The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with Hy-Vee, Minnesota Hockey, CCM, Pure Hockey, NHL, and NHLPA, are pleased to announce the return of the Little Wild Learn to Play program for its eighth season. The 2021 Little Wild Learn to Play program will be available for 60 kids at 20 locations across the State of Hockey but that number is subject to change based on guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health.

The Little Wild program is intended for first-time boys and girls hockey players ages 5-8. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 5-8 as of September 1, 2021. The program is intended for children who have not participated in organized youth hockey programs before. Children who have previously participated in Little Wild are not eligible to participate in the 2021 Little Wild program. Those in violation of this rule 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 CCM hockey equipment. Kids who do not have skating experience are strongly encouraged to take skating lessons prior to their first Little Wild on-ice session.

Registration opens May 24th at 10:00 a.m.

Register Here

2021 Little Wild Learn to Play Locations

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 littlewild@wild.com and a refund will be processed. Cancellations must be requested before equipment fitting takes place.

Equipment Fittings

All equipment fittings for the 2021 Little Wild Program will be held in person at a Pure Hockey location if CDC guidelines allow for it. If CDC guidelines do not allow for in person equipment fittings, they will be done online. Once registered, participants will receive more information about equipment fitting and ordering information.

2021 Little Wild FAQs

What ages can participate in the Little Wild Learn to Play Program?

Who is the Little Wild Learn to Play Program intended for?

How do I register for Little Wild Learn to Play 2021?

Does my child need to know how to skate before the Little Wild Program?

How much does Little Wild cost and what is included in the fee?

Where do we sign up for equipment fittings?

I need to cancel my child's registration, will I be refunded?

Who are the Little Wild coaches?

I successfully completed registration for this season's Little Wild Program, what do I do next?

I want to register my child for the Little Wild Learn to Play Program, but it is sold out. Is there a waiting list?

After the completion of the Little Wild Program, where do we go from here?

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ESSENTIA DULUTH HERITAGE CENTER ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED GIFT FROM TODD & SUSAN JOHNSON TO HELP SUSTAIN THEM THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Duluth, MN — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center faced a seemingly impossible financial challenge. For over a decade the Center had prided itself on running like a business and now, like so many other local businesses, the Center was facing a dire financial future. The Essentia Duluth Heritage Center was created to inspire and empower Northland youth to become the best that they can be. And it was in this moment of uncertainty that a northland family stepped up to show leadership and community support in an unprecedented way. Their gift spanning 16 months will carry the operations of the Center through the current pandemic. The Johnsons have been significant community supporters for over three decades. In addition to their entrepreneurial efforts, they have also been remarkably generous in financially supporting several nonprofit enterprises in our area. They have long been impressed by the community’s creation and support of the Heritage Center. They endorse the Center's mission of citizenship, personal responsibility and community. Still, it came as a surprise when Pat Francisco, he Center’s Foundation Chair, received a call from Todd Johnson. “He called me out of the blue,” Pat said, “and asked about our organization’s current stress level. I told him, honestly, that it was on yellow and trending to red.” That was all Todd needed to hear. “Maybe I can help,” Todd said. In a moment of nationwide instability and uncertainty, a family in our community has once again stepped up to support the work of the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center, continuing the proud legacy of Jerry DeMeo and the late Dick Loraas. “The Essentia Duluth Heritage Center is a community treasure,” said Todd Johnson. “Like so many other businesses impacted by this time, they had expenses that needed to be paid. We thought it was important that someone from our community — someone who has been blessed with the resources to help — step in to do so and help them keep their crucial mission going.” “It’s so important that people with the resources to do so give back to the community we all call home,” said Todd. “We can be a force for good and show vital organizations that, when the chips are down and the future is not certain, there are people who will step forward and help” “The Johnsons saw a community need and they took action,” said Pat. “They acted on their love of this community and its care for our children. “We sincerely thank the Johnsons for their charitable leadership at such a critical time.” The Johnsons, in their crucial support of the work of the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center, are a real-life example of the words of Franklin Roosevelt when he said “we cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." About The Essentia Duluth Heritage Center Completed in 2008, the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center is a facility which provides an environment that inspires and promotes a healthy lifestyle through diverse, quality opportunities with special emphasis on youth sports and the programs of the Boys and Girls Club. About the Duluth Heritage Sports Center Foundation The Duluth Heritage Sports Center Foundation exists to support the mission of the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center and to promote the values that encourage personal responsibility and citizenship.

Take Part in Our Pay It Forward PPE Project!

During each 4-hour volunteer session, 30 to 35 volunteers will assemble 6,000 face shields for use by front line workers needing added protection from the coronavirus. Volunteers will be provided with safety and assembly training,  a T-shirt and masks, and prizes purchased from our local businesses.

In true pay-it-forward style, each volunteer session will allow us to distribute 500 masks to community members and organizations and raise $1,000 for your selected nonprofit partner.

https://www.ecolibrium3.org/

Follow the WDIO link below for some great coverage on what is taking place in Seitz Arena! 

https://www.wdio.com/duluth-minnesota-news/pay-it-forward-campaign/5744226/?cat=10335

If your own business/organization wanted to get involved please visit www.ecolibrium3.org/

Vintage Sports Camp is cancelling for the month of June

The Sports camp will look to open July 8th. 

When we get new information it will be posted to this page, and our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. 

City of Duluth Open Skates have been postponed until further notice.

THIS INCLUDES:

TUESDAY PRESCHOOL SKATE 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN SKATE 

SUNDAY OPEN SKATES 

Stay tuned for more updates! 

During the launch of our Values Banners project, we presented this video to depict who we are and what we stand for.

Check out this video to learn more about the EDHC's Values Banner Program.