Pre-Season & Tryout Prep

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Train Hard. Earn Your Spot.
Designed to prepare players for tryouts and the upcoming season, these high-tempo sessions focus on building confidence, sharpening skills, and developing the compete level needed to stand out on the ice.

Tryout Prep Clinics

Training focuses on enhancing individual skills, hockey IQ, and game readiness so players can perform at their best during tryouts and throughout the season.

  • Skating mechanics, power, and efficiency
  • Puck control and puck possession
  • Passing and shooting fundamentals
  • Hockey awareness and hockey IQ
  • Game-like decision-making
  • Compete level and work ethic
  • Battle drills and puck protection
  • Body contact and physical play (age-appropriate)
  • Confidence under pressure
  • Tryout and season readiness
Sessions are offered on a variety of dates throughout the preseason and are tailored to each age and skill level, allowing players to train in an environment that matches their stage of development. Players may choose 50 minutes of on-ice instruction only or pair their on-ice session with 50 minutes of dryland training for a complete development experience focused on hockey-specific athleticism, movement, and game performance. Mite-level sessions are offered as on-ice instruction only.
Select "Desired Level - Prep Clinic" from the Program dropdown to view available dates and session times.
  • Location

    Excel Homes Arena at nine HOCKEY

  • Dates

    August 3-31

Training
Elevate Your Play
Our trainers combine years of experience with a passion for player development. Group sessions target specific skills with high-intensity instruction and personalized feedback, building communication, teamwork, and game-ready fundamentals.