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The Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Hockey, CCM, Pure Hockey, NHL, and NHLPA are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Little Wild Learn to Play program will return in the Fall of 2026. The Little Wild Learn to Play program presented by Bonfe will be available for approximately 1,400 boys and girls at 22 locations across the State of Hockey.

The Little Wild program is intended for first-time hockey players aged 5-8. 5-year-olds must have their 5th birthday before December 1, 2026, to be eligible to participate. The program is intended for boys and girls who have not previously participated in organized youth hockey programs. Children who have participated in past Little Wild programs or who have played youth association hockey are not eligible to participate. Those in violation of these rules will not be allowed to participate and their registration fee will not be refunded.

All participants will receive four one-hour on-ice sessions led by the Minnesota Hockey ADM team and a full set of hockey equipment through Pure Hockey. Kids who do not have skating experience are strongly encouraged to take skating lessons prior to their first Little Wild on-ice session.

All participants will be invited to attend a pre-season Wild game at Grand Casino Arena for the 2026-2027 season. Little Wild participants will each receive a FREE ticket to a pre-season game and have the option to purchase additional tickets through a special ticket offer.

2026 Little Wild Learn to Play Locations

City

Rink

Day

Dates

Time

Alexandria
Runestone Community Center
Tuesday
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Armstrong Cooper 
New Hope Ice Arena
Thursday
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Apple Valley / Burnsville
Burnsville Ice Center 
Tuesday
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Bloomington
Bloomington Ice Garden
Thursday
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 
 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park Ice Arena
Tuesday
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Buffalo
Buffalo Civic Center
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes
Kent Freeman Arena 
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Dodge County
Dodge County Ice Arena 
Friday
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Eden Praire
Eden Prairie Community Center
Wednesday 
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
5:45-6:45 p.m.
Forest Lake
Forest Lake Sports Center
Thursday  
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hastings
Hastings Civic Arena 
Saturday
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3
12:50-1:50 p.m.
Minneapolis
Parade Ice Garden
Tuesday
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Monticello
Moose Sherritt Ice Arena 
Friday 
9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Northfield
St. Olaf Ice Arena 
Tuesday 
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Orono
Orono Ice Arena 
Thursday 
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Sartell
Scheels Athletic Complex 
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Shakopee
Shakopee Ice Arena
Wednesday 
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
5:00-6:00 p.m.
St. Paul - All Girls
TRIA Rink 
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
5:30-6:30 p.m.
St. Paul - Co-Ed
TRIA Rink 
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Waconia
Waconia Ice Arena
Tuesday
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
5:00-6:00 p.m.
White Bear Lake
TCO Sports Garden 
Tuesday 
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
5:20-6:20 p.m.
Woodbury
M Health Fairview Sports Center
Wednesday
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
5:00-6:00 p.m.
ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
  • Cancellations: We understand that situations occur that may prevent you from participating in the Little Wild Learn to Play program. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us at [email protected] and a refund will be processed. Cancellations must be requested before equipment fitting takes place.
Equipment Fittings

All equipment fittings for the 2026 Little Wild Program will be held in person at a Pure Hockey location. Once registered, participants will receive more information about equipment fitting and ordering information.

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