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Minnesota State High School Hockey Rankings

By / 20 July 2023 09:46 AM

The poster for Minnesota State High School League
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Minnesota State High School Hockey Rankings for the 2022-23 season are 1. Minnetonka HS 2. Andover HS 3. Chanhassen HS and more. 

The Minnesota high school boys' hockey league is a competitive and popular sport in the state of Minnesota. It consists of two classes, Class A and Class AA, based on school enrollment.

Each class has eight divisions, and the division champions advance to the state tournament, which ultimately determines the Champion of the state's high school hockey team. 

The league is governed by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), which sets the rules, policies, and schedules for the season.

Furthermore, it also consists of an Elite League, which is a fall program for the top players in the state who want to prepare for the high school season and showcase their skills to college and professional scouts.

From bustling cities to small towns, the anticipation and fervor surrounding the rankings reflect the pride and tradition ingrained within the fabric of Minnesota's hockey culture.

Minnesota High School Ice Hockey Standings

Edina High School with 13 state titles is one of the most successful programs in the Minnesota high school boys hockey league.

Edina is followed by Hill-Murray with 11 state titles, Duluth East with eight state titles, and Minnetonka, which won its second state title in 2023.

Additionally, a few of the notable players who started out in the league and made headways into the NHL are Phil Housley, Neal Broten, Jamie Langenbrunner, Zach Parise, Nick Leddy, and Brock Boeser.

RankTeam
1Minnetonka HS
2Andoven HS
3Chanhassen HS
4Wayzata HS
5Edina HS
6Benilde St Margerets HS
7Maple Grove HS
8St Thomas HS
9Moorhead HS
10Cretin Derham Hall HS
11Holy Family Catholic HS
12Rogers HS
13Eden Prairie HS
14Duluth East HS
15Lakeville South HS

1. Minnetonka HS

Minnetonka Skippers celebrating their 2022-23 Championship victory
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Minnetonka HS is the 2023 Champions of the Minnesota State Class AA Hockey Tournament. They beat Edina HS 2-1 to clinch the trophy.

The Skippers have a record of 29-2-0 in the recently concluded seasons and are also the leaders in the Section 2AA division of the Minnesota High School League.

2. Andover HS

Andover Hockey Team wishing their seniors a Happy Graduation
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Hailing from the Northwest Suburban division, Andover HS ranked second in the hockey league. The team has a record of 23W-7L-1T.

The reigning 2022 states champions, Andover HS finished third in the 2023 Class AA tournament after beating 5-3 against Cretin-Derham Hall.

3. Chanhassen HS

Chanhassen Storms celebrating with the home fans
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Chanhassen HS hockey team competes in the Section 2AA Division alongside Minnetonka Skippers and was placed third overall in the 2022-23 Class 2AA league.

They played the season's final games against Minnetonka HS which they won 1-2 in the OT. The team has a record of 24-4-0, scoring 134 goals and conceding 34 goals throughout the season. 

4. Wayzata HS

Wayzata Trojans pre game
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Playing in the Section 6AA division alongside their rivals Edina HS, Wayzata HS was ranked the fourth team with a record of 19-7-2.

Last season the team managed to score 106 goals while it also conceded 46 from the opposition. 

5. Edina HS

Edina Hornets were the Section 6AA Boys’ Hockey Champions in 2022
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Ranked 5th in the Minnesota HS - Class AA as well as the Minnesota HS - All Teams, Edina HS was the runner-up in the Class AA Boys Hockey Tournament. 

Boasting a record of 22-7-1, the Hornets have previously won 13 state championships with the most recent one in 2019. 

6. Benilde St Margerets HS

Benilde St Margerets HS team photo session in 2022
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Nicknamed the Red Knights, Benilde St Margarets plays in the Section 6AA division alongside Wayzata and Edina HS.

Coached by Ken Pauly, the Red Knights had a record of 18-9-0 and scored 137 goals this season. They placed 6th in the Class AA rankings, winning their latest Class AA state Championship in 2012. 

7. Maple Grove HS

Maple Grove Crimsons were the 2023 section 5AA Champions
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The Maple Groves Crimson are at the top of the Section 5AA division with a record of 23-7-1. 

With Todd Bergland as their head coach, the Crimsons are placed in seventh position in the Class AA State rankings for the 2022-23 season. 

8. St Thomas Academy

The Cadets were the 2022-23 Metro East Champions (Section 3AA)
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Leading the Section 3AA division of the Minnesota HS league is St Thomas Academy Cadets with a record of 19-8-0. 

