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Minnesota Hockey Recreation League

Open Board Role

Minnesota Rec Hockey League Director

  • MN / USA Hockey Liaison
  • Sponsor Liaison
  • Referee Liaison
  • Program Sustainability
  • Maintain League Financial Strength

If interested, please contact Greg Schaefer here.

Open Board Role

Ice Coordinator

  • Ice Needs Analysis
  • Ice Sourcing and Scheduling

If interested, please contact Greg Schaefer here.

All board members receive:

  • One free Rec League registration
  • Appreciation gift
  • Year end dinner

Presented by Blaze Credit Union

The Minnesota Hockey Recreation League (“Rec League”) is entering its 16th season of offering players in the greater metro area a low cost, low commitment hockey alternative. The Rec League focuses on teaching basic hockey skills and sportsmanship in a no check, low pressure environment that fosters a love of hockey.

The Rec League features a unique approach to hockey. In addition to a shorter season which provides players the opportunity to pursue other sports or activities in the winter, the Rec League allows players to request to play with their friends. Teams are formed on the basis of friend requests, geographical area and competitive balance with the goal of maximizing each player’s experience and limiting travel.

This season the Rec League will be offering five levels of play: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Teams will be formed in November. Then, the teams will hit the ice in early December and the season concludes with an end of the year festival in late March. Each team will have a total of 22-24 ice sessions depending on the age group.  December clinic information is added to the “Schedule & Teams” tab in late November.

The Rec League schedules the majority of its ice hours at the following locations: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, Burnsville Ice Center (limited hours), Blaine (Fogerty & Super Rink), St. Paul (various Ramsey County arenas), Minnetonka Ice Arena, Richfield Ice Arena, Osseo-Maple Grove Community Center, TCO Sports Garden (Vadnais Heights), Augsburg Arena (Minneapolis) and St, Louis Park (Spring Festival).

Prior to registering, we encourage everyone to view our eligibility information and to sign up for our e-newsletter.

*Players who register after Nov. 1st will be placed on rosters as spaces allows. This may include placement on a team in a different geographic area. If this a concern, contact us before registering to check on team/area availability.

General Questions?

Key Dates

Date Event
9/15 Registration Opens
10/31 Early Registration Closes
11/1 Late Fee Added to Registration
12/1 Skill Clinics Start
1/2 Season Starts

Age Specific Questions? Greg Schaefer

Rec League President

Goalie Questions? Scott Brinkhaus

Goalie Director

Coaching Questions? Scott Ambourn

Coaching Director

Minnesota Hockey Recreation League Selects Winning Design in Annual Competition

"Constellation" by Leo Fortune

Special Thanks to Our Partners

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