1. Hendrickson Festival Updates

The MSH Festival page has been updated with this year's information - the game schedule, timing of events, and volunteer signups.  The page can be found here: https://www.mnspecialhockey.org/hendricksonfestival

Registration is still open to attend.  Please sign up now if you plan on attending so that MSH can create teams for the Jamboree games on Sunday the 1st. Jamboree teams will be finalized and posted very soon.  Link to register:  https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/297721065

Back this year is the MSH Volunteer game to be held on Sunday, June 1st at 11:00am on Rink 2. Coaches and volunteers, please sign up using this link: https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/339685206  Players are not able to skate at this event but are encouraged to cheer on our wonderful coaches and volunteers!

As always, volunteers are important to make a fantastic HF Festival.  Please check out these links to volunteer during the MSH games.  Please forward these links to any students who are looking for volunteer hours.

Friday Volunteer Signup:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094FA8AE2EA4F58-56706340-hfffriday#/

Saturday Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094FA8AE2EA4F58-56706343-hffsaturday#/

Sunday Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094FA8AE2EA4F58-56706381-hffsunday#/

2. Minnesota Special Hockey Open Board Position

The Minnesota Special Hockey Board of Directors has an opening for the Treasurer position. This is a voting board member position and a three-year term. The position will be voted on at the annual meeting in August.  

Minnesota Special Hockey relies on its volunteers and the Treasurer position is extremely important to the successful operation of Minnesota Special Hockey.  The Treasurer ensures MSH completes all required documentation to maintain 501c3 status with the State of Minnesota, manages the association account receivable, accounts payable, and vendor contracts. 

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact Holly Tchida at holly.tchida@mnspecialhockey.org. 

3. Toni Gillen is Finalist for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

Toni Gillen, Director of the five Diversified Hockey programs in Minnesota, is one of three finalists for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award! This award is given to an individual who, through hockey, has positively impacted his or her community culture or society.

You can learn more about the award, watch a great video about Toni and her contributions to diversified hockey, and cast your vote daily for Toni, at:  THE WILLIE O'REE COMMUNITY HERO AWARD | NHL.com

Voting ends on Sunday, May 25th at 11:59 p.m.  Good luck Toni!

4. USA Hockey Registration Information 2025-26 Season

Please do not register with USA Hockey until the MSH Registration for the season is open at the end of August.  USA Hockey is changing the fee structure for Diversified/Disabled Hockey.