Apple Valley Burnsville Eagles
Cottage Grove Wolfpack
Eagan Wildcats
Eastview Lightning
Farmington Tigers
Hastings
Inver Grove Heights Spartans
Lakeville Hockey Association
Red Wing Hockey
Rosemount Irish
South Saint Paul Packers
West Saint Paul Warriors
Woodbury Predators
District Playoffs
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.
2026 DISTRICT PLAYOFF HOSTS
Road to State
February 15-22, 2026
District Playoffs
AA/A Bantam – Eagan
B1 Bantam – Cottage Grove
AA/A Pee Wee – Hastings
B1 Pee Wee – Host Needed
15UA – Host Needed
15UB – Host Needed
12UA –Host Needed
12UB1 – Host Needed
March 2-9, 2026
District Playoffs
B2 Bantam – Host Needed
C Bantam – Host Needed
B2 Pee Wee - Host Needed
C Pee Wee – Host Needed
A Squirt – Host Needed
B1 Squirt – Hastings
B2 Squirt – Host Needed
C Squirt – Inver Grove Hts
12UB2 - Host Needed
10UA – Host Needed
10UB1 – Host Needed
10UB2 – Host Needed
Minnesota Hockey Regionals:
Feb 27 - March 1, 2026
15UA American - Host Needed
15UB East - Host Needed
12UB1 East - Host Needed
Minnesota Hockey State:
March 13-15, 2026
B1 Bantam – Host Needed
B1 Pee Wee – Host Needed
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PLAYOFF APPAREL STORE
Place orders at: https://advancedsportswear.chipply.com/district8hockey/?action=viewall
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DISTRICT PLAYOFF SCHEDULES
Downloadable .pdf(s)
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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 5/19/25)
- TBD
Past DISTRICT 8 Champions
Below, you'll find a direct link of all the past District 8 Champions.