The Western Collegiate Hockey Association and HealthPartners, a non-profit integrated healthcare organization based in Minneapolis, have agreed to a partnership in support of the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff. HealthPartners will serve as a tournament sponsor, which takes place from March 5th-7th at the Lee & Penney Anderson Arena on the campus of the University of St. Thomas.
"HealthPartners is a leader in Minnesota for health and well-being," said WCHA Commissioner Michelle McAteer. "They champion healthcare and coverage, so it's fitting to have them on board as our teams compete for a championship! We share the same values of community engagement, mental health, nutrition and fitness, and we are proud to partner with such a prestigious organization."
HealthPartners support and collaboration of the 2026 WCHA Kwik Trip Final Faceoff demonstrate its commitment to the sport of hockey which includes partnerships with women’s and girl’s hockey teams at all levels from professional to collegiate to local high schools and community programs.
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ABOUT HEALTHPARTNERS
HealthPartners is a nonprofit organization with a mission of improving health and well-being in partnership with its members, patients and community. An integrated system of care and coverage since its founding in 1957, HealthPartners operates hospitals and clinics, health plans, and a research and education institute. The Minneapolis-based organization serves more than 1.3 million patients in Minnesota and Wisconsin and 1.7 million medical and dental health plan members nationwide. For more information, visit healthpartners.com.
ABOUT TRIA ORTHOPEDICS
TRIA Orthopedics is part of HealthPartners, a nonprofit organization with a mission of improving health and wellbeing in partnership with its members, patients and community. A leader in orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitative care, TRIA brings together exceptional clinical and surgical expertise with worldclass research and innovative programs, including the Twin Cities’ first orthopedic urgent care walkin clinic and TRIA GameFace, a premier sports performance offering. TRIA’s sports medicine specialists have served as official team physicians for Minnesota’s professional sports teams for more than 30 years. With multiple locations across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin, TRIA provides convenient access to comprehensive care for patients of all ages and activity levels. For more information, visit tria.com.