Minnesota Hockey unveiled the slate of host sites for the 2027 State and Region Tournaments, naming twelve venues that will serve as the backbone of the state championship and a network of 32 regional arenas that will stage qualifying play. The selection stretches from the urban core of the Twin Cities to the mining communities of the Iron Range and the agricultural expanses of the Red River Valley, ensuring geographic diversity and logistical accessibility.
State Tournament Hubs
The chosen state sites were selected to balance the needs of competing teams with the capacity of the facilities, allowing contenders from every corner of Minnesota to battle for the coveted state titles. These venues will host the final rounds of competition, bringing together the top squads that have navigated a full season of regular‑season games and regional qualifiers.
Regional Venues and Divisional Allocation
Within the regional structure, the tournament committee assigned specific arenas to host age‑specific divisions. Junior Gold competition will be centered at the Plymouth Ice Center, a facility that has previously accommodated high‑profile events. Bantam AA games will be staged at the Faribault Ice Arena, the Northfield Ice Arena and the Anoka Ice Arena, providing a trio of mid‑state locations. Peewee and 12U brackets will find homes in the Rock Ridge and Greenway complexes in Coleraine, as well as the Marshall Red Baron Arena, while girls’ divisions at the 15U and 12U levels will be split between Richfield, the Chaska/Chanhassen area and Stillwater.
The committee’s methodology ties each host decision to team declarations and participation numbers reported each year, allowing the schedule to adapt to the evolving landscape of youth hockey across the state. While the full slate of games, including exact dates and match‑ups, will not be released until the 2026‑27 season, the announcement signals the start of a planning cycle that will shape the competitive calendar for thousands of young athletes.
With the host locations now set, Minnesota Hockey looks ahead to the upcoming season, promising to unveil detailed schedules, registration windows and additional tournament information as the 2026‑27 campaign unfolds. The initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to delivering a championship experience that reflects the breadth and passion of Minnesota’s hockey community.