2025 Summer Development

Pre Season Power Skating Camp with Puck Handling Skill Drills and Dryland Training 

*Parents please send your child with water and sunscreen for Dryland portion

Dates: August 11-15, 2025

Divisions: U11A, U13A, U15A  

Instructors: TBA 

This Power Skating Camp is designed for Rep A level players looking to improve their skating speed, agility,  edgework, quickness, explosiveness and overall performance on the ice. This intensive on and off ice program combines high-level power skating instruction, with advanced puck handling drills to take your game to the next level.  

Camp Highlights

Power Skating Focus: 

• Stride Mechanics & Efficiency: Learn the key components of powerful skating, including proper  posture, stride technique, and body positioning for faster, more explosive movements.  
• Edge Work & Turning: Develop your ability to control tight turns, transitions, and pivoting using  inside and outside edges for improved on-ice maneuverability.  
• Acceleration & Speed: Focus on short-burst sprints, explosive starts, and quick changes of direction  to outpace your opponents.  
• Balance & Stability: Strengthen your balance while skating at top speed to maintain control and  agility during game situations.  

Puck Handling Drills: 

• Stickhandling Fundamentals: Improve your ability to handle the puck under pressure with a series  of quick, tight maneuvers in tight spaces.  
• Deceptive Moves: Master head fakes, toe drags, and other deceptive moves to outsmart defenders  and create space.  
• Handling at High Speeds: Learn how to control the puck while moving at top speed to simulate real  game conditions.  
• Protecting the Puck: Develop key skills for shielding the puck from defenders in tight situations,  maintaining possession under pressure.  
• Skill Progression: Every session is designed to build upon the last, ensuring continuous skill  improvement throughout the camp. 

Whether you're aiming to enhance your skating stride or develop better puck control, this Power Skating  Camp will provide the training you need to elevate your game!  

Dryland Camps by Innovative Fitness  

Elite Off-Ice Training for Youth Hockey Players  

Take your game to the next level with specialized dryland training designed just for youth hockey  players. Led by certified coaches with experience training elite youth players, our high-energy sessions  focus on:  

• Speed, Agility & Quickness: Develop explosive first strides, lightning-fast direction changes,  and powerful lateral movement.  
• Strength & Power: Build total-body strength through plyometrics and core stability exercises  tailored to hockey performance.  
• Injury Prevention: Stay strong and resilient all season, with expert-designed mobility and  stability work.  
• Confidence & Conditioning: Sharpen your skills, boost your game IQ, and prep for tryouts and  the rep season ahead.  

This isn’t just about “getting back into shape”—it’s performance training with purpose. Every session is fun, focused, and built to help young athletes move faster, react quicker, and play stronger.

Cost: Players $325

 

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U13 High-Performance REP Prep Skills Camp

Dates: August 11-15, 2025

Divisions: U13A (Players trying out for REP)

Instructors: TBA

This High-Performance Preseason Training Camp is designed exclusively for aspiring REP-level players who wish to hit evaluations at peak performance. After a long off-season, this high- intensity pre-season camp will prepare players for the approaching tryouts and the regular season.

Our program will be fast-paced, intense and game-relevant — the perfect formula to shake off the summer rust and ignite your confidence on the ice.

What to Expect:

Position-Specific Drills:
Tailored instruction for forwards and defensemen with a focus on elite-level execution in real-game scenarios.

High-Tempo Skill Reps:
Puck handling, passing under pressure, shooting in motion, and battle drills – all done at game speed.

Tactical IQ Sessions:
On-ice decision-making and small-area games to rebuild hockey sense and tactical sharpness.

Conditioning Through Competition:
Build fitness through competitive game-based drills that mimic real shift demands.

Led by our elite-level coaches, this camp is built to challenge U11 athletes and prepare them for a
strong start to the season.

Cost: Players $225, Goalies FREE

 

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U15A Body Contact, Angling & Shooting Camp

Dates: August 11-15, 2025

Divisions: U15A (Players trying out for rep)

Instructors: TBA

Camp Overview:

The Body Contact and Angling Techniques Camp is specifically designed for U15 hockey players who are either entering or returning to competitive rep hockey. This camp focuses on developing
the key skills required to perform and defend effectively in physical situations on the ice, while also ensuring safety, proper technique, and understanding of the rules.

