The Minnesota Wild will launch the Big Wild program presented by Old National Bank in the summer of 2026. The goal of this program is to introduce the game of hockey to kids aged 9-13 who believe they might have missed their chance to play the sport. This three-phase program will not only target Minnesota natives, but also Minnesota transplants who have moved to the great State of Hockey and don’t realize they can still get into the sport at an older age. One of the main focuses of this program will be to continue growing the girl’s game in Minnesota. We will do this by making sure each location is composed of 20 girls and 20 boys.

Financial assistance may be available to help offset registration costs. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Gabby Billing at [email protected].

Children who participate in this program will receive the following for a $349 registration fee:

  • A full set of hockey equipment – rented through Rink Rat Rentals (with the option to purchase at program conclusion)

  • Three Phases of On-Ice Programming (June - August)

  • A free ticket to a Minnesota Wild game with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets

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2026 Big Wild Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Locations

City 
Rink
Day 
Dates 
Times 
Richfield
Tuesday, Thursday
6/16, 6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14, 7/16

7 - 8 p.m. on Tuesdays

7:15 - 8:15 p.m. on Thursdays

St. Louis Park
Monday, Wednesday
6/15, 6/17, 6/22, 6/24, 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Vadnais Heights
Monday, Tuesday
6/15, 6/16, 6/22, 6/23, 7/6, 7/7, 7/13, 7/14
7 - 8 p.m.
Woodbury
Tuesday, Thursday
6/16, 6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14, 7/16
7 - 8 p.m.

Big Wild League Schedule

All games played at TRIA Rink in St. Paul.

Tuesday, July 28

6:30–7:30pm — Richfield Girls vs St. Louis Park Girls

7:45–8:45pm — Richfield Boys vs St. Louis Park Boys

Thursday, July 30

6:30–7:30pm — Richfield Girls vs Woodbury Girls

7:45–8:45pm — Richfield Boys vs Woodbury Boys

Tuesday, August 4

6:30–7:30pm — Richfield Girls vs Vadnais Heights Girls

7:45–8:45pm — Richfield Boys vs Vadnais Heights Boys

Thursday, August 6

6:30–7:30pm — St. Louis Park Girls vs Woodbury Girls

7:45–8:45pm — St. Louis Park Boys vs Woodbury Boys

Tuesday, August 11

6:30–7:30pm — St. Louis Park Girls vs Vadnais Heights Girls

7:45–8:45pm — St. Louis Park Boys vs Vadnais Heights Boys

Thursday, August 13

6:30–7:30pm — Woodbury Girls vs Vadnais Heights Girls

7:45–8:45pm — Woodbury Boys vs Vadnais Heights Boys

Mikayla McCarvel Foundation

The Mission: 

To champion, inspire and invest in the development of youth by creating opportunities to try something new in the great outdoors, fine arts or athletics. By eliminating financial and social barriers, these experiences can be a light to illuminate hidden talents and confidence within those served, revealing the best version of themselves.

The Mikayla McCarvel Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Big Wild program - making financial assistance possible for those in need.