Jerseys to honor Officer Matson shot down by state high school league

(Waseca, MN) – Officer Arik Matson was shot in the line of duty earlier this month, and the Waseca high school hockey player wanted to honor him by donning special jerseys.

That idea was shot down by the Minnesota State High School League, according to a tweet shared by the hockey program on social media.

“We have been notified by the MSHSL that these uniforms do not meet their policy for Special Recognitions, Commemorative or Memorial Patches,” reads the tweet.  “Waseca/Boys/Girls will not be allowed to wear them for games.”


The hockey program announced later Thursday that they would wear the jerseys for warm-ups in that evening’s game, and fans should come early to observe.

Officer Matson is making strides with his recovery since he was shot in the head on January 6.   His Caring Bridge page indicates he was able to sit up in a chair next to his bed and is breathing totally on his own.