The Shooting component of this Camp is designed to help young athletes develop and refine their shooting techniques, power, and accuracy. This section focuses on improving shot mechanics, speed, and overall confidence in their shot using a combination of drills, and individual instruction, players will leave the camp with enhanced shooting skills that they can carry into the regular season.

Camp Objectives:

• Master Body Contact: Learn the fundamentals of body checking and body contact in game situations, with an emphasis on maintaining balance, timing, and control.
• Angling for Success: Develop angling skills to successfully force opponents to the boards, cut off offensive plays, and maintain defensive positioning.
• Improve Puck Protection: Understand how to shield the puck and maintain possession while under pressure from an opposing player.
• Safe and Effective Techniques: Focus on safe body contact and ensuring players can perform these skills with minimal risk of injury.
• Game Situation Application: Put skills into action through small-area games, drills, and scrimmages that mimic real game scenarios.
• Shot Technique: Perfecting the fundamentals of various shots, including wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots, and backhands.
• Shot Accuracy: Developing accuracy through targeted drills designed to improve hand-eye coordination and precision in shooting.
• Shooting Power: Working on the mechanics to increase shot speed and power while maintaining control.
• Offensive Awareness: Improving the ability to read the play, find shooting lanes, and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Positioning & Timing: Understanding where to position yourself on the ice to get the
  best shooting opportunities, including in tight spaces and on the rush.

Skill Development Focus:

• Proper Body Positioning: Learn the optimal positioning for engaging in body contact—how to align your body to absorb and deliver checks, and how to stay balanced and ready.
• Angle of Approach: Perfect the art of angling opponents to the boards or to areas with less open ice, forcing them into unfavorable situations.
• Puck Protection: Develop strong puck protection skills while being pressured, learning how to shield the puck and use the body to keep possession in tight situations.

Who Should Attend?

• Players entering or returning to U15 rep hockey who want to improve their physicality and defensive abilities.
• Players looking to develop the confidence to engage in physical battles without losing sight of the puck or positioning.
• Players who wish to take their overall game to the next level, enhancing their defensive and offensive performance in high-pressure, body-contact situations.

Camp Outcomes:

By the end of the camp, players will:

• Be comfortable and confident in physical situations on the ice.
• Understand the proper techniques for both body contact and angling.
• Have a stronger grasp on how to protect the puck and maintain possession while under pressure.
• Be prepared to excel in a competitive, body-contact environment, and be ready to take on the challenges of U15 rep hockey.
• Improve shot accuracy, Power and quick release

This camp will give players the tools they need to compete at the next level, combining skill development, physical conditioning, and tactical awareness for both offensive and defensive play.

Cost: Players $225, Goalies FREE

High-Performance Pre-Season Training For Aspiring REP Players with Dryland

*Parents please send your child with water and sunscreen for Dryland portion

Dates: August 18-21

Divisions: U11, U13, U15 

Instructors: TBA

Get back in the game. Sharpen your edge. Own the season. 

This High-Performance High Tempo Preseason Training Camp is designed exclusively for REP-level  players who wish to hit Evaluations at peak performance. After a long off-season, this high intensity pre-camp bridges the gap between summer and the start of tryouts. Our program will be  fast-paced, highly technical, and game-relevant — the perfect formula to shake off the rust and  ignite your confidence on the ice.  

What to Expect: 

Position-Specific Drills 

Tailored instruction for forwards and defensemen with a focus on elite-level execution in real-game  scenarios.  

High-Tempo Skill Reps 

Puck handling, passing under pressure, shooting in motion, and battle drills – all done at game  speed.  

Tactical IQ Sessions 

On-ice decision-making and small-area games to rebuild hockey sense and tactical sharpness.  

Conditioning Through Competition 

 Build fitness through competitive game-based drills that mimic real shift demands.  Battle and Compete using small area games  

Led by our elite-level coaches, including former junior and college players, this camp is built to  challenge serious athletes and prepare them for a strong season start. 

