The national champion
@UMDMensHockey
roster includes 17 Minnesota natives. At least one player from the State of Hockey has now won an NCAA title in 19 of the last 20 years (147 total Minnesotans).
A statue of Mark Pavelich was unveiled and ribbon cutting ceremony held today in Sauk Centre, MN where “The Ranch” will open to help serve hockey players struggling with mental illness. Some of his former 1980 teammates and other past NHLers attended. Stay tuned for more details.
Nine Hill-Murray Hockey players, through an attorney, are in the process of filing a lawsuit in district court against the Minnesota State High School League regarding their participation in the state hockey tournament.
Congratulations to Brynn DuLac of Minnetonka on winning Senior Goalie of the Year Award and Peyton Hemp of Andover for winning the Ms. Hockey Award.
@mnwild
@playtruehockey
Congratulations to the Andover Huskies on winning their 1st title in school history! They defeated Maple Grove with a 6-5 win in 2OT in the Boys Class AA Championship Game this evening.
Devastating news from out East. Our collective hearts go out the Balkind Family, Teddy’s teammates, coaches, teachers, classmates, and friends. At the end of the day we are one big hockey family. Coast to coast. We share a passion for the game. It connects us all.
Includes 10 Minnesotans:
Joey Anderson (Roseville)
Mikey Anderson (Roseville)
Kieffer Bellows (Edina)
Ryan Lindgren (Mpls)
Casey Mittelstadt (EP)
Jake Oettinger (Lakeville)
Scott Perunovich (Hibbing)
Ryan Poehling (Lakeville)
Dylan Samberg (Hermantown)
F Riley Tufte (Ham Lake)
Six of the eight teams in the AA tourney were not there last year. Seven of the eight were not the top seed in their section:
1AA: Rochester Century JM
#2
2AA: Chanhassen
#2
3AA: Cretin-Derham Hall
#5
4AA: White Bear Lake
#2
5AA: Centennial
#2
6AA: Edina
#2
7AA: Grand Rapids
#1
Mr. Hockey finalists:
Ben Almquist, Holy Family
George Grannis, Duluth Marshall
Demetrios Koumontzis, Edina
Luke LaMaster, Duluth East
Luke Loheit, Minnetonka
Lucas McGregor, Centennial
Carter Randklev, Moorhead
Colin Schmidt, Wayzata
Sammy Walker, Edina
Garret Worth, Duluth East
It's the
#Gold
for the U.S. and Minnesota natives Hannah Brandt, Dani Cameranesi, Gigi Marvin, Sidney Morin, Kelly Pannek, Maddie Rooney and Lee Stecklein after a 3-2 shootout win over Canada. First gold medal for the U.S. women since 1998.
The top 10 semifinalists for Ms. Hockey have been named (listed alphabetically) :
The list will be narrowed to five finalists in this week's issue of Let's Play Hockey. The Ms. Hockey Banquet is Sunday, Feb. 23.
You were born to be hockey players—every one of you, and you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!
You were born to be hockey players—every one of you, and you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!
Congratulations to Breck’s Olivia Mobley who was named Ms. Hockey today. Congratulations to North Wright County’s Anna LaRose for being named Senior Goalie of the Year.
Congratulations to Gustavus on their first D3 National Title. It took 3 overtimes but they did it. What an accomplishment. The State of Hockey is proud of you
@GustiesWHockey
2024 Boys Hockey State Tournament
@ElkRiverBLC
head coach Ben Gustafson on his team.
“None of these kids at any level before this season had a winning record, this year’s group came together and committed to something greater than themselves. As a alumni and their coach I’m
Bloomington Jefferson coach Mike Ryan's life was taken way too soon. Josh Levine was his assistant coach and reflects on the life of "Coach Mike" and of the legacy he left behind.
