards

St. Mary’s University

Matt Valure

Rum River Mallards

College of St. Scholastica

Cameron Wellman

Rum River Mallards

Worcester State University

Zach Bettmeng

Steele County Blades

Becker College

Matt Colagiovanni

Steele County Blades

Trine University

Justin Movalli

Steele County Blades

Framingham State Univ.

Kyle Wadden

Steele County Blades

Morrisville State College

Raymond Fleming

Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings

St. Olaf College

Michael Kelley

Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings

Anna Maria College

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13th annual HBF Celebrity Golf Classic recap

The fivesome of Matt Hendricks, Jake Taylor, Brett Larson, Joe Motzko, Dave Iannazzo took first-place honors.

The Gopher hockey fivesome of Pat Micheletti, Bob Motzko, Nate Schmidt, Mike Reilly and Tom Chorske finished with a score of 10-under.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel holed a 192-yard shot on the 15th hole.

Gophers. Huskies. Badgers. Bulldogs. Wild. Whitecaps.

Islanders. Coyotes. Penguins. Sharks. Golden Knights. Caps.

Canadiens. Pioneers. Fighting Saints. Team USA. What do they all have in common?

They all had representation at the 13th Annual Herb Brooks Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, August 12 at Victory Links Golf Club in Blaine, Minn.

It was a tremendous day of golf and friendship among so many current and former players, corporate partners, media members and everyone who considers themselves to be a “Friend of Herbie.”

At the end of the competition, with 174 golfers strong, the winning fivesome was the group headed by this year’s Herb Brooks/NCHC Coach of the Year Brett Larson of the St. Cloud State Huskies. The team of Larson, Jake Taylor, Joe Motzko, Dave Iannazzo and recently retired Minnesota Wild player Matt Hendricks took honors with a score of 56 or 15-under par. For added measure, Dave Iannazzo also won the closest-to-the-pin contest on the 7th hole.

The competition was bound to be fierce and the score tightly bunched, so it was randomly decided that the next three winning fivesomes were going to be determined by the scores from the 5th place, 16th place and 25th place teams. These were all in honor of the jersey numbers of select members of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Team.

With a score of 58, or 13-under par, the team captained

by John Regal of Securian Financial took 5th Place (Team USA Jersey #5 Mike Ramsey). The other players on the team were Bruce Shay, Adam Johnson, Mike Brodzinski, Sr. and Jake Guentzel of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jake also holed in a 192-yard shot for a team “skin” on the 15th hole.

Coming in next with a score of 61, or 10-under par, was the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey group led by Coach Bob Motzko. Pat Micheletti, Tom Chorske, Mike Reilly of the Montreal Canadiens and Nate Schmidt of the Vegas Golden Knights rounded out the squad.

The final winning team was led by Bob Jossart of RJM Construction and they carded an 8-under 63. Also on Team RJM were Joe Maddy, Eric Kobeska, Ross Babcock and 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic Gold Medalist Buzz Schneider (Team USA Jersey #25).

Other golf award winners from the day: Second Team “Skin” – Greg Borgen, Brent Borgen, Bob Stoker, Scott Berg and Easton Brodzinski of St. Cloud State Huskies Women’s Long Drive on 5th Hole: Winny Brodt Brown – HBF Board Member, inaugural Ms. Minnesota Hockey Award Winner and current captain of the Minnesota Whitecaps Men’s Long Drive on 16th Hole: P.J. Martin Closest-to-the-Pin on 8th Hole: 1980 Olympian, HBF

Board Member and Blake HS Boys Coach Rob McClanahan – Courtesy of Morrie’s Auto – Maserati Weekend Long Putt on the 18th Hole: Michael Brodzinski RBC $10,000 Hole-in-One on the 17th Hole: No Winner The day and evening culminated at the awards dinner where Matt Olson was recognized and honored with the Herb Brooks Youth Hall of Fame Award joining an illustrious list of people who have contributed to the game. Matt’s dedication, inspiration, high-moral character and perseverance to the game of hockey makes him a worthy choice for this year’s award.

Congratulations, Matt, thanks for your tireless efforts in passing on Herb’s legacy to the next generation.

In addition to recognizing Matt Olson as the 2019 Herb Brooks Youth Hall of Fame winner, Dan Brooks introduced the Herb Brooks Award Winners from this year’s state tournament. The winners were: Girls A Katherine Solohub Breck; Girls AA Jenna Gerold - Farmington; Boys A Donte Lawson – Greenway; Boys AA Jack Jensen – Eden Prairie.

The HBF wants to thank everyone for making this year’s celebrity golf classic one for the books. Keep an eye out for an announcement of when next year’s Herb Brooks Celebrity Golf Classic will take place. Next year’s event will be extra special as it will also celebrate the 40th Anniversary of “Miracle on Ice.” This will be an event all golf and hockey enthusiasts won’t want to miss!

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Playing up

4. What’s wrong with being the best on your team?

The temptation to hit the accelerate button when your son or daughter is outscoring, out-passing and outperforming others on a team is natural.

But what’s wrong with allowing your superstar to shine?

“There are a lot of benefits for a good, skilled player to play at his or her own level,” Orn said. “He or she gets to possess the puck more, he or she gets more opportunity to demonstrate creativity, they develop more hockey confidence and they’re not just chasing the puck as much as they would when they move up.”

While its common to want to challenge your player against better competition, going from being a big fish in a little pond to a little fish in a big pond can always have its drawbacks. Fewer puck touches, scoring chances and a different role on the team

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continued from page 5 3. Is my child socially/emotionally ready?

“As a parent, are you ready to have your child hear some of the things said in an older locker room?” Orn questions. “By moving up, they’re not having the natural opportunity to grow up with their friends and they’re growing up faster than they should in those social situations.”

That social component of playing hockey with your friends is a large part of what makes the game fun. Sticking with your classmates and the kids you will naturally grow up with encourages a child to continue to get back on the ice and talk about last night’s victory at school the next day.

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continued from page 16 all have negative effects, including on a player’s confidence.

“Hockey’s a game of confidence, and if you don’t have confidence or have reduced confidence, you’re absolutely not going to be a better player,” said Orn. “When I played, I was counted on to score goals, and the more chances you get to score goals, the more ways you can think in your brain, ‘I can score a goal.’ And if you don’t get that opportunity, you’re going to stagnate and never develop.

“There’s nothing wrong with being the best player, regardless of the status of whose team you’re on.”

5. What are we missing out on?

As addressed in the first question, we recognize it’s hard to consider that your kiddo might be missing out on something great.

But judging your player’s ability and level of skill at ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and even 16, isn’t always the right measuring stick. There are early stars, late bloomers and everyone in between.

“You never know where your kid’s full potential is,” reminds Orn. “It’s an ongoing process. For my three kids, one was an early star, one was average and one was a later bloomer. They all hit their full potential down the road.

“It’s a hard thing, but it’s so important for your child to be eager to step on the ice and to play hockey. Parents know their kids better than anyone else, and you’re always going to be worried about them falling behind, but trust your instinct, and trust your child.

Let’s continue to make it fun for them and not rush them to grow up.”

take on players. “Our game is something we play, it’s not who we are,” he said upon learning of Luck’s decision.

At one point in my coaching career, I was deep in that place where the game consumes you. I rode that rollercoaster of using winning and losing to validate myself as a coach and it took an emotional toll on everyone around me. I no longer allow the scoreboard to control me, and in the process have re-discovered the “joy” of each season’s journey.

The majority of athletes don’t have 64 million reasons to play. They have just one: ”joy.” It is what we feel when we play as youngsters in the backyard and what we will

experience if we are fortunate enough to be coached by someone who understands the importance of that feeling.

Protecting the happiness that athletic participation can produce is a tremendous responsibility for every coach and parent to oversee.

Thanks Andrew Luck for confirming what we already knew – you can’t put a price on happiness.

Dan Bauer is a freelance writer, retired teacher and hockey coach in Wausau, Wis. You can contact him at drbauer13@gmail.com.

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Away Lone Star Brahmas NJ Jr. Titans 16U Meijer AAA 16U Kenai River Brown Bears New Mexico Ice Wolves Esmark Stars 18U Lakers 15U MN Walleye 15U CarShield AAA 15U Polars 15U Madison Capitols 16U 95 Giants 16U Phil. Little Flyers 18U Janesville Jets Florida Alliance 18U Pilot Mound Buffaloes 18U Ontario Jr. Reign 18U Moose 15U MN Wilderness Northeast Generals 16U Everett Silvertips Elite 16U Northstar Knights 18U Colo. Springs Tigers 18U Portland Winterhawks 18U MN Magicians Open 18U Loons 15U Seacoast Spartans 18U Arizona Bobcats 18U Esmark Stars 15U Meijer AAA 15U CarShield AAA 15U Polars 15U MHA 15U MN Walleye 15U Lakers 15U Indy Fuel 15U Madison Capitols 18U Florida Alliance 18U Fountain Valley 18U Loons 15U Moose 15U Sioux Falls Power 18U Everett Silvertips Elite 18U W-B/Scranton Knights Aberdeen Wings Jamestown Rebels Colo. Springs Tigers 18U NJ Jr. Titans 18U Northstar Knights 18U Lake Tahoe Academy 18U Ontario Jr. Reign 18U Pilot Mound Buffaloes 18U Minot Minotauros New Jersey Titans MN Magicians Maine Nordiques Soo Indians 18U Esmark Stars 18U Florida Alliance 16U Northeast Generals 16U Madison Capitols 16U Janesville Jets 16U Blue Ox 15U CarShield AAA 18U Phil. Little Flyers 18U Thunder Bay Kings 18U Sioux Falls Power 16U Gentry Galaxy 16U MDHL 16U Corpus Christi IceRays Shreveport Mudbugs Janesville Jets Meijer AAA 18U CarShield AAA 16U 95 Giants 16U Esmark Stars 16U Colo. Springs Tigers 16U Moose 15U Team Maryland 18U Bismarck Bobcats Austin Bruins Meijer AAA 16U NJ Jr. Titans 16U Everett Silvertips Elite 16U Arizona Bobcats 16U 95 Giants 18U Northeast Generals 18U Florida Alliance 18U Florida Alliance 16U Portland Winterhawks 18U MN Magicians 18U Open Voyageurs 18U Colo. Springs Tigers 18U Ontario Jr. Reign 18U AAA Northeast Generals 16U Esmark Stars 15U Meijer AAA 15U CarShield AAA 15U Moose 16U Colo. Springs Tigers 15U Arizona Bobcats 15U Thunder Bay Kings 15U Phil. Little Flyers 18U 95 Giants 18U Northeast Generals 18U Lake Tahoe Academy 18U Fountain Valley 18U Esmark Stars 16U

