Total Hockey Minnesota

Kirk Olson is in second full year as the General Manager of Total Hockey Minnesota. Kirk is responsible for all aspects of Total Hockey Minnesota's operations and hockey development.

Concurrently, Kirk is entering his 7th season as Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. Kirk is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing all aspects of strength and conditioning throughout the Minnesota Wild's organization.

Olson, 36 (7/31/71), has been coaching and training athletes for the past 13 years. Before coming to Total Hockey Minnesota and the Minnesota 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.

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Bryce is a current defenseman for the New Jersey Devils with over 600 games in the NHL.  During the off-season, Bryce will be involved in various specialty clinics offered at Total Hockey Minnesota.

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 4 years of pro-level hockey.

Erik is Total Hockey Minnesota's Head Edge Control & Power Skating Instructor. With over 25 years of hockey playing experience, Erik has studied the mechanics of the hockey stride and teaches unique skating techniques to develop players into more efficient skaters.

Playing backgroud:

• Blaine High School (Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, 1999)
• Shattuck-St. Mary's (Prep School)
• Des Moines Bucaneers (USHL)
• Mercyhurst College (NCAA Division-I)
• Wheeling Nailers (ECHL - final season)
• Norfolk Admirals (AHL - final season)

Travis joins THMN after having played four seasons 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.

Prior to coming to Total Hockey Minnesota, Kevin was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Texas Stars of the AHL.  He received his Masters of Exercise Science from the University of Texas.  Kevin’s background includes directing many programs for athletes from youth through pro for various sports.  Kevin brings a strong background in training athletes to obtain peak performance and minimize injuries while participating in their chosen sport.

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.