29 current NHL players also played in the state tournament:
Anderson
Bjugstad
Braun
Cullen
Fogarty
Forbort
Gardiner
Guentzel
Hendricks
Holl
Johnson
Kloos
Leddy
Lee
McDonagh
Mittelstadt
Nelson
Niskanen
Oshie
Pionk
Prosser
Rau
Schmidt
Seeler
Skjei
Stalock
Toninato
Welinski
Wheeler
The State of Hockey is in mourning. Prayers to the Motzko Family and all families involved who are going through devastating heartbreak. Sending love, strength and prayers.
Former Ms. Hockey winner and Red Wing native and No. 1 overall pick in the PWHL draft Taylor Heise wins the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award after netting five goals and adding three assists to help lead
@PWHL_Minnesota
to the first-ever PWHL Championship and the Walter Cup.
Owatonna head coach Dave Fromm has passed away at the age of 54. Fromm was a impact to hockey communities in Minnesota and Colorado for over 30 years.
Fromm is a former standout goaltender for Minneapolis Roosevelt.
Rest in peace Dave
Let's Play Hockey and the
@MGHCA1
is proud to honor the legacy of Jori Jones by naming the Senior Goalie of the Year Award in her honor.
@RMG_Hockey
@GustiesWHockey
The field is set for the 2019 State Girls HS Hockey Tournament
AA
Farmington
Minnetonka
East Ridge
White Bear Lake
Maple Grove
Edina
Andover
Brainerd/LittleFalls
A
Rochester Lourdes
Mound Westonka
Mankato East/Loyola
St. Paul United
Breck
Fergus Falls
Proctor/Hermantown
Warroad
It's the first day of practice for nearly 120 Minnesota high school boys' hockey teams today. The road to
#TheTourney18
begins next Wednesday with 3 games currently scheduled.
Five finalists for Ms. Hockey have been named.
Congratulations to Ella Boerger (Andover), Ellah Hause (Hill-Murray), Suzy Higuchi (Blake), Lauren O'Hara (Centennial/Spring Lake Park) and Kamryn Van Batavia (Luverne). The winner will be announced next Sunday.
The 10 semifinalists for the Ms. Hockey Award have been announced. Congratulations to:
Lindzi Avar - Minnetonka
Addie Bowlby - Lakeville North
Josie St. Martin - Stillwater
Bella Shipley - Maple Grove
Kendra Distad - Minnetonka
Ayla Puppe - Northfield
Chloe Boreen - Hill-Murray
Our thoughts are with former UMD Bulldog and Hibbing, Minn. native, Adam Johnson following his injury tonight with the Nottingham Panthers.
We also send our thoughts to his family, friends and teammates.
The top 10 semifinalists for the coveted Ms. Hockey Award have been announced. A great crop of young players chosen from a great crop of senior talent in this year's 2022 class. Congrats to the players and their programs. Five finalists released Feb. 18.
34 Minnesotans have now won the
#StanleyCup
a total of 45 times. Matt Niskanen (Virginia, MN/
@UMDMensHockey
) and T.J. Oshie (Warroad, MN/
@UNDmhockey
) will have their names added to the Cup.
Unbelievably sad and tragic news about Adam Johnson’s injury.
Johnson was a 2013 graduate of Hibbing High School and played at the a University of Minnesota Duluth. He played 13 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins and was in his first season with Nottingham. He was 29.
The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night.
Former Luverne Cardinal Jaxon Nelson scores two crucial goals for the Gophers including the go-ahead tally as Minnesota takes down Omaha 3-2 and advances to the second round to face Boston University.
#CawlidgeHawkey
Former
@MHDHockeyHub
/
@SCSUHUSKIES_MH
/
@mnwild
F Matt Cullen announces his retirement. He finishes his career with totals of 266-465--731 in 1,516 NHL games. His 1,516 games rank second only to Chris Chelios among American-born players.
10 Semifinalists named for Ms. Hockey Award. Senior Goalie of the Year semifinalists will be announced tomorrow. Congrats to these 10 gals who emerged in a strong class of 2023 players.
Six finalists have been named for the annual
Reed Larson Award, presented by Let's Play Hockey to the state's top senior defenseman.
