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Recreation League Opens for Tenth Season

By Minnesota Hockey, 09/04/18, 9:00AM CDT

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Hiway Federal Credit Union Begins Fourth Season As Presenting Partner

The Minnesota Hockey Recreation League (“Rec League”), presented by Hiway Federal Credit Union® (“Hiway”), today announced the opening of registration for the 2018-19 season. The Rec League offers players in the greater metro area a low cost, low commitment hockey alternative. 

The Rec League has grown from 71 players to more than 650 in just nine seasons, making it one of the fastest growing classification within Minnesota Hockey. For the upcoming season, the Rec League will offer five levels of play (10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under and 18 & Under).

"We are excited to have Hiway as a presenting partner of the Minnesota Hockey Recreation League," stated Dave Margenau, Minnesota Hockey President. "Their support helps provide another program for players to continue to participate in and enjoy our great game."

The Rec League’s growth and popularity is attributed to its unique approach to organized hockey.  The combination of a shorter season with only two events per week allows players to pursue other sports and activities throughout the winter.  In addition, the Rec League emphasizes teaching basic hockey skills, promoting sportsmanship and providing a no-check environment that fosters a love of hockey.

Participants in the Rec League have the opportunity to request to play with friends and family, or even a specific coach. No ice sessions on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings

“Hiway is excited to return again this year as the presenting partner of Minnesota Hockey’s Recreation League,” said Dave Boden, Hiway President/CEO. “At Hiway, we believe hockey is part of the fabric of Minnesota and is a game that brings us together as a community. It’s a source of pride for us to support the sport from the pros to the youth level, playing a key role in encouraging more kids to play hockey. We are always looking for ways to support youth in our community and providing opportunities for kids who might not have other options to play is one great way.”

Teams will be formed in November and hit the ice starting in December for three skill development clinics. The Rec League season kicks off in early January, runs for ten weeks and concludes with an end of the year festival in mid-March.

For more details, including rink locations and how to register, click here

Hiway Federal Credit Union is ranked among the top credit unions in Minnesota, with more than 1 billion in assets. Founded in 1931 to serve the employees of the Minnesota Highway Department, Hiway has since grown its membership base to include state agency employees, military service members, small businesses, individuals and families. Today, Hiway serves more than 73,000 members in Minnesota and throughout the country. Hiway prides itself on exceptional member service, everyday savings and quick and easy banking.

Minnesota Hockey, a USA Hockey affiliate, is the governing body of youth hockey in Minnesota. With over 67,000 registered players and coaches, it is the largest state governing body for hockey in the United States.

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