Instruction will focus on skating, general skills and athleticism that fosters the fundamental skills needed to progress through mites/U8 and on to squirts/U10. The focus of the program is on skating, agility, puck control/stick handling, passing, shooting, athleticism and most important, FUN! The goal is to increase the players skill and passion for the game.

The mite level is where the foundational skills of a hockey player are instilled and developed, making it a pivotal time in a young player’s development. 

Programming will be on skill development, game concepts, and 3on3 games. 

• Skill Development: Edges, Skating mechanics, Transitional skating, Backwards, Crossovers

• Overspeed and Quick feet skating drills

• Game situations and concepts- learn how to utilize skating and puck skills in a game setting. It's crucial for young hockey players to learn how to play with and without the puck.

• Small area games and 3v3 Scrimmages