Minnesota High School Hockey Is Just Fine
Another year, another wave of Minnesota players heading in different directions. A few were selected to the NTDP, other are leaving for the WHL or USHL or other junior leagues or AAA programs. With each…
Articles by Michael Sonday
Wayzata Standout Eli Molde Commits to Air Force
Eli Molde is taking the next step in his hockey career, committing to play Division I hockey at Air Force. The 2007-born forward out of Wayzata brings a well-rounded, dependable game that should translate well…
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….
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…
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.
Deep, Driven, and Dangerous: Rosemount Eyes a Long-Awaited State Return
One of the deepest teams in Minnesota High School Hockey this season is, without question, Rosemount. The Irish roll out a lineup filled with experienced veterans, talented youngsters, multi-sport athletes, and a group of hard-working…
Strong Minnesota Presence on Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings
Minnesota is well represented in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, with 22 Minnesotans listed among North American skaters and goaltenders. The group is headlined by Moorhead native Wyatt Cullen, currently…
Farmington Tigers: A Program on the Rise
Farmington has opened the season with one of the hottest starts in Minnesota high school hockey, sitting at 11-0-1 while averaging 5.33 goals per game and converting on 34.4% of its power-play opportunities. Already surpassing…