2026 Mr. Hockey/Brimsek Finalists Announced

The 42nd Annual Mr. Hockey Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, March 8 at 12 p.m. at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

The Minnesota All Sports Alliance has announced the Top Ten candidates for this year’s Mr. Hockey Award. Of the finalists, seven compete in Class AA and three in Class A. The group is forward-heavy, featuring eight forwards and two defenseman.

Tyden BergesonForwardMoorhead
Cole Braunshausen ForwardSt. Thomas Academy 
Cole CheesemanForwardHoly Angels
Brock Cheslock ForwardRogers
Joe Erickson ForwardBlake
Daniel Halonen ForwardDelano 
Tucker Johnson ForwardEdina
Jayden Kurtz DefensemanRogers
Brandon Mickelson DefensemanMoorhead
Tate Swanson ForwardHibbing

The Finalists for The Frank Brimsek Award, in recognition of the state’s top senior goaltender. 

Tyler BaconRogers
Bryce Francisco Hermantown
Chase Jerdee Minnetonka