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Wisdom Wednesday!

SENTINEL 4 TRANSMISSION // PRIORITY MESSAGE TO THE BEAUTIES

Do you support military members and first responders in Minnesota?

Do you enjoy looking absolutely dialed in at the rink, BBQ, fireworks show, gas station, or anywhere freedom is celebrated?
Outstanding.

The Minnesota Sentinels have linked up with the legends over at Horrible Hockey Co. to bring you a special collaboration shirt celebrating:

Hockey
America
Those who serve

And here’s the kicker…
50% of every purchase comes directly back to support the Minnesota Sentinels, helping keep our Veterans, military members, and First Responders on the ice and part of something bigger than themselves.

Rusty “Chainsaw” McGritty has already called it:
“That’s a certified beauty move right there.”

Go to: www.horriblehockey.com/products/1776-collab-t-shirt

This is, without a doubt, one of the best pictures taken all weekend.

Not because of a scoreboard.

Not because of a goal.

Not because of a win.

But because it captures exactly what the Hero Invitational is all about.

Friendships. Brotherhood. Sisterhood. Laughter. Support. Connection.

A reminder that while we all show up carrying different burdens, wearing different jerseys, and representing different teams, we're all part of something much bigger than the game itself.

The Hero Invitational has never just been about hockey. It's about the people. The conversations in the hallways. The laughs in the locker rooms. The stories shared between games. The old friends we reconnect with and the new friendships we make along the way.

For a weekend, we're reminded that the hockey community is a pretty special place.

This photo captures that perfectly.

And for that reason, it'll always be one of our favorites.

Well folks... the Hero Invitational has come and gone for the Minnesota Sentinels.

Did it go our way?

Absolutely not.

Not even remotely.

But you know what? We had an absolute blast anyway!
There were unforgettable laughs, friendships renewed, new faces welcomed into the chaos, shots taken directly to the face (good news: all teeth remain accounted for), spectacular falls, questionable hockey decisions, and an alarming amount of pickles consumed.

At the end of the day, we got two games of hockey, time with some incredible people, and memories that will last far longer than the bruises.

Now for our tournament honors!
Friday Night Big Dill Award goes to Nick "Village People" Hathaway, who once again brought the energy, the effort, and probably a few dance moves.

Saturday's Big Dill honors belong to the legendary Kato Crew:
Ms. Daddy
The Right Angle
Mr. Posty

These three are the definition of ride-or-die teammates. Doesn't matter who we're playing, where we're playing, or what time the puck drops—they show up, show out, and leave absolutely everything they have on the ice.

With the Hero Invitational now in the books, the Sentinels officially enter our offseason. This means team skates, team building, and intensive scientific research into two critical questions:
1. How do we score more goals?
2. How do we stop the other team from scoring more goals than us?

The answers remain elusive.
But have no fear...
WE WILL RETURN.

This fall we'll host our 4th Annual Honor & Remember 9/11 Game, and in November we'll once again head into battle looking to bring the Axe back where it belongs—Minnesota! Veterans Border Battle – Battle for the AXE V!

Until then, thank you to everyone who skated with us, cheered for us, supported us, and embraced the chaos.
See you at the rink.

June 6, 1944 — D-Day

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and unimaginable bravery of the men who stormed the beaches of Normandy.

On this day, thousands of young Americans — alongside Allied forces — faced impossible odds, stepping into uncertainty, chaos, and fear for something greater than themselves: freedom.

Many never made it home. Many carried the weight of that day for the rest of their lives. Their courage helped change the course of history and secured liberties many of us often take for granted.

At the Minnesota Sentinels, made up of Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and supporters, we understand that service comes with sacrifice — and we recognize that the freedoms we enjoy today were paid for by generations who answered the call before us.

Today, we honor the heroes of D-Day not just in memory, but through action: by living lives worthy of their sacrifice, supporting one another, and never forgetting the cost of freedom.

“To those who gave everything on the shores of Normandy — we remember you. We honor you. We thank you.”

QUESTION:

Would you like to support military members and first responders in Minnesota?

ALSO QUESTION:

Would you like to look incredibly cool?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES…
BOOM. PROBLEM SOLVED.

The Minnesota Sentinels have teamed up with the beauties at Horrible Hockey Co. for a limited collaboration shirt celebrating Hockey + America = Pure Greatness™

Even better? 50% of sales come back to the Sentinels to help keep Veterans and First Responders on the ice.
Rusty “Chainsaw” McGritty already ordered six.

Sentinel 4 attempted to expense one to “operational readiness.”

Go to www.horriblehockey.com/products/1776-collab-t-shirt

Come out to the Hero Invitational and spend the weekend with some truly amazing people! Every team taking the ice is made up of men and women who, at one point or another, chose to run toward the danger when others were running away.

But this event is about more than hockey. It's about the families, friendships, and communities that stand behind these heroes every single day.

We're honored to share the ice with such an incredible group of teams, players, and supporters. So grab your family, bring your friends, and come cheer on a great cause while enjoying some fantastic hockey.

We'll see you at the rink!

Ready for a great weekend of hockey?!?!?1

Come out to the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, support Soldiers 6, and catch all the action. The full bracket and game schedule is available here: https://www.heroinvite.info/schedule

TODAY FRIDAY JUNE 5th GAMES:

🚨 Game #1 | South Rink
⏰ 4:55 PM
Hennepin Generals (Light) vs. MN Sentinels (Dark)

🚨 Game #2 | North Rink
⏰ 5:15 PM
Med City Warriors (Light) vs. Daily Grind (Dark)

🚨 Game #3 | South Rink
⏰ 6:05 PM
Lake Elmo Fire (Light) vs. Crystal/New Hope Police (Dark)

🚨 Game #4 | South Rink
⏰ 7:15 PM
Maplewood Public Safety (Light) vs. Winner of Game #2 (Dark)

🚨 Game #5 | South Rink
⏰ 8:25 PM
Bearcats (Light) vs. Graybeards (Dark)