2023 Minnesota Wild Leadership Summit

Presented by West Bend Mutual Insurance

The 7th Annual Minnesota Wild Leadership Summit presented by West Bend Mutual Insurance will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center. The Leadership Summit is free of charge and is open to boys and girls high school hockey captains/team leaders and coaches. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, coaches and former captains from the State of Hockey and beyond. This year's event features Minnesota Wild Assistant Coach Darby Hendrickson. Following the Leadership Summit, attendees will have an opportunity to go on a tour of the Minnesota Wild locker room in the Xcel Energy Center. 

All questions should be directed to Kalli Funk at [email protected].

If you are unable to attend in person, please reach out to Kalli to receive the link to attend virtually.

2023 Leadership Summit Schedule

June 21, 2023, 9:00 am-1:30 pm

  • Hosted by Audra Martin
  • Moderated by Kevin Gorg

9:00 am - 9:10 am: Welcome

  • Matt Majka - President, Minnesota Wild

9:10 am - 9:45 am

  • Darby Hendrickson - Assistant Coach, Minnesota Wild

9:45 am - 10:25 am: Coaches & Captains

  • Scott Sandelin - Men's Head Coach, University of Minnesota-Duluth
  • Ryan Sandelin - Professional Hockey Player, Colorado Eagles, AHL
  • Laura Bellamy - Women's Associate Head Coach, University of Minnesota-Duluth
  • Gabbie Hughes, Professional Hockey Player, USA Women's National Team

10:25 am - 10:45 am: Break
 

10:45 am - 12:00 pm: Teamwork Motivation Training

  • Rick Rassier

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Premier Sports Psychology

1:00 - 1:30 pm: Minnesota Wild Locker Room Tour

*The schedule and speakers are subject to change