Nobody in the USA loves the game of Hockey more than Minnesota. Only place in USA that sells out a NHL arena for a high school hockey state championship game. Their love of hockey is only surpassed by Canada and some european nations. But when it comes to the USA hockey, MN is king.
I grew up playing some moderately competitive hockey down south in Wayzata and went to school up in Duluth for 18 months (until they invited me to seek my education elsewhere) and all I can say is this: I am not crying, you're crying. Duluth and Minnesota hockey culture in general is a special slice of Americana.
I grew up in a small town a little south of montreal, maybe 20 thousand people. We had 2 big arenas, probably 50 neighborhood outdoor rinks. Plus backyard rinks in every second house and of course all the ponds. As long as there wasn't a blizzard going on, every single ice surface was packed everyday.
It’s always fun to watch the state high school hockey tournaments and seeing the names Olson, Johnson, Jorgenson, Gunderson, Carlson…and cheering against Edina and private schools 😂
I live in Edmonton but hockey here is even bigger and more intense than Minnesota. But this is really close to how big hockey is in most of canada. In Edmonton, kids start skating from when they're 2 years old lol
They might be equal but I doubt it’s bigger or more intense - especially through high school and the 4 colleges that aim for the frozen four. Usually the guys and girls all make it
@@shawnanderson6313 what do you mean based on what____?_____?______?____I live here and hockey is life lol_____.____People talk about the Oilers and the sport in general 24/7
Wish I grew up in a hockey community! Here in California don’t have that! I do play adult league hockey! One day I will take a trip check some ice rinks and a high school game! And the state!
RIP Williams=GOAT..Hockey in Duluth started here..now Congdon ...the original..Lower Chester..if u know hockey..and Duluth..this is where it all started.."bugem"..To all who know what this means .
Kids shouldn't play hockey in rinks so damn much! They need to be out on the pond, with wide open space, skating, making moves, stickhandling WITHOUT any damn coaches!!
Nobody in the USA loves the game of Hockey more than Minnesota. Only place in USA that sells out a NHL arena for a high school hockey state championship game. Their love of hockey is only surpassed by Canada and some european nations. But when it comes to the USA hockey, MN is king.
死亡疤痕 I think North Dakota like hockey just as much as Minnesota
@@Glacialspring its just they dont have as many people there
@@Glacialspring NoDakota is far away from minnesota.
It's almost like my home state of Texas with football. Mad respect to MN, wish I could have played growing up.
I grew up playing some moderately competitive hockey down south in Wayzata and went to school up in Duluth for 18 months (until they invited me to seek my education elsewhere) and all I can say is this: I am not crying, you're crying. Duluth and Minnesota hockey culture in general is a special slice of Americana.
I grew up in a small town a little south of montreal, maybe 20 thousand people. We had 2 big arenas, probably 50 neighborhood outdoor rinks. Plus backyard rinks in every second house and of course all the ponds. As long as there wasn't a blizzard going on, every single ice surface was packed everyday.
Great documentary, but I grew up in the same culture at Normandale Park in Edina. It runs through the entire state,
North hates south, out state hates metro, metro hates private and we all hate Edina! ; )
Princeton also
It’s always fun to watch the state high school hockey tournaments and seeing the names Olson, Johnson, Jorgenson, Gunderson, Carlson…and cheering against Edina and private schools 😂
I live in Edmonton but hockey here is even bigger and more intense than Minnesota. But this is really close to how big hockey is in most of canada. In Edmonton, kids start skating from when they're 2 years old lol
@@Glacialspring In the professional level, absolutely...
They might be equal but I doubt it’s bigger or more intense - especially through high school and the 4 colleges that aim for the frozen four. Usually the guys and girls all make it
Based on what ?
@@shawnanderson6313 what do you mean based on what____?_____?______?____I live here and hockey is life lol_____.____People talk about the Oilers and the sport in general 24/7
Wow that is hardcore facts man. I live in Minnesota, hockey is life and people talk about hockey 24/7. I guess we are a stalemate. @@UFCMania155
Wish I grew up in a hockey community! Here in California don’t have that! I do play adult league hockey! One day I will take a trip check some ice rinks and a high school game! And the state!
If warroad and Roseau combined hockey talent there is no one in single a maybe even double aa that could beat them they are both too good
I just read that Minnesota ranks right up with Canadian Provinces for the hockey players we produce. Actually, I think second only to Ontario.
Once you learn how to skate your hooked
RIP Williams=GOAT..Hockey in Duluth started here..now Congdon ...the original..Lower Chester..if u know hockey..and Duluth..this is where it all started.."bugem"..To all who know what this means .
I learned to play hockey at lower Chester(now Congdon) Rip Wms was my coach. Butch Williams Tommys brother played center on our bantam team.
I met some Duluth East hounds in 1997. Nick Angel Reese Carlson and Eric precotia..I think that's his name he was a captain
I hope they help Matt Johnson get his life back
Kids shouldn't play hockey in rinks so damn much! They need to be out on the pond, with wide open space, skating, making moves, stickhandling WITHOUT any damn coaches!!
The outdoor puck season here in Minnesota is surprisingly very short. We're lucky to get 6 weeks of decent outdoor ice.