Skating emphasis is on balance and edge control. Scientific analysis of skating will allow each player to increase both power and efficiency. This program also concentrates on puck control, passing and shooting. The Advanced Program allows students to fine tune their basic skills. Skating techniques include development of acceleration, agility and speed.
Players learn proper checking techniques, positional play, breakouts and puck protection.
This program also includes simulated game situations. Each player participates in 3 hours of on ice instruction per day plus 1.5 hours of off ice instruction including conditioning, video analysis and classroom lectures. This program is designed to meet the needs of the Bantam, Midget and High School player. Skating instruction is at a professional level making each player faster, stronger and more balanced. Players learn offensive and defensive systems breakouts, neutral zone play, offensive zone play, power play, forechecking, neutral zone defense, defensive zone positioning and penalty killing.