Home Rink Bismarck Bobcats Schwan SR 1 Green Giants 16U Fogerty North Moose 16U Fogerty Sout Jamestown Rebels Schwan SR 2 Austin Bruins Schwan SR 4 MN Magicians 18U Elite Schwan SR 5 Thunder Bay Kings 15U Schwan SR 7 Tri State Spartans 15U Schwan SR Green Giants 15U Schwan SR 8 MHA 15U Andover MN Magicians Open 16U Fogerty North MN Walleye 16U Fogerty South Green Giants 18U Schwan SR 3 Maryland Black Bears Schwan SR 1 MN Wilderness 18U Schwan SR 5 Gray Ducks 18U Schwan SR 7 Voyageurs 18U Schwan SR 6 Arizona Bobcats 15U Schwan SR 8 Corpus Christi IceRays Schwan SR 2 Lakers 16U Fogerty North MN Magicians Elite 16U Fogerty South Moose 18U Schwan SR 3 Lakers 18U Schwan SR 5 Loons 18U Schwan SR 7 Muskies 18U Schwan SR 6 Colo. Springs Tigers 15U Schwan SR 8 MN Magicians 18U Elite Fogerty North Janesville Jets 18U Fogerty South Team Alaska 15U Schwan SR 1 NJ Jr. Titans 15U Schwan SR 3 Blue Ox 15U Schwan SR 5 Green Giants 15U Schwan SR 7 Arizona Bobcats 15U Schwan SR 2 Florida Alliance 15U Schwan SR 6 Tri State Spartans 15U Schwan SR 8 Thunder Bay Kings 15U Schwan SR 4 NJ Jr. Titant 18U P/P Schwan SR 3 Voyageurs 18U Fogerty North Gray Ducks 18U Fogerty South Everett Silvertips Elite 15U Schwan SR 5 Colo. Springs Tigers 15U Schwan SR 7 Team Alaska 18U Schwan SR 6 Indy Fuel Schwan SR 8 Lone Star Brahmas Schwan SR 1 Northeast Generals Schwan SR 2 Topeka Pilots Schwan SR 4 NJ 87s 18U Schwan SR 5 Shattuck-St. Mary’s 18U Schwan SR 7 Team Illinois 18U Fogerty North Moose 18U Fogerty South MDHL 18U Schwan SR 6 MN Wilderness 18U Schwan SR 8 Maryland Black Bears Schwan SR 3 New Mexico Ice Wolves Schwan SR 1 Johnstown Tomahawks Schwan SR 2 Chippewa Steel Schwan SR 4 Loons 18U Fogerty North Compuware 18U Fogerty South Minnesota Blades 16U Schwan SR 5 MN Magicians Open 16U Schwan SR 7 Des Moines Jr. Bucs 16U Schwan SR 6 Lakers 16U Schwan SR 8 Green Giants 15U Andover Nashville Jr. Predators 18U Schwan SR 3 Des Moines Jr. Bucs 18U Fogerty North Muskies 18U Fogerty South MHA 16U Schwan SR 5 Tri State Spartans 16U Schwan SR 6 Green Giants 16U Schwan SR 8 Springfield Jr. Blues Schwan SR 1 MN Wilderness Schwan SR 2 St. Cloud Blizzard Schwan SR 4 CYA 18U Schwan SR 3 Omaha AAA 16U Schwan SR 5 Indy Fuel 16U Schwan SR 7 Moose 16U Schwan SR 6 MN Walleye 16U Schwan SR 8 Indy Fuel 15U Doug Woog Arena MHA 18U Schwan SR 3 Fairbanks Ice Dogs Schwan SR 1 Kenai River Brown Bears Schwan SR 2 Team North Dakota 16U Schwan SR 5 MN Magicians Elite 16U Schwan SR 7 Blue Ox 16U Schwan SR 6 MN Magicians Open 16U Schwan SR 8 Omaha AAA 18U Schwan SR 3 Green Giants 18U Schwan SR 1 Gray Ducks 18U Schwan SR 5 CYA 16U Schwan SR 7 Lakers 18U Schwan SR 2 Illinois HS Showcase 18U Schwan SR 6 Muskies 18U Schwan SR 8 Moose 18U Fogerty North MN Wilderness 18U Fogerty South MDHL 16U Schwan SR 1 Green Giants 15U Schwan SR 3 Team Alaska 15U Schwan SR 5 MHA 15U Schwan SR 7 Tri State Spartans 16U Schwan SR 8 Florida Alliance 15U Schwan SR 2 Everett Silvertips Elite 15U Schwan SR 4 NJ Jr. Titans 15U Schwan SR 6 Team Illinois 18U Schwan SR 3 Green Giants 18U Schwan SR 5 Des Moines Jr. Bucs 18U Schwan SR 7 NJ 87s 18U Fogerty North Voyageurs 18U Fogerty South Team North Dakota 16U Schwan SR 1

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Away Home Rink Team Maryland 18U MN Magicians 18U Elite Schwan SR 8 Everett Silvertips Elite 18U Team Alaska 18U Schwan SR 2 Meijer AAA 18U NJ Jr. Titans 18U P/P Schwan SR 4 Seacoast Spartans 18U Compuware 18U Schwan SR 6 Esmark Stars 18U Nashville Jr. Predators 18U Schwan SR 1 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U Omaha AAA 18U Schwan SR 3 Thunder Bay Kings 18U Loons 18U Schwan SR 5 Arizona Bobcats 18U Lakers 18U Fogerty North Portland Winterhawks 18U Muskies 18U Fogerty South Everett Silvertips Elite 16U Indy Fuel 16U Schwan SR 7 95 Giants 16U Blue Ox 16U Schwan SR 2 NJ Jr. Titans 16U Omaha AAA 16U Schwan SR 4 CarShield AAA 16U MHA 16U Schwan SR 6 Colo. Springs Tigers 16U Minnesota Blades 16U Schwan SR 8 Shattuck-St. Mary's 18U Illinois HS Showcase 18U Fogerty North

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Away Northstar Knights 18U Meijer AAA 16U Madison Capitols 16U Arizona Bobcats 16U Janesville Jets 16U CarShield AAA 18U Madison Capitols 18U Sioux Falls Power 18U Pilot Mound Buffaloes 18U MN Magicians 18U Open Gentry Galaxy 16U Sioux Falls Power 16U Polars 15U Loons 15U Lakers 15U

Home Janesville Jets 18U CYA 16U Lakers 16U MN Walleye 16U Des Moines Jr. Bucs 16U MHA 18U Indy Fuel 18U CYA 18U MDHL 18U Soo Indians 18U MN Magicians Elite 16U Green Giants 16U Blue Ox 15U Tri State Spartans 15U MN Walleye 15U

Rink Fogerty South Schwan SR 1 Schwan SR 3 Schwan SR 5 Schwan SR 7 Schwan SR 2 Schwan SR 4 Schwan SR 6 Schwan SR 8 Schwan SR 1 Schwan SR 3 Schwan SR 5 Schwan SR 2 Schwan SR 6 Schwan SR 8

Area Players in the NAHL Showcase Minnesota natives Name Zach Bauer Jack Powell Jordan Randall Jake Sibell Henry Welsch Charlie Glockner Ben Almquist Zach Anderson Zach Hansen Logan Olson Hunter Wilmes Patrick Wyers Blake Arneson Carl Fish Ethan Gauer George Grannis Will Hillman Austin Jouppi Dawson Klein Danny Magnuson Jake Olsen Hunter Olson Tim Piechowski Willy Stauber Ryan Ullan Grant Boldt Killian Kiecker-Olson Isaac Moberg Ethan Benz Adam Eisele Lucas Erickson Jack Johnston Cole Jungwirth Evan Junker Matt Koethe Mason Plante Seth Bergeron Zach Brydges Nate Clark Lewis Crosby Jon Howe Ryne Mohrman Nik Norman Danny Eckerline Nick Gonrowski Andrew Hicks Nick Michel Jackson Sabo Justin Daly Danny Fraga Jackson Hjelle Jack Kubitz Nick Latvala Cody Moline Laudon Poellinger Chase Robideau Michael Spinner Nate Thelen Kasyn Kruse Brendan Westbrook Max Borst Logan Kittelson Luke Mountain Braeden Bartoo

Pos. F D F G G G F F G D F F D D D F F F D D D F F D G G F F F F D F D D F F D F D F G D F D D D F F F G G D D F F F D D F F F F F F

Hometown Lakeville Alexandria Maple Grove Isanti Lakeville Minnetonka Victoria Apple Valley Chaska Rochester St. Peter Minnetonka Red Wing St. Paul Farmington Duluth Blaine Duluth Lakeville Sunfish Lake Lakeville Bemidji Eden Prairie Duluth Hibbing Blaine Andover St. Paul Chaska Lake Elmo Woodbury St. Paul Bloomington Elk River Minnetonka Marshall Minneapolis Woodbury Plymouth Edina Minnetonka Mounds View Maplewood Orono New Hope Minnetonka Waconia Rosemount Delano Wayzata Delano Orono Maple Grove North Branch La Crescent Andover Prior Lake Rogers Luverne Pine City Edina Burnsville Maplewood Maple Grove

Team Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeen Amarillo Austin Austin Austin Austin Austin Austin Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Bismarck Chippewa Chippewa Chippewa Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Jamestown Jamestown Jamestown Jamestown Jamestown Jamestown Jamestown Janesville Janesville Janesville Janesville Janesville Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Kenai River Lone Star Lone Star Maryland Maryland Maryland Minot

Owen Baumgartner Nikolai Charchenko Brennan Couet Will Crull Ben Garrity Matt Gellerman Tal Halliday Kyler Kleven Cole O’Connell Ryan Petersen Ryan Pogue Jack Westlund Erik Dahl Jake Hale Laz Kaebel Nick Lanigan Parker Larson Luc Laylin Brett Oberle Marko Reifenberger Jack Robbel T.J. Sagissor Jake Seitz Sasha Shogren Nathan Adrian Kade Bender Billy Bronson Christian Galatz Jacob Herter Sam High Blake Holmes Nate Horn Jonathan Jones Cameron Lantz Brendon McNamara Ryan Nelson Nathan Poolman Nikolai Rajala Gavin Rasmussen Dalton Saltness Brendan Sloth Dane Stoyanoff Jack Suchy Tyler Watkins Mitch Machlitt Cooper Anderson Keegan Langefels Creighton McMahon Joe Paradise Tom Paradise Brandt Pedersen Spencer Rudrud Jackson Wille Noel Parker Aaron Randazzo Carter Wagner Wyatt Thole Andrew Erwin Carson Jones Atticus Kelly Travis Allen Conner Couet Brock Draeger Adam Flammang Tom Gazich Austen Humphrey

D D D F G F D F F D F F D F D F D F D F G F F F F F D F F D D F F D F D D F F F D D F F F D D F F F F F F D G F F D F G G D D F F F

Owatonna Victoria St. Michael Minnetonka Rosemount South St. Paul Roseau Moorhead Moorhead Roseville Bemidji Alexandria Prior Lake Minneapolis Prior Lake Duluth Moorhead St. Michael Woodbury Hastings Bloomington Stillwater Mt. Iron Edina Roseau Esko Chaska Hibbing Hermantown Hermantown Apple Valley Elk River Duluth Coleraine Andover Cloquet Baudette Coleraine Cloquet Forest Lake Anoka Esko Orono Hermantown Maple Grove White Bear Lake Eden Prairie Blaine Mahtomedi Mahtomedi Darwin Eden Prairie Forest Lake St. Paul Alexandria Lino Lakes Mounds View Eden Prairie Eden Prairie St. Paul Circle Pines St. Michael Lakeville St. Michael Minnetonka Elk River

Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot Minot MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness New Jersey New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico Northeast Odessa Odessa Shreveport Springfield Springfield Springfield St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud

Landon Johnson A.J. Kittelson Ryan O’Neill Derek Roberts Ben Ward Kyler Yeo Caydon Meyer Zach Stejskal Jordan Strand