🏒Owen Buesgens - Chanhassen
@chanbhok
🏒Barrett Dexheimer - Edina
@EHShornetsnest
🏒Hawke Huff - Wayzata
@WHS_boyshockey
🏒Ryan Lund -
RIP to Mark Sertich. 1939 Duluth Denfeld graduate. Served in World War II. Guinness Book of World Record Holder for oldest hockey player. He was still playing three times a week until recently at age 99!!. What a legend.
#sticktapsforsertich
Congratulations to
@WBLHS_Hockey
and
@cdhhockey
on their state tourney berths. Cretin-Derham Hall returns for their third straight and sixth overall. White Bear Lake making first trip since 2019 and 21st overall.
📸Mike Thill
Four women's hockey players for Gustavus were in a car crash yesterday resulting the tragic loss of Jori Jones. Our deepest condolences go out to the Jones' family and Roseville & Gustavus hockey communities. Please keep the Jones family and all those injured in your thoughts.
Includes 14 Minnesota natives:
Hannah Brandt
Sydney Brodt
Emily Brown
Dani Cameranesi
Taylor Heise
Gigi Marvin
Sidney Morin
Kelly Pannek
Emma Polusny
Maddie Rooney
Sophia Shaver
Lee Stecklein
Madeline Wethington
Grace Zumwinkle
“I believe that playing for something bigger than yourself and trying to get your best friends and school to the state tournament is what makes the sport of hockey so amazing." - Blake Biondi
More on his decision to stay and play with his buddies here:
The
#StanleyCupFinals
will include 5 Minnesotans:
Vegas - Nate Schmidt (St. Cloud)
Washington - Travis Boyd (Hopkins), Shane Gersich (Chaska), Matt Niskanen (Virginia), T.J. Oshie (Warroad)
10 Semifinalists named for Senior Goalie of the Year Award. The finalists will be named Feb. 18 with the winner named Feb. 26 at the annual Ms. Hockey Banquet. Congrats to these 10 netminders!
Condolences to the family of Tom Kurvers. Not only was he a great hockey player, he was a terrific person, friend, and wonderful family man. Truly one of Minnesota’s finest. He will be missed tremendously in the hockey community and by anyone who had the fortune to know him.
Boys Class AA Quarterfinal
FINAL
Prior Lake 6,
#2
Cretin-Derham Hall 0
A historic five goal game from Mr. Hockey finalist Alex Bump sends unseeded Prior Lake into the semifinal round!
In front of a pro-Bulldog crowd of 18,303 in St. Paul,
@UMDMensHockey
captured its second national title, edging Notre Dame 2-1. The Bulldogs got goals from Minnesotans Karson Kuhlman and Jared Thomas to claim the NCAA title after first winning it all 7 years ago on the same ice.
2019 Ms. Hockey Madeline Wethington (
@therealBGH
) and Senior Goalie of the Year Calla Frank (
@WBLGirlsHockey
) will make the "Let's Play Hockey" announcement at tonight's
#mnwild
game.
Congratulations to Eden Prairie, Mn. native Nick Leddy on reaching 1,000 NHL Games. Leddy is the only player to win the Mr. Hockey award, State High School Championship, a Stanley Cup and play in 1K games.
📸: LPH photo by
@jackson_boline
Congratulations to Kam Hendrickson of
@chanbhok
who helped lead the Storm all the way to the state championship game on winning the Frank Brimsek Award as the state's top goaltender. Hendrickson finished the season with a 23-6-0 record, 1.01 goals against average and a .951 save
Congratulations to
@andoverhshockey
on their first title. Also congrats to
@MGCrimsonHockey
. What a display of everything that makes the state tournament the best state tournament in the country. All coaches, players, kids, parents and fans from both teams should be proud.
The 10 Semifinalists for the Senior Goalie of the Year Award have been announced. Finalists named Monday, Winner announced April 6. Congrats to all 10 girls!