HOCKEY CAMP DETAILS
At Attack Sports, our sessions and camps are carefully designed to challenge skaters of all levels through innovative and unique activities. Each drill is purposefully paced, with a focus on progression and repetition, ensuring every player actively participates in their skill development. We believe that a player’s growth into a complete athlete begins with building strong skating fundamentals.
Our mission is to empower athletes to become stronger competitors with increased confidence in their abilities, both on and off the ice.
All of our camps cater to highly motivated and skilled athletes who are eager to learn, work hard, and push beyond their comfort zones.
What sets our camps apart?
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Low Athlete-to-Instructor Ratio: We maintain a maximum of 8:1 to ensure personalized attention and detailed feedback.
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Station-Based Practices: Optimized for skill development, providing:
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More puck touches
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More shooting opportunities
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More engagement
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High Work-to-Rest Ratio: Maximizing every moment on the ice.
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Focus on Fun: Because the love of the game drives success!
Join us and take your game to the next level with the Attack Sports experience!
HOCKEY CAMPS
Breakfast Club
Start your day with focused, high-quality training at our Breakfast Club! This camp combines skating stride development, edge-work/control and puck manipulation, emphasizing the fundamental techniques that form the foundation of every successful hockey player.
Highlights:
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Use of our very own coaching aids (Attack Sports Danglers)
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Intensive skating and puck skill drills
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Small groups with a low athlete-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention
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Perfect for players looking to sharpen their skills before their day begins
Day Camps (U9, U11, U13)
Our Day Camps provide a well-rounded hockey experience tailored to the needs of U9, U11, and U13 players. Each day is packed with on-ice training, off-ice skill development, and team-building activities to ensure a fun and productive environment.
Daily Schedule Highlights:
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Two (2) On-Ice Sessions: Age-appropriate, station-based drills focusing on skating, puck handling, and shooting fundamentals.
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One (1) Dryland Training Session: Building strength, agility, and endurance to support on-ice performance.
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One (1) Multi-Sport/Team Activity Session: Encouraging teamwork, coordination, and fun through various sports.
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One (1) Off-Ice Stickhandling Session: Developing puck control, quick hands, and precision.
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One (1) Off-Ice Shooting Session: Teaching proper shooting techniques, including quick releases and accuracy.
On-Ice Highlights:
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Skating: Edge work, edge manipulation, and skating with the puck at speed
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Puck Skills: Placement, evasive maneuvers, and puck control using Attack Sports Danglers
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Shooting: Developing proper technique, quick releases, and shooting in stride
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Checking Skills: Introducing safe and effective techniques for body contact and positioning
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Passing Skills: Enhancing accuracy, timing, and creativity in passing plays
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Small-Area Games: Teaching hockey concepts, decision-making, and game awareness
With a low athlete-to-instructor ratio (8:1), players receive personalized coaching in a dynamic and engaging setting that prioritizes both skill development and enjoyment.
Pre-Evaluation Camp
Prepare for the upcoming evaluation season with our Pre-Evaluation Camp, designed to simulate the universal assessments used by community hockey associations. This camp ensures athletes are confident and ready to perform at their best.
Key Components:
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Skating as a top priority: edge work, explosive starts, and stride development
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High-speed passing and puck handling skills
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Grouping by ability to optimize performance and growth
This camp is tailored to expose athletes to the evaluation environment while refining the skills essential for evaluation success.
Checking Skills Camp
Introduce your athlete to the fundamentals of safe and effective body contact in hockey. This camp focuses on the value of competing with respect and confidence through practical drills and game-like scenarios.
Key Instruction Areas:
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Defensive and offensive techniques, including safe body positioning and puck protection
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Corner battles, board play, and net presence (both offensive and defensive)
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Angling skills to initiate attacks and winning 50/50 battles
Ability (and physical size) grouping ensures each player is challenged appropriately, making this camp suitable for athletes of all skill levels.
Shooting and Scoring Camp
Aligned with Hockey Canada's Developing Skilled Offensive Players framework, this camp emphasizes proper shooting techniques, evasive skating, and game-realistic tactical drills. Designed for players eager to elevate their offensive game, this camp builds the tools needed to score in any situation.
Key Focus Areas:
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Skating Skills:
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Agility, balance, and coordination
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Edge control and smooth pivots
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Quick transitions and puck retrievals
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Shooting Fundamentals:
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Proper shooting mechanics and shooting in motion
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One-timers, quick releases, and shooting off a pass
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Changing puck angles for deceptive shots
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Shooting Concepts:
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Transitioning between forehand and backhand
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Shooting for tips and deflections
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Creating offense through timing and accuracy
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Scoring Situations:
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Clear shots and breakaways
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Zone entries and net drives
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Rebounds, low-to-high plays, and east-to-west plays
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Below-the-goal-line plays, deflections, and screens
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Small-Area Games:
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Offense-focused drills encouraging creativity and execution under pressure
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Elite Offensive Habits:
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Puck protection and shot selection
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Creating space through changing pace and angles
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Developing anticipation, compete level, and deception
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Building courage and willingness to excel in high-traffic areas
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This camp ensures players leave with advanced offensive instincts, refined skills, and the confidence to make a game-changing impact.
Developing Defensemen Camp
This camp aligns with Hockey Canada's Developing Skilled Defensemen Pathway and focuses on building a strong foundation in defensive skills. Designed for defense players looking to elevate their game, our program emphasizes both skating fundamentals and tactical drills to develop elite habits.
Key Focus Areas:
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Skating Fundamentals:
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Agility, balance, and coordination
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Edge control, pivots, and escapes
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Blueline skating (sprints, spins, hip turns, deception, and fakes)
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Puck Control:
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Efficient puck handling with smooth movements
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Executing a strong first pass
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Mastering puck retrievals under pressure
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Shooting:
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Keeping eyes up to assess the play
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Shooting through traffic and finding lanes
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Creating offensive opportunities from the point
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Defensive Tactics:
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Gap control, stick-on-puck, and sticks in lanes
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Reading the attack and reacting effectively
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Body positioning and contact, protecting the middle of the ice
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Game Situations and Small-Area Games:
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One-on-one and two-on-one scenarios
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Offensive-minded drills that encourage creativity
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Developing instincts through competitive, high-paced play
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By focusing on elite defensemen habits, this camp equips players with the tools needed to dominate their position and impact every game.