STMA Youth Hockey Association

06/17/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING COACHES! 🚨

Love hockey? Love developing players? Want to make an impact?

STMAYHA is looking for NON-PARENT PAID COACHES for the upcoming season!
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Work with a great group of players and families
✅ Help build the next generation of Knights & Hawks hockey

Interested? Complete both intake applications below:
🏒 STMAYHA Coaching Application
https://www.stmayha.org/registration/69784
🏒 NWC Coaching Application
https://www.stmayha.org/registration/69989

Questions? Reach out to John Swanson at: [email protected]

06/09/2026

🏒 A New Era for STMAYHA Hockey 🏒

We are excited to welcome John Swanson as STMAYHA's new Executive Hockey Director.

John brings Division I and professional playing experience, more than 20 years of athlete development expertise, and most recently served as the Director of Skill Development for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey. His passion for developing players and building strong hockey cultures aligns perfectly with the future of STMAYHA.

In this role, John will lead player development, coach mentorship, evaluations, team formation, and skills programming while helping create a consistent development model across our association.

We are excited for the positive impact John will have on our players, coaches, and families for years to come.

📖 Read the full announcement: https://www.stmayha.org/news/stma-youth-hockey-association-welcomes-john-swanson-as-executive-hockey-director/28431

05/05/2026

Nominations are now open for Board of Directors supporting coordinator positions (non-voting roles). These roles are a great opportunity to get involved, share your expertise, and help enhance the experience for all players throughout the season.

If you are interested in being considered, please complete the nomination form by 11:59 p.m. on May 8th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdonp5Z9ik_L0OMlA56KLlEDn7dihHzQilhQexsXGVpsKXNdA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113765748812307887122

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our players who advanced to MN Hockey’s High Performance Summer Camp — Phase 4!

04/24/2026

RIVERHAWKS SUMMER CAMP 🏒
Registration is open for RiverHawks Summer Camp, led by Head Coach Tyler Antony and staff. A great way to stay on the ice and build skills this summer!

📍 Monticello & STMA Arenas
📅 June 15 – July 30: Mon/Thurs (Moose) + Wed (STMA for 10U+)
💲 8U: $310 | 10U–HS: $460 | Goalies: FREE

Deadline: June 5
Spots are limited—register using the QR code on the flyer.
📩 Questions: [email protected]

04/18/2026

Congrats to all of our RiverHawks selected for the Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance program!

04/18/2026

Congrats to all of our Knights selected for the Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance program!

04/16/2026

STMAYHA Family, one of our own needs us! Owen Haugo, a former STMAYHA player, was involved in a serious car accident. His family could truly use our support during this difficult time.
If you’re able, please consider supporting the Haugo family through the GoFundMe below. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.
https://gofund.me/1343c0f4e

Please keep Owen and the Haugo family in your thoughts as they navigate the days ahead.

Owen Haugo is my friend—I’ve grown up playing baseball with him and we go to school tog… Palmer steinmetz needs your support for Support Owen Haugo’s Recovery

04/14/2026

STMAYHA Family—One of our own needs us! The Vieau family, longtime members of our association, could use our support during a very difficult time as their mom, Sarah, continues her courageous battle with a rare cancer. If you’re able, please consider helping. Every bit of support means so much.
Thank you for being such a strong, caring community.

The Vieau Family could truly use our support during this incredibly difficult time. As Sarah continues her brave battle with a rare appendix cancer, we are coming together as a community to surround them with love, care, and support. To help ease some of the day-to-day burden, we have organized a Me...

04/14/2026

Congratulations to our newly elected 2026–2028 Board Members!
President – Amy Hertzog
VP of Finance – Tim Steier
Travel Director (Girls) – Rachel Johnson
D5 Rep – Chad Olson
Mite/8U Director - Brandon Schmitt

They’ll be joining our current 2024–2026 Board Members:
VP of Operations – Adam “Woody” Schoh
VP of Communications – Kristin VanHeel
Travel Director (Boys) – Megan McChesney
HOC Admin – Kevin Hillman

Thank you to all our board members—past, present, and future—for your time and dedication to our association!