From left to right: East Ridge High School Raptors hockey players celebrate one of the seasons most memorable moments—right in front of their fellow supportive students. Photo: Rick Maus Photography
Experience one of Minnesota’s biggest winter events.
For many Minnesotans, and the nearly 5,000 people attending this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota, hockey is a quintessential winter sport. This year, the event celebrates its 20th anniversary with games including boys’ and girls’ high school, college and professional hockey teams; it will be held in Hastings at the United Heroes League campus, a nonprofit that raises funds for children of those in the military to play sports and have proper equipment.
Only a few high school teams are chosen to play in the games that are televised locally. This year, the East Ridge High School Raptors were chosen to play—a first for the team, says head coach Dustin Vogelgesang. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our players to experience something like this, and we’re just super excited to have the opportunity,” says Vogelgesang.
Visit hockeydaymn.com for more information about Hockey Day Minnesota.