The Cadets are the eight times former State Champions, winning the most recent Championship in 2013. 

9. Moorhead HS

The Spuds after wiining the 2023 Secion 8AA division
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Moorhead HS is the champion of the Section 8AA division of the 2022-23 Minnesota High School League. They hold a record of 19-11-0. 

The Spud Boys also contested in the 2023 State Class AA Tournament but lost 6-7 to the Edina Hornets in the quarterfinals. 

10. Cretin Derham Hall HS

The Raiders celebrating with the fans after being crowned the Section 3AA champions
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Finishing in the 10th spot in the overall Class AA ranking is Cretin Derham Hall HS, also known as "The Raiders". They had a record of 19-11-1 this season.

The Raiders were the State Champions back in 2006 and were close to adding another trophy to their cabinet before getting knocked by the Hornets in the semis.

Minnesota High School Hockey Teams

Minnesota High School hockey teams all have their own home arena, just like in the NHL or any other professional minor hockey league. 

Here are the top 15 teams in the 2022-23 Minnesota High School league with their respective home grounds.

TeamHome Arena
Minnetonka HSPagel Activity Center
Andover HSAndover Hockey Rink
Chanhassen HSVictoria Recreation Center
Wayzata HSPlymouth Ice Center
Edina HSBraemar Ice Arena
Benilde St Margerets HSSt. Louis Park Recreation Center
Maple Grove HSMaple Grove Community Center
St Thomas HSSt. Thomas Ice Arena
Moorhead HSMoorhead Sports Center
Cretin-Derham Hall HSCharles M. Schulz-Highland Arena
Holy Family Catholic HSVictoria Recreation Center
Rogers HSRogers Activity Center
Eden Prairie HSEden Prairie Community Center
Duluth East HSEssentia Duluth Heritage Center
Lakeville South HSHasse Arena

2023 Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament Schedule

Minnesota State High School hockey schedule was from March 9, 2023, to March 11, 2023. The games took place at Xcel Energy Stadium.

All of the Class AA tournament games were broadcasted live by Minneota's premium hockey streaming company, MNHockey TV.

Minnetonka celebrating their championship victory in 2023.
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As stated earlier, the group toppers from each of the eight-division advance into the State tournament which commences in early March each year. Prior to that, the league games are played to determine the candidates which is played from late October to early March.

Quarterfinals (Thursday, March 9, 2023)

  • Cretin-Derham Hall 3 - 1 Maple Grove; 11:00 am
  • Moorhead 6 - 7 Edina; 1:00 pm
  • Hill-Murray School 3 - 4 Minnetonka; 6:00 pm
  • Lakeville South 5 - 4 Andover; 8:00 pm

Semifinals (Friday, March 10, 2023)

  • Cretin-Derham Hall 1 - 4 Edina; 6:00 pm
  • Minnetonka 4 - 1 Andover; 8:00 pm

Third Place (Saturday, March 11, 2023) 

  • Cretin-Derham Hall 3 - 5 Andover; 4:00 pm

Championship (Saturday, March 11, 2023)

  • Edina 1 - 2 Minnetonka; 7:00 pm

Consolation 

  • Maple Grove 4 - 3 Moorhead; March 10, 10:00 am
  • Hill-Murray 4 - 3 Lakeville South; March 10, 12:00 pm
  • Maple Grove 3- 5 Hill-Murray; March 11, 2:00 pm

Famous Minnesota High School Hockey Hair Team

The Minnesota HS All Hockey Hair Team is an annual tradition that celebrates the best hairstyles or "flows" of the players in the tournament. 

Every year, a video is made to showcase the impressive creativity of the players, with humorous commentary and nicknames. The video also helps raise money for the Hendrickson Foundation, which supports hockey programs for people with disabilities or special needs in Minnesota.

The 2023 Minnesota State HS hockey tournament unveiled its annual All Hockey Hair Team, allowing fans to witness some amazing mullets, bleached blondes, curly locks, and mustaches taking up the center stage.

The All Hockey Hair Team video was also uploaded to YouTube in March 2023. the video featured the introduction of some of the top players throughout the state, along with some iconic hairstyles never seen before. 

The tournament ended on Saturday which saw Grand Rapids defeating Moorhead 6-3, however, it wasn't necessarily the headline of the show when it came to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. 

With all the proceeds from the video going straight to charity, it's an incredible practice that Minnesota has on its hands.