To stay, or not to stay. That is the question many Minnesota high school hockey players have faced over the years. While some have stayed and some have gone, there have been many successes, and regrets, on both sides. Players have gone on to play in the NHL while others have struggled to make it in the minor leagues.

Did playing in high school or juniors help or hurt these players? We may never know, but these are the stories of ex-Minnesota high school hockey players who either stayed or left and their thoughts on their decision.