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2026-2027 MINNESOTA HOCKEY SEASON PRIMER // 21 Photo / James Butler, Minnesota Hockey COACHES CORNER CALENDAR Learn more here: usahockey.com/coaching-continuingeducation All USA Hockey coaches must complete the appropriate coaching education requirements to be eligible to coach. Requirements include USA Hockey registration, background screening, SafeSport training, age-specific education and the appropriate Coaching Education Program (CEP) clinic. Coaching education doesn't stop when you complete your certification. USA Hockey offers continuing education opportunities covering areas such as teaching, leadership, technical and tactical development, safety and player development. USA Hockey has launched a new Learning Management System (LMS), now called the USA Hockey Learning Center. This upgraded system is designed to simplify and centralize the coaching education process. With a single sign-on (SSO), coaches will now access everything in one place, certification clinics, age-specific modules, SafeSport training, background screening, and continuing education credits. This will serve as a one-stop shop for all of your coaching needs. The redesigned platform is mobile-friendly, easier to navigate, and automatically tracks your progress toward certification. To get started, visit the USA Hockey Learning Center at lms.usahockeylearningcenter.com. Additional clinics may be added throughout the season. Don't wait until December. Clinics are first come first served, so check your coaching profile early and register for the level you need. CLINICS FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON WILL BE LISTED BELOW AS THEY ARE MADE AVAIL ABLE Clinics will be posted online July 15, 2026 September 15, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 15, 2026 October 1, 2026 November 15, 2026 November 1, 2026 December 15, 2026 For clinics held through 2026–27 COACHING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS KEEP LEARNING YOUR COACHING CHECKLIST: • Register with USA Hockey • Complete your background screening • Complete SafeSport training • Complete the required age-specific module(s) • Complete the appropriate CEP clinic • Check your coaching profile for your current certification level Important: Coaches must complete their required CEP clinic by December 15 each season. NOV. 2, 2026 MSHSL Girls' Hockey Starts NOV. 16, 2026 MSHSL Boys' Hockey Starts JAN. 29-31, 2027 Hockey Day Minnesota - Brainerd FEB. 27, 2027 Girls State High School Hockey Tourney - Grand Casino Arena MAR. 5-7, 2027 Try Hockey For Free Day - Various Sites MAR. 5-7, 2027 MN Hockey Region Tournaments - Various Sites MAR. 10-13, 2027 Boys State High School Hockey Tourney - Grand Casino Arena MAR. 17-APR. 4, 2027 USA Hockey National Championships MAR. 19-21, 2027 MN Hockey State Tournaments MAR. 22, 2027 2027 CCM High Performance Tryouts Begin APR. 16-25, 2027 CCM High Performance Spring Festivals