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Resources for Parents / Guardians

FAQ

  • Can my child request to play with a friend/neighbor/classmate?

MHA accepts friend requests for In-House teams (6U/Mighty Mite and 8U/Mite) through this link.

For Traveling teams (10U/Squirt and older), please contact the relevant Level Director directly as evaluations may impact any requests.

  • When are evaluations?

Please check the Clinics and Evaluations page frequently for  the most up-to-date information for traveling teams (10U/Squirt and older).

In-house teams (6U/Mighty Mite and 8U/Mite) do not have evaluations.

  • When is the best time to register?

Registration for 2023-2024 season will open in August. Register early to get access to pre-season clinics before the season begins!

In-House (6U/Mighty Mite and 8U/Mite) pre-season clinics will take place on Saturdays and Sundays in October to help players find their hockey legs before the season begins in November.

Traveling (10U/Squirt and older) pre-season clinics will begin in September.

  • We have never played hockey before but would like to try it, can we register? what if I don't have equipment or can't afford the fees?

Please visit our "New to Hockey" page which contains a lot of information to help you navigate how to start playing hockey and the many resources (scholarships, hockey equipment, etc.) MHA provides. ALL ARE WELCOME AT MHA!


How to Guides

HOW TO RUN THE CLOCK AT PARADE ICE GARDEN AND BE A TIME CLOCK HERO!

Enjoy this entertaining tutorial on how to run the clocks at Parade Ice Garden


Rink Finder!

Rink Finder

Directions to more than 150 rinks in and around Minnesota


Useful Links for Parents:

Lets Play Hockey

The online version of hockey's favorite newspaper with official team rankings.

MHA Parent Guide

Each parent/guardian must read, understand, and comply with the Parent Guide


SportsEngine for Parents/Guardians

In order to receive e-mails from MHA and access the SportsEngine app (team schedule/RSVP/chat), you must be listed as a Guardian on the player's SportsEngine profile.

How to Add a Guardian instructions are available from SportsEngine (website or mobile app)

More information is available in the Guardians section of SportsEngine Mobile help center


Interesting and Informative Articles for Parents:

Tryouts: The Day After

A healthy perspective on the beginning of a new season with a new team.


Additional Links:

MN Hockey District 3

District 3 is made up of youth hockey associations from parts of Minneapolis and the northwest metro area. Minneapolis hockey is part of the MN Hockey District 3.

Minnesota Hockey

Minnesota Hockey is the statewide governing body of hockey in Minnesota.

USA Hockey

A comprehensive site covering ice and inline hockey around the country

Minnesota State High School League

Official web site for the statewide governing body of high school athletics and activities in Minnesota

Minnesota High School Hockey Hub - Boys

Information on boys high school hockey in Minnesota

Minnesota High School Hockey Hub - Girls

Information on girls high school hockey in Minnesota


NHL

The official site of the NHL

Minnesota Wild

Official site of the Minnesota Wild

The Hockey News

Hockey's version of The Sporting News


United States College Hockey Online

The best resource for college hockey

WCHA Website

One of Division I College Hockey's Premier Leagues

USHL Junior League Website

One of the Country's Tier I Junior Leagues