Minnesota State Hockey Tournament: Teams And Schedule

The Minnesota State Hockey Tournament is one of the most prestigious high school hockey tournaments in the United States. Held annually at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, the tournament brings together the top teams from across the state to compete for the championship title. This year's tournament promises to be an exciting event, with a talented pool of teams and players vying for the top spot.

Tournament Teams

A total of 16 teams will be participating in the tournament, divided into two classes: Class AA and Class A. The teams are selected based on their performance during the regular season, with the top teams from each section earning a spot in the tournament. Some of the top-ranked teams in this year’s tournament include Edina, Minnetonka, and Andover in Class AA, and St. Cloud Cathedral, Little Falls, and Hermantown in Class A.

Class AA Teams

The Class AA bracket features some of the toughest competition in the state, with teams like Edina and Minnetonka looking to make a deep run in the tournament. Other teams in the Class AA bracket include:

• Lakeville South
• Andover
• Blaine
• White Bear Lake
• Duluth East
• St. Thomas Academy
• Cretin-Derham Hall

Class A Teams

The Class A bracket features a talented group of teams from smaller schools across the state. Teams like St. Cloud Cathedral and Little Falls are looking to make a statement in the tournament. Other teams in the Class A bracket include:

• Hermantown
• Breitung
• Warroad
• Mahtomedi
• Delano
• Proctor
• Northfield

Tournament Schedule

The tournament is scheduled to take place over four days, with games starting on Wednesday and the championship games being played on Saturday. The schedule is as follows:

Top Players to Watch

This year’s tournament features a talented group of players who are sure to make an impact on the ice. Some of the top players to watch include Jett Jungels from Edina, Sammy Walker from Minnetonka, and Zach Hanson from St. Cloud Cathedral. These players have been standout performers during the regular season and are looking to lead their teams to victory in the tournament.

Class AA Top Players

The Class AA bracket features a number of talented players who are sure to make a big impact in the tournament. Some of the top players to watch in Class AA include:

• Garrett Worth from Lakeville South
• Taylor Nelson from Andover
• Sammy Walker from Minnetonka
• Jett Jungels from Edina
• Ben Helgeson from White Bear Lake

Class A Top Players

The Class A bracket also features a number of talented players who are looking to make a statement in the tournament. Some of the top players to watch in Class A include:

• Zach Hanson from St. Cloud Cathedral
• Luke Johnson from Little Falls
• Tyler Watkins from Hermantown
• Ben Steinberg from Breitung
• Justin Kelley from Warroad