Stephen Heisler

🏒 Da Beauty League played its final season. But should Minnesota summer hockey end with it? Marty McDangle has an idea: Take the showcase on the road and bring the pros to hockey communities across the state. The tradition deserves a second life. Who's ready to build it? juniorhockey.io/news/the-dem…

67 transactions. 43 additions. 24 drops. Friday's USA Hockey junior roster report features major movement around the NA3HL, plus several players changing leagues. See every October 30 addition and drop at juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc…

CLOQUET-ESKO HOCKEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DIVIDE. There is talent coming, committed families, dedicated coaches, and a grassroots hockey culture worth protecting. So why are adult disagreements threatening to overshadow the future? Carlton's departure, Esko's contributions, and the future of Cloquet-Esko hockey deserve a closer look. One thing should never get lost in the politics: the kids come first. Marty McDangle has something to say about it. Read more: juniorhockey.io/news/cloquet… #MinnesotaHockey #CloquetEsko #YouthHockey

Hermantown hockey. Love them or hate them, they've earned their place. 🏒 Forget the Class A argument for a minute. Look at the culture, the coaching, the player development, and the commitment to getting kids to the next level. Marty McDangle weighs in. 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/hermant…

56 transactions across four leagues in the Oct. 29 USA Hockey Add/Drop List. Quamme: Anchorage to Green Bay. Rochester sees multiple moves. Ironwood adds two players in the Ind C. juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc…

Goals and assists get attention. But what makes a coach trust you when the game is on the line? The 200-foot prospect brings more than scoring. Hockey IQ, defensive responsibility, consistency, and winning habits matter. Are you developing a complete game? 👇 Read more: juniorhockey.io/news/value-o… #JuniorHockey #HockeyDevelopment

Is Duluth East turning its back on Northern Minnesota hockey tradition? Marty McDangle takes a hard look at the missing rivalries, the scheduling decisions, and what it means for high school hockey. 🏒 Should these rivalries be restored? Read more 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/a-disgr… #MinnesotaHockey #DuluthEast #HighSchoolHockey

The Oct. 28 USA Hockey Juniors Add/Drop List is loaded with roster activity. Brady Zugec is listed in moves involving Omaha and Minot. juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc…

MARTY MCDANGLE MAKES HIS JUNIORHOCKEY.IO DEBUT! A Minnesota hockey legend brings his voice to the site with a look at Minnesota Wilderness forward Jackson Lackas. Size, speed, skill and what makes #17 a player to watch. Read Marty's first article! 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/jackson… #NAHL #MNHockey

Why are some @NAHLHockey team websites easy to find on Google while others, like Kenai River and Minnesota Wilderness, are nearly invisible? Coincidence, SEO failure, or a bigger problem? Who controls the digital playing field, and who benefits? Read the investigation 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/digital…

The Fiercest Teams in the NAHL Right Now The battle for supremacy in the NAHL is heating up, and the latest Bauer NAHL Power Rankings have a new team sitting on top. Who's for real, and who's got more to prove? Don't miss the latest rankings and our breakdown of the teams making noise across the NAHL. READ THE FULL RANKINGS: juniorhockey.io/news/bauer-n…

Fairbanks takes the top spot! 🏒 The latest Bauer NAHL Power Rankings are in. Who’s rising, who’s slipping, and which teams are ready to make a statement? Find out where your team stands. Read the rankings: juniorhockey.io/news/bauer-n… #NAHL #JuniorHockey

Goaltenders take center stage in today's USA Hockey Juniors Add/Drop List! Granite City, Butte and Garden State all feature in the Oct. 24 NA3HL transactions. Who's in and who's out? juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc…

54 TRANSACTIONS. THE ROSTER SHUFFLE IS REAL. 29 adds. 25 drops. Three leagues. The October 23 USA Hockey Juniors Add/Drop List is packed with movement, including multiple changes involving Great Falls, St. Cloud, Minnesota and St. Louis. Who’s in? Who’s out? Get the full list. juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc… #JuniorHockey #NAHL #NA3HL #USHL

Talent gets you noticed. Discipline keeps you there. Coaches see more than your stats. They see your preparation, consistency, accountability, and how you respond when nobody is watching. Are your habits earning you the next opportunity, or costing you one? Read more: juniorhockey.io/news/talent-…

Talent gets you noticed. Discipline keeps you there. Skill opens doors. Your attitude, accountability, and work ethic determine how long they stay open. Coaches are watching. Recruiters are watching. What are they seeing? Read more: juniorhockey.io/news/talent-… #JuniorHockey #PlayerDevelopment

If the NA3HL is a development league, where is the REAL pathway to the NAHL? 🏒 Players deserve more than promises. They deserve meaningful opportunities to advance. We break down why the pathway needs to work. 👇 Read the full article: juniorhockey.io/news/na3hl-p… #NA3HL #NAHL #JuniorHockey

Is the NA3HL a REAL pathway to the NAHL, or just another stop on the junior hockey ladder? Players and families invest everything chasing the next level. If development is the mission, where are the opportunities? It's time to deliver more than roadblocks. 🔗 juniorhockey.io/news/na3hl-p… #NA3HL #NAHL #JuniorHockey

THE ROSTER WHEEL KEEPS TURNING! 🏒 Who’s finding a new home, and who’s coming off the roster? The October 20 USA Hockey Add/Drop List is out, featuring moves involving the Anchorage Wolverines, Minnesota Mallards, Ogden Mustangs and Houston Bulls. Catch the latest NAHL & NA3HL transactions 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/usa-hoc… #NAHL #NA3HL #JuniorHockey

Speed kills. Brock England is learning how to turn it into goals. The Seattle Thunderbirds standout is proving that explosive speed can be a serious offensive weapon. With Team CHL on the horizon, England is one to watch. Read more 👇 juniorhockey.io/news/brock-e… @SeattleTbirds @TheWHL @CHLHockey