The Minneapolis boys' hockey team will head to the state tournament even if the school district's teachers are on strike.
Minneapolis varsity sports, including hockey, to continue through potential strike
St. Paul has said varsity sports will continue on a case-by-case basis in the event of a strike.
March 3, 2022 at 5:33PM
Minneapolis Public Schools said high school varsity athletics will continue in the event of a teacher walkout, which could begin March 8 if the teachers union and district don't reach an agreement.
Junior varsity and B-squad teams can practice on a case-by-case basis if there is adequate adult supervision available during the strike.
The boys hockey team secured a spot in the state tournament with a 3-1 win against Delano on Wednesday night. This year marks the first time since 1994 that a Minneapolis public school has qualified for the state tournament.
St. Paul school officials, also facing a possible teachers strike, have also said varsity sports would continue on a case-by-case basis in that district if teachers walk out.
Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