D F F F F F D G D

Little Falls Excelsior Roseville Champlin Annandale Woodbury Woodbury Cohasset Cottage Grove

St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud St. Cloud Topeka W-B/Scranton W-B/Scranton W-B/Scranton

Hometown Appleton Plover Appleton Mindoro Verona Sheboygan Madison Verona Madison Madison Erin Eau Claire Cottage Grove Hayward Fond du lac Milwaukee Superior Wausau Verona Pewaukee Menomonie Milwaukee Sun Prairie Mequon Muskego Green Bay Middleton Appleton Green Bay

Team Amarillo Austin Corpus Christi Chippewa Jamestown Jamestown Janesville Janesville Janesville Janesville Janesville Johnstown Kenai River Maryland Maine Maine Minot MN Magicians MN Magicians MN Magicians New Mexico Springfield Springfield St. Cloud St. Cloud Topeka Topeka Topeka W-B/Scranton

Hometown Bismarck Grand Forks Grand Forks Bismarck Fargo Grand Forks Grand Forks Grand Forks Grand Forks

Team Bismarck Bismarck Corpus Christi Janesville Minot Minot Minot MN Magicians New Mexico

Wisconsin natives Name Max Gutjahr Barrett Brooks Erik Bargholtz Jacob Dirks Mack Keryluk Marshall Walker Leo Bacallao Justin Engelkes Carter Hottmann Parker Lindauer Casey Roepke Dawson Schwengler Trey LaBarge Gavin Abric Simon Elliingson William Fenton Cayden Laurvick Josh Bohlin Jake Osiecki Colin Stein Keenan Johnson Andrew Malek Aaron Swanson Brady Bjork Ryan Green Hugh Anderson Drake Semrad Connor Zilisch Spencer Kring

Pos. G F F F F D F F F F D D F G F D F F F D D F F F F D D F D

North Dakota natives Name T.J. Irey Grant Johnson Nick Bucklin Nick Brown Jay Buchholz Hunter Bjorge Cole Hanson Lucas Kanta Brandon Holt

Pos. F F G F F D F F D

South Dakota natives Name Max Tobin

Pos. Hometown D Sioux Falls

Team New Mexico

Pos. Hometown G Waterloo G Cedar Rapids

Team Janesville Maine

Iowa natives Name Sam Metcalf Avery Sturtz

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INSIDE THE NAHL The NA impact

How the NAHL plays a pivotal role in the NCAA hockey landscape When it comes to players committing to play NCAA hockey while playing junior hockey, no one in North America and the United States does it better than the North American Hockey League.

That fact continues to reverberate throughout the hockey landscape in 2019 thanks to another record-breaking year of NCAA commitments as the NAHL continues to define itself as the League of Opportunity.

The impact the league, its 26 member teams, and 600+ players are currently making is having an impact Nationwide from Alaska to Maine.

350 NCAA commitments in a single season For the third straight season, the NAHL has gone over 300 NCAA commitments in a single-season. In 2019, the NAHL once again set a new single-season record as 350 players were committed to an NCAA school during the 2018-19 season. 230 of those commitments (66%) were to NCAA Division I schools.

It once again re-emphasizes that no other junior league in the world saw as many NCAA commitments for their players, while they were actually playing in the league.

“It is clear that our owners and coaches have made NCAA commitments their top priority and that is a core belief and goal among all 26 teams,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.

“Our owners are seeing the benefit of the time period we are in and it is all because we have made an investment in servicing the players. They see the numbers year in and year out and they know where the best places to play are. The proof is in the pudding and the results are there. It is exciting because we keep setting a new standard of excellence each season.”

“You look at the last six to seven years, and every year we hit this new number, and you start to wonder how we’re going to hit that number again,” continued Frankenfeld.

“I think it’s interesting when you peel that 350 back and you look at the 66 percent being Division I commitments. That means there are about 10 players on each team moving on to Division I annually. I think it is encouraging for players out there to know that half their team will earn an NCAA commitment, with the majority going Division I, in each and every season. The numbers are on their side.”

lieves the NAHL is what makes junior hockey great.

“I am a product of junior hockey and I like the substance that the players have. We like the way the NAHL operates and like the product. This league separates the contenders from the pretenders and the men from the boys. It shows you who truly loves the game and is in it for the long haul,” said Serratore. “NAHL players learn to deal with adversity. There is not a player in the league that hasn’t overcome some type of adversity. Those are the type of players we look for. They have no quit in them.”

Minnesota Wilderness forward Nate Horn (left), an Elk River, Minn. native, will play his college hockey at Air Force.

NAHL by the numbers in 2018-19 • 350 NCAA commitments in 2018-19 • 231 NCAA Division I commitments • Over 500 NAHL alumni played NCAA Division I hockey in 2018-19 • 32% of NCAA Division I freshmen in 201819 were NAHL alumni • 7 NAHL alumni were named as NCAA Division I All-Americans • 61 NAHL alumni played in the NHL in 2018-19 • Over 90 players with NAHL ties attended NHL Development Camps NAHL alumni thriving in the NCAA There are currently over 1,300 NAHL alumni currently playing in the NCAA, with 32% of NCAA Division I freshmen having played in the NAHL. In addition, some of the 60+ alumni that played in the National Hockey League this past season reads like a who’s-who of the sport.

Not only are the number of alumni that are playing in the NCAA commitment, but there are a continued number of players who are making an impact and defining excellence at both levels.

As a prime example, seven former NAHL players were named as NCAA Division I AllAmericans during the 2018-19 season. In addition, three of the five finalists for the Mike Richter Award, which is awarded to the top goaltender in NCAA Division I hockey, were alumni of the NAHL. NCAA Division I All-Americans: Blake Lizotte, St. Cloud State (NAHL, 2014-15), Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan (NAHL,

2013-14), Patrick Newell, St. Cloud State (NAHL, 2012-13), Hunter Shepard, Minnesota Duluth (NAHL, 2014-16), Andrew Shortridge, Quinnipiac (NAHL, 2014-15), Nico Sturm, Clarkson (NAHL, 2014-15), Josh Wilkins, Providence (NAHL, 2014-15) The back-to-back NCAA Division I National Champions, the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, had 11 NAHL alumni on their Championship roster this past season.

“Some of the most impactful players on our NCAA Championship teams came from the North American Hockey League,” said Scott Sandelin, head coach of Minnesota Duluth. “They all put in the hard work, time, and dedication it takes to become an NCAA Division I hockey player and helped us to win a couple of National Championships.

The NAHL is a league full of those players who have that little something extra that we coaches are looking for. I have a great deal of respect for everything the NAHL stands for. Players are well coached and the competition is at a very high level.”

The Air Force Falcons have the most NAHL alumni (24) on any NCAA Division I team.

Head Coach Frank Serratore, who was the keynote speaker at the 2019 NAHL Robertson Cup Dinner of Champions, be-

2019-20 NAHL College Commitments Aberdeen Wings Zach Aughe Pierson Brandon Amarillo Bulls Oliver Bezick Linus Udd Hellgren

Maine Air Force

Parker Lindauer Nicholas Nardella Casey Roepke

Michigan Tech RPI

Johnstown Tomahawks Spencer DenBeste Lake Superior State Adam Kolcon Air Froce

Austin Bruins Ben Almquist Barrett Brooks Bryan Huggins Carson Riddle Dante Sheriff Tiernan Shoudy

Wisconsin RPI Lake Superior State Western Michigan Mercyhurst Michigan State

Bismarck Bobcats George Grannis Grant Johnson Hunter Longhi Jacob Marti Adam Stacho Ryan Ullan

Clarkson Northern Michigan Harvard Air Force American Int’l Northern Michigan

Chippewa Steel Zane Demsey Jaden Grant

Michigan State Bowling Green

Corpus Christi Ice Rays Erik Bargholtz Michigan State Brandon Cimino Bentley Tyler Orban Robert Morris

Killian Kiecker-Olson, an Andover, Minn., native, is entering his second season with the Chippewa Steel.

Coast tto o coast oppor tunity xposure opportunity tunity,, e exposure and growth In 2019-20, the NAHL will continue to build upon their 45-year foundation for continued success, expanding the footprint of the league to 26 teams representing 16 states, with the addition of the Maine Nordiques (Lewiston, Maine) and New Mexico Ice Wolves (Albuquerque, New Mexico), allowing the league to continue to grow and truly become America’s only ‘national league’ when it comes to junior hockey.

“We have had a focus in the last 10-12 years to evolve our ownership, the coaches, and our markets in order to provide players the best junior development experience possible. The NAHL evolution during this time has allowed us to attract some of the best coaches and players in the world,” said Frankenfeld. “Back in 2007, we had 18 teams and just over 100 commitments, and today with the addition of Maine and New Mexico, we have 26 teams and over 330 NCAA commitments. The NAHL is where it is today because of our committed ownership, who all take a financial risk by providing players top-quality coaching, skill development and community-supported teams in stable markets, and one-of-a-kind events that provide unparalleled exposure.”

The Maine Nordiques will be one of two new teams to take the ice in the 2019-20 season. The Nordiques will play out of the Androscoggin Bank Colisée located in Lewiston, Maine and are owned by Darryl Antonacci, MD will be coached by Nolan

Fairbanks Ice Dogs Dylan Abbott Parker Brown Luke Ciolli

Minnesota State Air Force Army

Jamestown Rebels Nik Norman

Minnesota

Janesville Jets Justin Engelkes Max Itagaki

Bowling Green RPI

Northern Michigan Michigan Tech Wisconsin

Kenai River Brown Bears Porter Schachle Alaska Anchorage Lone Star Brahmas Joey Baez Sam Brennan Matt Guerra Eric Huss Stefan Miklakos Michal Stinil

Alabama Huntsville Air Force Bentley Army Army American Int’l

Maine Nordiques Connor Androlewicz

Maine

Maryland Black Bears Aden Bruich Reid Leibold Bryden Sinclair Wilmer Skoog Brayden Stannard Jackson Sterrett Garrett Szydlowski Jonathan Young

Clarkson RPI Maine Boston University Omaha UMass Lowell Western Michigan Merrimack

Minnesota Magicians Alaexander Aslandis Josh Bohlin Jake Hale Chris Konin Brett Oberle Tino Passarelli Jack Robbel

Providence Wisconsin Minnesota Duluth Army Minnesota Duluth Miami Lake Superior State

Minnesota Wilderness Eric Fawkes

RPI

Nate Horn

Air Force

Minot Minotauros Andranik Armstrong-Kingkade UMass Lowell

Christian Brune Dan Russell

Merrimack Michigan State

New Jersey Titans Matthew Cameron Kyle Jeffers Jake LaRusso Mitch Machlitt Brad Zona

Niagara American Int’l Colorado College Army Army

Northeast Generals Clark Kerner Jared Lambright Jack Ring Trevor Smith Jacob Zacharewicz

UMass-Lowell St. Lawrence New Hampshire Vermont Brown

Odessa Jackalopes Jack Conroy Aaron Randazzo Vilho Saariluoma Michael Sacco

Air Force St. Cloud State Bentley Army

Shreveport Mudbugs Maiszon Balboa Matt Weber

Air Force Bentley

Springfield Jr. Blues Caden Villegas

Union

St. Cloud Blizzard Brady Bjork

Notre Dame

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Jeff Bertrand Tyrone Bronte Lincoln Hatten Evan Orr Zach Stejskal Gabe Temple

Knights Penn State Bemidji State Army Michigan Tech Minnesota Duluth Michigan Tech

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INSIDE THE NAHL Howe (grandson of Gordie Howe).

