Hendrickson Foundation

We believe that hockey is for everyone!

The Hendrickson Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, and their families, through the game of hockey. 

Our focus is to make hockey accessible for ALL who want to play the game. By supporting adaptive and Warrior hockey programs’ growth and participation nationwide, we aim to break barriers and promote inclusivity in the game.

More than just a game. 

The values of life gained by lessons through sport affect both the individual and their families. The sport challenges and develops players as individuals and athletes; it promotes physical and mental health, as well as sportsmanship, camaraderie, self-confidence and a sense of belonging. For many of these athletes it's the end of retreating inward and the beginning of reaching out socially to participate, create relationships, and have some fun!  

I AM A HOCKEY PLAYER 

Travis Bennett • Army Veteran • MN Warriors, Twin Cities 

“Nothing compares to hockey. The game, the rink, the locker room; hitting the ice for warmups or sitting on the bench between shifts — you’re in a different world. It’s like the glass separates you from any struggles you have. All that matters inside the rink is the game. It’s my therapy.”

Brady Hadfield • MN Wild Blind Hockey

"When it comes to hockey, my teammates mean everything to me. They give me a sense of belonging and friendship. One of the things I like most about our team is that we cheer for one another and we all support each other on and off the ice. It doesn't matter what disability you have, you're gonna fit in."

Maci Mauch • MN Wild Sled Hockey

"My teammates mean everything to me, they are like family! It's not only about the game we play, it's about the friendships we build on and off the ice."

Shawn Vriezen • MN Wild Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Hockey

"The desire to play and learn had always been in the back of my head but never came to fruition until I was afforded the opportunity to play with MN Wild Deaf Hockey. The impact of being able to put on a pair of skates and pick up a stick and hit the ice with my deaf peers of all ages, skills and communication levels is simply indescribable." 

Tasha Feigh • MN Wild Special Hockey

"What I love most about hockey... is that my friends/teammates encourage me in every way and also they are always there to support each other. I also love to teach people that girls can play a "boys" sport and even rock at doing it. I just fell in love with all aspect of it."

A Sled Hockey Family | Sebastien

“I am a Hockey Player” alumni Sebastien from the Minnesota Wild Sled hockey team continues to break barriers with his positivity and perseverance. Sebastien and his family represent all of the athletes we support who live with daily challenges, and the families beside them who navigate a path of adversity with unrelenting courage. 

Who do we support?

• Individuals of all ages
• Individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities
• Individuals with behavioral, emotional and/or social disabilities
• Individuals with medical and/or physical disabilities
• Individuals who are blind/low vision and/or deaf/hard of hearing
• Veterans with combat related injuries and/or who are otherwise disabled
• Families and support systems of the athletes we support

Hendrickson Foundation supports five main divisions of adaptive and Warrior/military hockey programs. 

• Minnesota Warrior Hockey
• Minnesota Wild Sled Hockey
• Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey
• Minnesota Wild Special Hockey
• Minnesota Wild Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Hocke