Minnesota Hockey Bracket Challenge

2A Minnesota High School Hockey Bracket

2026 State Tournament

Tournament bragging rights, with purpose.

Compete in the 2A Minnesota High School Hockey bracket challenge. First place wins a SotaStick gift card. Donation is optional, but preferred, to support the Jack Jablonski Foundation.

Why We Partnered with Jack Jablonski Foundation
Jack Jablonski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to making recovery possible for everyone living with a spinal cord injury. We teamed up with SotaStick and the foundation to bring you a fun and engaging challenge while driving meaningful value to a great cause.
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Prize Spotlight

First Place Wins a $100 SotaStick Gift Card

Compete in the 2A Minnesota High School Hockey Bracket Challenge and take home the top prize backed by SotaStick.

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Key Dates

2026 2A Minnesota High School Hockey timeline.

Feb 28, 2026

Bracket Selection

Selection and bracket lock window opens.

Mar 4, 2026

Quarterfinals

Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament begins.

Mar 6, 2026

Semifinals

Final four compete for championship spots.

Mar 7, 2026

Championship

Third-place and title game close tournament week.

Why join

Designed for Minnesota Hockey fans

A clean bracket challenge flow with clear dates, partner support, and a built-in charity option.

Minnesota-focused bracket
Built specifically around the 2026 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament.
First-place prize
Champion receives a SotaStick gift card.
Optional giving
Donation is optional, but preferred, to support Jack Jablonski Foundation.
Cause-driven competition
Bracket excitement paired with awareness for spinal cord injury support and research.
Leaderboard Updates
Watch where you are in the Live Leaderboard.
Mobile-ready experience
Easy to view and navigate on desktop and phone before and during tournament week.
How it works

Four steps to tournament weekend

Prepare your picks, submit in time, and optionally support a Minnesota foundation doing meaningful work.

01
Review the schedule

Use the official MSHSL PDF and prepare your picks for February 28, 2026.

02
Submit your bracket Before March 4 games.

Lock in your Minnesota tournament bracket and compete for the SotaStick gift card.

03
Support Jack Jablonski Foundation

Optionally donate to the Jack Jablonski Foundation and help expand impact.

04
Check back on the leaderboard to see your success

Follow updates through tournament week and track how your bracket performs.

Tournament ready

Ready for Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament Time?

Compete for the SotaStick first-place gift card and help raise support for the Jack Jablonski Foundation.

Optional donation preferred. Learn more at jablonskifoundation.org.

Terms & Conditions (Summary)

  • Must be 18 years or older to enter or win.
  • No purchase or donation is required to enter or win.
  • Entry window: challenge entries must be submitted before the March 4, 2026 games begin (Central Time).
  • Tie rule: in the event of a tie for first, one winner will be selected at random from tied participants.
  • Winner notification: winner will be contacted using the information on file and must respond within 7 days to claim the prize.
  • Prize: one $100 SotaStick Gift Card; non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
  • Bracket Challenge is not associated with MN High School Hockey.