“We are thrilled that the growth of the North American Hockey League is continuing in the East,” said Frankenfeld. “Our East Division has thrived and grown because there are a lot of players in the region that want to play the quality hockey the NAHL represents in front of all the NCAA programs in the East. Since the inception of the East Division four years ago, we have seen a rapid increase of players from the northeast playing in the NAHL and achieving an NCAA Division I opportunity.”

The New Mexico Ice Wolves will also be new to the NAHL in 2019-20 and are owned by media mogul Stan E. Hubbard. The team will play out of the Outpost Ice Arenas in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and have named former NAHL player Phil Fox as the team’s first head coach.

“As the NAHL continues to evolve, the growth of hockey in the South has played a large role in our league’s success and the addition of the Ice Wolves continues to solidify the footprint and add another strong community-based team. With the knowledge and backing of Mr. Hubbard, we are confident that the hockey fans in the City of Albuquerque and state of New Mexico will be supportive for long-term success of the team,” said Frankenfeld.

The recipe of success for the NAHL is simple and it starts with having the right ownership in the right markets. Thanks to 26 markets and communities that span from coast-to-coast and wall-to-wall, the stability and scope of the league has never been better. Owners are hiring the right coaches and allowing them to go to work in building high character and talented players.

Building on all that is the fact that the NAHL has taken great steps to enhance its social media and branding, staying on the cutting edge of technology for the 100% goal of more exposure for the players. It all makes the NAHL the premiere destination for players that want to earn an NCAA commitment.

Two-time NCAA Champion Hunter Shepard (Cohasset, Minn.) spent two seasons in the NAHL before heading to UMD.

“I think another thing that stands out is that our commitment numbers continue to rise because the level of play and talent is getting better each season,” said Frankenfeld. “There is a better and more balanced level of competition because the players are being educated and trained at a higher level. There also has been a collective effort to really emphasize and place a priority on player development and advancement.”

Growing the USA Hockey development ladder Earlier in 2019, USA Hockey and the North American Hockey League announced an enhanced long-term partnership agreement that will further improve the junior hockey development program in the United States.

“The North American Hockey League has been, and continues to be, an important part of the ladder of development in our country,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. “We’re excited about the future and look forward to continued collaboration with the league in all areas of

the game.”

As part of the enhanced partnership, USA Hockey will provide additional resources to the NAHL to continue to improve all facets of the league, including player development, coaching, officiating and overall visibility.

The NAHL is the only Tier II junior league within the USA Hockey landscape. Back in November, the NAHL, along with the Tier I USHL, reached a new and cooperative framework on player movement between the two leagues, The agreement between the two leagues promotes the Ladder of Development in junior hockey, and provides for greater developmental and advancement opportunities for players. Under the new agreement, USHL teams may automatically recall designated affiliate players, who are playing in the NAHL, without a trade form under certain conditions. The agreement also allows USHL teams to loan players to the NAHL on a temporary basis under certain conditions.

“We’ve been extremely proud of our role within USA Hockey. This announcement continues to move our sport forward in a very positive way,” said Mark Frankenfeld, com-

From the NAHL to NCAA Division I Player, Pos. Alex Adams, F Roman Ahcan, F Ryan Anderson, G Dan Bailey, D Sam Becker, D Koby Bender, F Josh Benson, G Jacob Berger, G Michael Bigelbach, D Drew Blackmun, F Taylor Brierly, D Andy Carroll, D Marcus Chorney, D Tyler Cline, F Matt Denman, D Jay Dickman, F Kevin Dineen, F Seamus Donohue, D Zach Driscoll, G Wyatt Ege, D Dillon Eichstadt, D Chase Ellingson, F Jon Flakne, G Dallas Gerads, F Hans Gorowsky, F Ryner Gorowsky, F Eric Gotz, D Will Hammer, F Darion Hanson, G Brian Hurley, D Justin Jallen, F Ian Janco, D Brock Kautz, G Jake Kielly, G Matt Koch, D Cole Koepke, F Travis Kothenbeutel, F Peter Krieger, F Zach LaValle, F Jarrett Lee, F Blake Lizotte, F Derek Lodermeier, F

NCAA Team Bemidji State Wisconsin North Dakota Air Force Maine Minnesota Duluth Sacred Heart Minnesota State Minnesota State Northeastern Union Minnesota State Quinnipiac Alaska Minnesota Bemidji State Army Michigan Tech Bemidji State Ohio State Bemidji State Alaska Colorado College Minnesota State Alabama Huntsville Bentley Michigan Tech St. Cloud State Union Clarkson Brown Bemidji State Minnesota Clarkson Air Force Minnesota Duluth Omaha Minnesota Duluth Miami Northern Michigan St. Cloud State Vermont

NAHL Team Minot Brookings MN Wilderness Wenatchee MN Magicians MN Wilderness Fairbanks Austin Janesville Aston MN Magicians Aberdeen Amarillo MN Wilderness MN Magicians Austin Coulee Region Wichita Falls Austin Fairbanks Aberdeen MN Wilderness Odessa Rio Grande Valley Fairbanks Fairbanks MN Wilderness MN Magicians Aston MN Wilderness Northeast Janesville MN Wilderness Austin Wichita Falls MN Wilderness Austin Aberdeen Janesville MN Magicians Minot Soo

Years in NAHL 2016-18 2016-17 2014-15 2014-15 2013-15 2015-16 2016-18 2015-16 2013-14 2015-17 2014-16 2016-17 2016-18 2013-16 2016-18 2012-14 2014-17 2016-17 2014-15 2013-14 2012-14 2015-16 2014-17 2013-15 2013-15 2014-16 2016-18 2014-17 2015-16 2015-16 2016-18 2012-15 2010-15 2014-15 2013-15 2015-16 2014-18 2012-13 2014-15 2016-18 2014-15 2013-14

Hometown Grand Rapids Savage Roseau St. Cloud Roseville Cloquet Stillwater Minnetonka Red Wing St. Paul East Grand Forks Northfield Hastings Blaine Prior Lake St. Paul Faribault North Oaks Apple Valley Elk River Bemidji Blaine Maple Plain Blaine Lino Lakes Lino Lakes Hermantown St. Cloud East Bethel Dellwood Woodbury Bloomington Rochester Eden Prairie Hastings Hermantown Sauk Rapids Oakdale Oakdale Hibbing Lindstrom Brooklyn Center

Player, Pos. Grant Loven, F Dylan Lubbesmeyer, G Reggie Lutz, F Benton Maass, D Alex Mehnert, D Spencer Meier, D Wes Michaud, F Dylan Mills, F Zach Mills, F Christian Mohs, F Cullen Munson, F Bauer Neudecker, F Eric Otto, F Josh Passolt, F Chase Perry, G Luke Perunovich, D Parker Revering, D Louie Roehl, D Darian Romanko, F Kobe Roth, F T.J. Samec, D Nolan Sawchuk, D Nolan Schaeffer, D Ian Scheid, D Alex Schilling, G Taylor Schneider, F John Schuldt, D Jalen Schulz, D Hunter Shepard, G Mitch Slattery, F John Snodgrass, F Peter Thome, G Gage Torrel, F Tyler Vold, D Luke Voltin, F Cole Weaver, G Jack Weiss, D Zach Yon, F Jensen Zerban, F David Zevnik, G Riese Zmolek, D

missioner and president of the NAHL. “The NAHL is where it is today because of our committed ownership and their focus on providing players top-quality coaching, skill development and community-supported teams in stable markets, and one-of-a-kind events that provide unparalleled exposure.”

That unique USA Hockey Ladder of Development path the NAHL has established also extends to the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) and North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL).

“Each year, NA3HL players earn more and more opportunity to advance on to the NAHL and no other Tier III league in the country sends more players on to the NAHL than the NA3HL. Thanks to some additional and recent development and exposure initiatives, advancement numbers have increased and we have provided an additional development path and enhanced experience for those players in the NA3HL,” said Frankenfeld. “The NA3HL enjoys all the same events that the NAHL does and has great owners and coaches. We all share in the common mission of creating an enhanced level of play and competition that is focused on a player’s development and advancement.”

The NA3HL saw 52 of its players either tendered or drafted to play in the NAHL for the 2019-20 season, while over 50+ plus NA3HL alumni played in the NAHL during the 2018-19 season. The NAPHL saw a record number of 49 players sign an NAHL tender for the 2019-20 season, and over a dozen more alumni were selected in the 2019 NAHL Draft. 80+ NAPHL alumni played in the NAHL this past season.

“We are in the business of serving our players and moving them onto college hockey. There are several different paths and ways to accomplish this under the USA Hockey Ladder of Development, but our family of leagues, inclusive of the NAHL, NA3HL, and NAPHL is playing a vital role in that development and those commitments,” said Frankenfeld.

(Minnesota natives, 2018-19)

NCAA Team Northern Michigan Robert Morris Minnesota State New Hampshire Air Force St. Cloud State Colorado College Niagara Niagara Miami Minnesota Alabama Huntsville American International Western Michigan RPI Providence American International Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Minnesota Duluth RPI UMass Lowell Robert Morris Minnesota State Air Force Bowling Green Omaha Omaha Minnesota Duluth Northern Michigan Colgate North Dakota Lake Superior State Bemidji State Northern Michigan Niagara Alaska North Dakota Air Force St. Cloud State Minnesota State

NAHL Team Minot Shreveport Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Minot Corpus Christi MN Wilderness MN Wilderness Minot Janesville Fairbanks MN Magicians Aberdeen Wenatchee Northeast Brookings MN Wilderness MN Wilderness MN Wilderness Brookings Minot Fairbanks Austin Austin Brookings MN Magcians Corpus Christi Bismarck MN Magicians Minot Aberdeen Alexandria MN Wilderness Minot MN Magicians Rio Grande Valley Bismarck Philadelphia Wichita Falls Austin

Years in NAHL 2017-18 2015-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2013-15 2016-17 2016-17 2014-16 2014-17 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2016-18 2015-18 2016-17 2013-15 2015-16 2013-16 2016-18 2014-18 2014-15 2016-18 2016-17 2014-15 2012-13 2014-16 2015-17 2014-15 2015-16 2011-12 2015-17 2013-14 2014-15 2013-15 2013-14 2016-18 2013-15 2014-15

Hometown East Grand Forks Burnsville Elk River Elk River Moorhead Sartell Esko Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Andover Edina St. Louis Park Burnsville Maple Grove Andover Edina Alexandria Eden Prairie Shoreview Warroad St. Paul Burnsville Marshall Coon Rapids Medina Lakeville Minnetonka Cambridge Grand Rapids Lino Lakes Eagan Minneapolis Monticello Andover Blaine Champlin Bloomington Roseau Elk River Lakeville Rochester

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continued from page 7 Lundeen added, “Parents didn’t get involved. For some reason, our parent group believed in Greg and let him do it.”

Peterson took it further and said, “Parents could relax and drop their kids off at the rink and go have fun. They had that trust where who is going to mess with Greg Trebil?”

Much of Trebil’s success came from a straightforward and consistent method.

“First and foremost, he laid out his expectations up-front very well,” Dan Trebil said. “He was pretty candid and pretty upfront with how he intended to operate the team, and when you lay the ground rules, it’s tough for anyone to criticize it.”

