Mina was born in Southern California in January 2014. From the very beginning, she was full of energy and determination—speaking at just 8 months old and walking by 11 months. As the youngest sibling, she spent a lot of time at the rink, tagging along while her brother and cousin played hockey. One day, she turned to her mom and asked, “Do I get to do it too?” That simple question started her own hockey journey. As a natural learner on ice, she went from learning to skate to playing competitive travel hockey in less than a year.
In 2022, Mina and her family moved to Dallas, TX, where she tried out for the Dallas Stars Elite (DSE) AAA Hockey Club—one of the top programs in the country. She earned a spot on the 2013 birth year team, even though she was born in 2014, making her both the youngest player and the only girl on the roster. The challenge only fueled her, and with the training and coaching at DSE, her game quickly reached a new level.
The summer of 2024 brought an unforgettable milestone: Mina was chosen to play for the Western Selects Brick team at the prestigious Brick Invitational Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Representing 13 states across the U.S. West region, she not only competed against some of the best young players in North America but also was the point leader of the team. Her performance earned her a spot in the USA vs. Canada all-star game, Brickley’s Showdown.
After that, Mina continued to play with her Dallas Stars Elite team as a first-line center and team leader. She’s loved the game, the friendships she’s made along the way, and the chance to keep learning and growing every time she stepped on the ice.
In 2026, inspired by friends and coaches, Mina and her family decided to move to Toronto to experience playing in the GTHL, and be immersed in the Canadian hockey culture learning from a whole new environment.
What people are saying
“Mina is a hard working, elite skilled, genius on the ice that I have been honored to work with. I have seen her improve the last few years at an astonishing rate because of her attention to detail & work ethic. With God’s help if Mina keeps working hard she will be a player to reckon with in the women’s game for years to come. “
Head Coach, Dallas Stars Elite,
Owner & Director, Dallas Hockey Academy
“Mina is a player you love to coach. She’s very attentive, plays all three zones hard, and has a great attitude! She’s an electric player, has the ability to take over a game, and thrives in clutch situations. She has all the tools it takes to be an impact player. I’m honored to have been able to coach her.”
Head Coach, Western Selects Brick Team 2024,
Anchorage Wolverines/NAHL
“Mina is an absolute joy to work with on and off the ice. She is a strong skater and has an advanced skill set for her age due to her exceptional ability to comprehend, learn and master new skills. Along with her intelligence she is passionate about hockey and determined to be the best. She has a very bright future in hockey and anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.”
Olympian, Gold Medalist, US Hockey Hall of Famer
“Mina Chen is an amazing skilled hockey player with a phenomenal ability to skate and have great pucks skills. Not only is she a great hockey player, but even a much better person. She is definitely one of my favorite players that I have coached over the last 20 years. She is a great listener, learner and very activated to become better. Her work ethic and desire to be the best is top notch.”
Head Coach, Dallas Stars Elite
“Mina is an extremely hard worker that pushes herself to be better every day. Mina is very coachable and pays attention to details, which makes her a coach’s dream. Her attitude to be a great teammate and leader shows how much of an asset she would be on any team. Mina is destined for a bright future in the game as her passion for the game shows in each practice and game.”
Head Coach, Anaheim Jr Ducks
“Chen is a rare female player and one of the best in her age group.”
Senior Staff Writer for DallasStars.com covering the Stars since 1994.
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