A PLACE TO BELONG.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.

In 2021, the Minnesota Sentinels began with seven players, a handful of volunteers, and a simple idea: bring people with a shared background in service together through hockey.

There weren't matching jerseys, major sponsorships, or a large organization behind us. Just people who believed that getting together, playing hockey, and looking out for one another was worth building something around.

Those early skates laid the foundation for the community we've become today.

FIVE YEARS.

STILL SHOWING UP.

What began with seven players in 2021 has grown into a community of more than 100 active participants. Five years later, the Minnesota Sentinels continue to bring people together through recreational hockey, shared experiences, and the friendships that develop along the way.

THE GAME BRINGS US TOGETHER.

THE CAMARADERIE KEEPS US HERE.

Before the first puck drops, the locker room is already bringing people together. Different branches of service, different professions, different experiences — but once the jerseys go on, everyone is part of the same team. The friendships, conversations, and ridiculous locker-room banter are every bit as important as the hockey itself.

DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. SHARED ICE.

The Minnesota Sentinels bring together people from different branches of military service and first-response professions. Some have played hockey for decades. Others are finding their way back to the game. Experience, rank, and job title don't determine your place here. What matters is showing up, being part of the team, and looking out for one another.

Our Commitment

The Minnesota Sentinels are a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built around a simple commitment: making recreational hockey and the camaraderie that comes with it accessible to those who have served their communities and country.

Our volunteers, supporters, and donors help us provide ice time, tournament opportunities, and a welcoming environment where members can enjoy the game without unnecessary financial barriers.

In 2026, the Minnesota Sentinels earned the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency, reflecting our commitment to sharing information about our organization and its work.

Five years in, our purpose remains the same: show up for one another, enjoy the game, and keep building something worth being part of.

KEEP THE WATCH.

Minnesota Sentinels Hockey is a non-profit organization that has been approved and registered federally. It operates under Federal Tax ID number 88-3713808 and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. If you have made a donation to Minnesota Sentinels Hockey, please note that no goods or services were provided for that donation.