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M H J O N L I N E . C O M | J A N / F E B 2 0 2 2 10 MINNESOTA HOCKEY NEWS & NOTES GEAR UP FOR 2022 WITH DICK'S SPORTING GOODS As the longest running and most successful equipment grant program in the country, Gear Up Minnesota has provided nearly $750,000 worth of equipment to youth hockey asso- ciations in Minnesota since 2010. The grant program focuses on supplying high quality starter hockey equipment at the grassroots level with the goal of reducing barriers to hock- ey and enabling more kids to try the sport. DICK'S Sporting Goods is the official retailer of all Gear Up Minnesota equip- ment and provides grant recipients with gift cards to stores in Minnesota. Then, association representatives have the opportunity to use the gift cards to pur- chase the specific equipment their associa- tion needs most to recruit new players and retain them. Applications for the 2022 Gear Up Minnesota equipment grant program will open in the spring and gift cards will be delivered prior to the 2022-23 season. All youth associations in Minnesota are eligi- ble to apply. Gear Up Minnesota is made possible through generous financial con- tributions by DICK'S Sporting Goods, the Minnesota Wild Foundation, Jimmy John's, FlipGive, Northwest Designs and more. HARD ICE DIVIDER PROGRAM RETURNS Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with Rink Systems, Inc., will once again offer the Minnesota Hockey Hard Ice Divider Subsidy Program for the coming season. The hard ice dividers, along with junior size goal frames, have been instrumental in the growth of cross and half ice games across the state as more and more youth programs have embraced age-appropriate skill development. Minnesota Hockey affiliated associations that register to purchase a "hard divider" system can apply for a $2,500 subsidy through the program. Associations will also be able to purchase the junior goal frames at a discounted price. Over 75 associations from all over the state have taken advantage of the discount and now utilize more than 100 sets of dividers in their community arenas. ALIGN YOUR PASSION WITH YOUR GOALS However you have been involved with hockey, the idea of setting goals and striving to achieve them has been part of the dialogue. Goals can be short-term or long-term, but no mat- ter what they are, we plan to reach them through hard work, extra reps, additional coaching, and a lot of sweat! So what might get in the way of achieving them, even if we have the tools, resources, and a solid plan? Passion. Passion for the journey. Passion for the process. Without this passion, there is a very strong likelihood that you won't achieve the stated goal, worse yet, if you do accomplish the goal, could it feel a little unfulfilling? Understanding and aligning these per- sonal passions with a stated goal is just as important when discussing financial goals. How have you aligned your philan- thropic, social, and environmental pas- sions with your stated financial goals to provide more meaning? If you would like to learn more about how to do that, please contact a UBS Financial Advisor today. UBS Financial Services is a proud sponsor of Minnesota Hockey. ubs.com BRUSH UP ON LIFELONG DENTAL HEALTH The key to lifelong dental health is to establish good habits as early as possible. Starting routine dental care early helps prevent cavities and cre- ate dental habits that will give your children their best smiles for all their little—and big—milestones. Children's teeth need regular dental cleanings and examinations, and most children should visit their dentist once every six months. All of Park Dental's locations provide personalized dental care for infants and children. They know how hard it can be to schedule a dentist appointment that doesn't inter- fere with school, sports or family vacations. With early morning, evening and weekend appointments, they make it easy to fit the dentist into your schedule. Discover the Park Dental difference and schedule or request an appointment today at parkdental.com. PRESENTED BY Goals & Assists