Minnesota Advancement Program
The Minnesota Advancement Program
The MAP is time tested and truly the best option for the dedicated hockey players. The MAP provides players with the support both on and off the ice, mentally and physically, in all aspects of the game, that will help players reach their true potential.
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Apply for 2012 MAP Today
Apply today for 2012 MAP
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Finisher got basement start
MAP member Blake Winiecki
MAP Member and Division I hopeful Blake Winiecki has had a high-scoring senior season at Lakeville North. CLICK for full article
Eli May commits to Mankato
May commits to Mankato
Congrats to Eagan HS senior captain and long-time MAP South member Eli May on his commitment to play college hockey at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The skilled defenseman had 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points in 31 games last season as a junior, helping the Wildcats to a 3rd place finish at the Class AA State Tournament. Click on the picture for a link to the article on the Minnesota Hockey Hub website.
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Wittchow to Wisconsin
Wittchow commits to Wisconsin
Part of the Burnsville Blaze in high school, a Florida Panthers draft pick, and currently skating for the Waterloo Black Hawks, defenseman Eddie Wittchow will also be a Badger during his hockey career, a decision which was made official by his commitment to the University of Wisconsin Thursday.
The USHL rookie played high school hockey in Minnesota last winter for the Burnsville Blaze. An impressive season led to his selection with the fourth overall pick during the USHL Entry Draft and made him a sixth round choice for the Panthers a month later. Joining the Hawks, he has played in every game during 2011-2012. Wittchow’s +8 plus/minus rating leads the team, and he has recorded one goal – a game-winner versus the Dubuque Fighting Saints on November 18th – with five assists.
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Gerht commits to Army
Gerht to Army
The Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) have announced second-year Bruins defenseman Jonathan Gehrt recently committed to play Division I hockey on a full athletic scholarship for Army at West Point next season.
Gehrt told the Austin Daily Herald that he has been thinking about playing college hockey since he was a kid and he new it was a possibility by the time he started playing high school hockey. “Growing up in Minnesota, playing hockey at the next level is everyone’s dream,” said Gehrt, a 19 year-old from Woodbury, Minn. “It feels good, but I also know I’m not there yet. I have to stay hungry and do what it takes. Winning a Robertson Cup this year is my top priority.”
Gehrt, who has 25 career points for the Bruins, faced plenty of adversity in the past two seasons. Last year, he missed 10 games due to a concussion and this past summer, he suffered with a bout of mononucleosis. “Those things motivated me,” Gehrt said. “It gave me the extra effort when training and it made me strive for what I needed.”
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2011 High School Preview
The R4/MSR and The MAP Staff hosted its 4th Annual High School Preview. The games featured some of the area's top high school players from the sophomore, junior and senior classes. It was a fun evening and a great way to send the boys off to their season! We want to thank all of the participants for playing and we wish everyone GOOD LUCK with thier season!
2011 COLLEGE TOUR & COMBINE A SUCCESS
The R4/MSR hosted the 4th Annual College Tour and Combine! This event featured elite players from Minnesota as well as Teams from around the country. The Metro players were joined by the Chicago Young Americans, Colorado Rampage, Duluth Northern Wings and the Minnesota Blades.
The teams experienced three days of education with Off-Ice Testing, On-Ice Testing, Scrimmages, College Tours andCollege games. The event started at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, MN and finished at some of the finest Arenas in the Country. The College Tours sent teams to tour and play at theU of M (Marriucci Arena), The National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, and the new Sanford Center at Bemidji State University.
2011 USHL Fall Classic (Sioux City Trip)
MSR North Gold & MSR South Black
The MSR (Minnesota Scouting Report) hosted the 2011 USHL Fall Classic Sophomore Series for the 4th consecutive year. The trip consisted of 32 of Minnesota's Top 1995/96 Prospects (mostly Sophomores) who traveled to Sioux City, Iowa for a 3 Game Series during the USHL Fall Classic preseason event. Once again, this was a very successful trip. Players were given the opportunity to live the junior hockey lifestyle and showcase their skills to Scouts and Coaches in the 3 Game series between MSR South Black and MSR North Gold.
News & Updates
Erik Rasmussen Honored by MN Hockey Hub
'Iron Man' Erik Rasmussen
MAP Hockey Director Erik Rasmussen is ranked 62nd by Minnesota Hockey Hub in their 'Minnesota's 100 Greatest Players'. Click picture to the left for link to rankings.
MAP Member Joe Labate selected 101st overall in the NHL draft by the Vancouver Canucks
MAP Member Eddie Wittchow selected 154th overall in the NHL draft by the Florida Panthers
Former MAP Member Mike Reilly selected 98th overall in the NHL draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets
10 MAP Members currently training at the South Campus were drafted in the USHL. Congratulations to Ed Wittchow, Nick Nielsen, Bob Kinne, Will Merchant, Kevin Schulze, Drew Brevig, Eli May, Tony Barbato, Connor McGovern and Zach Hartley!
Tim Thomas ARPwave Thank You
Check out this video at about the 1:25 mark, Tim Thomas (winner of the Vezina Trophy at the NHL Awards) thanks Jay Schroeder and ARPwave for helping him recover from hip surgery and allowing him to attain maximal athletic performance!
ARPwave and EVO Sport (also developed by Jay Schroeder) are the same methods used by MAP Members!
MAP Member Eddie Wittchow, NHL Draft Pick
Eddie Wittchow
"Wittchow credited his trainers at FHIT, where he regrouped after hearing the elite league news. He's training five days a week with guys such as former NHLer Erik Rasmussen and St. Cloud State alum Geno Parrish".
Wittchow was drafted 154th overall, taken by the Florida Panthers.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/123969414.html
Accepting Applications
All MAP Programs require an application. All applications will be reviewed by our MAP Staff. You will be notified what programs you may qualify for as well as the availability.
If you have questions or problems with the application please contact our offices at:
North Campus (Blaine, MN): 4northservice@maphockey.net
South Campus (Mendota Heights, MN): 4southservice@maphockey.net
