MNHC Tryouts
We are excited to announce our tryouts for the Summer 2026 season. Each age level will have a dedicated 1 hour and 15 minute (1.25 hours) tryout session. Athletes will be evaluated for placement on one of two competitive teams: Navy (Top Team) and Grey (Development Team).
Our 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Navy teams will represent the Minnesota Hockey Club in the prestigious 2026 Youth Elite League.
All players attending tryouts will be considered for both the Navy and Grey teams. This is a great opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and earn a spot on a team that fits their development path and competitive level.
- Navy Teams (2013–2016): Compete in four tournaments and the Youth Elite League (YEL).
- 1. YEL Showcase 2. YEL AAA State. Tournaments 3 and 4 TBD will be outside of YEL
- Navy 2012 Team: Participate in four top-bracket tournaments throughout the summer.
- Grey Development Teams: Compete in the Spring and Fall MASH Leagues, finishing the season with a summer tournament aligned to the team’s development level.
Ages
2012-2017 Birth years.
Athletes are required to try out within their designated birth year, regardless of the level they played in the previous season. AAA hockey placements are determined strictly by birth year, not by a cutoff birthdate.
Example: An athlete born 8/25/2015 will tryout for our 2015 Tryout. Understanding they may be held down a level due to their birthDATE in USA Hockey.
When
Sunday August 24th:
2016's - 8:00am - 9:15am Shakopee Ice Arena
2015's - 9:45am- 11:00am Shakopee Ice Arena
2014's - 11:30am-12:45pm Shakopee Ice Arena
2013's - 1:15pm - 2:30pm Shakopee Ice Arena
2012's - 2:30pm - 3:45pm Shakopee Ice Arena
Thursday August 28th
2017's - 5:45pm-7:00pm Richfield Ice Arena
Where
Locations will vary for tryouts.
In Season Majority of our teams will Practice at Chaska Community Center. Understand we may have to schedule at various rinks around the West Metro as ice is a hot commodity in this state.
Practices
Teams will practice 2-3 times per week upon the start of our season
2025 Fall Tryouts (Spring 26')
We will be picking players for our Navy (Top) and Grey Development (Lower) Level teams for the Spring and Summer of 2026.
2013-2016 Birthdates selected to play on our Navy Team will compete in the 2026 Youth Elite League (YEL).
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