Shattuck-St. Mary's Hockey Museum Curator Reflects on Decades of Memories

Steve 'Rooster' Erickson has overseen the school's skate-sharpening shack for over 30 years, amassing a trove of hockey memorabilia from famous alumni.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:50am

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Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota, is renowned for its hockey program, which has produced numerous NHL stars over the decades. At the heart of the school's hockey legacy is Steve 'Rooster' Erickson, who has run the skate-sharpening shack at the sports complex since 1992. Over the years, Rooster has collected an impressive array of hockey memorabilia from Shattuck alumni, including autographed jerseys, pucks, and even a 1980 Herb Brooks Olympic jacket.

Why it matters

Rooster's Coop, as the shack is known, has transformed into a veritable hockey museum, showcasing the school's rich history and the personal connections Rooster has forged with generations of student-athletes. As Shattuck-St. Mary's continues to produce elite hockey talent, Rooster's role as the caretaker of the school's hockey legacy has become an integral part of the institution's identity.

The details

Rooster, whose real name is Steve Erickson, has overseen the skate-sharpening duties at Shattuck-St. Mary's since 1992. Over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of hockey memorabilia, including autographed jerseys, pucks, and even a 1980 Herb Brooks Olympic jacket. Rooster has developed personal relationships with many of the school's hockey alumni, who have returned to visit him and contribute to his growing collection.

  • Rooster has worked at the Shattuck-St. Mary's sports complex since 1992.
  • Herb Brooks, the legendary coach of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' U.S. Olympic hockey team, frequently visited Rooster and even played in the school's men's league.

The players

Steve 'Rooster' Erickson

The manager of the Shattuck-St. Mary's sports complex and curator of the school's hockey museum, known as 'Rooster's Coop'.

Herb Brooks

The legendary coach of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' U.S. Olympic hockey team, who frequently visited Shattuck-St. Mary's and even played in the school's men's league.

Zach Parise

A former Shattuck-St. Mary's student-athlete who went on to have a successful NHL career.

Kyle Okposo

A former Shattuck-St. Mary's student-athlete who went on to have a successful NHL career.

Chris Porter

A former Shattuck-St. Mary's student-athlete who went on to have a successful NHL career.

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What they’re saying

“Zach Parise, Kyle Okposo, Chris Porter. Phil Esposito, the best. He's best guy ever, too.”

— Steve 'Rooster' Erickson, Manager, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sports Complex

“Herb was here all the time. One of my prize possessions I have in here. Herb came here and he did camp. He hung out with us. Went to the bars with us. Played men's league with us on Sunday nights.”

— Steve 'Rooster' Erickson, Manager, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sports Complex

“It's turning around now where those guys are coming back with their kids. So, I had those guys here when they were kids and now their kids are coming to camp, so it's kind of cool.”

— Steve 'Rooster' Erickson, Manager, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sports Complex

What’s next

Rooster plans to continue expanding his hockey memorabilia collection and welcoming back former Shattuck-St. Mary's students, both current and future NHL stars, to his 'Rooster's Coop' museum.

The takeaway

Rooster's Coop has become an integral part of the Shattuck-St. Mary's hockey legacy, serving as a testament to the school's rich history and the personal connections forged between its student-athletes and the man who has overseen the skate-sharpening duties for over three decades.