CHOICE FOR WINTER HOCKEY
You already know when it comes to options for the development of your child as a hockey player during the winter season there are few choices. Development depends on the strength and policies of the local association.
This may be good for some parents and players, but is rarely a good fit for the passionate hockey families, elite or potential elite players. This is due to very limited amount of ice time, shortage of quality coaches, lack of competition and especially the wide gap in ability between the top and bottom players on the same team.

HOCKEY IS BEHIND
When you look at other skilled sports like gymnastics, figure skating, or even the performing arts hockey is behind. These sports and arts identify potential elite children at a young age and start their training early. When the athlete reaches the age of 15 they are world class or are well on their way. How do they do this? By using a focused methodology and including an incredible amount of quality repetition.
Where hockey falls short is that there is not the kind of program in place for the athlete that wants to or has the potential to one day become world class. Instead, most players go along without the  direction they need to have a real chance to reach their goals. Then when the players reach the age of 15, they are separated over one summer through  the Select 15 program. The hope is that then they can be developed into world class players. But, with the right training, these players could already be world class.

ONE LEAGUE - TWO LOCATIONS
The Choice League has always drawn athletes from all over the Twin Cities Metro. To encourage and support participation by making the Choice League more logistically convenient for hockey families there are teams located both in the Northeast and Southwest regions. Northeast teams are based mainly out of Aldrich Arena and Vadnais Heights Sports Center. Southwest teams practice primarily at the Minnesota Made Ice Center.
All teams have the same focus on skill development. League and tournament games are played at both locations. 

 ST LOUIS PARK MN MADE HOCKEY 
In addition to our Edina location, we will be introducing our new St. Louis Park facility located at 2201 Florida Ave, in St. Louis Park (formally Hat Trick Hockey) opening in September 2020.  This facility is undergoing a major renovation: new ice plant, dehumidification system, new electric Zamboni. We are also adding a concession stand and bleachers for viewing.  On top of all of that, lots of TLC.  Look for the grand opening in September 2020.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
All athletes must skate in an evaluation to determine placement in the leagues. Because this is a program for potentially elite athletes all players must meet a certain level of play that will not slow down the team’s progression throughout the season. We are attempting to greatly narrow the gap between the top and bottom skaters on each team. This will allow for the greatest level of improvement and development by each athlete throughout the season. 
Once all athletes are graded there will be a player draft to assemble teams to make sure the teams are balanced.
Players that are not selected for the league will be refunded their registration deposit.