The 2025 Hockey Is For Me program has concluded. Check back soon for updates and details regarding the 2026 Hockey Is For Me program
The Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Wild Foundation are proud to partner on the Hockey Is For Me program — a learn-to-skate and learn-to-play initiative designed to introduce more kids of color, ages 5 to 8, to the game of hockey. Below is an overview of the program’s three phases.
PHASE 1: Learn to Skate (July):
- HIFM participants will receive the following for $29 (If you attend three of the four sessions you will be refunded and automatically entered to win a Minnesota Wild swag bag):
- Four Learn to Skate sessions at TRIA Rink at 400 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, MN.
- Skates and helmets provided during each session.
PHASE 2: Little Wild Learn to Play (September-October)
- Upon completion of Learn to Skate, all participants will advance to the Little Wild Learn to Play program. Little Wild participants receive:
- Four 1-hour on-ice Learn-to-Play sessions
- Complete set of hockey gear, including skates, helmet, gloves, stick, socks, pads, and hockey bag
- When possible, participants will be placed in a Little Wild program nearest their home.
- We will send you a link to register for the program along with a free discount code.
PHASE 3: Association Hockey (October-February)
- At the conclusion of Little Wild, the Minnesota Wild will provide grants up to $250 to be applied toward the participant’s first-year registration fees.
- The Minnesota Wild will partner with Minnesota Hockey to place kids with their local Youth Hockey Association.
- Grants will be paid directly to the Youth Hockey Association on the child’s behalf.
Questions? Please reach out to Gabby at [email protected] or 651-602-6038.
