MN Hockey Life Player of the Year Awards
2023-2024 will mark the first season that MN Hockey Life will present a player of the year award to the top high school player and goalie. A panel of respected scouts and media members that…
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Minnesota AA High School Hockey Rankings 11/29/2023
Here are the Top 10 Class AA Minnesota High School Hockey teams right now. These rankings will be released every Wednesday throughout the season. I figure everyone needs a little mid-week update. I’m not ready…
Goaltender Kaenan Smith of Duluth Marshall is one to Watch
A young goaltending prospect to keep a close eye on this season is Kaenan Smith of Duluth Marshall. The 2008 DOB is an athletic goalie with quick reflexes and a high compete level. Smith was…
Tate Swanson: The Future Has Arrived In Hibbing
Tate Swanson and 12 other Members of the 2023 Bantam A Championship Team have made the Hibbing Chisholm High School Hockey Team. The youth movement is the marking of a new era in Hibbing, one…
Minnesota High School Hockey Class AA Top 10: 11/22/2023
With the season starting today, here is the first MNHockeyLife Class AA Rankings of the season. I’m still unsure of some of the final rosters, as they have not been released, so go easy on…
Get Ready For Dakotah Bailey
One of my favorite prospects that is primed for a breakout is Dakota Bailey of Gentry Academy. The 2008 DOB, sophomore forward has a plethora of high-end skills at his disposal and has shown steady…
Skill Zone: Preston Deragisch
The minute you underestimate Preston Deragisch, he will make you pay for it. The Sartell Hockey Association product is a smaller, elusive forward with an abundance of puck skills and determination. An aspect that stuck…
Skill Zone: Tyson Miller
A look at the attributes of Tyson Miller, a top 2008 Minnesota prospect. Tyson Miller is your prototypical power forward as he has great size and skill to match. The Rogers native creates havoc in…
Henry Lechner Commits to St. Thomas
St. Thomas made a huge splash in recruiting by receiving a commitment from blue-chip prospect Henry Lechner. The right-shot forward has accumulated 113 points (45 goals, 65 assists) in just 50 games for Academy of…
Skill Zone: Landon Huh
A quick look at the attributes of Landon Huh, a top 2008 Minnesota prospect. The Chaska/Chanhassen product is a versatile defenseman that can act as a fourth forward for his team. Landon is very efficient…