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 […]
MINNESOTA WILD RE-SIGNS DEFENSEMAN CALEN ADDISON SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Calen Addison to a one-year, $825,000 contract. Addison, 23 (4/11/00), recorded 29 points (3-26=29), including 18 power-play points, in 62 games for Minnesota last season. He set a new single-season franchise record […]
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 […]
By Bryan Zollman – Let’s Play Hockey Publisher Henry Boucha’s unique talent and story made him a Minnesota hockey treasure The State of Hockey is in mourning as they have lost one of their most beloved members. Henry Boucha, a dynamic force on the ice and a soft-spoken, kind-hearted soul off it, died Monday at […]
Draft lottery awards Minnesota the first overall pick TORONTO, ON (September 1, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the results of a draft lottery conducted to establish the order of selection for the inaugural PWHL Draft, scheduled for September 18, 2023. Minnesota has been awarded the first overall pick, followed by Toronto, Boston, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