Trebil’s Squirt to Bantam teams maybe lost 10 games in a six-year period, including a stunning 53-1 season that saw his team lose 2-1 in the Bantam National Championship to St. Clair Shores (Mich.).

“Us kids bawled our heads off (after that loss) and he handled it better than any coach,” Lundeen said. “He said he was proud of us. We had a heck of a year and it may never happen again.”

Hillen added that Trebil’s conviction to his style yielded incredible results among scores of players. “He believed in what he was doing and his method worked. He had a lot of self confidence and he didn’t need approval from outside sources. He was winning and it worked out. He has had a lot of kids move on to the next level and the proof is in the pudding. Who can argue with that?”

Advocate Although Trebil was not a teacher in the classroom, he was a teacher on the rink and in life. For many of his players, they knew and felt how much he cared about them. Many stated that they were so happy that he took pride in their successes whether

Let’s Play Hockey they were on the ice or off the ice. As a coach, Trebil promoted his players and not himself.

“As a coach, he was somebody who was more proud of what his players accomplished later on than he was about anything else,” Dan Trebil said. “He would take his kids at Holy Angels out east and set up games against Shattuck. While he was doing that, he was finding out ways to get them in front of scouts and make sure they knew about the kids. When I think about someone I want to coach my kid, those are the things I would want. That is a big role, to be a proponent for the kid.”

For Trebil, being proud of his players was like being proud of his own as a father. He was not boastful and he took personal ownership in their development as players and people. Those are all his kids and still are.

Crowley noted that both he and Dan were members of the Ducks and it meant a lot to him that Greg was able to see them at times and begin to take pride in their efforts. It was unspoken, but it was felt.

“He had a huge impact in my hockey career and life,” Crowley. “I think he took a lot of pride in guys that played. He would never say it out loud, but I think he took some pride in guys, not only in hockey, but in life that did well and were married and had families and became good people in the real world. When you have a job, you have to be accountable and work hard and be a good teammate.

Those are things I learned from him.”

Players learned that hockey is a hardworking sport and that putting in the work will translate to being productive professionals, no matter what they chose to do. Trebil prepared them for their next steps in life and never lost touch with the fact that the wins may have been a byproduct of the process, but the end result was produced by the success, not of one but all.

“Work ethic and discipline,” Lundeen said. “I think that in hockey the discipline

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that we received can be translated on him being hard on guys, but this was about doing your job. It prepared every one of us for our post-hockey careers. Every one of us is successful and we are in all different walks of life. We owe that to our influences around us, and he was our greatest influence because we were with him so much.

Legacy Trebil’s legacy is realized in the players he coached from the youngest of ages through high school. Many players have coached at the high school level, including Joe Pankratz (Prior Lake), Cory Peterson (Hopkins), Jack Hillen (Holy Angels), Jon De St. Hubert (coached with Trebil at AHA), Billy Hengen (AHA), and of course scores of players such as Lundeen and Crowley at the youth level. Peterson said it isn’t by accident and that players want to give back if you “have that coach.”

It is no coincidence that the coaches mirror their former leader in a multitude of ways. For Peterson, it is the quiet and commanding respect.

“Believe it or not, I like the quiet part,” Peterson said. “If I am quiet, normally the kids know I am mad, but also by the looks I give. They have to be able to read you. You shouldn’t have to say a lot of stuff, especially during a game, but a look here, a look there, a tap on the back, a whisper here, a whisper there. That’s exactly what I took.

It’s not about calling kids out.”

Others, such as Crowley, long to have the chance to bounce ideas off Trebil.

“I would love to ask Greg what would he do here in this area or how would he teach this,” Crowley said. “I am learning, and coaching is different than playing. You have got to teach these kids, and he obviously knew how to do it.”

For the Trebil boys, having extra time to spend with their dad in the car rides and at the rink furthered their bond with with him

and represent childhood memories they will always look back on fondly.

“It was awesome in that I got to spend a ton of time with my dad,” Dan said. “I didn’t have him every year as he coached some of those guys every year. So I kind of got him every other year as a second-year player in Squirts, PeeWees and Bantams. It was great when I think back and obviously some of those memories are the best of my childhood. Driving to the games with him and the other guys on the team. It was very cool and very fortunate to spend as much time with him as I did.”

All of Trebil’s teams and parents were a family. Dan Trebil said it didn’t matter if it was Bloomington Jefferson youth hockey or the Academy of Holy Angels, his father took an immense amount of pride in his hockey family.

“Family is how he felt over there (at Holy Angels). He took a lot of pride in the school and everything he did, if it was on the ice or not.”

Kilpatrick summed it up best when saying what others may have not understood or known about Trebil but made him the great coach.

“I think he truly cared more than anything about his players and the team. He was so quiet, didn’t promote and was more behind the scenes, but he would have done anything for his 25 or 40 guys on the Holy Angels hockey team or the Bloomington hockey teams that he had his hands on.”

For the Trebil family, Greg was not only a husband and father, but a person who lived his life and coached in a dignified and classy way. While we were not able to hear from him directly, this reporter’s experience covering his teams dictates that Greg most likely would have deferred as to not self promote. In Greg’s life, that is not a problem as he has hundreds, if not thousands of kids and now adults that were impacted in ways he could never imagine.

Update NA3HL opens 2019-20 season It is that time of year! After five long months of waiting, the NA3HL is back as the league kicked off its 10th anniversary season. The 2019-20 NA3HL regular season began last weekend with seven games.

The NA3HL is entering its 10th anniversary season in 2019-20 and serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in Tier III junior hockey. It is one of only two USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III junior leagues.

No other league has had more movement and advanced more players onto play in the NAHL than the NA3HL. Thanks to additional and enhanced initiatives that were put in place this past season in cooperation with the NAHL, more players from the NA3HL play, practice, and earn NCAA Division I scholarships with the NAHL than any other league.

Earlier this summer, not only did 26 NA3HL players sign a tender to play in the NAHL for the 2019-20 season, but 26 more players were selected in the 2019 NAHL Draft.

The NA3HL also continues to make its mark and is one of the leaders in junior hockey with the advancement of players onto the NCAA. So far in 2019, the NA3HL has over 140+ college commitments, with almost 70% of those being NCAA commit-

ments. In addition, over 300 former NA3HL players are currently playing in the NCAA, and 13% of NCAA Division III freshmen this season previously played in the NA3HL.

Sorokin commits to UW-Stout The Rochester Grizzlies announced that Top Prospects forward and leading scorer Vladislav Sorokin has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Sorokin, 21, played last junior season with the Grizzlies, which was his only season in the NA3HL. The 5-10, 185-pound forward from St. Petersburg, Russia led the Grizzlies in scoring with 69 points (41 goals, 28 assists) in 41 games.

Sorokin had four hat tricks in the season, including one in three straight games. He also played in one game for the Austin Bruins (NAHL) last season. Sorokin was also selected to and played in the 2019 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament.

“I’m pretty excited. It’s my first year, especially in the U.S. For me, it’s going to be something new and I’m pretty excited for this,” said Sorokin. “I think they [the Grizzlies] did a really good job, especially [former Grizzlies] Coach [Mignone], he helped me with school. I’m looking forward to it and I’m very happy I played here last year.”

Sorokin will begin his college career with Wisconsin-Stout of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the 2019-20 season.

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Leading Scorers PLAYER Thomas Leibold Zac Bell Sean Hofstetter Connor Kennedy William Darling Dillan Bentley Tristan Trudel Kaleb Auchterlonie

TEAM ESE ESE STL LEA ESE PEO PEO ESE

P F F F F D F F F

GP 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2

G 3 5 3 3 2 1 1 0

A 5 1 1 1 2 3 3 4

PTS 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 4

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER William Darling Zach Eddington Ryan Payne Nick Pomerleau Trent Sylvester Sam Miller Teddy Valenti

TEAM ESE PEO MKE LEA WIL ESE LGB

P D D D D D D D

GP 2 2 3 1 1 2 2

G 2 1 1 0 0 0 0

A 2 2 1 2 2 2 2

PTS 4 3 2 2 2 2 2

Save Percentage • Regular Season PLAYER TEAM GPI Jaden Gardner PEO 1 Jason St. Pierre LEA 1 Cole Walter PEO 1 Luc Haggitt WIL 1 Joey Greilich MKE 2

MINS 60 60 60 65 120

W-L-OTL-SOL 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 0-0-0-1 0-2-0-0

GAA 0.00 2.00 1.00 3.69 5.00

SV% 1.000 .963 .958 .927 .912

Goals-Against Average • Regular Season PLAYER TEAM GPI Jaden Gardner PEO 1 Cole Walter PEO 1 Jason St. Pierre LEA 1 Brett Tome STL 1 Jacob Mitchell BZP 1 * bold indicates Minnesota native

MINS W-L-OTL-SOL SV% 60 1-0-0-0 1.000 60 1-0-0-0 .958 60 1-0-0-0 .963 60 1-0-0-0 .864 65 1-0-0-0 .886 * More stats on NA3HL.com

GAA 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.69

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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 coordinatir, 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) 7445566; 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.

SEPTEMBER 2019 6-8 Crookston, MN: American Crystal Sugar Beet Shootout, Boys 2008; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 13-15 Crookston, MN: American Crystal Sugar Beet Shootout, Boys 2009; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 13-15 La Crosse, WI: Three Rivers Pucks & Pints Adult Hockey Tournament, Adult 30+; Contact Katie Anderson at andersonfamily608@gmail.com or visit www.lacrossehockey.com/3riverspucksandpints 20-22 Crookston, MN: American Crystal Sugar Beet Shootout, Boys 2010/11; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 27-29 Crookston, MN: American Crystal Sugar Beet Shootout, Boys 2007; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com

OCTOBER 2019 11-13 Georgetown, ON: Halton Hills Best of the Best Tournament, Boys U8-U18, AAA, AA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@ weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 11-13 Halton Hills, ON: Best of the Best Hockey Tournament, U9-U16 AA & A; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com

25-27 Barrie, ON: Barrie Colts AAA Tournament, Boys U10-U18, AAA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 25-27 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A/AA Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 25-27 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee A/AA Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org

NOVEMBER 2019 1-3 Albertville, MN: Riverhawks Rumble; Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@ stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 1-3 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 1-3 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 1-3 Luverne, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 1-3 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA PeeWee B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com 7-10 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Sniper Classic, Bantam B2 & C, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 8-10 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Bantam A/AA; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 8-10 Faribault, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 8-10 Luverne, MN: Big South Conference Showcase, Bantam A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 8-10 Spring Lake Park, MN: Panther Classic, PeeWee A & B, Squirt A & B; Contact Michelle Rice at rice8247@yahoo.com or visit www.slpyha.org 14-17 Eden Prairie, MN: Season Premiere Kick Off, Girls 12U A & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 15-17 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam A; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 15-17 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 12U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 15-17 Crookston, MN: PeeWee A; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 15-17 Duluth, MN: Gales of November, PeeWee AA; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1959 or deyhchockey@gmail.com or visit duluthhockey.com 15-17 Duluth, MN: Tommy Williams Invitational, Bantam AA; Contact Troy Olson (218) 590-8448 or troyolson9@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com

