12 Players from State of Hockey selected in PWHL draft It didn’t come as too much of a surprise when Minnesota chose Taylor Heise with the No. 1 overall pick in the PWHL draft held Monday, Sept. 18 in Toronto. The draft is the first for the new league, which was formed this […]
Remembering Jori by Bryan Zollman When hearts break together, they mend together. That is the hope of the Roseville and Gustavus hockey communities as they deal with the sudden loss of one of their own. Jori Jones, 19, was traveling with teammates when they were involved in a two-vehicle accident Aug. 20. Jones did […]
In the State of Hockey, few career journeys are as compelling as that of Nick Michel, a resilient player hailing from Holy Family Catholic. Michel grew up in Waconia, Minn., but played most of his High School hockey with Holy Family Catholic. Nick was lucky enough to play alongside his twin brother Jack Michel […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Garrett Hendrickson, who has served on the coaching staff for Augsburg University men’s hockey teams that have qualified for the NCAA Division III national tournament each of the last two seasons, has been named the program’s new head coach, it was announced on Friday. Hendrickson served as a full-time assistant coach for the […]
The changes seen in youth hockey over a generation have been significant. Social media, early specialization, personalized instruction, endless offseason teams and training opportunities, along with more involved parents, have created a climate whose effect on young athletes psychological development is still being understood. Expectations are different, as is training, both in hours spent and […]
The Greatest Show on Ice begins on Wednesday, Sept. 13th at the Super Rink in Blaine, MN DALLAS, TEXAS – The 20th annual North American Hockey League (NAHL) Showcase is just two weeks away and will be held from September 13-16, 2023, at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. All 32 NAHL teams will play between […]
Mankato, Minn. — Minnesota State Men’s Hockey Coach Luke Strand has announced the signing of ten student-athletes joining the Maverick men’s hockey program this upcoming season. The signings consist of six players from the state of Minnesota. “We are excited to announce a class of players that will bring our lineup a balance of experience, ability and competitiveness. […]
by Jackson Boline Let’s Play Hockey Contributor In the year 1993, the ‘new’ Mariucci Arena was opened, seating over 10,000 spectators for Gopher Men’s hockey. A staple of Minnesota Gopher hockey for the past 30 years has been the Olympic-sized 100’ x 200’ rink, which is 15 feet wider than the traditional NHL size. This […]
The board of directors of the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame has selected three candidates for induction into the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame in September 2023. Karyn Bye, from Hudson; Sis Paulsen from Stoughton; and Terry Watkins from Menomonie, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Eagle […]
By Jackson Boline A single professional women’s hockey league could finally be on the horizon in North America. After years of division between two leagues, it looks as if one league will soon be a reality. The Professional Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association (PWHPA) announced a merger […]