Dryland Camps by Innovative Fitness  

Elite Off-Ice Training for Youth Hockey Players  

Take your game to the next level with specialized dryland training designed just for youth hockey  players. Led by certified coaches with experience training elite youth players, our high-energy sessions  focus on:  

• Speed, Agility & Quickness: Develop explosive first strides, lightning-fast direction changes,  and powerful lateral movement.  
• Strength & Power: Build total-body strength through plyometrics and core stability exercises  tailored to hockey performance.  
• Injury Prevention: Stay strong and resilient all season with expert-designed mobility and  stability work.  
• Confidence & Conditioning: Sharpen your skills, boost your game IQ, and prep for tryouts and  the rep season ahead.  

This isn’t just about “getting back into shape”—it’s performance training with purpose. Every session is  fun, focused, and built to help young athletes move faster, react quicker, and play stronger. 

Cost: Players $260, Goalies $50 for dryland

 

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U11 High Intensity Rep Training Camp for Forwards and Defenseman  

Dates: August 18- 22, 2025

Divisions: U11A (Players trying out for REP)

The U11 Rep pre-season training camp is designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season by  focusing on key skill development, body contact, conditioning, and building a competitive mindset.  This camp will incorporate various drills and exercises that aim to enhance players' conditioning  on-ice battle and complete, passing, shooting, competitive and team play. Groups will be split into  Forwards and Defense for position-specific drills during the first hour. In the second half, the groups  will come together for drills designed to apply the skills learned earlier.  

Defenseman Skills Development 

This high-intensity camp is designed specifically for defensemen looking to elevate their game through  focused instruction, elite-level drills, and situational training. Players will develop critical skills to become  reliable, smart, and effective defensemen in all three zones.  

Core Focus Areas: 

• Defensive Zone Escapes: Learn how to evade forecheckers with smart footwork, shoulder checks,  and puck protection techniques to create time and space under pressure.  
• Blueline Escapes: Master lateral mobility and deception at the offensive blue line to maintain puck  possession and create offensive opportunities. 
• Breakouts & Net Wheels: Execute clean, confident breakouts through structured drills emphasizing  puck movement, communication, and timing—including pressure-based net wheels.  
• Angling & Gap Control: Develop elite angling skills to steer attackers into low-danger areas and  maintain proper gap control in all situations.  
• Offensive Zone Shooting Skills: Refine your shooting from the point with an emphasis on quick  releases, shot selection, puck placement, and getting shots through traffic. 
• Hockey IQ & Decision Making: Train to read and react in dynamic game scenarios with a focus on  when to pinch, retreat, or activate offensively building confidence in split-second decisions.  

Ideal for defensemen looking to become more effective in transitions, breakouts, and in-zone play. Open to  competitive players committed to improving their positioning, puck movement, and overall game impact. 

Forward Skills  

Sharpen your offensive edge at our elite Forward Skills Camp, designed specifically for players looking to  elevate their game. This high-intensity program focuses on core skills that make a difference at the next level: 

• Quick Release Shooting – Master deceptive and rapid shots under pressure.  
• Escapes & Edge Work – Learn how to evade defenders and create separation with explosive  footwork.  
• Buying Time & Space – Develop spatial awareness to slow the game down and make smarter plays. 
• Half Wall Play – Improve your ability to control, protect, and distribute the puck along the boards.  
• Taking Pucks off the Wall – Smoothly transition from the wall to open ice for breakout or offensive  plays.  
• Advanced Puck Handling – Tight-area stickhandling drills to enhance control and creativity.  

Whether you're attacking off the rush or working the cycle, this camp is built to boost your performance in  game-like scenarios. Ideal for competitive forwards ready to level up their impact on the ice. 

Cost: Players $350, Goalies FREE

 

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U13 High Intensity Rep Training Camp for Forwards and Defenseman  

Dates: August 18-21

Division: U13A (Players trying out for REP)

Instructors: TBA

The U13 Rep pre-season training camp is designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season by  focusing on key skill development, conditioning, and building a competitive mindset. This camp will  incorporate various drills and exercises that aim to enhance players' conditioning on-ice battle and  complete, passing, shooting, competitive and team play. Groups will be split into Forwards and  Defense for position-specific drills during the first half hour. In the second half, the groups will  come together for drills designed to apply the skills learned earlier.  

