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Minnesota Hockey Membership Benefits

All Members

  • Membership in the nation's premier developer of youth hockey players and a model of community-based hockey that has made Minnesota a leader at all ages
  • Membership in hockey's national governing body, USA Hockey, which has transformed youth hockey into a development leader across all youth sports
  • Subscription to Minnesota Hockey Journal, a magazine published four times a year and delivered directly to your home
  • Automatically receive a weekly e-mail newsletter, including tips for players, parents, coaches and more
  • An environment that prioritizes safety for all participants through the comprehensive SafeSport program and background screening of all volunteers and coaches.
  • Exclusive offers through our Corporate Partners including fundraising opportunities, grant programs and discounted rates

Youth Players

  • Participate in community based hockey programs that prioritize player development on and off the ice while maximizing a passion for the game
  • Grow up playing hockey with your friends and developing life-long memories
  • Compete for an opportunity to represent your community at Minnesota Hockey State Tournaments
  • Play for a program that will prepare you for success on your local high school hockey team
  • Register for the chance to be included in our world-class player development programs including the CCM High Performance Programs and Tier I Leagues, Dave Peterson Goalie Camp and USA Hockey Player Development Camps
  • Apply for our scholarships, which are presented annually to graduating high school seniors and disabled hockey players
  • Participate in player development clinics led by Minnesota Hockey ADM instuctors and local high school coaches, designed to enhance key skills including body contact and checking, defensive skills, goalie skills, shooting, skating and more. 

Coaches

  • Obtain certification through youth sports' gold standard in coach education at a nearby location
  • View online age-specific coaching modules to ensure each coach has the most age-appropriate training information and materials
  • Participate in Minnesota Hockey Coach Development sessions led by ADM instructors and high school coaches designed to "coach the coaches"
  • Be recognized through Minnesota Hockey's Coaching Excellence Program and have the opportunity to watch a Minnesota Wild practice
  • Access a database of prepared, age-appropriate practice plans
  • Download USA Hockey's Mobile Coach app for access to practice plans, a whiteboard and much more on your digital device

Administrators

  • Participate in training and development program for association board members such as the Association Leader Excellence Conference, Hockey Director Conference and USA Hockey's Club Excellence
  • Apply online for the top equipment grant program in the country, Gear Up Minnesota, which has provided $700,000 worth of starter equipment to youth associations in Minnesota
  • Secure a $2,500 subsidy for hard cross ice dividers through Minnesota Hockey's Hard Divider Program
  • Partner with Minnesota Hockey and Positive Coaching Alliance on parent workshops in an effort to create a positive youth hockey environment
  • Foster local growth with a variety of resources and grants including USA Hockey's 2 and 2 Challenge, Try Hockey For Free and Girls Hockey Weekend, as well as the Little Wild Learn to Play Program, the Family Mentor Program and many more.
  • Free training through the most comprehensive off-ice safety program in the country, USA Hockey SafeSport