AAA
2026 Minnesota Steel Boys & Girls AAA Tryouts – Registration Open!
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 AAA Hockey tryouts for the Minnesota Steel Hockey Club: an elite program built to challenge, develop, and inspire the next generation of standout male & female hockey players.
The Minnesota Steel AAA program is built to challenge, develop, and inspire the next generation of hockey players. Our mission is simple: create complete players by developing every facet of the game from individual skills and positional play to team strategies and hockey IQ.
In 2025, Steel is opening a new location: MN Steel Northwest Metro (STMA Area) in addition to its current Southwest Metro location. This allows players from STMA, Buffalo, Rogers, Monticello, Delano, Elk River, and surrounding communities to practice locally while still being part of the full Steel experience — coming together to compete in highly competitive tournaments.
Our Coaching Philosophy
At Steel, we believe that progress in every detail adds up to great improvement. Every stride, every pass, every read matters and over time, those details shape players into smarter, faster, and more complete athletes.
Our program is designed so players can practice locally with their community while also playing with athletes of similar abilities, ensuring competitive balance, confidence, and development at every level.
We focus on:
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Skills: skating, puck control, passing, and shooting fundamentals
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Position-Specific Development: tailored training for forwards, defense, and goalies
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Team Strategies: systems, communication, and game management
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Hockey IQ: teaching athletes to think faster and make smarter decisions
We also value multi-sport athletes and design a flexible program that supports busy families. At older levels, our staff provides guidance with the college recruiting process to prepare athletes for the next step in their hockey careers.
If you're ready to compete at a higher level and grow in a championship-caliber culture, we invite you to showcase your skills at our upcoming tryouts.
Waconia - 2026 AAA Tryout Details:
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 6–7
Location: Waconia Ice Arena
Structure: 1-Hour Scrimmage – Players will compete in live game situations to demonstrate hockey IQ, decision-making, skill, and creativity under pressure.
STMA - 2026 AAA Tryout Details:
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 13–14
Location: STMA Ice Arena
Structure: 1-Hour Scrimmage – Players will compete in live game situations to demonstrate hockey IQ, decision-making, skill, and creativity under pressure
AAA Levels:
Boys AAA Levels: 2011/2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017/2018
Girls AAA teams: U19 (2007/2008), U16 (2009/2010), U14 (2011/2012), U12 (2013/2014), U10 (2015/2016), & U8 (2017 & Younger)
Program Highlights:
- 4 Highly Competitive Tournaments - Potentially 1–2 Out-of-State Tournament Opportunities
- Team Practices focused on systems and team play
- Individual Skill Training for advanced individual skill development
- Position-Specific Sessions for positional skill developoment and Hockey IQ
- Game Jersey & Socks
- Practice Jersey
The Minnesota Steel AAA program is built around flexibility, designed to support multi-sport athletes and busy families while still providing top-tier development and exposure. Older ages we help our players with the college recruiting process.
After Tryouts:
Player placements will be communicated via email.
Tryout Reminders:
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and jersey fitting
Players must bring full hockey gear, including:
- Black and White Jerseys
Hockey socks - Personal water bottle
For questions or to pre-register, please contact kyle@mnsteelhockey.com or 612-508-6536.
We can’t wait to see you at tryouts and watch your love for the game in action. This is your chance to become part of something bigger with the Minnesota Steel Hockey Club family.
Still have questions?
If you still have questions or are unsure about our programs please feel free to reach out to us!