Defenseman Skills Development 

This high-intensity camp is designed specifically for defensemen looking to elevate their game through  focused instruction, elite-level drills, and situational training. Players will develop critical skills to become  reliable, smart, and effective defensemen in all three zones.  

Core Focus Areas: 

• Defensive Zone Escapes: Learn how to evade forecheckers with smart footwork, shoulder checks,  and puck protection techniques to create time and space under pressure.  
• Blueline Escapes: Master lateral mobility and deception at the offensive blue line to maintain puck  possession and create offensive opportunities. 
• Breakouts & Net Wheels: Execute clean, confident breakouts through structured drills emphasizing  puck movement, communication, and timing—including pressure-based net wheels.  
• Angling & Gap Control: Develop elite angling skills to steer attackers into low-danger areas and  maintain proper gap control in all situations.  
• Offensive Zone Shooting Skills: Refine your shooting from the point with an emphasis on quick  releases, shot selection, puck placement, and getting shots through traffic. 
• Hockey IQ & Decision Making: Train to read and react in dynamic game scenarios with a focus on  when to pinch, retreat, or activate offensively building confidence in split-second decisions.  

Ideal for defensemen looking to become more effective in transitions, breakouts, and in-zone play. Open to competitive players committed to improving their positioning, puck movement, and overall game impact.  

Forward Skills  

Sharpen your offensive edge at our elite Forward Skills Camp, designed specifically for players looking to  elevate their game. This high-intensity program focuses on core skills that make a difference at the next level: 

• Quick Release Shooting – Master deceptive and rapid shots under pressure.  
• Escapes & Edge Work – Learn how to evade defenders and create separation with explosive  footwork.  
• Buying Time & Space – Develop spatial awareness to slow the game down and make smarter plays.   Half Wall Play – Improve your ability to control, protect, and distribute the puck along the boards.  
• Taking Pucks off the Wall – Smoothly transition from the wall to open ice for breakout or offensive  plays.  
• Advanced Puck Handling – Tight-area stickhandling drills to enhance control and creativity.  

Whether you're attacking off the rush or working the cycle, this camp is built to boost your performance in  game-like scenarios. Ideal for competitive forwards ready to level up their impact on the ice. 

Cost: Players $160, Goalies FREE

 

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U15 High Intensity Rep Training Camp for Forwards and Defenseman  

Dates: August 18-21, 2025

Division: U15A (Players tryout out for REP)

Instructors: TBA

The U15 Rep pre-season training camp is designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season by  focusing on key skill development, body contact, conditioning, and building a competitive mindset.  This camp will incorporate various drills and exercises that aim to enhance players' conditioning  on-ice battle and complete, passing, shooting, competitive and team play. Groups will be split into  Forwards and Defense for position-specific drills during the first half hour. In the second half, the  groups will come together for drills designed to apply the skills learned earlier. This camp will also  teach the fundamentals of body checking and body contact.  

Defenseman Skills Development 

This high-intensity camp is designed specifically for defensemen looking to elevate their game through  focused instruction, elite-level drills, and situational training. Players will develop critical skills to become  reliable, smart, and effective defensemen in all three zones.  

Core Focus Areas: 

• Defensive Zone Escapes: Learn how to evade forecheckers with smart footwork, shoulder checks,  and puck protection techniques to create time and space under pressure.  
• Blueline Escapes: Master lateral mobility and deception at the offensive blue line to maintain puck  possession and create offensive opportunities. 
• Breakouts & Net Wheels: Execute clean, confident breakouts through structured drills emphasizing  puck movement, communication, and timing—including pressure-based net wheels.  
• Angling & Gap Control: Develop elite angling skills to steer attackers into low-danger areas and  maintain proper gap control in all situations.  
• Offensive Zone Shooting Skills: Refine your shooting from the point with an emphasis on quick  releases, shot selection, puck placement, and getting shots through traffic. 
• Hockey IQ & Decision Making: Train to read and react in dynamic game scenarios with a focus on  when to pinch, retreat, or activate offensively building confidence in split-second decisions.  

