THE BIG PICTURE
USA HOCKE Y:
USA Hockey is the national governing body of
hockey in the United States. USA Hockey is
responsible for the development and education
programs for players, coaches and officials;
determining Select, National and Olympic
Teams, and developing policies and procedures.
usahockey.com
MINNESOTA HOCKE Y:
Minnesota Hockey, an af f iliate of US A
Hockey, has been the governing body of
youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and
the premier developer of hockey player s in
the state since 19 47.
minnesotahockey.org
MINNESOTA HOCKE Y
COMMUNIT Y-BASED
ASSOCIATIONS:
Minnesota Hockey is comprised of approxi-
mately 14 5 community-based associations
that ser ve as the base of hockey in Minnesota.
Minnesota Hockey 's community-based struc
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ture is considered to be the premier youth
hockey model in the United States!
CORPORATE
PARTNERS
Thank you to all of our corporate partners for
their support as it plays a critical role in the
continued success of Minnesota Hockey!
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majority of players tr y the spor t . By increasing the number of
players at the 8U age level, Minnesota Hockey associations are
positively impacting the 9 to 14 age groups, thus supplementing
long-term grow th and success.
The future of the State of Hockey continues to look bright as
more and more associations and families are taking advantage
of grow th initiatives provided by USA Hockey, Minnesota
Hockey and the Minnesota Wild including the USA Hockey Hat
Trick Grow th Challenge, Tr y Hockey For Free Days, the Little
Wild Learn to Play program, the Minnesota Wild's Hockey is for
Me program, the Dick 's Spor ting Goods Gear Up Minnesota
Equipment Grant program, Minnesota Hockey 's Pass the
Puck Grants, the New Family Mentor Program and many other
programs that are unique to individual associations.
In April, Minnesota Hockey awarded the Dick 's Spor ting Goods
Grow the Game awards to the Eagan and Proctor youth hockey
associations. T his award is given to communities that have
shown consistent grow th while implementing unique recruiting
and retention initiatives.
Associations that are interested in learning about new ways
to increase participation should reach out to the Minnesota
Hockey membership development committee by emailing
info@minnesotahockey.org or calling 651-602-5727.
