The State of Hockey’s heart is left heavy after the unexpected loss of a beloved Warroad hockey coach. Michael Tveit, 37, a husband and father of three passed away in his sleep on July 21st. Tveit served as an assistant coach for the Warroad Boys Hockey team alongside longtime friend Jay Hardwick. “Michael was a […]
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. […]
Follmer is happy to return to home to take the Stars to the next level as hockey program continues to grow VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN (August 16, 2023) – Gentry Academy, an accredited school for students in grades 5-12, announced today, it has hired Kyle Follmer as the school’s new boys’ hockey coach. Follmer, who played high school […]
by Jackson Boline Let’s Play Hockey Contributor The IRA (Itasca Recreation Association) Civic Center in Grand Rapids, MN. is one of the most historic arenas in the state of Minnesota. The arena has two sheets of ice, which host the Grand Rapids Boys and Girls Youth Hockey Association, home of the Thunderhawks. The High School […]
by Jackson Boline Let’s Play Hockey Contributor The city of Alexandria is close to adding a fourth sheet of ice on the west side of the Runestone Community Center, attached to the “West Rink.” This $20 Million project has been in the works for the past 14 years. “We have about $11.2 million committed through […]
Robby Grendahl takes over as Wadena-Deer Creek Head Coach By Jackson Boline The Wadena-Deer Creek boy’s hockey team has a new leader behind the bench after Scott Woods decided to step down after seven years as the Wolverine’s head coach. Robby Grendahl is stepping in after being alongside Woods for his tenure as an assistant […]
By Mark Lichtenfeld Most people reading this column could care less about the nuances of officiating. What they really want is to peruse the OS analysis about various issues and important matters which will help them and/or their kids negotiate their respective ways to successful careers. This is where OS excels. By utilizing the finer […]