15-17 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 15-17 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 12U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 15-17 Halton Hills, ON: Bradford Blue & Gold Classic, U9-U16, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 15-17 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.ighha.org 15-17 Mason City, IA: River City Rumble, Bantam/ Squirt; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 15-17 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 15-17 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, PeeWee B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 3307110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 15-17 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 21-24 Bloomington, MN: Winter Classic, Bantam AA/A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 21-24 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 22-24 Albertville, MN: Knights Joust, Bantam B2; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 22-24 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 22-24 Duluth, MN: Portman Thanksgiving Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Jason Thackeray (507) 3580509 or jasonthackeray80@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 22-24 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 22-24 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee B2; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 22-24 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam C; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 22-24 Hopkins, MN: 44th annual Hopkins Thanksgiving Tournament, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Allyson Ashley (763) 222-6724 or ally.lynae@live.com or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 22-24 Little Falls, MN: Girls 12U; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 22-24 Marshall, MN: Winter Cup, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 22-24 Moorhead, MN: Bantam B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 22-24 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Girls 12U B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@ yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net

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22-24 River Falls, WI: Ponytail Classic, Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 22-24 Roseau, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 22-24 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Stampede, PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 7696513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 22-24 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA PeeWee A Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com 22-24 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Bantam B1; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 23-24 Buffalo, MN: Squirt 3x3 Tournament, Squirt A, B1, B2 & C; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit buffalo.pucksystems2.com 27-1 Burnsville, MN: Burnsville Thanksgiving Tournament, Bantam A, PeeWee A, Squirt A; Contact tournaments@burnsvillehockey.com or visit www.blazehockey.com 29-30 Lakeville, MN: Turkey Cup, Mite Jamboree; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 29-1 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 29-1 Bemidji, MN: George Pelawa Memorial Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 29-1 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 29-1 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Bantam AA, B1 & C, PeeWee AA/A, B1 & C, Squirt A, B1 & C; Contact Ted Koeppl (763) 567-1045 or visit mvihockey.org 29-1 Brainerd, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 29-1 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt A; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@ breezypointresort.com or visit breezypointsports.com 29-1 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, PeeWee A, B & C; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 29-1 Brooklyn Park, MN: 37th annual Thanksgiving Pirate Classic, Bantam B, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Amanda Naylor (612) 619-2691 or tournamentdirector@nmyha.com or visit nmyha.com 29-1 Champlin, MN: Champlin Park Rebels Thanksgiving Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Rachel Ersbo at cpyhatournament@gmail.com or visit www.cpyha.com 29-1 Chaska/Victoria, MN: Brick City Classic, PeeWee C, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Beth Johnson (763) 772-4795 or bfjohnson5@gmail.com or visit www.cchockey.org 29-1 Clearwater, FL: Tampa Bay Jr. Lightning Thanksgiving on the Beach, Boys U8-U18, AAA, AA, A, B, AE, MD, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com

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www.stateofhockey.com 29-1 Crookston, MN: Squirt B; Contact (218) 4700423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 29-1 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 29-1 Eden Prairie, MN: First Test of the Best, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 29-1 Edina, MN: 15th Annual Tradition Cake Eater Classic, Girls 15U A, 15U B, 12U A, 12U B1, 12U B, 10U A , 10U B1 & 10U B; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 29-1 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Angels “A” Tournament, Girls 15U A, 12U A & 10U A; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 29-1 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee AA; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 29-1 Hopkins, MN: 44th annual Hopkins Thanksgiving Tournament, Bantam A, B1 & B2, PeeWee A, B2 & C, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Allyson Ashley (763) 2226724 or ally.lynae@live.com or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 29-1 Minneapolis, MN: 45th Annual Minneapolis Cup, Bantam B1, B2 & C, PeeWee B1, B2 & C, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Mark Gaffney (612) 219-7095 or mark.gaffney@comcast.net or visit mplshockey.com 29-1 Monticello, MN: Moose Cup, Squirt A; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org 29-1 Moorhead, MN: Girls 12U B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 29-1 Roseau, MN: Aaron Broten Bantam B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 29-1 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Girls 10U B; Contact Michelle Rodine (651) 253-4566 or marodine10@gmail.com or visit rosemounthockey.org 29-1 Somerset, WI: Jr. Gold B; Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 29-1 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Bantam A Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com

DECEMBER 2019 5-8 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A, B1 & B2; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 2533089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 5-8 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Face Off, PeeWee B2 & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 5-8 Prior Lake, MN: Faceoff at the Lake, Girls 12U A & B; Contact Aaron Wollenberg at awollenberg@metlife.com or visit www.plsha.com 5-8 West St. Paul, MN: Salute to Hockey, Squirt A, B & B1; Contact Todd Rohrer (612) 860-8390 or todd.rohrer@comcast.net or visit www.sibleyareahockey.org 6-8 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 6-8 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 10U A & 10U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 6-8 Apple Valley, MN: Valkyrie Lightning Tournament, Girls 10U B1; Contact Kanan Suzuya at ksuzuya@eastviewhockey.net or Tony Maurer at tmaurer@eastviewhockey.net or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 6-8 Austin, MN: Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 6-8 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 6-8 Brainerd, MN: Battle for the Axe, Bantam AA; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 6-8 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Bantam B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com

6-8 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Bantam A & B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 6-8 Cloquet, MN: Squirt A; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 6-8 Coleraine, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 6-8 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Squirt C; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 6-8 Crookston, MN: Girls 15U A; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 6-8 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 6-8 Duluth, MN: Spirit of Duluth, Jr. Gold A, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Visit www.duluthhockey.com 6-8 Eveleth, MN: 34th annual Sam Lopresti Bantam A Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 6-8 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Faceoff, PeeWee A & B; Contact Chuck Hale (701) 799-3612 or chale@ ecisystems.com or visit www.fargoangelshockey.org 6-8 Faribault, MN: Girls 10U & 12U; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 6-8 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Angels “B” Tournament, Girls 15U B, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 6-8 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee B1; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 6-8 Hermantown, MN: Girls 15U A & 12U A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 6-8 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 6-8 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam B1 & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 6-8 Hutchinson, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com

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6-8 La Crescent, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 6-8 Lakeville, MN: Prowler Classic, Jr. Gold 16U; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 6-8 Little Falls, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 6-8 Mankato, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 6-8 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Lucas Decker Ultimate Showdown, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 6-8 Moorhead, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 6-8 Moose Lake, MN: Bantam B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 6-8 New Hope, MN: 9th Annual New Hope Classic, PeeWee B2, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 6-8 New Richmond, WI: Joe Swanda Memorial, Squirt B1 (WI B) & B2 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 6-8 New Ulm, MN: Squirt A & B2; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 6-8 Owatonna, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 6-8 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Fire on Ice, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 6-8 Richmond, MN: Squirt C; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 6-8 River Falls, WI: BlackCat Classic, Girls 14U; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 6-8 Rochester, MN: Squirt A; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com

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6-8 Rogers, MN: Rogers Bardown Classic, Squirt B; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 296-3957 or visit www.rogershockey.com 6-8 Roseau, MN: Center Ice Club Bantam A/AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 6-8 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Squirt C; Contact Michelle Rodine (651) 253-4566 or marodine10@gmail.com or visit www.rosemounthockey.org 6-8 Siren, WI: Girls 14U/15U (MN B/WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 6-8 Somerset, WI: Bantam B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 6-8 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 6-8 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 7 Walker, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Nate Gustafson at nwgustaf@hotmail.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 7-8 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 8 Walker, MN: Mini Mite Jamboree; Contact Nate Gustafson at nwgustaf@hotmail.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 12-15 New Richmond, WI: Ryan Olson Memorial, PeeWee A (WI A) & B1 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 12-15 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Girls 10U A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 13-15 Albert Lea, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B & Squirt C; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org

Tournament Calendar 13-15 Amery, WI: Bantam B (WI 3A/2B/1C); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@ yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 13-15 Apple Valley, MN: Squirt A; Contact Kyle Clouteir (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@ applevalleyhockey.com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com 13-15 Austin, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Bemidji, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 13-15 Bemidji, MN: Girls 10U A; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 13-15 Brainerd, MN: Squirt A; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 13-15 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 13-15 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Jr. Gold B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 13-15 Cloquet, MN: Squirt B; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 13-15 Coleraine, MN: Dean Rajala Memorial, PeeWee A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 13-15 Crookston, MN: Squirt A; Contact (218) 4700423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 13-15 Devils Lake, ND: Darren Linde Memorial Bantam Tournament, Bantam B & B1; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 13-15 Duluth, MN: Glen Avon Head of the Lakes Classic, Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Brad Orn (612) 963-8700 or born@northshoretitle.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 13-15 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 12U A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 13-15 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, PeeWee B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A); Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com

13-15 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, PeeWee 2B/4A; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 13-15 Hermantown, MN: Squirt B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 13-15 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Squirt B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 13-15 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 13-15 Hutchinson, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 13-15 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Bantam B1 & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.ighha.org 13-15 Marshall, MN: Battle at the Baron, Bantam A/B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 13-15 Moorhead, MN: Squirt A & B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 13-15 Moose Lake, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 13-15 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit mayrasports.com 13-15 New Ulm, MN: PeeWee A & B2; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Squirt B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 13-15 Owatonna, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 13-15 Paynesville, MN: Squirt B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 13-15 Richmond, MN: Squirt A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 13-15 River Falls, WI: Mite Holiday Extravaganza; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com

www.stateofhockey.com 13-15 Rochester, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Roseau, MN: Neal Broten Squirt B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 13-15 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 13-15 Siren, WI: Jr. Golb B (WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 13-15 Somerset, WI: PeeWee B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 13-15 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, Squirt B & C; Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit sspyha.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 13-15 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Bantam A; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Thief River Falls, MN: Old Arena Classic, Squirt B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 13-15 Two Harbors, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 13-15 Virginia, MN: Queen City Classic, Bantam B2; Contact Naomi Ranisate at vaha.reg@gmail.com or visit virginiabluedevilhockey.com 13-15 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 13-15 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Squirt A & B; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 13-15 Worthington, MN: Squirt A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 14 La Crescent, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com

www.stateofhockey.com 14-15 Mason City, IA: Mite Jamboree; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 14-15 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Bantam B; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 19-22 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Shootout, Squirt A, B1 & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 20-22 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 10U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 20-22 Duluth, MN: Lake Superior Classic, Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 2131959 or deyhchockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 20-22 Forest Lake, MN: FlakeJam Mite Tournament; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 20-22 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 15U A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 20-22 Hermantown, MN: Squirt A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 20-22 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 20-22 Luverne, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 20-22 Proctor, MN: Squirt B; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 20-22 Rochester, MN: Squirt B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 20-22 Roseau, MN: Paul Broten PeeWee A/AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 20-22 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Girls 14U, 12U & 10U B; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 20-22 Two Harbors, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org

Tournament Calendar 21 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 21-22 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 27-29 Bemidji, MN: Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament, PeeWee AA/A; Contact John Carlson at jcarlson@paulbunyan.net or visit www.paulbunyanhockey.com 27-29 Bloomington, MN: PeeWee Showdown, PeeWee A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 27-29 Brainerd, MN: Mite & Girls 8U Jamboree; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 27-29 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee A; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 27-29 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Squirt B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 27-29 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee B2; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 27-29 Eveleth, MN: Kirja Kishel Memorial Tournament. Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 27-29 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B1; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 27-29 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee A/AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 27-29 Hermantown, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 27-29 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Squirt Extravaganza, Squirt A, B, B2 & C; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 27-29 Moorhead, MN: Junior Gold B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 27-29 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Jr. Gold B; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 27-29 Worthington, MN: Bantam A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com

