Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament

08/02/2026

Hello!

My name is Matt Weis and I couldn't be more excited to take on a new endeavor in the Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament! Kasey has been a steward of this event for 20 years and my family and I are honored to be the next ones to continue it on.

I am currently the Tournament Director for the Fargo Youth Hockey Association and have hosted various levels of tournaments in Fargo for the last five years. Our most notable event would be the Sq**rt International tournaments, where we host 256 teams over 4 weekends.

Our goal for this event going forward is to continue the competitive, fun, and memorable Duluth tournament, as well as add a tournament in Fargo. There will be some updates coming to the tournament including a new tournament website(launching soon), updated branding, and adding Gamesheet scoring to the mix.

The dates for both events for 2027 have been confirmed and are as follows:

Fargo, ND: April 9-11, 2027
Duluth, MN: July 16-18, 2027

A discount will be offered for registering for both tournaments as well!

If you would like to be added to the registration list for one or both events, please let me know!

We look forward to hosting your teams in our future NX Tournaments!

I can be reached at [email protected].

Thank you!

08/01/2026

Hello All,

On behalf of the Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for being part of our 20th Annual tournament this summer. Reaching this milestone is incredibly meaningful, and it would not have been possible without your continued support, participation, and passion for the game.

When we founded the Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament 20 years ago, the vision was simple: create a competitive, fun, and memorable experience for teams to come to Duluth and enjoy everything the city has to offer on and off the ice. Over the years, that vision has grown beyond anything I could have imagined. We have been fortunate to host teams from 24 different states and two countries, building lasting relationships and unforgettable memories along the way.

I would especially like to recognize and thank the organizations that have participated in the tournament each of the 20 years. Your loyalty and commitment have been the foundation of what this event has become, and I am truly grateful for your continued support.

Additionally, the tournament would not be possible without the arenas, referees, EMT’s, scorers, and apparel team. To each of you, thank you.

As we celebrate this milestone, I also want to share that this year marks a personal transition for me. After 20 incredible years, I will be passing the torch to Matt Weis, who will be taking over the Northern Exposure Tournament moving forward. While it’s not easy to step away from something that has meant so much to me, I do so with complete confidence that Matt will do an outstanding job carrying on the tradition and continuing to grow the tournament into the future.

Matt will be reaching out to all of you soon with details regarding next summer’s tournament dates, so please keep an eye out for that communication.

Thank you again for being such an important part of the Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament over the past two decades. It has truly been an honor to host you, your teams and their families and be part of your hockey journeys.

Wishing you all continued success on and off the ice.

Sincerely,
Kasey Yoder
Founder, Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament

07/19/2026

2:30 p.m. scores:

'14 - Stella Maris 8 - Minnesota Mavericks 0 - 3rd place

Congratulations to the Minnesota Mavericks '10 for winning the championship at the HS level in a 3/2 win over the Minnesota Mavericks '09!

Congratulations to the '12 champions, the Midwest Hockey Club, for their 7/1 win over Hale Lake!

Congratulations to the '14 champions Dirty Sauce, for their 4/3 win over Hockey Lab - in a shoot out!

07/19/2026

12:45 p.m. scores:

'15 - Iron Range Outlaws 5 - St. Croix Stampede for 3rd place
'16/'17 - Miska 10/3 over the Northern Wings for 3rd place

Congratulations to the '13 champions Stewart River Maple Leafs on their 7/3 win over the Nodak Knights!

Congratulations to the '15 champions Grey Ducks on their 6/5 overtime win over the Stewart River Blackhawks!

Congratulations to the '16/'17 champions Team Northwest on their 6/1 win over Machine Black!

07/19/2026

11:00 a.m. scores:

HS 5th place - Lake Superior Stars 6 - Miska Hockey 3
'12 5th place - Stella Maris 10 - Lake Superior Stars 1
'13 5th place - Green Bay Hornets 6 - Miska Hockey 0
'14 7th place - Machine Force 9 - St. Criox Stampede 3
'14 5th place - Des Moines Scallywags 12 - St. Criox Stampede 3

07/19/2026

9:15 a.m. scores:

HS - Minnesota Mavericks '10 6 - Midwest Warriors 2
HS - Minnesota Mavericks '09 5 - Worthy Selects 3
'12 - Midwest Hockey Club 6 - Minnesota Mavericks 1
'12 - Hale Lake 13 - Team Northwest 2
'14 - Hockey Lab 9 - Stella Maris 8
'14 - Dirty Sauce 7 - Minnesota Mavericks 3

07/19/2026

7:30 a.m. scores:
'15 - St. Croix Stampede 9 - Miska Hockey 1
'15 - Stewart River Blackhawks 9 - Minnesota Lightning 2
'13 - Stewart River Maple Leafs 7 - Nodak Knights 3

And the 2013 3rd place goes to Team Northwest!

07/19/2026

2015 final games announced!
3rd place: St. Criox Stampede vs. Iron Range Outlaws
Championship: Stewart River Blackhawks vs. Grey Ducks

See schedule for details:

2015 Team Rosters Click Here

07/19/2026

5:30 p.m. scores:
'15 - Grey Ducks 7 - Machine Black 3
'14 - Stella Maris 8 - Des Moines Scallywags 6
'14 - Dirty Sauce 13 - Machine Force 2
HS - Worthy Selects 4 - Lake Superior Stars 1
HS - Minnesota Mavericks '10 6 - Miska Hockey 1
HS - Minnesota Mavericks '09 4 - Midwest Warriors 1

07/19/2026

HS seeds:

1 - Minnesota Mavericks '10
2 - Minnesota Mavericks '09
3 - Worthy Selects
4 - Midwest Warriors
5 - Lake Superior Stars
6 - Miska Hockey

Check the schedule for details:

High School Team Rosters Click Here