A Decade on the Ice: 10th Annual Hendrickson Foundation Hockey Festival
Schedule
Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
National Sports Center | Blaine, MN
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Ten years ago, a simple idea took the ice — that hockey could change lives.Now it’s become one of the largest and most inclusive hockey events in the world.
The 10th Annual Hendrickson Foundation Hockey Festival brings together over 1,500 athletes from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of competition, community, and celebration — all under one roof.
This isn’t just a tournament.
It’s where families meet. Where athletes shine. Where five hockey communities come together as one.
🏒 Programs represented include:
Blind Hockey • Special Hockey • Sled Hockey • Warrior Hockey • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Hockey
🎉 What to expect:
Tournament games • Exhibition & jamboree games • Celebrity appearances & games • Athlete experiences • And our legendary Saturday night Festival Reception with food, music, awards, games, and a whole lot of HF energy.
✨ Good news:
The entire event is FREE to attend and open to all ages. Come for an hour. Stay all weekend. You’ll feel the magic.
⭐️Team Registration⭐️
Festival team registration is FULL.
To join the waitlist:
• Warrior Teams — [email protected]
• Sled Teams — [email protected]
• Minnesota athletes who play with Special, Deaf/HOH, Blind/Low-Vision programs — your program leadership and coach will advise on festival participation.
⭐️Sponsorships
https://www.hendricksonfoundation.com/become-a-sponsor/
Kristin Hendrickson — [email protected]
⭐️Volunteers
Laura Meyer — [email protected]
Mae Casazza — [email protected]
Volunteer registration:
https://www.hendricksonfoundation.com/volunteer/
⭐️Hotels
https://www.hendricksonfoundation.com/national-hockey-festival/
🚐On-Site RV & Camping Sites
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🗓️ GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE
Specific events and timelines will be released as they come together. Please standby.
May 28
Noon–8pm • Warrior Hockey Academy
3pm-10pm • Sled Games
May 30
8am–10pm • Tournament Games
May 31
8am–7pm • Tournament Games
5pm–10pm • Festival Reception
(celebrity game & special events throughout the day)
June 1
8am–5pm • Championship Sunday
Come experience what happens when every athlete belongs.
Hockey Changes Lives®.
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Where is it happening?
National Sports Center, Schwans Center, Minneapolis, MN 55449, United States, BlaineEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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