Youth 6U / Mini-Mite (Born on or after June 1, 2017)
Youth ages 5 and 6. Youth hockey associations in Minnesota Hockey offer a variety of programs at this age level that focus on teaching the basics of skating and hockey skills. Most programs are very affordable to allow kids to try the sport at a low cost and commitment. Non-checking.
Youth 8U / Mite (Born on or after June 1, 2015)
Primarily youth ages 7-9 but can include players eligible for Mini-Mite/6U. Most associations have multiple levels of Mite Divisions (I, II, III) based upon skill, age and size. Non-checking.
Youth 10U / Squirt (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
Youth ages 9-11. Most associations have multiple levels of Squirt teams (A, B & C) with varying amounts of cost, travel and competitiveness.
Youth 12U / Peewee (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013)
Youth ages 11-13. Most associations have multiple levels of Peewee teams (A, B & C) with varying amounts of cost, travel and competitiveness. Contact your local association to get in touch with a Peewee Coordinator for more information. Minnesota Hockey hosts Region and State Tournaments at the Peewee B, Peewee A and Peewee AA levels. Non Checking.
Youth 14U / Bantam (June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2011)
Youth ages 13-15. Most associations have multiple levels of Bantam teams (A, B & C) with varying amounts of cost, travel and competitiveness. Checking.
8 & Under Girls (Born on or after June 1, 2015)
Young girls ages 8 and under. Offered as an alternative to mites for girls only, many associations within Minnesota Hockey are hosting teams, either as individual associations or combined.
10 & Under Girls (June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015)
Young girls ages 9 and 10. Offered as an alternative to squirts for girls, most associations within Minnesota Hockey are hosting teams, either as individual associations or combined. All girls hockey is non checking.
12 & Under (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013)
Girls ages 11 and 12. Offered as an alternative to peewee for girls, many associations within Minnesota Hockey are hosting teams, either as individual associations or combined. All girls hockey is non checking.
15 & Under (June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2011)
Girls youth ages 13, 14 and 15. Offered as an alternative to bantam for girls, many associations within Minnesota Hockey are hosting teams, either as individual associations or combined. All girls hockey is non checking.