1. U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women's Face-Off Classic - RSVP by December 30
Two of Minnesota’s top college teams will square off in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, Wednesday, Jan. 1st at 5:00pm, at the Lakeville Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.
Opportunity for MN Special Hockey female registered players:
All gate proceeds of this game will go to the Hendrickson Foundation, and HF has chosen MN Special Hockey to be showcased at the game! Anyone can attend the game, but the event has offered a special opportunity for female registered MN Special Hockey players!
Each female MSH player attending will receive free admission to the game, along with 2 additional tickets for parents/guardians (3 max total tickets per player).
Additional tickets can be purchased here if needed: Women's Face Off Classic: Bemidji State Beavers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers - Hockey - Jan 1, 2025
Of those players who RSVP they will attend, six names will be drawn at random to go center ice for a cross-ice shootout during the first intermission (with a prize for the winner!) There is no limit to the number of players who can attend the game, but we are limited to six players on-ice during intermission. Players: wear your MSH jersey to the game, and if you are chosen to go on ice at intermission, you must also wear your helmet (wear shoes - no skates). Those whose names are drawn to go on ice will be notified ahead of time so you know to bring your helmet.
Must RSVP to attend!
Players and families must RSVP to attend the event with the 3 free tickets per female player's family. Names will be submitted to the organizers ahead of time, so if your name isn't on the list you will not get admission through this MSH offer.
Please RSVP to Holly (holly.tchida@mnspecialhockey.org) with the following information no later than 12:00pm noon on Monday, December 30th if you commit to attending the game:
1) Player's name
2) Name(s) of family member/guardian/friend attending (up to 2)
3) Best contact phone number
Please only RSVP if you are a female player and are sure you will attend the game. (Reminder: game time is 5:00pm on Jan. 1st at Lakeville Hasse Arena). Those whose names are drawn to go on-ice for the shootout at intermission will receive a separate email.
2. Hockey Day Lakeville - Register by January 4th
MN Special Hockey has been invited to once again skate at Hockey Day Lakeville. This is a great opportunity to showcase the MN Special Hockey program and will be a lot of fun!
MN Special Hockey will skate on Saturday, January 18th starting around 5:00 (exact time TBD) at Lakeville Hasse Arena, 8525 215th Street W, Lakeville MN. More information (time of the game, off-ice events and fun activities, etc.) will be provided closer to the event.
Registration is required by January 4th. If you register, please commit to attending. If too many players register, the Lakeville team will have priority and a drawing will be held for the remaining spots.
With every registration, look for an email to confirm your registration was complete.
Register here: https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/564793994
3. Alexandria Jamboree – Registration Closes January 19th
The annual MSH Alexandria Jamboree is the weekend of February 8th and 9th. Players interested in participating must register. See the registration link below. Registration closes on Sunday, January 19th.
GAME INFORMATION:
Saturday Games:
A Level Players: 11:00 – 12:00
AB Level Players: 12:15 – 1:15
BC Level Players: 1:30 – 2:30
C Level Players: 2:30 – 3:30
Sunday Games:
C Level Players: 9:00 – 10:00
BC Level Players: 10:00 – 11:00
AB Level Players: 11:15 – 12:15
A Level Players: 12:30 – 1:30
All games will be played at the NorthStar Sports Complex in Alexandria. The NorthStar Knights will again support the jamboree on and off the ice.
NorthStar Sports Complex location and information:
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Twenty rooms at three different hotels have been blocked until January 5th. They are a discounted rate, but players may be able to find cheaper rates at different hotels. Reference MN Special Hockey when reserving to get the discounted rate. 48-hour notice is required for cancellation.
Fairfield Inn - 17 King Suites at $169/night + tax. Queen rooms are currently not available, but availability will be considered at time of making a reservation. Phone: (320) 763-0133.
Holiday Inn - 8 King Leisure ($174/night); 7 Standard, 2 One Full Bed, 2 Wheelchair Accessible, each for $164/night. 1 Pool view room is available for $194/night + tax. Phone: (320) 763-6577.
Arrowood - Rooms are available for $207-$209/night + tax. No block of rooms has been reserved. Phone: (866) 386-5263.
PIZZA/SOCIAL EVENT:
There will again be a social event after the games on Saturday. Please RSVP in the registration with an accurate count of how many in your family will be attending.
BLIZZARD GAME:
The Alexandria Blizzard play a home game on Saturday evening. MSH is providing FREE tickets to the game for players and discounted ($5) for friends/family accompanying MSH players to the game.
REGISTER USING THIS LINK. Do not RSVP on the SportsEngine App:
Link to register is here: https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/246462041
4. Strauss Apparel Store - open Jan. 3 through Jan. 13
Need some MSH apparel? The Strauss apparel store will be open from January 3rd through January 13th.
Please note that sublimated items (UNRL Retro hooded sweatshirt, shorts or long sleeve shirt) will not be available in this apparel store. However, there is still a ton of great apparel and items available to order!
The link will go live on January 3rd, so nothing can be purchased until then - but mark your calendars!
Link to order: specialhockey.itemorder.com/shop/closed/