
WHO WE ARE
OUR STORY
Founded in 2022, Palisade Hockey was born out of a desire to help young hockey players achieve their goals and dreams. Palisade set out to create a program that not only develops hockey skills but also fosters a deep love for the game. Palisade Hockey is dedicated to providing top-tier training in the northern Minnesota area that empowers players to elevate their game.

OUR MISSION
Our mission at Palisade is to set a new standard in hockey training. We strive to fuse top-tier training methods by creating an environment for athletes to elevate their game.
#owntheoffseason
#elevateyourgame


MEET THE COACH
Ben Smieja, the founder and owner of Palisade Hockey, is passionate about turning young athletes into well-rounded hockey players. A 2013 graduate of Warroad High School, Ben played two years of Junior A Hockey and four years of College Hockey before transitioning to coaching. With five years of coaching experience, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to player development.
Palisade Athletes

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JAYSON SHAUGABAY
Warroad High School 2019-2023 Mr. Hockey 2023
Green Bay Gamblers- USHL 2023-2024
UMD Bulldogs NCAA D1- 2-24-Current
Tampa Bay Lightning Draft Pick 2023
ERIC COMSTOCK
Warroad High School-2020-2023
Wisconsin Windigo- NAHL- 2023-2024
Chicago Steel- USHL 2024-Current
Augustana University Commit NCAA D1


GRANT SLUKYNSKY
Warroad High School 2017-2020
Fargo Force USHL 2020-2021
Sioux Falls Musketeers USHL 2021-2023
Clark Cup Champions
Northern Michigan Univ. NCCA D1 2023-2024
Western Michigan Univ. NCAA D1 2024-Current
CARSON PILGRIM
Warroad High School- 2021-2024
Tri-City Storm USHL 2024-current
UND Commit NCAA D1


MURRAY MARVIN-CORDES
Warroad High School 2021-2024
Minot Minotaurs NAHL 2024-current
CARSON REED
Warroad High School 2019-2022
Niverville Night Hawks MJHL 2022-2023
Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 2023-2024
Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks NCCA D1 2024- current


BLAKE NORRIS
Warroad High School 2018-2021
Weyburn Red Wings SJHL 2021-2023
Kenai River Brown Bears NAHL 2023-2024
Univ. of Wisconsin Stevenson Point NCAA D3 2024-Current
GENO HENDRICKSON
Warroad High School 2016-2021
Franklin Pierce Univ. NCAA D1 2021-2022
Bemidji State Univ. NCAA D1 2022-Current


TALYA HENDRICKSON
Warroad High School 2018-2023
Bemidji State Univ. NCAA D1 2023-Current
KATE JOHNSON
Warroad High School 2020-2023
Bemidji State Univ. NCAA D1 20223-Current

SKY SOLIG
Warroad High School 2018-2021
Gillette Wild NA3HL 2021-2023
Univ. of Dubuque NCAA D3 2023-Current