Ideal for defensemen looking to become more effective in transitions, breakouts, and in-zone play. Open to  competitive players committed to improving their positioning, puck movement, and overall game impact. 

Forward Skills  

Sharpen your offensive edge at our elite Forward Skills Camp, designed specifically for players looking to  elevate their game. This high-intensity program focuses on core skills that make a difference at the next level: 

• Quick Release Shooting – Master deceptive and rapid shots under pressure.  
• Escapes & Edge Work – Learn how to evade defenders and create separation with explosive  footwork.  
• Buying Time & Space – Develop spatial awareness to slow the game down and make smarter plays.   Half Wall Play – Improve your ability to control, protect, and distribute the puck along the boards.  
• Taking Pucks off the Wall – Smoothly transition from the wall to open ice for breakout or offensive plays.  
• Advanced Puck Handling – Tight-area stickhandling drills to enhance control and creativity.  

Whether you're attacking off the rush or working the cycle, this camp is built to boost your performance in  game-like scenarios. Ideal for competitive forwards ready to level up their impact on the ice. 

Cost: Players $160, Goalies FREE

 

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U18 High Intensity Rep Training Camp for Forwards and Defenseman  

Dates: August 18-21

Division: U18 (Players trying out for REP)

Instructors: TBA

The U18 Rep pre-season training camp is designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season by  focusing on key skill development, conditioning, and building a competitive mindset. This camp will  incorporate various drills and exercises that aim to enhance players' physical conditioning, body  contact skills, on-ice battle and complete, passing, shooting, competitive and team play. Groups  will be split into Forward and Defense for position specific drills for first hour and then the second  half will be drills designed to utilize the skills learned in the first hour. There will also be a battle and  compete component.  

Defenseman Skills Development Camp 

This high-intensity camp is designed specifically for defensemen looking to elevate their game through  focused instruction, elite-level drills, and situational training. Players will develop critical skills to become  reliable, smart, and effective defensemen in all three zones.  

Core Focus Areas: 

• Defensive Zone Escapes: Learn how to evade forecheckers with smart footwork, shoulder checks,  and puck protection techniques to create time and space under pressure.  
• Blueline Escapes: Master lateral mobility and deception at the offensive blue line to maintain puck  possession and create offensive opportunities. 
• Breakouts & Net Wheels: Execute clean, confident breakouts through structured drills emphasizing  puck movement, communication, and timing—including pressure-based net wheels.  
• Angling & Gap Control: Develop elite angling skills to steer attackers into low-danger areas and  maintain proper gap control in all situations.  
• Offensive Zone Shooting Skills: Refine your shooting from the point with an emphasis on quick  releases, shot selection, puck placement, and getting shots through traffic. 
• Hockey IQ & Decision Making: Train to read and react in dynamic game scenarios with a focus on  when to pinch, retreat, or activate offensively building confidence in split-second decisions.  

Ideal for defensemen looking to become more effective in transitions, breakouts, and in-zone play. Open to  competitive players committed to improving their positioning, puck movement, and overall game impact.  

Forward Skills Camp 

Sharpen your offensive edge at our elite Forward Skills Camp, designed specifically for players looking to  elevate their game. This high-intensity program focuses on core skills that make a difference at the next level:

• Quick Release Shooting – Master deceptive and rapid shots under pressure.  
• Escapes & Edge Work – Learn how to evade defenders and create separation with explosive  footwork.  
• Buying Time & Space – Develop spatial awareness to slow the game down and make smarter plays.   Half Wall Play – Improve your ability to control, protect, and distribute the puck along the boards.  
• Taking Pucks off the Wall – Smoothly transition from the wall to open ice for breakout or offensive  plays.  
• Advanced Puck Handling – Tight-area stickhandling drills to enhance control and creativity.  

Whether you're attacking off the rush or working the cycle, this camp is built to boost your performance in  game-like scenarios. Ideal for competitive forwards ready to level up their impact on the ice. 

