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Saint Paul, MN

MINNESOTA HOCKEY INC

EIN 41-1458420
Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth Women & girls
Mission

Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. Since 1947 Minnesota Hockey has provided volunteer services for the development and growth of hockey in Minnesota through a network of community-based associations.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About MINNESOTA HOCKEY INC

Minnesota Hockey Inc. is the state-level governing organization for youth and amateur ice hockey in Minnesota, operating as an affiliate of USA Hockey and organized into roughly 12 districts and about 140 community-based associations. The organization administers statewide recreational and competitive programming (including regional and state tournaments), player- and coach-development programs, grants to lower financial barriers to participation, and statewide initiatives such as Try Hockey For Free and Gear Up equipment grants.

Financial and regulatory records for EIN 41-1458420 confirm Minnesota Hockey is an active 501(c)(3) public charity; recent seasons have included published region and state tournament guides, ongoing grant programs to support association-level recruitment and equipment needs, and partnerships to expand player development resources. Minnesota Hockey reports tens of thousands of youth participants statewide and maintains ongoing programming to increase access, recruit female participants and officials, and support high-performance pathways that feed collegiate and professional levels.

Notable achievements

Longstanding statewide governing body

Founded in 1947 and organized into roughly 12 districts and ~140 community associations, Minnesota Hockey has served as Minnesota’s primary youth/amateur hockey authority for decades.

Large youth participation and development pipeline

Minnesota Hockey supports the state’s large youth system—reporting 50k–60k+ youth players (including 18,000+ Mite/8U players), hundreds of Division I and Division III college players, and many NHL alumni—providing wide-reaching player development and competition opportunities.

Programs to reduce cost barriers and expand access

In recent seasons Minnesota Hockey has run grant programs (Gear Up, Pass the Puck), hosted Try Hockey For Free events, and funded association initiatives to lower equipment and entry costs and grow recruitment and retention.

At a glance

Total assets
$3.4M
Annual revenue
$4.6M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1458420
Location
Saint Paul, MN
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Official affiliate of USA Hockey and recognized state governing body for youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota.
Operates the widely followed Minnesota region and state tournament system and high-performance programs that serve as pathways to national championships and collegiate/pro levels.
Maintains public nonprofit filings (Form 990s) and up-to-date organizational governance documents; regularly communicates programming and impact through its active official website and annual reports.

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