Minnesota Hockey District 8  

District Playoffs

//

PLAYOFF APPAREL STORE

Place orders at: https://advancedsportswear.chipply.com/district8hockey/

//

District 8 takes great pride in its role as the host for a diverse range of over 22 different levels of Minnesota Hockey District Playoffs. Within our district, multiple teams earn the honor of advancing to the Minnesota Hockey Regionals and subsequently, making appearances in the prestigious Minnesota State Hockey Tournament. This achievement underscores our position as one of the leading districts, highlighting the remarkable depth of talent present among athletes hailing from our various associations. We continue to celebrate and support the growth and excellence of our hockey community.

Zac Dockter

District VP Tournaments

(612) 735-9703

2027 DISTRICT PLAYOFF HOSTS

Road to State

February 21-28, 2027

District Playoffs

AA/A Bantam –

B1 Bantam –

AA/A Pee Wee –

B1 Pee Wee –

15UA – Rosemount

15UB –

12UA –

12UB1 –



March 8-15, 2027

District Playoffs

B2 Bantam –

C Bantam –

B2 Pee Wee -

C Pee Wee –

A Squirt – Rosemount

B1 Squirt – 

B2 Squirt –

C Squirt – Inver Grove Hts

12UB2 -

10UA –

10UB1 –

10UB2 –

Minnesota Hockey Regionals:

March 5-7, 2027 

A Bantam South -

B1 Bantam South -

Girls 15UB - South St Paul



Minnesota Hockey State:

March 12-14, 2027 


//

DISTRICT PLAYOFF SCHEDULES

*Will be posted as ice schedules are confirmed with host associations in January

Downloadable .pdf(s)

//


DISTRICT PLAYOFF PROCEDURES MANUAL

Below, you'll find a direct link that will allow you to download the comprehensive manual encompassing all the information and guidelines pertaining to DISTRICT PLAYOFF PROCEDURES. This manual provides a thorough and detailed overview of the procedures and processes that govern district-level playoffs in the context of our hockey organization. To access the full document, simply click on the provided link.

DISTRICTS, REGIONALS, STATE TOURNAMENT(S) FEES

  • All February Playoffs = $1,500 per team (no gate fee)
  • B2/C Bantam = $1,400 per team (no gate fee)
  • B2/C Pee Wee, Squirt, 12UB2 & U10 = $1,200 per team (no gate fee)

Note: $800 refund from host association for teams who only play one game

PLAYOFF OPT OUT TEAMS

  • The following teams submitted their requests to be removed from the playoff schedule. 
  • The deadline is Dec 31, 2025, and no further requests will be accepted after that.

OPT OUT TEAMS (as of 1/1/26, opt out option is NOW CLOSED)

  • B2 Bantam - Woodbury Royal
  • B2 Pee Wee - Woodbury Royal, Woodbury Black, CG Black
  • C Pee Wee - Woodbury Black
  • A Squirt - AV/Burnsville
  • B1 Squirt - Cottage Grove Black
  • 10UA - Lakeville, Cottage Grove
  • 10UB1 - Cottage Grove

Past DISTRICT 8 Champions

Below, you'll find a direct link of all the past District 8 Champions.


Confirm Delete
Click the delete icon again to confirm. Click escape to cancel.