Minnesota Sentinels Hockey

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Well folks... the Hero Invitational has come and gone for the Minnesota Sentinels.

Did it go our way?

Absolutely not.

Not even remotely.

But you know what? We had an absolute blast anyway!
There were unforgettable laughs, friendships renewed, new faces welcomed into the chaos, shots taken directly to the face (good news: all teeth remain accounted for), spectacular falls, questionable hockey decisions, and an alarming amount of pickles consumed.

At the end of the day, we got two games of hockey, time with some incredible people, and memories that will last far longer than the bruises.

Now for our tournament honors!
Friday Night Big Dill Award goes to Nick "Village People" Hathaway, who once again brought the energy, the effort, and probably a few dance moves.

Saturday's Big Dill honors belong to the legendary Kato Crew:
Ms. Daddy
The Right Angle
Mr. Posty

These three are the definition of ride-or-die teammates. Doesn't matter who we're playing, where we're playing, or what time the puck drops—they show up, show out, and leave absolutely everything they have on the ice.

With the Hero Invitational now in the books, the Sentinels officially enter our offseason. This means team skates, team building, and intensive scientific research into two critical questions:
1. How do we score more goals?
2. How do we stop the other team from scoring more goals than us?

The answers remain elusive.
But have no fear...
WE WILL RETURN.

This fall we'll host our 4th Annual Honor & Remember 9/11 Game, and in November we'll once again head into battle looking to bring the Axe back where it belongs—Minnesota! Veterans Border Battle – Battle for the AXE V!

Until then, thank you to everyone who skated with us, cheered for us, supported us, and embraced the chaos.
See you at the rink.

06/06/2026

June 6, 1944 — D-Day

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and unimaginable bravery of the men who stormed the beaches of Normandy.

On this day, thousands of young Americans — alongside Allied forces — faced impossible odds, stepping into uncertainty, chaos, and fear for something greater than themselves: freedom.

Many never made it home. Many carried the weight of that day for the rest of their lives. Their courage helped change the course of history and secured liberties many of us often take for granted.

At the Minnesota Sentinels, made up of Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and supporters, we understand that service comes with sacrifice — and we recognize that the freedoms we enjoy today were paid for by generations who answered the call before us.

Today, we honor the heroes of D-Day not just in memory, but through action: by living lives worthy of their sacrifice, supporting one another, and never forgetting the cost of freedom.

“To those who gave everything on the shores of Normandy — we remember you. We honor you. We thank you.”

06/05/2026

QUESTION:

Would you like to support military members and first responders in Minnesota?

ALSO QUESTION:

Would you like to look incredibly cool?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES…
BOOM. PROBLEM SOLVED.

The Minnesota Sentinels have teamed up with the beauties at Horrible Hockey Co. for a limited collaboration shirt celebrating Hockey + America = Pure Greatness™

Even better? 50% of sales come back to the Sentinels to help keep Veterans and First Responders on the ice.
Rusty “Chainsaw” McGritty already ordered six.

Sentinel 4 attempted to expense one to “operational readiness.”

Go to www.horriblehockey.com/products/1776-collab-t-shirt

06/05/2026

Come out to the Hero Invitational and spend the weekend with some truly amazing people! Every team taking the ice is made up of men and women who, at one point or another, chose to run toward the danger when others were running away.

But this event is about more than hockey. It's about the families, friendships, and communities that stand behind these heroes every single day.

We're honored to share the ice with such an incredible group of teams, players, and supporters. So grab your family, bring your friends, and come cheer on a great cause while enjoying some fantastic hockey.

We'll see you at the rink!

Ready for a great weekend of hockey?!?!?1

Come out to the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, support Soldiers 6, and catch all the action. The full bracket and game schedule is available here: https://www.heroinvite.info/schedule

TODAY FRIDAY JUNE 5th GAMES:

🚨 Game #1 | South Rink
⏰ 4:55 PM
Hennepin Generals (Light) vs. MN Sentinels (Dark)

🚨 Game #2 | North Rink
⏰ 5:15 PM
Med City Warriors (Light) vs. Daily Grind (Dark)

🚨 Game #3 | South Rink
⏰ 6:05 PM
Lake Elmo Fire (Light) vs. Crystal/New Hope Police (Dark)

🚨 Game #4 | South Rink
⏰ 7:15 PM
Maplewood Public Safety (Light) vs. Winner of Game #2 (Dark)

🚨 Game #5 | South Rink
⏰ 8:25 PM
Bearcats (Light) vs. Graybeards (Dark)

06/05/2026

IT'S FINALLY HERE!

Hero Invitational Weekend is here, and your Sentinels are ready for battle!

We're guaranteed two games, and we already know our first opponent: the Hennepin Generals. No matter how the bracket shakes out, Round 2 will bring another familiar challenge, as we've had some great battles with both Daily Grind and the Crystal/New Hope Police Hockey Team. We'll know more later this evening.

And, as has become a questionable Sentinel tradition, Saturday will mark the official transformation into the BIG DILL SENTINELS.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, come out to Stillwater, watch some great hockey, and help support a great cause. We'll be honoring and supporting military members and first responders while raising money for Soldiers 6.

See you at the rink!

06/03/2026

Wisdom Wednesday!

06/01/2026

What a weekend for our players who played in the Hendrickson Hockey Festival in Blaine!

The Minnesota Sentinels would like to extend a MASSIVE congratulations to all of our Sentinel players and our hockey family down south, in the Tulsa Warriors and the Kansas City Warriors on bringing home hardware in their respective championship tiers!

To our Sentinels who battled all weekend long, left everything on the ice, and found a way to get the job done—take a bow, beauts. Championships aren't won by accident. They're earned through hard work, sacrifice, teamwork, and a healthy amount of locker room nonsense.

And to our "sister teams,” the Tulsa Warriors and Kansas City Warriors—congratulations on once again proving why champions carry themselves like champions. Enjoy every second of it.

For everyone who hoisted a trophy this weekend:
Take the pictures.
Hold the hardware
Celebrate with your teammates.
Thank your families and supporters.
Soak it all in.
Because moments like these don't come around every day.
..But don't get too comfortable, Sentinels.
The celebration bus is making a very short stop.
The clock is already ticking.
The bags are staying packed.

Because THIS WEEKEND we return to the grind at the Hero Invitational Hockey Tournament.
New opponents.
New challenges.
Same mission.

Congratulations again to all our champions. Now enjoy the moment—then let's get back to work.

06/01/2026

QUICK QUESTION

Do you want to:
Support Veterans & First Responders in Minnesota
Celebrate Hockey + America
Look cooler than your buddy who still tapes his stick like it’s 1997

IF YOU SAID YES…
OH BABY DO WE HAVE NEWS FOR YOU.

The Minnesota Sentinels have teamed up with the beauties at Horrible Hockey Co. for a LIMITED collaboration shirt that screams:
“I LOVE HOCKEY”
“I LOVE AMERICA”
“I PROBABLY HAVE A SPARE BEER LEAGUE JERSEY IN MY TRUNK”

Best part?
50% of sales go directly back to the Minnesota Sentinels to support Veterans, military members, and First Responders here in Minnesota.
Rusty “Chainsaw” McGritty reportedly called this:�“The most patriotic thing since grilling in hockey gloves.”

Go to: www.horriblehockey.com/products/1776-collab-t-shirt