High school boys ice hockey in Minnesota
Minnesota boys high school ice hockey is made up of multiple leagues and programs representing different associations. The two organizations associated with high school are the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Hockey.
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is a voluntary, nonprofit association of public and private schools with a history of service to Minnesota's high school youth since 1916. The league consists of 141 varsity teams (64 AA and 77 A) competing for the state AA and A championships. The MSHSL is governed independently and is not an affiliate of USA Hockey.
Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota. Minnesota Hockey is governed by a board of directors and consists of approximately 140 community based associations who are formed into 12 districts. Minnesota Hockey oversees the Junior Gold High School League consisting Junior Gold A, Gold B, and Gold 16 teams.