Cost: Players $320, Goalies FREE

 

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Pre-Season Goalie Camp: Rust Off & Evaluation Preparation

Dates: August 18-21, 2025

Divisions: U11, U13, U15, U18 (Groups will be split based on division)

Pre-evaluation tune up.  Time to shake off the rust and fine-tune your skills before the evaluations and tryouts.  This specialized pre-season camp is designed specifically for goalies looking to refresh their fundamentals, sharpen their reflexes and prepare for the upcoming season with confidence.  Get an early glimpse of the type of drills goalies will be evaluated on during Tryouts.

What we'll focus on:

1. Fundamentals & Positioning
2. Reaction Time & Agility Drills
3. Shot Stopping & Angles
4. Mental Preparation

Camp Highlights:

-Small group sessions to provide personalized feedback and coaching

-On-ice and off-ice training to ensure well-rounded development

-Evaluation drills designed to mirror typical tryout conditions and expectations

Who should attend:

This camp is ideal for goalies of all ages and skills levels who are looking to know off the pre-season rust and get in prime shape for their upcoming evaluations or tryouts.  Get ready to hit the ice with renewed energy, sharpened skills and the confidence to perform where it matters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U7, U9, U11 Pathways

* DO NOT register for more than one pathways session in your division.  Registrations will be checked.

Dates: August 25-29, 2025

Instructors: TBA

• CMHA reserves the right to move players between groups, to balance numbers to improve quality of development 

This program follows the Hockey Canada Player Pathway and is designed to support the development of young athletes in the U7, U9, and U11 age groups. Emphasis is placed on fun, skill development, and age-appropriate progression in a positive learning environment.

Players will focus on key fundamentals including skating, edge control, balance, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Drills are tailored to match each age group's stage of development, ensuring every player is challenged appropriately and builds confidence on the ice.

Whether your child is just starting out or continuing their hockey journey, this program provides the perfect foundation for future success.

 

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U18 Rep Prep 

Dates: August 25-28

Instructors: TBA

High-intensity, fast-paced skills and drills designed to prepare players for training camp and get them into mid-season form. Sessions will include:

Puck handling and shooting

Passing and timing

Angling Drills

Small-area games to sharpen quick decision-making

Battle and compete drills for mental and physical readiness

 

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Come Try Goaltending Week - Intro to Ice Hockey Goalie Camp

*Registrants MUST be new to goalie position.  If you are already a goalie, you will be removed.  Registrations will be checked.

Dates: August 25-28, 2025

Divisions: U7-U13

Instructors: TBA

Are you curious about playing goalie? Join us for Come Try Goaltending Week - a fun, supportive introduction to the most exciting position in hockey! This camp is designed for new and aspiring goaltenders who want to learn the basics in a positive, low-pressure environment.

Led by experienced goalie coaches, participants will get hands-on instruction in:

Basic stance and positioning

Movement techniques (shuffles, T-pushes, recoveries)

Puck tracking and glove/blocker use

Intro to rebound control and crease awareness

All sessions focus on building confidence and having fun while learning what it takes to be a goalie. Gear is available to borrow for new participants. No experience necessary- just a willingness to try something new!

 

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U13, U15/U18C Rust Off Camp

Dates: August 25-28, 2025

Instructors: TBA

Camp Overview:

Get ready to hit the ice with confidence! The ‘C’ Rust Off Camp is built for U13 and U15/18 recreation-level players who want to shake o the summer rust and gear up for a strong start to
the season.

This high-tempo, fundamentals-first camp will sharpen your individual skills—passing, shooting, puck control, timing, and skating—while rebuilding your conditioning and game-readiness.

What to Expect:

Each session combines:

• Technical skill drills
• Battle and compete scenarios
• Tempo-based drills

Key Focus Areas

• Passing & shooting
• Hockey IQ and timing
• Puck control & individual skills
• Battle drills and competitive play
• On-ice conditioning

The ‘C’ Rust Off Camp is all about confidence, conditioning, and compete level. Let’s knock off the rust and hit the ground skating!