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HOCKEY AT THE SCHWAN SUPER RINK
The hockey programs offered at the Schwan Super Rink are second to none. Our experienced, professional staff work year-round on our leagues, tournaments and development programs. We offer something for every level hockey player, both male and female. Explore our programs and sign-up today to begin your hockey experience at the largest ice facility in the United States.
Leagues
- » Minnesota Wild Adult Hockey League: All levels of play are offered for adult hockey players. League runs winter, summer and fall.
- » Minnesota Showcase Hockey: Spirit of the Wild and Super Mite Hockey Leagues have merged to bring you the best off-season hockey experience ever. The merger will bring exciting new opportunities for all teams and participants.
Tournaments
- » USA International Hockey Cup:This unique summer tournament covers five different weekends in the summer and often features international teams. Both boys' and girls' divisions are offered in many age groups. The off-ice activities and international flavor make this the best summer tournament experience.
- » All-American Girls' and Women's Hockey Tournament: This pioneering female tournament attracts teams from around the country in November.
- » Schwan Cup: Simply the premier boys' and girls' high school holiday hockey tournament. The boys' high school division plays at Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, and many metro arenas. For the first time in 2005, the boys games were televised. The tournament offers a large girls' high school division played at the Schwan Super Rink and Ridder Arena. Following the high school tournament a youth division is held at the Schwan Super Rink.
- » The Cup Adult Tournament: This late August tournament is for adult teams that want a fun, late summer tournament experience. Features several golf discounts at adjacent Victory Links course.
- » Wal-Mart Hockey Cup High School Festival: Great way to end summer training for high school teams in late July.
- » Stick It to Cancer: Fundraising female tournament in April to raise awareness to breast cancer research. Girls and women's divisions offered.
- » Ironman Adult Tournament: Five games in three days. Think you can handle it? Find in this March tournament.
- » Walleye Chop: Fun-filled adult only men's and women's tournament offered in May.
- » Wal-Mart Hockey Cup–3v3 Tournament: Cross-ice games for younger age divisions and full-ice for older divisions. Small-sided games are a great training tool. Played in July.
- » Schwan Blues U19 Girls' Invitational: This tournament is associated with our Schwan AAA program and is played in May.
Development
- » Ludek Bukac Hockey Camp: Czech Republic coaching legend Ludek Bukac is bringing his innovative European style training camp to the USA and the Schwan Super Rink this July.
- » Minnesota Miracle AAA Hockey Program: The premiere off-season training program for advanced level hockey players that combines player development with age-appropriate discipline, respect, aggressiveness and fun. We also offer a Miracle Mite program for younger players.
- » D1 Hockey Camp : D1 Hockey means development first! That’s the philosophy behind the most extensive off-season training program offered anywhere in the state.
- » NSC Hockey Academy: The academy is a week-long camp in August that focuses on solid on and off-ice fundamentals.
- » Girls Goalie Camp: Learn the fundamentals of being between the pipes in this exclusive girls camp.
- » Rink Rat: Fun way to learn to skate and play hockey for little ones.
- » Adult Skills Clinics: Whether a seasoned player or just starting, you'll learn plenty in these clinics.
- » Schwan AAA Hockey: Put together your own team for play throughout the spring, summer and fall.
- » Intro Mites: A great introduction to hockey for the youngest players. The emphasis is on fun!
- » Intro Mites Stage 2: The program is designed for boys and girls ages 5-6 who have one year of hockey experience and looking for more.