The Minneapolis Novas is the girls high school hockey team made up of students from the Minneapolis Public high schools. This is the team’s  15th year of existence. The Novas are  members of the Tri-Metro Conference and the Varsity competes in postseason play in section 4AA.

During the season the Novas players help promote girls hockey in Minneapolis by putting on clinics for youth and park board players. Several players also assisted a sled hockey program on Sundays throughout this past season. On and off the ice the Minneapolis Novas strive to be positive representation of their city and sport.

Coaches:

Left to Right: Kevin McMullen, Taya Latham, Rob Widga, Matt Froehlich, John Wareham

John Wareham - This is John’s 7th season as the head coach of the Novas. He has been with the program for 12 years coaching goalies, the JV and assisting with the varsity team.

Any questions about the Novas can be directed to John Wareham by E-mail at john.wareham@comcast.net

Kevin McMullen -This is Kevin’s 7th season as the assistant coach for the varsity team. He also helps with the JV practices and games.

Rob Widga - This is a 5th season for Rob as the head coach of the JV team. He also assists with the varsity team.

Taya Latham - Taya is in her 2nd season as a Novas assistant coach. Taya grew up in Edina and played college hockey at Williams College in Massachusetts.

Matt Froechich - This is Matt’s 1st season as a coach with Novas. Matt is an Apple Valley native and played college hockey at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.