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27-30 Hespeler, ON: 53rd annual Hespeler Olympics, U9-U16, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 27-1 Edina, MN: 51st Annual Tradition Invitational Tournament, Bantam AA, A & B1, PeeWee AA, A & B1; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 28 Apple Valley, MN: South of the River Showdown, Mites; Contact Kyle Clouteir (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@applevalleyhockey.com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com

JANUARY 2020 2-5 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, PeeWee A/AA, B1, B2 & C; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 253-3089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 2-5 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Girls 15U A, 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Ted Koeppl (763) 567-1045 or visit mvihockey.org 2-5 Eden Prairie, MN: Border Battle, Jr. Gold B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 2-5 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 3-5 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam B & Bantam B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 3-5 Bemidji, MN: Squirt C; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 3-5 Brainerd, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 3-5 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 12U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com

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3-5 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, PeeWee A/AA; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 3-5 Crookston, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 3-5 Devils Lake, ND: Cobblestone Inn Holiday Squirt Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 3-5 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B, PeeWee B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 3-5 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam B2; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 3-5 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 3-5 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 3-5 Hutchinson, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 3-5 Lakeville, MN: Squirt B Showdown; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@ gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 3-5 Luverne, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 3-5 Mankato, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 3-5 Moorhead, MN: Girls 15U A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 3-5 New Richmond, WI: Tiger Winter Classic, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 3-5 New Ulm, MN: Bantam B2 & PeeWee C; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 3-5 Paynesville, MN: Bantam A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com

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3-5 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Freeze, Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 3-5 Roseau, MN: Stan Ostby Bantam A/AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 3-5 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Jason Vega (612) 321-1734 or shakohockey08@gmail.com or visit www.shakopeehockey.com 3-5 Siren, WI: Squirt C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 3-5 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, Bantam B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 3307110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 3-5 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Ice Breaker Tournament, Squirt B & C; Visit www.stpaulcapitalshockey.com 3-5 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, PeeWee A; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 3-5 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 3-5 Two Harbors, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 4-5 Amery, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 4-5 Isanti, MN: Ruckus on the Rum, Squirt B; Contact JP Wright (763) 444-6432 or isantiicearena@ gmail.com or visit www.cambridgeisantihockey.org 4-5 Monticello, MN: Wild Moose Jamboree, Mite A/B/C; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org 4-5 Moose Lake, MN: Mite 1 & 2 Jamboree; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 4-5 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, PeeWee A; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 9-12 Bloomington, MN: Spartan Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact bahatourneys@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 9-12 Edina, MN: 43rd Annual John E. Reimann Tournament, Jr. Gold B & 16U; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ ourtournaments 9-12 New Richmond, WI: Kittel/Parin POW/MIA Memorial, Bantam A and B2 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 10-12 Albert Lea, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 10-12 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 12U A & 12U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 10-12 Brainerd, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 10-12 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 10-12 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Mite A & B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 10-12 Cloquet, MN: Bantam AA/A; Visit www.cloquethockey.org

Tournament Calendar 10-12 Crookston, MN: Bantam B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 10-12 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 10-12 Duluth, MN: DAHA Mid-Winter Classic, Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact Jason Watt (218) 7288000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 10-12 Duluth, MN: Duluth Heights Squirt Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Zak Ranzak (218) 626-7717 or zak@teamsters346.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 10-12 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, PeeWee B1 & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 10-12 Faribault, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 10-12 Fergus Falls, MN: Squirt B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 10-12 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 10-12 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Bantam B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A); Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 10-12 Hermantown, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 10-12 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 10-12 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, PeeWee A & B2; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 10-12 Inver Grove Heights, MN: PeeWee B2 & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.ighha.org 10-12 La Crescent, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 10-12 Little Falls, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 10-12 Luverne, MN: Squirt A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 10-12 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Winter Face-Off Classic, PeeWee A & B1; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 10-12 Mason City, IA: Collins Tournament, PeeWee/Squirt; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 10-12 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee AA & A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 10-12 Owatonna, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 10-12 Paynesville, MN: Bantam B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 10-12 Proctor, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 10-12 Richmond, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com

10-12 Rochester, MN: Bantam A; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 10-12 Roseau, MN: Dave Wensloff Squirt A Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 10-12 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, Squirt B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@ gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 10-12 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 10-12 Somerset, WI: Squirt B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 10-12 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Peewee B1; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 10-12 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt C; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 11-12 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Termite Jamboree; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 11-12 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Squirt A; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 16-19 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, Bantam A/AA, B1 & B2; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 253-3089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 16-19 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 17-19 Albert Lea, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Albertville, MN: Knights Joust, PeeWee B2; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 17-19 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam AA/A & PeeWee AA/A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 17-19 Apple Valley, MN: Play for Patrick Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Kanan Suzuya at ksuzuya@eastviewhockey.net or Tony Maurer at tmaurer@eastviewhockey.net or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 17-19 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 17-19 Brainerd, MN: Squirt C; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 17-19 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 17-19 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Girls 19U B & 14U B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 17-19 Brooklyn Park, MN: 37th annual January Pirate Classic, PeeWee B & C; Contact Amanda Naylor (612) 619-2691 or tournamentdirector@nmyha.com or visit www.nmyha.com 17-19 Buffalo, MN: Jr. Gold B & 16U; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@ buffalohockey.net or visit buffalo.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Cloquet, MN: Bantam B2; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 17-19 Coleraine, MN: Buzz Guyer Memorial, Bantam A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org

www.stateofhockey.com 17-19 Crookston, MN: PeeWee B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 17-19 Devils Lake, ND: PeeWee A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 17-19 Duluth, MN: Gary Morgan Park Squirt Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Wade Backstrom (218) 3102514 or backs1175@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 17-19 Duluth, MN: St. Luke’s Icebreaker Invitational, Girls 15U A & B, 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Clarke Coole (218) 590-0703 or icebreakertournament@ gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 17-19 Eveleth, MN: 33rd annual John Mariucci PeeWee A Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 17-19 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam B1 & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 17-19 Fergus Falls, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 17-19 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Girls 15U A; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 17-19 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Squirt Classic, Squirt A, B1 & B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 7870316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 17-19 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 17-19 Hermantown, MN: Bantam A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 17-19 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam B2; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 17-19 Hudson, WI: Raider Cup, Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 17-19 Lino Lakes, MN: Centennial Boys Chill Classic, Junior Gold 16; Contacy Kath Gould (651) 216-5768 or kgould.cyha@gmail.com or visit www.centennialhockey.org 17-19 Mankato, MN: PeeWee B2 & Squirt A; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 17-19 Marshall, MN: Prairie Shootout, PeeWee A/ B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 17-19 Moorhead, MN: Squirt C; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 17-19 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Squirt B2; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@ yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 17-19 New Hope, MN: Knockdown at New Hope, Girls 12U B, 10U B1 & B2; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 17-19 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, PeeWee B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@ yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 17-19 Paynesville, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 17-19 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Jr. Gold Invitational, Jr. Gold A; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org

www.stateofhockey.com 17-19 Proctor, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 17-19 Richmond, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 17-19 River Falls, WI: PeeWee B (A WI) & C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 17-19 Rochester, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Rogers, MN: Rogers Bardown Classic, PeeWee AA/A; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 2963957 or visit www.rogershockey.com 17-19 Roseau, MN: Dick Johnson PeeWee A/AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 17-19 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, PeeWee B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 17-19 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 17-19 Siren, WI: PeeWee C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 17-19 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit sspyha.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Round-Up, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 17-19 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Bantam B; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Thief River Falls, MN: Squirt A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 17-19 Winona, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com

Tournament Calendar 17-20 Clearwater Beach, FL: Tampa Bay Jr. Lightning - MLK Invitational Tournament, U10-U18, AA, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 18 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 18-19 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.ighha.org 18-19 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Squirt B; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 22-26 Bloomington, MN: Cupid Classic, Girls 15U B, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact bahatourneys@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 23-25 St. Paul, MN: 61st Annual Langford Park Winter Classic Outdoor Squirt C Tournament; Contact Scott Hamilton (651) 329-8609 or scotth@langfordparkhockey.com or visit www.langfordparkhockey.com 23-26 Eden Prairie, MN: Winter Classic, Bantam A & C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 23-26 Stillwater, MN: 17th Annual Skate for the Roses, Girls 15U A, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact Cari McGlynn (952) 484-7252 or carimcglynn@ yahoo.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 23-26 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 24-26 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 24-26 Austin, MN: PeeWee A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Bemidji, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 24-26 Brainerd, MN: Girls 10U B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com

24-26 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 10U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 24-26 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Jr. Gold A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 24-26 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee AA/A; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 24-26 Crookston, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 24-26 Duluth, MN: Portman Skate on the Edge, Squirt B; Contact Shawn Roed (218) 730-6365 or roedwarrior13@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 24-26 Duluth, MN: Woodland Outdoor Classic, Squirt B; Contact Dace Pearce (218) 349-0866 or maximjd@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 24-26 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 24-26 Fergus Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 24-26 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 24-26 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B1; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 24-26 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Squirt A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 24-26 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Girls 14U & 12U; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 24-26 Hutchinson, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 24-26 Lakeville, MN: Panther Classic, PeeWee B1; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 24-26 Little Falls, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com

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24-26 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic, Girls 12U B & B2; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 24-26 Minneapolis, MN: Winter Storm Tournament, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Ken Madden at kmadden5336@gmail.com or visit www.mplshockey.com 24-26 Monticello, MN: Iceberg Classic, Squirt B1 & C; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org 24-26 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Bantam B2 & PeeWee B2; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 3905790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 24-26 New Richmond, WI: Cally Briggs Memorial, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 24-26 New Ulm, MN: Squirt C; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Owatonna, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 24-26 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Classic, Jr. Gold B & 16; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 24-26 Proctor, MN: Bantam A; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 24-26 Richmond, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 24-26 River Falls, WI: Squirt B (A WI) & C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 24-26 Rochester, MN: Shannon Cup, Girls 15U A, 12U B, 10U A & B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Roseau, MN: Jon Wensloff PeeWee B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com

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24-26 Silver Bay, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 24-26 Superior, WI: Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic, Adult Men & Women; Visit www.greatlakespondhockey.com 24-26 Thief River Falls, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 24-26 Two Harbors, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 24-26 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, PeeWee B1; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 24-26 Worthington, MN: Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 25 Sauk Centre, MN: SCM Mite Jamboree; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 25-26 Coleraine, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 25-26 Faribault, MN: Mite; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 25-26 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Girls 8U/6U Jamboree; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 25-26 Moose Lake, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 26 Sauk Centre, MN: SCM Mighty Mite Jamboree; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 26 Winona, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B2 & Squirt A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 31-2 Austin, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 31-2 Brainerd, MN: Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 31-2 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B1; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@ breezypointresort.com or visit breezypointsports.com 31-2 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Girls 19U A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 31-2 Cloquet, MN: Girls 10U B; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 31-2 Coleraine, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 31-2 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Girls 12U B; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 31-2 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com

