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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
