San Antonio 14U Hockey Team Wins Major Minnesota Tournament

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A 14-and-under hockey team from the San Antonio Jr. Rampage program dominated the annual Minnesota Gone Wild tournament, beating teams from Vancouver, Arizona, Colorado, and more to win the prestigious youth title. The Rampage squad, made up mostly of players who had never been to Minnesota, let alone faced such high-caliber competition, skated circles around their opponents to go 5-0 in the tournament.

Why it matters

The Rampage's victory is a significant milestone for hockey development in Texas, showcasing the growing talent and potential of the state's youth hockey programs. As Texas aims to become a hockey hotbed in the coming decades, the Rampage's triumph over teams from traditional hockey strongholds like Canada and the northern U.S. demonstrates the strides being made in growing the sport at the grassroots level.

The details

The 14U San Antonio Jr. Rampage team dominated the Minnesota Gone Wild tournament, winning all five of their games against teams from Vancouver, Arizona, Colorado, and more. In the championship game, the Rampage defeated their opponents 8-3. Head coach Steve Cagle noted that most of the players had never been to Minnesota or faced such high-level competition, but they overcame any intimidation to play with a "refuse-to-lose mindset" and skate circles around their opponents.

• The Minnesota Gone Wild tournament took place in January 2026.
• The San Antonio Jr. Rampage 14U team won the tournament championship.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The San Antonio Jr. Rampage 14U team will look to build on their Minnesota tournament victory by continuing to compete in local and out-of-state tournaments throughout the year.