What Warrior Hockey does

Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey (operating under the DBA Minnesota Warriors and also referenced as Warrior Hockey) is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, that runs an ice hockey program for disabled U.S. military veterans. The organization operates as the sole USA Hockey Disabled Warrior program in Minnesota, sanctioned under USA Hockey's Disabled Hockey Section. Eligible participants are veterans with a minimum 10% VA service-connected disability rating or Purple Heart recipients, who join at no cost and receive equipment if needed. The core product is structured ice hockey participation organized across eight regional teams (Twin Cities Metro, St. Cloud, Duluth, Iron Range, Mankato, Rochester) segmented by skill level from beginner to advanced, supplemented by a Veteran Resource Guide that connects participants to VA benefits, housing, employment, mental health, and family services.

The business model is a charitable donations-and-sponsorship model with no fees charged to participants. Revenue is sourced from individual charitable donations collected through the OneCause online fundraising platform and from named corporate sponsors including the Hendrickson Foundation and Operation Hat Trick. Recruitment is community-led, driven by referrals through veteran service organizations (VFW, DAV, American Legion) and VA benefits offices, with online self-serve registration handled via JotForm. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors led by President Mike Irish, with functional roles for business operations, hockey operations, fundraising, and player representation.

Technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, JotForm registration, and OneCause donation platform. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile application, or API is disclosed. The value proposition centers on using ice hockey as a clinical reintegration mechanism — delivering renewed identity, restored confidence, and peer community — paired with a wraparound veteran support ecosystem that an isolated sports program could not provide.

Name

Warrior Hockey

Legal name

Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey

Website

https://mnwarriors.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the sole USA Hockey Disabled Warrior program in Minnesota, providing free ice hockey and veteran resource navigation across eight regional teams for disabled U.S. military veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Amateur Hockey / Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Disabled veteran hockey
• Adaptive ice hockey
• Veteran support services
• Community athletic programs
• Nonprofit veteran programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID: 32-0331684), the Minnesota Warriors relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations. They utilize online fundraising platforms such as OneCause for donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey (Warrior Hockey) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates a structured ice hockey program for disabled U.S. military veterans across Minnesota, organized into eight regional teams by skill level from beginner to advanced. Eligible veterans (minimum 10% VA service-connected disability rating or Purple Heart recipients) participate at no cost, with equipment provided, and gain access to a Veteran Resource Guide connecting them to VA benefits, housing, employment, mental health, and family services.

Product overview

Minnesota Warriors operates as a single, unified non-profit ice hockey program for disabled U.S. military veterans. The organization offers structured hockey teams organized by skill level (beginner through advanced) across multiple geographic regions in Minnesota, supplemented by a Veteran Resource Guide that connects participants to benefits, housing, employment, and health services. The hockey program serves as the primary service offering, while the resource guide provides ancillary support to help veterans with reintegration into civilian life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disabled Veteran Ice Hockey Program (Multiple Teams)

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans report renewed identity, restored confidence, and community belonging through program participation

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body affiliation. The Minnesota Warriors is the sole USA Hockey Disabled Warrior program in Minnesota. All players must be registered with USA Hockey and the program operates under USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Section sanctioning.
• Minnesota Veterans Affairs (VA)coreOthersProvides VA benefits information and resources to program participants. The Veteran Resource Guide connects Warriors to VA disability claims, home loan programs, and substance abuse treatment services.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)minorOthersReferral partner providing veteran services and support. Listed as a resource for VA disability claims assistance.
• DAV (Disabled American Veterans)minorOthersReferral partner providing VA benefits help and transportation services for disabled veterans.
• American LegionminorOthersReferral partner providing veteran services including benefits assistance and finding veteran service officers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National non-profit umbrella for adaptive sports organizations. Comparable as a broader organization supporting community-based adaptive sports programs, including several veteran-serving affiliates.
• USA Hockey - Disabled Hockey Section: National governing body that sanctions the Minnesota Warriors and similar Disabled Warrior programs. Broader incumbent providing governance, registration, and competitive structure for all adaptive hockey programs in the U.S.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national non-profit serving wounded veterans through diverse programs. Adjacent peer in the veteran-services space; comparable mission of veteran reintegration, though delivered through non-sports services.

Emerging players

• Disabled Sports USA: National non-profit providing adaptive sports opportunities to people with disabilities including veterans. Comparable as an adaptive sports provider supporting community-based programs with similar beneficiary populations.

Direct peers

• San Diego Veterans Hockey: Adaptive ice hockey program for military veterans in Southern California. Comparable as a regional veteran-focused hockey program offering free participation and community-building through the sport.
• Carolina Warriors Hockey: A USA Hockey Disabled Warrior program serving disabled veterans in North Carolina. Directly comparable as a state-level chapter operating under the same USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Section umbrella with similar team-based structure.
• Chicago Warriors Hockey: Disabled veteran ice hockey program in Illinois affiliated with USA Hockey. Comparable peer operating multi-tier team structure for service-connected disabled veterans.
• USA Warriors Hockey: National umbrella organization for disabled veteran ice hockey programs. Operates the same Disabled Warrior model across multiple states, making it the most directly comparable peer to Minnesota Warriors' program structure and mission.
• Wounded Warrior Hockey: Non-profit hockey program dedicated to wounded and disabled veterans. Directly comparable in mission, target population, and use of ice hockey as a reintegration and healing mechanism.

Others

• Hendrickson Foundation: Major sponsor of the Minnesota Warriors and fellow veteran-services non-profit. Relevant as an ecosystem partner supporting multiple adaptive sports and wounded-veteran programs across the country.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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