Tournament Calendar 31-2 Duluth, MN: Zenith City Invitational, Bantam B2 & PeeWee B2; Contact Clare Markley (218) 260-6292 or markleyclare@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 31-2 Eveleth, MN: 9th annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Squirt B Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 31-2 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, Girls 15U; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 31-2 Faribault, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 31-2 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Jr. Gold B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 31-2 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 31-2 La Crescent, MN: Squirt B; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 31-2 Luverne, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@ hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 31-2 Mankato, MN: Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 31-2 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic, Girls 10U B & B2; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 31-2 Marshall, MN: Squadron Classic, Squirt A/ B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 31-2 New Ulm, MN: Girls 10U B & 12U B; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Paynesville, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 31-2 Proctor, MN: Bantam B; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 31-2 Roseau, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 31-2 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, Bantam B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 31-2 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Jr. Gold B; Contact Jason Vega (612) 321-1734 or shakohockey08@gmail.com or visit www.shakopeehockey.com 31-2 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 31-2 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 31-2 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Bantam B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com 31-2 Waseca, MN: Tracy Rae Jevning 12U/10U Tournament; Contact whatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 31-2 Winona, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com

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FEBRUARY 2020 1-2 Moose Lake, MN: Squirt B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 1-2 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 10 U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 5-9 Edina, MN: 35th Annual Bob O’Connor Tournament, Bantam B2 & C, PeeWee B2 & C, Squirt A, B1, B2 & C; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 6-8 New Ulm, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 6-9 Eden Prairie, MN: Prelude to the Playoffs, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 6-9 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Girls 12U A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 7-9 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt C; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 7-9 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 7-9 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Squirt A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 7-9 Cloquet, MN: Girls 12U B; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 7-9 Coleraine, MN: “Misky” Memorial, Squirt B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 7-9 Detroit Lakes, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 7-9 Devils Lake, ND: John & Pat Olsen Memorial Squirt Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 7-9 Duluth, MN/Superior, WI: Twin Ports Jr. Gold B Tournament; Contact Jason Watt (218) 728-8000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 7-9 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 7-9 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 7-9 Hermantown, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 7-9 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Mite & Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 7-9 Lakeville, MN: Cougar Classic, Bantam B1; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@ gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 7-9 Luverne, MN: Squirt B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com

7-9 Mason City, IA: J2K Tournament, Bantam/ PeeWee; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 7-9 Moorhead, MN: Girls 12U A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 7-9 New Hope, MN: 33rd annual New Hope Invitational, Bantam A, PeeWee A, Squirt A; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@ comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 7-9 River Falls, WI: Bantam C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 7-9 Siren, WI: Bantam C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 7-9 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Girls 10U & 12U Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 4520185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com 7-9 Worthington, MN: PeeWee A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 8-9 Hudson, WI: Girls U8 Jamboree; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 8-9 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Squirt B & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.ighha.org 8-9 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 8-9 Waseca, MN: Al Kunz Memorial Mite Jambroee; Contact whatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 13-16 Fargo, ND: Squirt International B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 13-16 Somerset, WI: Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16; Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@ icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 13-16 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Jr. Gold A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 14-16 Amery, WI: PeeWee B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 14-16 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 14-16 Cloquet, MN: Mite Jamboree; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 14-19 Cloquet, MN: Girls 8U Jamboree; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 14-16 Duluth, MN: Northern Blades of Steel, Squirt B; Contact Lynden Medlin (218) 343-5030 or congdonparkhockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 14-16 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Madness, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 14-16 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Squirt B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A) & Squirt 2B/4A; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 14-16 Hermantown, MN: Mite 1 Jamboree; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 14-16 River Falls, WI: Bantam B (A WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 14-16 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Squirt B; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com

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www.stateofhockey.com 14-16 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Squirt A & B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www.warroadhockey.com 15-16 Alexandria, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 15-16 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam A; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 15-16 New Richmond, WI: Mite Invitational; Contact Wendy Melchert at mitehockey_nr@yahoo.com or visit www.nryha.net 20-23 Fargo, ND: Squirt International B1; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 21-23 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 21-23 Devils Lake, ND: Mikal Wakefield Memorial Mite Jamboree, Mite A, B & C; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 21-23 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Meltdown, Girls 10U A & B1; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 21-23 Eveleth, MN: 24th annual Nick Vincent Memorial Mite Jamboree; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 21-23 Faribault, MN: Squirt C; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 21-23 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 10U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 21-23 Hermantown, MN: Mite 2 Jamboree; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 21-23 Moorhead, MN: Bantam C & PeeWee C; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 21-23 Owatonna, MN: Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 17-19 Siren, WI: Jr. Gold B (WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 21-23 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Mite 2; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 21-23 Virginia, MN: Eric Marwick Squirt B Tournament; Contact Naomi Ranisate at vaha.reg@gmail.com or visit virginiabluedevilhockey.com 21-23 Winona, MN: PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com 22-23 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 27-1 Fargo, ND: Squirt International A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 28-1 Amery, WI: Squirt B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 28-1 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 29-1 Coleraine, MN: Darrell Leen Memorial, MiniMite Jamboree; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 3600157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 29-1 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, 8U Mite; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com

MARCH 2020 7-8 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 13-15 Marshall, MN: Tiger Classic, Mites/MiniMites; Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 13-15 New Richmond, WI: Senior Men’s (no check), Open & Over 35-40; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 13-15 River Falls, WI: Mites Shamrock Shootout; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 13-15 Worthington, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 20-22 River Falls, WI: Fat Boys, 40+; Contact Doug Black at ddblack@vector1776.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 27-29 Barrie, ON: Barrie Colts Novice AAA Tournament, U8, AAA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 7025701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 27-29 Superior, WI: The Gilby Senior Hockey Tournament; Adult Men; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com

MAY 2020 22-24 Duluth, MN: MN Female Elite Prospects Tournament, Girls 16U & U19; Contact Kevin Mudrak (218) 522-1375 or kmudrak@yahoo.com or visit www.mnfemalehockey.com

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 No portion of the tournament calendar may be copied, reproduced or transmitted without written permission from Let’s Play Hockey and its publisher.

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Let’s Play Hockey Rankings

HS BOYS AA FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

EDINA Eden Prairie Blaine St. Thomas Academy Minnetonka Andover Maple Grove Duluth East White Bear Lake Rosemount Moorhead Benilde-St. Margaret’s Chaska Hill-Murray Brainerd Roseau Wayzata Eagan Buffalo Blake

HS BOYS A FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

BANT AM AA BANTAM FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

OSSEO/MAPLE GROVE Chaska/Chanhassen Edina Prior Lake/Savage Wayzata Moorhead Lakeville South Stillwater Eden Prairie St. Paul Capitals Centennial Champlin Park Sibley Roseau Grand Rapids Rosemount Minnetonka Lakeville North Andover Elk River

MAHTOMEDI St.Thomas Academy Hill-Murray Stillwater Black Centennial Black Edina Minnetonka Blue Blaine Duluth East Lakeville

HS GIRLS AA FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

BANT AM A BANTAM FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

JUNIOR GOLD 16U FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL Greenway Mahtomedi Hermantown Totino-Grace East Grand Forks Alexandria Thief River Falls Warroad Delano Orono Sartell-St. Stephen Monticello Marshall Duluth Denfeld Minnesota River Mankato East/Loyola North Branch Northfield Virginia/MIB

WARROAD Osseo/Maple Grove Rogers Duluth Denfeld Edina Delano Dodge County Hastings Tartan Minnetonka Litchfield/D-C Mounds View/Irondale Cottage Grove Owatonna Alexandria East Grand Forks Anoka Bloomington Jefferson Wayzata Chisago Lakes

MINNETONKA Edina Wayzata Stillwater White Bear Lake

EDINA Blake Brainerd/Little Falls Andover Forest Lake Maple Grove Wayzata Eden Prairie North Wright County Minnetonka Roseau Hill-Murray Elk River/Zimmerman Eagan Grand Rapids/Greenway Lakeville North Cretin-Derham Hall Benilde-St. Margaret’s East Ridge Shakopee

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BANT AM B1 BANTAM FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

GIRLS 19U FINAL 1 2 3 4 5

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EDINA GREEN Rogers OMGHA Black Prior Lake/Savage Rochester Red Sibley Wayzata Stillwater Black Cloquet Purple Mahtomedi Cambridge-Isanti Morris/Benson Minnetonka Hutchinson St. Cloud Red Two Harbors Roseville Champlin Park Alexandria Cottage Grove

JUNIOR GOLD A FINAL

JUNIOR GOLD B FINAL

BRECK Warroad Proctor/Hermantown Mound Westonka Thief River Falls Fergus Falls Rochester Lourdes South St. Paul East Grand Forks Duluth Marshall Cloquet-Esko-Carlton St. Paul United Alexandria Minneapolis Hutchinson Mahtomedi Delano/Rockford Hibbing/Chisholm Simley Mankato East/Loyola

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MINNETONKA Edina Eden Prairie Wayzata St. Louis Park Stillwater St. Thomas Academy White Bear Lake Eagan Osseo/Maple Grove

PEEWEE AA FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

GIRLS 15U A FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

HS GIRLS A FINAL

EDINA GREEN 1 Minnetonka Black 2 Proctor/Hermantown 3 Andover 4 5 Wayzata Blue Eagan 6 Anoka/Rogers/Elk River 7 Alexandria 8 Osseo/Maple Grove 9 10 North Wright County

EDEN PRAIRIE Woodbury Chaska/Chanhassen Minnetonka Edina Stillwater Osseo/Maple Grove Roseau Wayzata Duluth East Moorhead Hermantown Prior Lake/Savage Andover Mahtomedi Champlin Park Centennial Rochester Rosemount White Bear Lake

GIRLS 15U B FINAL

PEEWEE A FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

ORONO Edina East Grand Forks Chaska/Chanhassen Mounds View/Irondale Warroad Rogers Alexandria Luverne Northfield Minneapolis Sibley Spring Lake Park Greenway Sartell Armstrong/Cooper Hastings St. Paul Capitals Owatonna Thief River Falls

PEEWEE B1 FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

GIRLS 12U A FINAL

1 BUFFALO 2 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye 3 Hastings 4 Bloomington Anoka/Rogers/Elk River 5 6 Mahtomedi 7 Edina 8 OMGHA Black 9 OMGHA White 10 Minnetonka

EDINA GREEN Minnetonka Duluth Moorhead Stillwater Black Andover Orono/Westonka Black St. Paul/Roseville North Wright County Lakeville

CENTENNIAL Rosemount Edina Green Elk River Duluth Minnetonka Black Minnetonka Blue Wayzata Edina White Buffalo

ORONO Eden Prairie Chaska/Chanhassen Stillwater OMGHA Black Winona La Crescent Mahtomedi Edina Green Moorhead Black Prior Lake/Savage Navy Edina White Bagley Woodbury Royal Eastview St. Cloud Red Ely St. Francis/North Branch St. Paul Capitals Inver Grove Heights

GIRLS 12U B FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

MOOSE LAKE Mankato Willmar Cloquet Woodbury Royal Red Wing New Prague New Ulm/Sleepy Eye Minnetonka Black Alexandria

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The original Minnesota Wild Adult League and the biggest adult hockey league in the state. Enjoy everything that comes from playing at the largest ice arena in the world.

Fall League starts in September 2019 Winter League starts in January 2020

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LEARN TO SKATE Take your first steps into the world of skating today!

Whether you’ve never been on skates or just want to advance your skills on the ice this development program is for you.

We offer classes year round for all ages and skills.

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