2027 Mr. Hockey Hopefuls
This list serves as a starting point for the 2027 Mr. Hockey conversation. As always, it will remain fluid and continue to evolve throughout the offseason as players develop, roles change, and new names emerge….
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Brandon Mickelson Named 2025–26 MN Hockey Life Player of the Year
Elite production from the blueline is rare, Brandon Mickelson made it routine this season. Mickelson, the standout blue liner for the Moorhead Spuds, has been named the 2025–26 MN Hockey Life High School Hockey Player…
Owen Ryan Named 2025–26 MN Hockey Life Goalie of the Year
Some seasons announce a player’s arrival. Owen Ryan’s did that, and more. The freshman goaltender for the St. Thomas Academy Cadets has been voted the 2025–26 MN Hockey Life Goalie of the Year, an honor…
RJ Thompson Named 2025–26 MN Hockey Life Rising Star
It didn’t take long for RJ Thompson to prove he belonged. The 2010-born forward for the Eden Prairie Eagles has been named the 2025–26 MN Hockey Life Rising Star, awarded annually to the top freshman…
Grand Rapids Surging Into St. Paul
On December 20, Grand Rapids sat at 2-7-1; searching, inconsistent, and trying to define its identity. Since that point, something flipped. The Thunderhawks closed the regular season and section play on a 13-5 run, evolving…
Carson Scott Heading to the University of North Dakota
Carson Scott, a 6-foot-3 defenseman from Dayton, Minnesota, has committed to the University of North Dakota, adding another high-upside blue liner to the program’s future core. Currently skating for the USA Hockey National Team Development…
2026 MN Hockey Life Player of the Year Finalists
The following players have been voted finalists for the MN Hockey Life Player of the Year Awards. A panel of media members and respected junior-level scouts who closely cover Minnesota high school hockey selected the…
Underdogs No More: Dodge County is State Bound
The Dodge County Wildcats are headed to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament and they didn’t take the easy path to get there. All week, Dodge County embraced the underdog role and turned it…
State Tourney Throwbacks
A look back at the sights and heroics that make the State Tournament. Photos taken by David Romuald.
Rosemount Returns to State for the First Time Since 1992
For the first time in over three decades, Rosemount High School is heading back to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. The Irish punched their ticket with a hard-earned 3–2 victory over St. Thomas…