To our Warriors, families, and broader community:

Every day, the Minnesota Warriors Hockey Program is guided by a simple but powerful mission: we turn hockey into healing for Minnesota’s veterans. What happens on the ice, the camaraderie, structure, and shared purpose, is only the beginning. The true impact is what follows: renewed identity, restored confidence, and a community that refuses to let anyone struggle alone.

This resource page was created to carry that mission beyond the rink.

Across Minnesota, veterans face challenges navigating benefits, securing housing, finding employment, accessing mental-health support, and caring for their families. The information in this guide brings together the agencies, programs, and community partners who stand ready to help - from crisis support and VA benefits to education, transportation, recovery, and family services.

Our strategic plan emphasizes supporting veterans as whole people, physically, mentally, and socially. Our clinically proven program is dedicated to helping veterans rediscover their sense of self and identity through the transformative power of hockey. This page reflects that commitment by connecting Warriors and veterans to resources that can change, and even save, lives.

Whether you are a long-time Warrior, a newly registered member, or a veteran seeking support, I hope this guide reminds you that you are not alone. You are part of a statewide community that believes in you, stands with you, and is ready to help you take the next step.

Thank you for your service, your resilience, and your trust in this program. Together, we will continue building a stronger, healthier, and more connected veteran community across Minnesota.

Mike Irish

President