Frost warm up Minnesota summer with successful summer camp

The Minnesota Frost recently completed a highly successful Summer Camp at TRIA Rink in St. Paul, with 131 young female players skating alongside numerous members of the Frost roster and coaching staff.

The camp, held at the same rink where both the Frost and the NHL’s Minnesota Wild practice, was split into three groups—44 players at the U8 level, 41 at U10 and 46 at U12—and designed to provide the young athletes with a true professional hockey experience. Campers rotated through skill sessions, off-ice training in the Frost’s gym, and team-building activities that reflected the back-to-back PWHL championship-winning club’s values of teamwork, growth and fun.

Frost players Natalie Buchbinder, Claire Butorac, Britta Curl-Salemme, Taylor Heise, Nicole Hensley, Maddie Rooney and Grace Zumwinkle, along with assistant coaches Samantha Hanson and Critter Johnson, served as instructors throughout the week. Each group of campers received hands-on coaching from the pros, whether refining skating and puck-handling drills, learning goalie techniques, or testing their fitness in off-ice workouts.

For many of the campers, the highlight was connecting directly with the players they cheer for during the PWHL season.

“Frost Summer Camp was everything Minnesota Hockey is about—community and connection,” said Claire Bjerke, the Frost’s Director of Hockey and Game Operations. “Our campers developed skills, shared laughs, and made memories that we hope will have a lasting impact. Campers were led by Frost players and coaches, trained in the Frost gym, and even got to jam out to one of the team’s locker room playlists. From start to finish, we gave these young athletes a full Frost experience—immersive, exciting, and true to our culture. These moments remind us why we all do what we do and how lucky we are to do it. Already looking forward to the next one!”

The camp underscored Minnesota’s reputation as the “State of Hockey,” where grassroots development and professional excellence continue to intersect. By investing time and energy into youth programs, the Frost strengthened their connection with families and ensured that the next generation of players sees a clear path from local rinks to the PWHL stage.

As the campers left the rink after the final session, many carried not just sharper hockey skills but also a deeper connection to the game and the team. For the Frost, that was the real win of the week.