Welcome
to the home of Total Hockey Minnesota
Instructors
General Manager
Kirk Olson
Kirk spent the last six years as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild.
Before the Wild, Olson was training athletes in a private capacity, focusing primarily on the development of hockey players. He spent three seasons with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings’ Strength and Conditioning Staff before entering the private sector to practice his trade. During his time with the Vikings, Olson also served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. In addition to his coaching endeavors, he has served as a consultant to several high school, college and university athletic programs.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University, Olson currently resides in Blaine, Minnesota.
Specialty Programs Coach
Bryce Salvador
Bryce is a current defenseman for the
Training Coaches
Erik Johnson - Lead THMN Coach
Erik is a former player from the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, and USHL. He provides an extensive knowledge of the game. Erik became a full-time instructor with Total Hockey Minnesota after retiring from pro-level hockey.
Playing backgroud:
- Mercyhurst College (NCAA-Div.I)
- Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
- Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
Travis Anderson - Lead THMN Coach
Travis joins THMN after having played four sesons of Division I hockey at Niagara University, where he was an assistant captain for his junior and senior years. Travis was also a two time "Claw Award" winner at Niagara, which is awarded to the player who does all the intangibles during the season. Before Niagara, Travis played two seasons for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL, the second of which he was named "Fan Favorite". A Coon Rapids, MN native, Travis has coached many hockey camps in MN, IA, and NY over the years.
Carrie Peterson - THMN Team Dietician
Carrie is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Carrie serves as the Team Dietitian for the Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Minnsota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), and served with the Minnesota Wild (NHL) from their inaugeral year in 2000 until 2009. She has also worked with several professional athletes and media personalities on an individual basis over the course of her career. THMN is very pleased to have her as a part of our staff.
