U9 PROGRAMS
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Ages 7-8
Our U9 Programs provide players with a platform to develop and accelerate the foundational skills for hockey. Players in these programs are expected to have an understanding of basic skating, puck control and passing concepts. Players can expect sessions to take on focused topics, isolating basic hockey skills to provide a greater understanding and foundation to optimize development.
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U9 EDGE Power Skating
The EDGE Power Skating Program is designed to challenge each skater to the best of their abilities. This program concentrates on body position both forwards and backwards skating focusing on stride, crossovers and transitions. The EDGE Power Skating Program allows for instantaneous instruction and direction from our professional on-ice player development coaches.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Forwards Body Position & Stride
Backwards Skating
Transitions
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
3 Stride Skate Stance
Hip Hinge with Dowel
Depth Drop to Non Counter Movement Jump
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Location: RINK Training Centre
U9 Skating & Skills
This program encompasses the best of what the RINK has to offer in a single program. Regardless of mastery level, Skating & Skills incorporates aspects of Power Skating, Shooting & Scoring, and Puck Control programs, giving players a taste of everything we specialize in.
The Skating and Skills Program is designed to develop great habits through the proper techniques. On-ice, skaters will focus on balance and body position for a variety of techniques. While mastering puck control, skaters will learn to give and receive passes both stationary and in-motion. This program focuses on a well-rounded approach to the skater’s skill development.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Power Skating | Balance
Shooting & Scoring | Ability to Give & Recieve Passes
Puck Control | Puck Control in Basic Positions
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Winter 2026-27 - Tuesday
November to March
Winter 2026-27 - Friday
November to March
U9 Skills to Game
The Skills to Game Program is tailored to focus on individual skills which are common in today's game, and then the opportunity to showcase these skills in game-like situations. The program will consist of one skill session, focusing on the technique of certain skills. The next session will be a tactical session, where athletes can use these skills in game situations. This program will have a variety of different small area games, giving players the chance to use newly acquired skills within their own games.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Edge Control & Speed
Variety of Shooting Techniques
Passing Techniques
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Location: RINK Training Centre
U9 Shooting & Scoring
The Shooting Program is designed to provide skaters with fundamental knowledge of proper shooting mechanics. This program begins with the basics, working on passing techniques and accuracy, progressing skaters quickly into technical applications of proper puck preparation and weight transfer leading to faster and more accurate shots. Keeping players engaged, our professional on-ice player development coaches will challenge skaters to learn how to shoot off both their inside and outside leg. This program enables skaters to have the puck on their stick throughout the entirety of the program.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Passing Technique & Accuracy
Understanding Weight Transfer
Shooting Off Outside Leg
Puck Prep