In Minnesota, growing up playing hockey means growing up dreaming of State Tournament glory. Dream State provides fans and viewers with an all-access view as high school hockey players, teams and communities, all chase a State Tournament title. This season, Dream State returns to the metro area to follow the Shakopee Sabres lead by head coach Calvin Simon. With an emerging high school program facing off in one of the most competitive sections in the State, captains Cooper Simpson and Carson Steinhoff set their sights on Saint Paul, in an attempt to overshadow the only state tournament appearance in program history, back in 2005. Viewers are invited to skate with the team through the ups and downs of the 2024-25 season, from division rivalries to home ice on Hockey Day Minnesota, the journey to Saint Paul is sure to be a long and arduous road, delivered in cinematic 4k resolution.
After a 3 year hiatus, Dream State returns to the ice, and heads north to Hockeytown, USA. Following a double overtime loss at the Xcel Energy Center in 2023, and the unexpected losses of both a beloved coach, and a generational hockey icon, the identity of Warroad has never faltered. The varsity boys have a rekindled spark of intensity that could have easily extinguished in the face of such losses. Embed yourself with the team, and skate through the ups and downs of the 2023-24 season, as Warroad Varsity sets it's sights on St. Paul. This is Dream State.
AIR DATES
Episode 1 - February 24, 8 p.m. - before MIN at SEA
Episode 2 - March 8, 11 p.m. - following MIN at COL
Episode 3 - April 2 - following MIN vs. OTT
In Minnesota, growing up playing hockey means growing up dreaming of State Tournament glory. It’s the dream that’s played out on frozen ponds, backyard rinks and community ice arenas across our land. Dream State gives a one-of-a-kind, inside look at the teams chasing that goal. A three-time Emmy-winning documentary series, Dream State provides fans and viewers an all-access look at the players, teams and communities that truly make this The State of Hockey.
EPISODE 1 - A New Season. A New Journey.
After a nearly undefeated season in 2023, the Warroad Warriors return to the ice with renewed aspirations of State Tourney glory. Lace up and hit the ice in Hockeytown USA as a new season begins.
EPISODE 2 - Hockey Day. Every Day.
Hockeytown USA, Warroad Minnesota is closely tied to its rivalry with their neighbors 20 miles away in Roseau. As the boys hockey season carries on the rivalry is rekindled and competition burns hot, as Roseau and Warroad battle from town-to-town and shift-to-shift in the northern most part of the state of hockey. Come along for the ride as the greatest rivalry in Minnesota High School hockey is played out on arguably one the biggest stages in the game.
EPISODE 3 - We Are Warriors
The Warroad Warriors head into the post season with the dream of the Tourney still burning bright. Get to your seats for puck drop and watch Hockeytown, USA become electric.
PRODUCTION
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