Minot AFB Wins Gold in Annual Minot State Hockey Tournament

Minot AFB was able to field a Varsity team in the annual Minot State Hockey Tournament that took place 10-12 April 2026 at the Maysa arena in Minot, ND. This year the tournament attracted over 30 teams from across the United States and Canada to compete for supremacy in the sport amongst current and former collegiate, junior, and professional hockey players. The hard work and dedication of Team Minot paid off as they were able to vanquish their foes 10-0, 10-1, and 10-0 in the round robin play, crushing the gold medal game with a 9-3 win.

Varsity Roster
Maj Andrew Blazier, 5 MXS
Capt Benjamin Martin, 5 CS
Capt Jake Nielsen, 742 MS
1st Lt Derek Burton, 91 MMXS
1st Lt Konur Peterson, 742 MS
2d Lt Maiszon Balboa, 891 MSFS
MSgt Kyle Gaffey, 54 HS
TSgt Roderick Johnson, 5 FSS
TSgt Taylor Hales, 891 MSOS
SrA Rocco Arnold, 705 MUNS
Mr. Nathan Medler, 5 CES
Mr. Kevin Bostian, Minot Bombers President
Mr. Andrew Kopp
Mr. Alex Kopp
Mr. Nick Arnold
Mr. Dmitry

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