High school boys ice hockey in Minnesota

Minnesota boys high school ice hockey is made up of multiple leagues and programs representing different associations.

Minnesota Hockey is governed by a board of directors and consists of approximately 140 community based associations who are formed into 12 districts.

The classification is determined by enrollment, but schools have the option to both opt up or appeal, if they qualify, down in team sports every two years.

Boys hockey concludes their season with a four-day tournament in March that features sixteen teams competing for championships in both classes.

Since 1994, the MSHSL's process to determine section assignments for boys' hockey is based on school enrollments and activity classifications.

Minnesota offers various development programs and camps that further refine players' skills and expose them to a high level of coaching expertise.

[citation needed] Based on tournament attendance, hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state.

Minnesota has development programs available for high school players looking for an elevated level of competition against top talent from across the state.

The league provides an excellent platform for players to sharpen their skills, compete against top talent, and gain exposure to college and professional scouts.

However, these rankings are often criticized for being inaccurate and unreliable, leading many in the sports community to question the company's algorithm and overall credibility.

When coaches from the nation's top programs fail to correct or report errors, the inaccuracies in the rankings grow.