Hockey Fans, This Is Not Your Typical Draft Night Get ready for one of the most unique hockey events Minnesota has ever seen. On Friday, November 13, the Rescue Me Hockey Draft Party takes over the Blaine Super Rink Welcome Center, kicking off an unforgettable weekend of hockey, entertainment, and support for Minnesota’s First Responders. This […]
State Fire Marshal cites overheated electrical equipment as cause of March 21 fire by Bryan Zollman, Let’s Play Hockey The house fire that claimed the lives of hockey journalist Jessi Pierce and her three children has been ruled accidental and electrical in nature by the State Fire Marshal. State and local fire officials discussed their […]
Scott Bloom became a state tournament legend in ’85 and ’86 By Bryan Zollman, Let’s Play Hockey (COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE SANDERS) Many great players play in the state high school hockey tournament. Few become heroes. Even fewer become icons. Scott Bloom was certainly the former, and now, with his sudden passing at age […]
The longtime manager reflects on his time at Minnesota’s largest hockey facility If you’ve been around hockey in Minnesota the past three decades, you have probably stepped foot inside the Super Rink in Blaine. And if you’ve stepped foot in the Super Rink, you’ve probably seen or met Pete Carlson. Carlson retired earlier this year […]
Michaela Bahl Earns MSHSL Girls Hockey Official of the Year Honor The MSHSL Girls Hockey Official of the Year Award recognizes the dedication of officials who help make the game possible. This year, that honor belongs to St. Paul referee Michaela Bahl. By Robert Brent There are countless ways we recognize greatness in athletes in […]
Järfälla’s 10-day tour of Minnesota brought full-circle meaning for David Landes and Dan Nyberg, whose own high school exchange experience more than 30 years ago helped inspire the trip. When the Twin Cities hosted the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, the tournament served as a celebration of elite youth hockey. Future NHL stars took the […]
On Tuesday, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and Minnesota Hockey announced a first-of-its-kind partnership. 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. “It’s a perfect fit to partner with Minnesota Hockey, and we are excited […]
New England native Scott Crowder adds USPHC to pond hockey pedigree by Bryan Zollman, Let’s Play Hockey There’s a new pond hockey chief in town and his name is Scott Crowder. Crowder, a native of New England, who has run pond hockey tournaments in New Hampshire since 2010, purchased the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships this past summer. […]
Pressure Makes Diamonds: The Slow Burn Path by T.R. Holler, Let’s Play Hockey Contributor THE SLOW BURNER When obvious top tier talent tallies record-breaking stats everybody knows who they are – but to find the hidden gem of an asset look no further than the ‘slow burn player’. Immediate scoring and stats are […]
The State of Our State of the Game By T.R. Holler – LPH Contributor Any discerning sports fan, dedicated athlete, or player parent knows how difficult it is to realize the dream of playing sport as a professional. Natural talent, genetics, extreme hard work, and dedication are mere prelude to uncontrollable variables of timing and […]
