Newsletter January 16, 2026
In this issue:
1. ALEXANDRIA JAMBOREE - FEBRUARY 21st AND 22nd - MUST REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 8th
2. HOCKEY WITHOUT LIMITS CAMP - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 25th
3. HOCKEY DAY LAKEVILLE - REGISTER BY JANUARY 18th
4. GAME DAY AND JAMBOREE REMINDERS
5. MINNESOTA SPECIAL HOCKEY LOGO
1. Alexandria Jamboree – February 21st and 22nd – Must Register by February 8th
The annual MSH Alexandria Jamboree is the weekend of February 21st and 22nd. Registration closes on Sunday, February 8th. Players interested in participating must register using the link below. As always you will receive an email receipt with your registration.
GAME INFORMATION:
Player levels and playing times are assigned by the coaches. If you are unable to attend a session put this information in the registration information.
Saturday Games:
A Level Players: 1:00 – 2:00
AB Level Players: 2:15 – 3:15
BC Level Players: 3:30 – 4:30
C Level Players: 4:30 – 5:30
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.
Link for directions and address: NorthStar Sports Complex - Google Maps
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Fairfield by Marriott, 4929 Sanibel Drive, Alexandria - 320-763-0133
Block of 20 Std Double Rooms reserved under MNSH for Fri and Sat nights. Rooms released on Feb. 1st
$169 + taxes
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane, Alexandria - 320-762-1124
Block of 15 King or 2 Queen Rooms reserved under MNSH for Sat night only. Rooms will be released Jan. 20th
$199 + taxes
Holiday Inn, 5637 Hwy 29 South, Alexandria – Call 320-763-6577 or use this link: Select your room
18 rooms are held in the MN Special Hockey Block until February 6th
Standard room is $209 + tax
2nd Floor Pool View Room is $229 + tax
Link to register: https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/929546886
2. Hockey Without Limits Camp – Registration Deadline is Sunday, January 25th
It's time again for the 6th annual Hockey Without Limits Camp!
The Minnesota Wild is excited to host this event on Monday, February 16th at the John Rose Oval in Roseville (2661 Civic Center Dr, Roseville, MN 55113). This is a free camp dedicated to providing an inclusive hockey experience in which new and current players of all ages, abilities, races and ethnicities play the game of hockey together.
Minnesota Special Hockey will have one hour of ice (likely half-ice) sometime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on Monday, February 16th. (We do not know the exact time of the skate but will update registrants as soon as we receive the information). There is a maximum of 40 Special Hockey players and volunteers for this event.
It is likely that MN Wild players will attend but their presence and timing is not guaranteed.
Registration closes on Sunday, January 25th. No late registrations will be allowed.
Please do not register unless you are sure you can attend this event.
This is open to both players and volunteers. A couple of coaches are needed for this event, so coaches are encouraged to register if they can attend.
Players will receive a jersey. Volunteers will not receive a jersey.
If there are too many people that register, prior will be given to people that have never attended and have volunteered with MSH. After those priorities, a drawing will be held. Everyone will be contacted on Monday, January 26th.
Link to register: https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/143914224
3. Hockey Day Lakeville - Register by January 18th
MN Special Hockey has been invited to 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 31st starting around 4:30 (exact time TBD) at Lakeville Hasse Arena, 8525 215th Street W, Lakeville MN 55044. If you register, please commit to attending.
More information (time of the game, off-ice events and fun activities, etc.) will be provided closer to the event. More information can be found here: https://www.lakevillehockey.org/page/show/4312062-hockey-day-lakeville
If too many players register, the Lakeville team will have priority and a drawing will be held for the remaining spots.
Register here to attend (do not reply on the SportsEngine App): https://mnspecialhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/056854308
4. Game Day and Jamboree Reminders
Minnesota Special Hockey is proud to have players of all skill levels on all of its 18 teams. With a wide range of skill amongst the players, as well as a varying number of players on each team, oftentimes on game days some players may be asked to switch teams by the coaches. This is discussed and decided by the coaches, and the purpose is to try to even the matchup, create equal playing time for all athletes, and make the game even more fun.
5. Minnesota Special Hockey Logo
As was addressed in the December 10th newsletter, there has been a small change to the Minnesota Special Hockey logo. The only change was the removal of the word "Wild" from the logo which was made to ensure all Minnesota Diversified Hockey programs remain separate from the Minnesota Wild from a legal standpoint. This small change does not reflect any change in the Minnesota Wild's generous and continued support of Minnesota Special Hockey and its athletes and families. Beyond the slight variation of the Minnesota Special Hockey logo going forward, nothing else will change and the Minnesota Wild remains a proud supporter of all Minnesota Diversified Hockey programs. If you have any questions or concerns about the logo, please do not contact anyone within the MN Wild organization. Any questions or concerns should be sent to Holly Tchida, MN Special Hockey Program Director, at: holly.tchida@mnspecialhockey.org.