Mission & Values
“The harder you work, the luckier you get”
Our Mission
The Minnesota Mallards are dedicated to providing a transformative experience for aspiring hockey players. We cultivate a competitive environment that fosters elite athletic development, while also instilling strong character, leadership, and excellence. Our mission is to empower each player to reach their full potential on and off the ice while preparing them to be successful champions in life.
Our Values
Authenticity: Creating a culture of trust, respect, and open communication, we can build a stronger team and empower each other to perform at our best.
Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, take ownership of our mistakes and strive to learn from them so we can grow as individuals and a team.
Work Ethic: Dedicating oneself to continuous improvement through hard work, practice, and dedication.
Coachability:Being open to feedback and instruction from other knowledgeable, experienced leaders, mentors and peers to develop a growth mindset.
Teamwork:Prioritizing the team’s success by working collaboratively and supporting each other.
Transparency: We provide data-driven, constructive and honest feedback in everything we do so we can continually improve as individuals and a team.
Loyalty: A cornerstone of our Mallards culture, fostering a deep sense of commitment and trust among our players, coaches and ownership.
Discipline: Following processes and rules, showing self-control, and maintaining a positive attitude through good times and bad.
Grit: Relentless passion and perseverance to push through challenges, setbacks, and plateaus to reach our full potential as individuals and a team.
Sportsmanship: Respecting opponents, teammates, coaches, officials, and the game itself.