1. MN Special Hockey Apparel Store - Open Through October 20th
The Minnesota Special Hockey Strauss apparel store is open now through October 20th. Get your orders in soon so you don't miss out on some cool new beanies, caps, hoodies, pants and more! Anticipated delivery is mid-December.
Also a reminder that second-year players will receive a jacket this year - more information on that coming soon to those who qualify.
2. MN Wild Free Used Equipment Event - October 19th
Need equipment for the upcoming season? On Sunday, October 19th, thousands of pieces of donated used equipment will be available for free to players at the Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center). Look through sticks, bags, skates, and other items you may need. The event is open to the public at 11:00am and closes promptly at noon. Enter through the main entrance (Gate 1) off Kellogg Boulevard.
3. MSH 2025-26 Season Player and Volunteer Registration
Player and volunteer registration is still open for the 2025-26 season but you must get your registration completed NOW to ensure you can participate in the first practice of the season. Rostering of teams has already begun for the upcoming season, and players and volunteers cannot participate unless their name is on the roster - so please complete all registration requirements before October 15th!
Follow all the steps in the registration pages to complete your registration. Please read the registration page carefully, as it contains a lot of important information.
Player registration: https://www.mnspecialhockey.org/playerregistration
Volunteer registration: https://www.mnspecialhockey.org/coachesapply
Important items:
- For new or returning players who need a jersey, the deadline has passed to get it in time for the first game. However, you can still order jerseys in your registration. Replacement jersey costs are $65.
- Replacement green socks or “extra” white socks are $15 a pair.
- If you are a player born in or before 2008 you must have your SafeSport Training or Accommodation completed by October 15th in order to participate in the first practice!
- All coach and volunteer requirements (including SafeSport training and background checks) must be completed by October 15th in order to participate in the first practice